New RS6 Avant

Hoops · 08-27-2013, 12:57 PM

Think ive found the new family wagon! And i have to say i love the new TV commercial for it.

SBE92LCI · 08-27-2013, 01:23 PM

Really like these. Chris Harris is quite fond of them also which is always a good endorsement!

Have said to myself that if I need more space when I change next, I'll get it's baby brother (RS4 Avant).

Hotcoupe · 08-27-2013, 01:31 PM

Sounds good too!

simmo1985 · 08-27-2013, 01:48 PM

Estates don't get any sexier than that.

Owning one of those will never happen to me though, unless i win the lottery.

mp66 · 08-27-2013, 03:01 PM

[QUOTE=Hotcoupe;14568984]Sounds good too!

Wow for a family car it's a "yes" from me, however my kids are 20's now so an M6 for me would be double thumbs.

Hoops · 08-27-2013, 03:35 PM

Its always good to do a bit of dream building every now and then. Keeps you focused and hungry!

xs2man · 08-28-2013, 03:57 AM

Well, the A4 isn't that much bigger than a e91, although it is bigger.

Plus the RS4 has the wrong engine.

The RS6 for me when I win the lottery...

davyk31 · 08-28-2013, 04:46 AM

How little do they charge for it?

Rudz · 08-28-2013, 05:04 AM

Oh wow, is that the best looking estate ever ?

£90k is an eye watering price tho

Chris Harris's review

SBE92LCI · 08-28-2013, 07:00 AM

£90k is a bit.

And I wouldn't really call the RS4's engine "the wrong engine". It's an engine which reflects its lower price point.

Cyprio · 08-28-2013, 07:11 AM

Chris Harris and the S4....interesting vid.

mowflow · 08-28-2013, 07:32 AM

Audi do the hyper hearse thing very well.

dobbo99 · 08-28-2013, 07:43 AM

90k!? wow.
I read that prices start from circa 75k, and I thought that was on the expensive side, but 90k!
If you loved Audi that much then surely you could buy an R8 and a Q7 for the same money???

hypothetically speaking of course.

FormerRotor · 08-28-2013, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by dobbo99

90k!? wow.
I read that prices start from circa 75k, and I thought that was on the expensive side, but 90k!
If you loved Audi that much then surely you could buy an R8 and a Q7 for the same money???

hypothetically speaking of course.

You're going to compare an RS6 Avant to a Q7? Isn't that a bit like saying "why spend that much on an m5 when you could have the x5 50i?"

Similarly, the guys looking for a family tourer and you want him to consider the r8

creepy coupe · 08-28-2013, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Hotcoupe

Sounds good too!

Lovely car, Shame about the flaky music over the top.

BanziBarn · 08-28-2013, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Cyprio

Chris Harris and the S4....interesting vid.

Yeah, for those who fancy a bit of wagon love after watching the RS6 Vid, a mapped S4 kind of satisfies the urge, and at a lot less than £90k! But you'd not want Harris' one, it's a stink bag!

phil200tdi · 08-28-2013, 11:03 AM

Twice as good as an S6 avant?

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifie...ronic/1549123#

Icekube · 08-28-2013, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by phil200tdi

Twice as good as an S6 avant?

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifie...ronic/1549123#

remap?

phil200tdi · 08-28-2013, 11:12 AM

You read my mind:

http://www.goapr.com/products/ecu_up...tfsi_s6s7.html

dxb335d · 08-28-2013, 03:15 PM

Looks the business, as long as the steering isn't as vague as it was in it's predecessor.

dobbo99 · 08-29-2013, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by FormerRotor

You're going to compare an RS6 Avant to a Q7? Isn't that a bit like saying "why spend that much on an m5 when you could have the x5 50i?"

Similarly, the guys looking for a family tourer and you want him to consider the r8

come down to the age old debate of what you use a car for. is the RS6 classed as family tourer? debatable.
its a performance car really.
would you use any of the performance that an RS6 offers with two kids in the car? probably not.

Ive a friend with an RS4 Avant, he bought it for the performance, not for the fact he has 2 dogs and a kid. They have a Toureg for that.

If you bought a Toureg/Q7/Range Rover (delete where appropriate) then you'd have enough left for an R8 or 911.

briers · 08-29-2013, 07:16 AM

I think that looks great and I never really liked audis but I have had soft spots in the past for the rs4 avants. This looks even better. Hunkered down stance, nice flared arches and angular designs that seem softly lifted from a lambo.

I think they tick a lot of boxes for a nice all a rounder / family car. Loads of space, looks great, massive amounts of grip, engine and noise.

Running costs are obviously high but providing you could afford those its a very appealing car.

Obvious problem is this 90k list price I saw mentioned in an earlier post. That's a bit ridiculous. Starting at 76k after a quick search. So its probably 10-15k more than the new RRS which is stunningly nice inside. I'd still prefer the rs6 because of the driving characteristics.

I think you still use the performance. I use the xfr as the family car, just been up to Anglesey for 5 days, all around north west Wales, snowdonia etc. used the performance a few times, the kids love it, especially the tunnel blasts up to Anglesey. So they can make good family cars, just super expensive list price.

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briers Ben 62 Rep 1,992 Posts Drives: Tesla p85d Join Date: May 2010 Location: Midlands,UK iTrader: (0)	I think that looks great and I never really liked audis but I have had soft spots in the past for the rs4 avants. This looks even better. Hunkered down stance, nice flared arches and angular designs that seem softly lifted from a lambo. I think they tick a lot of boxes for a nice all a rounder / family car. Loads of space, looks great, massive amounts of grip, engine and noise. Running costs are obviously high but providing you could afford those its a very appealing car. Obvious problem is this 90k list price I saw mentioned in an earlier post. That's a bit ridiculous. Starting at 76k after a quick search. So its probably 10-15k more than the new RRS which is stunningly nice inside. I'd still prefer the rs6 because of the driving characteristics. I think you still use the performance. I use the xfr as the family car, just been up to Anglesey for 5 days, all around north west Wales, snowdonia etc. used the performance a few times, the kids love it, especially the tunnel blasts up to Anglesey. So they can make good family cars, just super expensive list price.
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