JCviggen Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 So I recently started living a good portion of my time in Moscow and needed a daily car. I could've gotten an S60R or something but since I've fallen out of love with any current volvo's and already had an S60, I decided to get something bigger, faster, and even more likely to cost me a handful in breakages and maintenance. I looked around for proper AWD, a great interior and an engine that makes your hair stand up and I only found 2 Audis..the B7 RS4 and the C5 RS6. Unfortunately the B7's turned out to be incredibly rare around here. Having a choice of 2 cars both overpriced isn't a nice situation. Also around here being on the road means mostly standing still so I was a little worried about my left leg in the RS4. So looked around for an RS6, started with sedans...quite rare as well and actually the styling didn't quite do it for me. I watched the movie Layer Cake again and seeing an RS6 Avant there it made sense suddenly. I'd always stuck strictly to sedans but in this case...it seems an exception was justifiable. From pictures online most of them seemed a little beaten up, then found one with a rather sparling interior and mint looking paint. Went to see it, looked fab. In fact I haven't found a scratch on it yet was imported from Germany in 07 and then owned by someone with 3 other cars, only taken out in summer. Downside to that it didn't come with winter wheels so I'm in the market for some now. IRL much more than on pictures the RS6 looks pretty monsterous how it sits. But strangely, doesn't seem all that big. The size seems just right, not as cramped as the -4 in the back and when driving it feels about the same size as my S60 did. Just a very planted feeling from the Quattro, gives you the impression that it's on rails. The ride is quite stiff, more so than I expected and it reminded me a little of the first time I got into my T-5R before buying it. Had it checked over at an official audi dealer at some expense, didn't come up with much, compression test was very good, no major dramas just some small maintenance work. So ended up buying. Well it wasn't quite as easy as that but let's get into the pics. Stood in line for 2 hours and 10 mins at a carwash (would've left if I hadn't already paid). The line in front of me was exactly 4 cars. Yes, 4. So I'm not doing that again. It was already getting dark and the g/f was eager to get home so I could only snap a few quick pics with the 50mm not even a side shot At home and dirty... Never wanted a V8 until I drove a 500bhp supercharged jag XKR and then a Lexus IS-F. Truthfully, this is better than both. Best car I've ever driven. The torque is fantastic, "peak" torque holds from 1900 all the way to 5700 and the growl is superb. Twitching your big right toe is enough to merge nicely into traffic. It's a rebellious car, something the new RS6 lacks. I also drove a V10 S6 and it was nothing near as fun as this. In fact it felt a bit like comparing an 850 2.5 NA on stock suspension to a T-5R. Obviously the S6 wasn't that slow but its a bit boatlike compared to the old RS, too grown up. Obviously my T-5R would obliterate this from a roll, but the sheer comfort and feel of the RS6 makes up for that. And the fact it'll do 0-60 in under 5 even while the rain is pooring down. I could always have it mapped though I'm reluctant as I've heard what a new gearbox costs. A "stage 0" is going to take 2 MAFs, 4 oxygen sensors (2 wideband), 2 EGT's, 2 N75 valves and a bunch of silicon hoses and the bill on that is going to be plenty already. At least the fuel prices here are 50% of Europe Quick sound bite.. no AF available in video mode. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfG8YBBP2nI&hd=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besthaticouldo Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 wow. that car is so badass dude. congrats. i am uber jealous. always been a fan of audi wagons. sick car dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayAway Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 Nice Find man. What an awesome car :tup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johann Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 Mooie kar man! :ph34r: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sconeman Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 :tup: do want :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmelviØØ7 Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 I'm moving to europe. Did they not make those in manuals anywhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCviggen Posted November 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 I'm moving to europe. Did they not make those in manuals anywhere? No...you can fit the 6-speed from the B5 RS4 but those break as well with the torque it makes when chipped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt b Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 :tup: That'll work! Are car jacking still frequent in Russia ? Honestly, that would be my only concern with that nice a car there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCviggen Posted November 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 That'll work! Are car jacking still frequent in Russia ? Honestly, that would be my only concern with that nice a car there. It's quite all right. There's so many ///M's, AMG's, Lexuses and other boats around that are much newer and more expensive than this that I'm not too worried. Many even sleep next to the road at night. Based on the quantity of expensive cars I say I might be safer here than I would be in Brussels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmelviØØ7 Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 No...you can fit the 6-speed from the B5 RS4 but those break as well with the torque it makes when chipped. Yeah I remember reading when those first came out that Audi didn't have a manual that could handle the power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
854TGA+ Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 Nice ride Bro! Love the interior and those seats, Wow. Something about Audi's I have always liked them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt b Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 That's good to hear. Enjoy the wagon, as wagons go, this is probably the one to get! :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe VW Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 Simply gorgeous! There is a RS6 sedan at a business near my home I've been drooling over for a while now, but the wagons have MUCH better lines. I would think they could produce a manual that could handle the HP..........but popping the clutch at 6k with AWD and 450+hp somethings gonna break. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maciekb2002 Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 Look what I drive every day . It is a rs4 2.7 biturbo spec. Not as quick as volvo but handling and dead stop take off is amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Get Some Posted November 8, 2010 Report Share Posted November 8, 2010 is it true what they say about it over there?! the car really does drive you ?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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