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peiserg

August 15th, 2009, 17:42

I'm not really planning on selling anytime soon.. I think to replace the rs6 I'd have to move into an e63 m5 or cts-v.... which would run upwards of 60-90k..

My warranty runs out in may of 2010.. I've had a pretty extensive list of things go wrong... mostly annoying, but certainly expensive things... right now my tilt wheel only goes into position about 70 percent of the time, and my rear radar isn't working. Both fixable under warranty..

Should I just mentally budget 10k per year for fixing things... or 12k per year for a new car payment? I know.. it's really my choice... when the rs6 is working well... damn! love that car. but the continous fixit list gets old fast...

what are your plans out there? I know it's an individual decision... but i vaccillate almost daily over this...

personally... i'd love a factory warrantied 556hp cts-v... which i suspect could easily be bumped to 630+... but i checked into it...and with options i'm pushing $70k... I need to spend that money like i need a hole in my head.

Sigh. I guess the option still exists to buy a used civic....

mmaturo

August 15th, 2009, 18:56

how many miles do you have? they (audi dealers) have decent prices still on the fidelity extended warranties...i was looking at adding 3/36K for just under 4800 (was on sale in june for 4K even) but I ticked over 75K miles and into a new grouping plus at this moment down on funds to pay for it...but if you could I would say keep it and add on to the warranty. Unfortunately there isn't much out there that can match the RS6 for function so i'm not sure what to do either when i hopefully catch up on paying down my loan (upside down on it still vs trade-in). S5 is my choice as i don't really need 4 doors then wait for next impressive RS car.

I am headed off into non warranty land and scared to death of my particular car as it has been on non stop problem after another (and a service department that can't seem to fix it).

DHall1

August 15th, 2009, 20:06

Gerry,

Go over to Penske and buy a Audi/Fidelity 6/72k plan today. Edit: This gives you all the options moving forward because 1. It will allow you to sell your car in the future with a warranty to back it up. 2. allow you to trade the car at any time in the future and refund the unused portion of the premium. 3. Save the money needed to take me to lunch. joke. haha

This will cover you until 2014+ and 100k miles.

It will cost you $3500 dollars.

Dont wait because Audi may not offer this plan much longer for us RS6 folk. Dont wait till next year when your current one runs out. It will be too late by then.

Drive your car for 6 more years and not a worry in the world for added expense.

Lastly, if you trade in....sell me that Aquamist and swap ecu's with me. (joke) Dont get rid of your car.

Only my opinions here. I have full coverage for 6 more years and have no plans to get rid of mine. Too many ?? with the economy for me to spend any money right now.

See ya

I'm not really planning on selling anytime soon.. I think to replace the rs6 I'd have to move into an e63 m5 or cts-v.... which would run upwards of 60-90k..

My warranty runs out in may of 2010.. I've had a pretty extensive list of things go wrong... mostly annoying, but certainly expensive things... right now my tilt wheel only goes into position about 70 percent of the time, and my rear radar isn't working. Both fixable under warranty..

Should I just mentally budget 10k per year for fixing things... or 12k per year for a new car payment? I know.. it's really my choice... when the rs6 is working well... damn! love that car. but the continous fixit list gets old fast...

what are your plans out there? I know it's an individual decision... but i vaccillate almost daily over this...

personally... i'd love a factory warrantied 556hp cts-v... which i suspect could easily be bumped to 630+... but i checked into it...and with options i'm pushing $70k... I need to spend that money like i need a hole in my head.

Sigh. I guess the option still exists to buy a used civic....

DHall1

August 15th, 2009, 20:09

Mark,

I think Audi will allow payments on those plans.

IMHO its a better risk to get the coverage and make payments than to risk driving the car without coverage and get hit with a 4k bill out of the blue.

how many miles do you have? they (audi dealers) have decent prices still on the fidelity extended warranties...i was looking at adding 3/36K for just under 4800 (was on sale in june for 4K even) but I ticked over 75K miles and into a new grouping plus at this moment down on funds to pay for it...but if you could I would say keep it and add on to the warranty. Unfortunately there isn't much out there that can match the RS6 for function so i'm not sure what to do either when i hopefully catch up on paying down my loan (upside down on it still vs trade-in). S5 is my choice as i don't really need 4 doors then wait for next impressive RS car.

I am headed off into non warranty land and scared to death of my particular car as it has been on non stop problem after another (and a service department that can't seem to fix it).

JCT2033

August 18th, 2009, 08:30

peiserg,
Is ur car currently under audi cpo warranty?

