Selling my beast

[Boost]

I will be selling my beast when my new car arrives in April. I do this with more than a fair amount of regret. It has been such a great car.

I have been very fortunate, as it has never had any mechanical or suspension issues. The DRC has not been replaced, as there have been no problems and I wanted to wait until the last minute to replace it to maximize the 12 month warranty on the new system. I put new front and rear pads on the car in December. The car is completely stock. I have two sets of wheels and tires (summer and winter)

I am the second owner and have had the car since October 2005 when the car had 15,000 miles. It now has 70,000 miles. The car is currently CPOd until April, 2010. It is Avus silver with Ebony interior and carbon fiber trim. The car is in great shape inside and out.

I would like to get something in the $27,000 range, but will consider offers. If anyone is interested, please PM me. Otherwise, I will trade it in when my new car arrives.

[V8weight]

Sounds like someones going to get a great deal on a well cared for car. What may I ask did you buy to replace the beast?

[Boost]

I have a Panamera on order.

[V8weight]

I have a Panamera on order.
Ooh, how controversial, make sure to check back in after delivery and post your impressions.:0:

[DHall1]

We were just talking about this today.

Audi your losing your highline customers.

Hello?????

[Boost]

Ooh, how controversial, make sure to check back in after delivery and post your impressions.:0:

I agree. If only Audi had imported the C6 RS6 to the US I would not have made this choice.

Obviously the looks of the Panamera are debatable from the rear. However, the interior is great and it drives amazingly well. I also tested the E63 AMG. It's styling is more conventional and it drives well, but it did not seem like much of an upgrade from the RS6, and I would lose the all wheel drive. The sound of the E63 is marvelous though. I also drove a C6 S6. It is a nice car, but seemed un-inspiring in comparison to the torque and sound of my RS6.

[DHall1]

All good points and right on target.

I think Audi has made the move to mass market in the USA. Mass market and numbers over top dog status and excellence.

Bad move.

Benz, BMW and P cars will run the table.

No problem Audi. My wife needs a replacement for her supercharged E55 soon. What do you have? Zip, ziltch and nada.

So that means I hand me down my RS6 to the wife.

Then what in the world do I buy? hmmm

I agree. If only Audi had imported the C6 RS6 to the US I would not have made this choice.

Obviously the looks of the Panamera are debatable from the rear. However, the interior is great and it drives amazingly well. I also tested the E63 AMG. It's styling is more conventional and it drives well, but it did not seem like much of an upgrade from the RS6, and I would lose the all wheel drive. The sound of the E63 is marvelous though. I also drove a C6 S6. It is a nice car, but seemed un-inspiring in comparison to the torque and sound of my RS6.

[R1]

" ... then what in the world do I buy? "

you can go back to your item # 4 :w:





1) All good points and right on target.

2) I think Audi has made the move to mass market in the USA. Mass market and numbers over top dog status and excellence.

3) Bad move.

4) Benz, BMW and P cars will run the table.

5) No problem Audi. My wife needs a replacement for her supercharged E55 soon. What do you have? Zip, ziltch and nada.

6) So that means I hand me down my RS6 to the wife.

7) Then what in the world do I buy? hmmm

[MaxRS6]

Wake up Sleeping Beauty and get some Audi knights over here!

[AudiRS4ever]

Congrats on your order. I am surprised by one car that keeps getting over-looked. The 750XI. I know it's called the 750i with X-Drive, which is stupid so I refuse to call it that. Anyway, I have driven one and it is absolutely wonderful (I still can't believe I'm saying this about a BMW). The interior is actually nice now. It looks very much like something Audi would build. The exterior is handsome. All-Wheel Drive that works. Oh yeah, 2 Turbos that crank out 400 horsepower. Again, surprised that it's been so over-looked. When I drove the short-wheel base car it actually felt the same size as my RS6. I know one reason that not many people talk about it, because BMW has done a piss-poor job of advertising it. Anyway, just a thought........

[DHall1]

Yeah,

I didnt even know what is was. Wow, they have changed it and I see what you mean about the styling. Comeon Audi WTF!!!!

Wow, they changed the interior big time. Cleaned it up and got rid of all the crazy buttons. Clean clean clean

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYBtmKXnU-U

[DonS]

The press and showroom draw the RS6 would actually sell a ton more mass market cars for Audi. What a mistake...

Enjoy the Panamera. Please post piles of photos and your opinion after some rigourous driving.

