Alan
January 30th, 2004, 00:50
page 25 of the 2/2/04 issue at the bottom "Autofile Needs You" gives the directions. Here's what I e-mailed them:
I leased my RS6 in September 2003. The price of the car was $84,500, which includes enhanced exhaust system, XM, Nav, and the cold package. I have put approximately 10,000 miles on the car in 5 months. It has performed flawlessly, requiring only its 5K mile oil changes, which are covered under the warranty.
I cannot imagine a better daily driver. Solid, secure and fast! How can an enthusiast not love a car that has 450 hp, does the 1/4 mile in under 13 sec, carries 4-5 people in comfort while having the flat handling, steering feel and braking capability to rival the better sports cars.
As a long time Porsche owner, the highest compliment I can pay the RS6 is that it is the first car that gives me a similar level of driving satisfaction as my Porsches.
This is not to say that this front-heavy, 4100 lb car is as nimble as a Porsche - it certainly would not be my first choice to chase Elises around twisty roads. But I wanted a car that would be as much fun to drive in the winter as the summer, and the RS6 is that car. I can think of no other sedan that gives this level of performance, and yet provides a tremendous sense of security on snowy or wet roads.
My only concerns about the RS6 are more directed at Audi. With such a limited number of RS6's, are they really stocking a full set of parts in the US or will there be long waits for parts from Germany? What will the resale value be on this expensive car? Also, I really can't fathom why Audi would bring a car of this capability and excellence to the US for one year. I would buy another in a heartbeat, if I could. Audi - please bring us RS4's and RS6's asap.
Other cars I considered:
E55 AMG - faster than the RS6, but not nearly the level of handling, steering or braking feel. Also try putting down the power in wet or snowy curves.
M5 - not as fast as the RS6 and again, not a great winter car
I leased my RS6 in September 2003. The price of the car was $84,500, which includes enhanced exhaust system, XM, Nav, and the cold package. I have put approximately 10,000 miles on the car in 5 months. It has performed flawlessly, requiring only its 5K mile oil changes, which are covered under the warranty.
I cannot imagine a better daily driver. Solid, secure and fast! How can an enthusiast not love a car that has 450 hp, does the 1/4 mile in under 13 sec, carries 4-5 people in comfort while having the flat handling, steering feel and braking capability to rival the better sports cars.
As a long time Porsche owner, the highest compliment I can pay the RS6 is that it is the first car that gives me a similar level of driving satisfaction as my Porsches.
This is not to say that this front-heavy, 4100 lb car is as nimble as a Porsche - it certainly would not be my first choice to chase Elises around twisty roads. But I wanted a car that would be as much fun to drive in the winter as the summer, and the RS6 is that car. I can think of no other sedan that gives this level of performance, and yet provides a tremendous sense of security on snowy or wet roads.
My only concerns about the RS6 are more directed at Audi. With such a limited number of RS6's, are they really stocking a full set of parts in the US or will there be long waits for parts from Germany? What will the resale value be on this expensive car? Also, I really can't fathom why Audi would bring a car of this capability and excellence to the US for one year. I would buy another in a heartbeat, if I could. Audi - please bring us RS4's and RS6's asap.
Other cars I considered:
E55 AMG - faster than the RS6, but not nearly the level of handling, steering or braking feel. Also try putting down the power in wet or snowy curves.
M5 - not as fast as the RS6 and again, not a great winter car