The expansion of my family (one 14 month old and another on the way (April '04) means that I am looking at changing the E46 M3 Convertible for something 'more practical'.
To the wife that means something like an X5, but to me it's a RS6! I've been to the local dealership and had a look at one in the flesh and I really like it but the only thing my wife could say was 'why would anyone spend £60k on an estate car?'
Women, go figure.....
My main question is if it's worth paying the full retail for a brand spanking new one or would I be better with a low mileage 6 month old model with a few grand off the new price. My only concern would be that the car had been 'thrashed' either as a demonstrator or by its first owner. Certainly with the M3 there were some very strict running in 'rules' to be observed for the first few thousand miles and I would be worried that someone else might not have been as careful as I would.
Secondly, what's the story with chipping? Will Audi actually do it for you pre-delivery or in the workshop afterwards? With the BM this was a big no-no and any engine chipping nul and voided your warranty. How much are we looking at price wise?
The last question is about the Satnav. Can you get a TMC enabled CD as I have one in the M3 and the symbols that come up on the map to indicate traffic jams are a real life saver.
Answers on a postcard to the usual address please....