Hi guys, I'm Nick. Been on the hunt for an RS car for a while, and as it has over the last several years, my attention has returned to the RS6. I haven't been on a forum in probably five years, since I last really used my RX7, so forgive my lack of protocol. I know that I should use the search function and read the stickies, especially to become familiar with the maintenance schedule so I know what to expect in time with whichever vehicle I purchase.

I'm located in New Jersey, so to any members between Philadelphia and Manhattan, it would be great to become acquainted; also, I'd like to become familiar with reliable RS mechanics/techs in the area. As of now, I have driven a couple of RS6, an RS4, and will be driving at least one TTRS this weekend. Not sure if that's blasphemy in this section, but as of now the RS6 graces the top of my food chain.

I like the tunability of turbocharged cars, despite being often more complex than those that are naturally aspirated. I also understand that the transmission/torque converter are the weak spots in the drive train when upping the power on the beast. I actually like the automatic gearbox as a good amount of my time is highway commuting and that involves some days where congestion can be fiercely stop and go. AWD is a pretty common denominator on all of the cars on my shortlist, including those not of the RS family, as I live in the northeast and I would like to daily the car year-round. Exclusivity that tends to come with the RS badging is also high on my priorities. I am a fan of being a little bit different in an area where many people strive to be the best at normal. I just want it to feel special and to be a point of pride for me.

My search has brought me to a few cars with reasonable mileage, and I'm attempting to look over service records to make sure that claims of the torque converter and DRC being replaced are substantiated. I'm also looking for when the timing belt, brakes, and tires were serviced, as those seem to be frequent and somewhat costly procedures. I'm sure that additional advice can be found in already existing threads, but if anyone has two cents I'm all ears.

Cheers,
Nick