Majestic

August 18th, 2009, 11:08

KCRS6

August 18th, 2009, 19:05

When I inquired about an extended warraty from my dealer (in Kansas City) they told me that there were none available through the dealer if the car has over 50K miles. Has anyone else had this experience? My car is at 64K now and CPOd until next April. Iwould like to get an extended warranty and drive it until we maybe get a shot at the next RS6.

MaxRS6

August 18th, 2009, 22:39

I was able to obtain a warranty through Bruce M. for my Rs6 warranty. The warranty has certainly paid for itself over the miles, and Bruce is a great guy and advocate. If you like, I can send you his email so you can touch base with him and discuss options.

DuckWingDuck

August 19th, 2009, 00:31

I am thinking the same thing, I just got my RS6 less than a year ago and been in the shop twice. I am starting to feel like the car is in the shop more often than with me.

I am thinking something more reliable like Toyota, Honda, Nissan. Less fun and you dont stand out as much but still, I am real tired of having this car in the shop all the time.

As my tech says to me all the time, with cars like these, you basically need at least a second car.

And I think several people have bought extended warranties with mileage over 50k, anybody got a contact # for me? My CPO is about to run out and like Dave said, the economy right now is just a little too shakey for me to pull the trigger on any major purchases and so I'll probably be hanging onto this car for a while longer.

DuckWingDuck

August 19th, 2009, 00:32

But to answer the question at the top, I think that yes, this car is worth keeping unless you have a gremlin car....

V8weight

August 19th, 2009, 00:43

My warranty is through Zurich. Since Dec. '08 they've covered close to $15,000 repairs to my car, and have never put up a fuss. I bought mine with 58k miles on the car, 3year/36k miles for $4200 if I remember correctly. Might be worth looking into.
Zurich
7045 College Blvd.
Overland Park, KS 66211-1523
888-835-5063

03rs6

August 19th, 2009, 01:16

i bought my rs6 with 48k miles and also bought my warranty from bruce m. i paid just under 4k for 5 yrs upto 90k miles. definately a great person to deal with. he helped me with my rs6 purchase by steering me in the right direction. i highly recommend him.

peiserg

August 19th, 2009, 01:22

V8weight

August 19th, 2009, 01:28

I have 40k on the car. I bought ext warranty until my 2010 (7yr 70k or something like that). I'd like to shoot for 10 yr 100k. I'd love to keep this car. it is so awesome when it is at full power.

I'll call audi north scottsdale tomorrow, then comparison shop with the other guys. Is zurich honored at the dealerships?
Yes, my Zurich warranty has been honored at both Audi dealerships that I've used. I now use Carousel Audi for all of my repairs, and they tell me that they really enjoy working with Zurich.

DuckWingDuck

August 19th, 2009, 01:42

I know that Fidelity is the warranty du jour around these parts and from what I understand they are pretty decent but I do know that my dealership isn't always the happiest with them... Anybody got a contact information on this Bruce M. fellow?

03rs6

August 19th, 2009, 02:27

bruce mendel, brucem105@comcast.net. his warranty honored at audi dealership.

DHall1

August 19th, 2009, 02:37

NOT TRUE

Several members have purchased Audi/Fidelity policies on cars over 50k.

Start calling Audi dealers.

When I inquired about an extended warraty from my dealer (in Kansas City) they told me that there were none available through the dealer if the car has over 50K miles. Has anyone else had this experience? My car is at 64K now and CPOd until next April. Iwould like to get an extended warranty and drive it until we maybe get a shot at the next RS6.

DHall1

August 19th, 2009, 02:58

Economy? Shaky?

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_plummeting_taxes

Step on floor. Remove floor. Falling thru the floor.

As my tech says to me all the time, with cars like these, you basically need at least a second car.

And I think several people have bought extended warranties with mileage over 50k, anybody got a contact # for me? My CPO is about to run out and like Dave said, the economy right now is just a little too shakey for me to pull the trigger on any major purchases and so I'll probably be hanging onto this car for a while longer.

mmaturo

August 19th, 2009, 03:28

As my tech says to me all the time, with cars like these, you basically need at least a second car.

And I think several people have bought extended warranties with mileage over 50k, anybody got a contact # for me? My CPO is about to run out and like Dave said, the economy right now is just a little too shakey for me to pull the trigger on any major purchases and so I'll probably be hanging onto this car for a while longer.

