I just posted this same message on RS246.com as well.
Hi. OK here goes, I need help today. Sorry for the long post.
I already have a good performance car (2002 Skyline R34 M Spec NUR - 700hp) that I use weekends, meets etc. I also have a 2004 X5 4.4i for an everyday vehicle but it just does'nt do it for me, plus I don't really need the whole SUV thing. BMW have offered me a new 545i Touring (wagon) with SMG and all options and a very good trade package, but the performance side of me tells me that I will get bored of this vehicle soon as well.
Well I've always loved the RS6 Avant but in NZ there are only 40 or so and hard to find, but yesterday one became available, its a 10/03 model, Nagaro(sp?) Blue Avant with 17.000 miles on it, black leather and in immaculate condition. Euro cars are expensive here in NZ. This car was $240k NZD new and they want !65K NZD for it now (55k pds). I want this car for my everday driver. Is there anything I should look out for? Still has 16 mths left on Warranty. How about the ride quality - is the suspension ok for doing long trips. It has new tires (P zeros), I've heard they eat brakes and servicing is really expensive T/F? Any of you have high milage on your cars and how are they holding up?
Hopefully I get positive feedback as this car makes sense to me as:
Its a wagon (lugging stuff around, dogs etc
5 seater & comfortable back seats
Powerful but unasuming (would debadge it)
Best looking station wagon (I think anyway)
Easy to drive performance car with luxury.
I know theres a new RS6 coming out soon and already theres the facelift A6 models out, but I like this model and shape.
Do you think they will hold there value resonably well? I would plan to keep it for the long term.
Thanks in advance.