This would be my first "nice" car. Both AWD and automatic trans. Any opinions? (first post)
This would be my first "nice" car. Both AWD and automatic trans. Any opinions? (first post)
Last edited by hulio; September 24th, 2012 at 02:15.
Personally, love the looks of the C5 the best. 07 S6 probably a lot less maintenance but about 5-6k more.
In regards to the RS6, to quote papadoc (another RS6.com contributor), "[I] can't think of any car under $100k I'd rather drive." This is definitely how I feel about mine. Get in the drivers seat of both and go with your gut.
Best of luck and keep us posted!
03 RS6 Ebony Pearl Effect on Ebony / Carbon Fiber / MTM TCU / Sportec Cooling / KWV3 Coilovers / Hotchkis Sway Bars / Stern Control Arms / HRE P40SC Wheels / Hawk HPS pads / RNS-E / + pedals / Rear Window Spoiler / Cleared Corners
i would go for the S6....the V10, even if only 435hp NA, is a sweet engine and i am sure it's a blast to drive it. In terms of acceleration the RS6 C5 is quicker, lighter but the C6 is newer, more gadgets a much better(stronger) gearbox but not too many ways of increasing the power being a NA! Drive them both and see how feel inside of each of them! I went for the RS6 C5 firstly because it was a dream car for me and secondly i couldn't find an S6 here, but i have enjoyed it ever since i bought it and still will for some time from now on, despite of its well known problems!
Ex.: 2004 Audi RS6 C5 ABT, Milltek non-resonated, 19" RS4 B7 rims, RNS-E - SOLD
2004 AUdi RS6 C5, SE exhaust, RNS-E, 19' original rims - SOLD
Now :2009 Audi RS6 C6 - stock yet pretty fast
Be careful of the V10s willingness to grenade itself for no good reason...
The 4.2 is agreat engine and one of Ward's best....(comments reserved on the trannys tho)
SOLD ! 2003 RS6 Mugello/Silver -MTM
2001 allroad 6-speed (300K+), 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500E, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK63, 2010 BMW X3, 1986 16V Scirocco, 2005 Mercedes E55 Wagon
Good to know. Thanks
What about the S6 V10 but get a twin turbo system down the road?Originally Posted by mik15
I briefly debated these two vehicles before I decided on the C5 RS. It basically came down to the S6 not being worth it. To me, the RS does almost everything better: more power, more torque (and better torque curve), better gas mileage, looks better, engine seems more stout, responds much better to tuning/chipping, etc. The only advantages I can see the C6 S6 having over the C5 RS6 are the transmission and exhaust sound.
I noticed the ECU tuning also. GIAC makes an RS6 chip with 515-525 HP. While a tuned S6 only produces 445-450 which is the stock RS6. The RS6 has a lot more aftermarket tuning.
I consider these two and drove them back to back at the dealership. I thought the S6 had a harsher ride and pulled a little less (torque) than the C5; all subjective of course. I like the looks of our C5 much more. Drive 'm both and pick the one that makes you smile the most. YMMV, Jim
That would be a C6 RS6... that the US/CA didn't received BUT MX did...
Please update your location.
SOLD - 03 RS6 Avus (905355)
Current - 03 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 double cab - the YETI, lifted, winched, snorkeled, lockered, skidded, geared
Buy a C5 with a blown trans, and put a 6 speed in it.
03 RS6 | Daytona Gray on black | KW V3 | Rotiform 19x10 Wheels | REVO ECU | MTM TCU | 170k miles and counting..
"Some people play hard to get... I play hard to want."
Always an option, but I might have trouble finding one.
Just did, I made my account yesterday.
Would you advise a C6 S6 V10 with twin turbo's? Maybe Holset HX35s?
Adding turbos to a C6 would be a financial and logistical nightmare. Better off paying off customs and importing a real C6 RS6.
I don't think you would have to wait too long for a C5 to blow a trans haha..
03 RS6 | Daytona Gray on black | KW V3 | Rotiform 19x10 Wheels | REVO ECU | MTM TCU | 170k miles and counting..
"Some people play hard to get... I play hard to want."
How much would you estimate it would cost?
Or a single GT40R?
I think you could buy a used Nissan GT-R for less than it would cost to buy and turbocharge a C6 S6....
Just sayin'...
I would buy the S6 and in a few years get the turbo(s).
It would not all be one large transaction.
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