A new RS6 - when ?

[luxmis]

As many of you did, I read about the new RS6 to come in 2007 with a turbo-charged V10 from Lamborghini and 600 HP.
I asked my dealer here in Luxembourg about info on the car, he came back from a meeting with Audi in Germany with no news on a new RS6 !
So - again the different car magazines are much faster with any news than the official AUDI channels, I think we just have to wait for any official news, before judging the potential of this new RS6.

Jan

[JAXRS6]

Originally posted by luxmis
... the different car magazines are much faster with any news than the official AUDI channels, I think we just have to wait for any official news, before judging the potential of this new RS6.

I'll second that! Until we hear from Audi it's all speculation.

Example: Before its official introduction in the US (but after cars were made available to the car mags), the RS6 we drive now was featured in at least one or two car magazines as having an estimated price of $65-$70K. Surprise, surprise -- it ended up at $82.7K US, a full 22+ percent higher!

So much for the accuracy of pre-introduction car mag info!

[Benman]

Originally posted by JAXRS6

Example: Before its official introduction in the US (but after cars were made available to the car mags), the RS6 we drive now was featured in at least one or two car magazines as having an estimated price of $65-$70K. Surprise, surprise -- it ended up at $82.7K US, a full 22+ percent higher!

So much for the accuracy of pre-introduction car mag info!

Yes, and to second that, Car and Driver just did a test drive of the new RS 4 and said it will start at... now get this... $55K!!! Idiots.

Ben

[rks838]

no kidding! I read that too, $55,000 seems like the number a lazy intern scratched up. But it does make you wonder - what if, what if!? Nah, no chance...

[Benman]

Originally posted by rks838
no kidding! I read that too, $55,000 seems like the number a lazy intern scratched up.

My wife had to come over to see what I was laughing like a mad man about!

Ben

[kolfiber]

v 10 lamborghini motor sounds very very nice!

[luxmis]

I went to the dealer again, he still has NOOO news on a new RS6 ! ! so I guess we will have to wait until some of the car Magazines will come out and rewealing the new RS6.
Jan

[BBGT2]

After talking to a Audi NA person in the upper ranks of the group, I flat out asked him IF they are doing an RS6 and if so WHEN, his respnse was just as brisk as my question, and that was YES and Dont know, he says they are focusing on the RS4 release and pushing that to move, as well as the LeMans/R9 supercar.
So my thought is that they are for sure building it but have other chicken to fry and serve before they decide when and with what engine. So we will justhave to be PATIENT !
I am enjoying mine that is a fact, we shall see what the future has in store for us RS6'ers.

Bajo

[absent]

Originally posted by Benman
Yes, and to second that, Car and Driver just did a test drive of the new RS 4 and said it will start at... now get this... $55K!!! Idiots.

Ben

What can you expect from a mag that lists their TV program(their website) for July, at the end of August!!

[luxmis]

Thanks BAJORS6 for the reply,
- yes we will have to be patient then, - - and - and I am still enjoying driving my RS4 ABT, - however the sound of the RS6 engine is MUCH nicer, - have a nice week-end everyone, -- Jan

[RS4Ever]

Originally posted by Benman
Yes, and to second that, Car and Driver just did a test drive of the new RS 4 and said it will start at... now get this... $55K!!! Idiots.

Ben

i have no idea why im still suscribed to MotorTrend but in any case they estimated $65K

[Benman]

Originally posted by RS4Ever
i have no idea why im still suscribed to MotorTrend but in any case they estimated $65K

I am too. Hey, it's only a buck a month and it fills empty time.

Ben

[Nickerz]

an RS6 for 2007, possibly!? Oh, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE!

I'm a big AMG fan but when I told my girlfriend that I think I'd rather have an RS6 vs. E55 she looked at me like something possessed me. She said, "your name is Nick isn't it?" LOL

So if this RS6 does become available in 2007 then we should see it at the end of 2006 right?

BUTTTTT...I really hope by then I'm used to the new front end. I have to say that I'm still not the biggest fan for Audi’s new look and I’m always cautious when I don’t like it in the beginning but then I like it later. That means I grew to like it but I’m not trusting my initial instincts. Ok, maybe I’m over analyzing this. So I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it all works out. The other concern is the new RS6 I'm sure will top $100K since the old was around $85K. Especially with more than 600hp!

Come on Audi! Don't disappoint! Not like the RS4 did, to me anyway.

Nick

PS TRUST ME...the guys at the dealer DON'T KNOW CRAP ABOUT NEW RELEASES! When I was shopping for my C55 my salesman told me there was no such thing and placed my order for a C32, only to receive a letter from MB that the C32 is cancelled and replaced by the C55. Idiot! Their only interest is selling the cars currently on the lot or that can be ordered today.

[Benman]

Originally posted by Nickerz
an RS6 for 2007, possibly!? Oh, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE!

So if this RS6 does become available in 2007 then we should see it at the end of 2006 right?

Come on Audi! Don't disappoint! Not like the RS4 did, to me anyway.

Nick

PS TRUST ME...the guys at the dealer DON'T KNOW CRAP ABOUT NEW RELEASES!

Nick,

I wouldn't get your hopes up about the RS 6 showing up anytime in the year 2006. I would think the very, very earliest would be a late 2007 launch as a 08' model in Germany. And then early the following year it might show up here. Not trying to sound negative, but Audi still has to launch the S6 which hasn't even shown up at an autoshow! So the RS 6 MkII is a ways off.

And you are spot on about the dealer comment. You would think they would enjoy their job enough to follow up on info but no.

Ben

[luxmis]

I would agree on your last comment, it seems they have no real interest in selling such a car ! ! ! !
Jan

[luxmis]

Any news - any rumours concerning a new RS6 !

Jan

[Andi]

i heared that it won`t be another RS6.. i just heard..

[JAXRS6]

Originally posted by Nickerz
I'm a big AMG fan

I was very impressed with a 40 min test drive in an E55 and was looking forward to the AMG version of the new CLS 500, which is one gorgeous sedan IMO. I parked my RS6 next to a regular CLS 500 yesterday and, like just about anything else parked next to one, mine looked dated. By a lot. Not something I would say when comparing the RS6 to any other sedan.

So I was diappointed when, at a local Benz dealership, I discovered that at just over 5' 11" tall, I am way too tall to comfortably enter the driver's seat. I had to bend my neck a great deal to fit -- more than with a Vette I sampled. No way would I want to do that every time I drive, unless I want to wait to change the seat height each time (lower seat to enter, raise it to drive) -- which I don't.

Old dealer story: When I wandered into an LA area Benz showroom in 1975, I was 30 but looked younger, wearing shorts, t-shirt and sandals. I was interested in driving one of their sedans and ready to pay cash, but they refused -- because they didn't take me seriously, I'm sure. So, I drove a half mile to the local BMW dealer in Hermosa Beach, drove a 530i, loved it, bought it, and never looked back.