[MaxRS6]

Here is a pretty good look at..
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[DHall1]

Max

How do you insert a youtube vid in the thread? and get it to pull up the pic in the thread?

Help

[MaxRS6]

Give me a call and I'll instruct you through it

[AndyBG]

Are you getting Panamera 4S or Panamera turbo...?

[Boost]

I am getting a turbo. I drove a 4S, but again the RS6 has ruined me in the torque department. The Panamera Turbo has amazing torque, especially in the Sport Plus mode with overboost. It is way more money than I wanted to spend, but I was hooked once I drove it.

[skribe]

Oh, yes, Panamera Turbo is just a sick nasty beast.

Drive one if you haven't, but be careful, it might seduce you. (Sorry 'bout the college fund, kids!)

[DHall1]

Tune a ECU flash on that beast and then take on the Pana turbo.

No contest.


Oh, yes, Panamera Turbo is just a sick nasty beast.

Drive one if you haven't, but be careful, it might seduce you. (Sorry 'bout the college fund, kids!)

[skribe]

True, but once the Panamera has some tunes available, look out. It's like the Cayenne all over again. It doesn't make any damn sense, and then you drive it. And it burrows into your brain like a Ricardo Montleban grub in Wrath of Khan.

[DHall1]

I dont owe a penny on my RS.

Priceless

[skribe]

Touché.



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[Boost]

Dave's comment about not owing anything on his car made me reflect on what an incredible bargain these cars are at todays prices. To be able to buy a hand built "supercar" for $30,000 or less is remarkable (if you are a buyer, not so good if you are a seller). I am so tempted to keep the car and sell my son's A4, but I can not in good consience let a 17 year old have a car with this kind of power.

[DHall1]

Not to mention your yeary 10,000 dollar transmission bill if you give him the car.

I hear you. We will never see such a vehicle and I have been trying to buy a second one for almost a year. Almost got the Sportec600 with the 6speed but it was not to be.

My RS just turned 30k and I keep the top side and bottom side shining like the grease in my hair. Waiting and hoping Audi will bring us a sport avant for my wife when she finally pulls the plug on her E55.

Long live the RS in the US.

http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad348/03RSTT/RS6pics/front1.jpg?t=1266255126




Dave's comment about not owing anything on his car made me reflect on what an incredible bargain these cars are at todays prices. To be able to buy a hand built "supercar" for $30,000 or less is remarkable (if you are a buyer, not so good if you are a seller). I am so tempted to keep the car and sell my son's A4, but I can not in good consience let a 17 year old have a car with this kind of power.

[Boost]

That is amazingly (and un-naturally) clean!

[ttboost]

That is amazingly (and un-naturally) clean!

Yeah, who Armour Alls their inner fender cover?:lovl:

[DHall1]

Thanks,

I clean all our cars that way. Once or twice a year I get under there and go to town. Then seal it with the proper chemicals. Between that its easy to upkeep.

My wife just shakes her head.

Insert pic of my wife in bikini shooting me with the hose.

NOT Armor All. Its the special undercarriage chemical that most professional detail shops use.

[Boost]

Thanks,

I clean all our cars that way. Once or twice a year I get under there and go to town. Then seal it with the proper chemicals. Between that its easy to upkeep.

My wife just shakes her head.

Insert pic of my wife in bikini shooting me with the hose.

NOT Armor All. Its the special undercarriage chemical that most professional detail shops use.

Please do insert that pic. No wait, that is that other thread.:hihi:

[bruce]

That is amazingly (and un-naturally) clean!

:harass:I can see why I got harasssed about my fender wells now....



I dont owe a penny on my RS.

Priceless

Paid cash myself for a change. What a country....

[Father_Flanagan]

Boost, are you in San Antonio?

[Boost]

Father_Flannigan, PM sent.

[Boost]

In my initial post in this thread I mentioned that I would like to get something in the $27,000 range for my 71k miles RS6 (still under CPO warranty for a couple of months more). There have been some recent posts of people buying lower mileage cars in this price range. What do you resident experts think is a fair price for my car?

[DHall1]

That is a fair price if clean. You need to work the net, autotrader and ebay for a buyer. Adult two owner cpo status is a big plus and having the warranty even for a couple of months should make the buyer feel good. (they will know your not selling due to a problem)

In the end....26k?

[Boost]

Thanks Dave. You are right, I need to get it out there elsewhere on the net as well. I have been waiting until it is a little closer for my new car to arrive, but April (and hopefully better weather) is not that far away.