Call the finance manager (main number (630) 388-1000) at continental Audi in Naperville, IL, he had a Fidelity warranty for me with 74K on my car in June. Wasn't that bad either. 3/36 was between $4 to 5K on my car. There was a June sale for 20% off that at the time so would have been right at $4000...really mad i didn't have $4K that month as now i am out of CPO.

DuckWingDuck

August 19th, 2009, 03:51

bruce mendel, brucem105@comcast.net. his warranty honored at audi dealership.

Wait, this is some dude offering warranty? Or are you saying fidelity purchased through him is honoured at audi dealerships...?
:vhmmm::vhmmm:

DuckWingDuck

August 19th, 2009, 03:53

NOT TRUE

Several members have purchased Audi/Fidelity policies on cars over 50k.

Start calling Audi dealers.

I recall someone purchasing their Fidelity policy through a Honda dealership, anyway, as I mentioned before, since Fidelity doesn't directly sell to consumers, you have to go through a dealership, the upshot is that you can go through any dealership (even non Audi) who offers fidelity to get coverage.

DuckWingDuck

August 19th, 2009, 03:53

Call the finance manager (main number (630) 388-1000) at continental Audi in Naperville, IL, he had a Fidelity warranty for me with 74K on my car in June. Wasn't that bad either. 3/36 was between $4 to 5K on my car. There was a June sale for 20% off that at the time so would have been right at $4000...really mad i didn't have $4K that month as now i am out of CPO.

Do you need continuous coverage? I.e. can't have a gap between CPO (or whatever) and Fidelity?

Say, my CPO goes out in Oct/Nov, do I have to purchase before the CPO expires?

DHall1

August 19th, 2009, 04:13

He is a dude selling private name warranties.

Nice dude but I will buy the Audi/Fidelity

Wait, this is some dude offering warranty? Or are you saying fidelity purchased through him is honoured at audi dealerships...?
:vhmmm::vhmmm:

DHall1

August 19th, 2009, 04:16

To be safe, buy before your CPO runs out.

The chance you take is Audi/Fidelity could drop the RS6 due to age.

Then your SOL

I would not wait much longer. You have a good rep with the dealer and having that coverage will ensure troublefree miles for years to come. Then lets see what happens with all this tax and spend stuff.

Doh!

Do you need continuous coverage? I.e. can't have a gap between CPO (or whatever) and Fidelity?

Say, my CPO goes out in Oct/Nov, do I have to purchase before the CPO expires?

DHall1

August 19th, 2009, 04:17

Yes and no,

Rumor has it that if you buy from a Honda or Chrysler dealer then you have to service at the dealer. Because its Honda and Chrysler backing the plan.

Buy from Audi and its Audi backing the plan.

I recall someone purchasing their Fidelity policy through a Honda dealership, anyway, as I mentioned before, since Fidelity doesn't directly sell to consumers, you have to go through a dealership, the upshot is that you can go through any dealership (even non Audi) who offers fidelity to get coverage.

mmaturo

August 19th, 2009, 04:39

Do you need continuous coverage? I.e. can't have a gap between CPO (or whatever) and Fidelity?

Say, my CPO goes out in Oct/Nov, do I have to purchase before the CPO expires?

The dealer guy at Continental only mentioned mileage but mine was still CPO at that moment, however everything i have read seems to indicate there could be a gap but as Dave said i would not wait as they are figuring out its still a loose loose for them so the price keeps going up. If you have the means i would do it now.

JCT2033

August 19th, 2009, 05:43

DHall1

August 19th, 2009, 07:13

Justin,

The DRC fix has been fantastic on my car. 3+ months and the car is still perfect and a joy to drive. How is yours coming along? Did you get the Fidelity plan?

Greg,

My concern with the overlap is two fold. 1. Audi may eliminate the gap cars at any moment. Dont leave a gap. 2. Audi/Fidelity may cancel the 03 cars any day. Because we are now looking at 2010 models and Audi may erase all 03s from coverage. If you want to keep the car....you know you do....then just spring for the coverage now. If it goes away you will never have another chance.

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Basically, I would keep the rs6 if (a) i have a decent ext warranty and (b) audi fixes the DRC to true factory spec. Both can be done if you are willing to contribute time and financial means.

All other tech issues are just part of game. Any vehicle would have little problems here and there. RS6 is not only special in performance but also rare in the states.
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True that E63 and CTS-V are decent alternatives to RS6 but, to me, they lack of many characters (e.g., graceful, elegant, responsive, and well-poised) our beast has. M6 is fast but only seats 2.