Will you buy an RS6 Avant?

[mmic77]

Thank you . I think you are right. Quality issues with parts from supplier companys are more often especially if we are talking about low volume models.

Can‘t wait to brake this beast in and give it a blast .

[stein_325i]

Are the parts that are failing in your RS6 different from the equivalent RS7? While the RS6 is low production in the US, I imagine things are different in Europe where you guys appreciate wagons.

[mmic77]

Should be the same parts. But you‘ve to consider that RS6/7 aren‘t sold that much in comparison to „normal“ A6/7s.

[Kief]

Originally Posted by mmic77

Oh no! However: these problems should be sorted out until delivery in your country .

What I can say: the car handles great because of active rear wheel steering. You have the impression that the car is more than 3 feet shorter. It handles great and you really don‘t feel the weight.

Anyway: We‘ll see if they can sort this problem out.

Still happy with your CS or plans for a new car ?

You mean still happy with my 2020 M4CS I just picked up a few weeks ago...let's just say wifey gave the green for me to get an RS6 Avant IF I get rid of her X5 M50i and my M4CS...Hmmm

[mmic77]

I can‘t recommend this step . You‘ll miss your M4CS for sure. These two cars aren‘t comparable in any way. For me the RS6 is more of a straight line „autobahn bomber“ as we say in germany. You can commute high mileage without beeing stressed. But it lacks engagement.

I miss my F83 some times because of its rawness. Haven‘t driven the CS but it surely is a huge step up in driver engagement compared to the convertible.

[FreeDarko]

You can read about Top Gears long-term RS6 here.
https://www.topgear.com/long-term-ca...ronic/report-3

Few things that caught my attention:
- 250 miles range on a tank ??!?
- issues with the air suspension
- lack of standard options

I'm hoping they eventually do a hybrid version of this vehicle for LCI (not the 48 volt mild hybrid currently on the RS6).

[espressoo]

A red one with black optics package would be on my wish list. Priced at $114K now I would be curious to see how much a used one would be in 3-4 years.

[Arcades]

Originally Posted by mmic77

Sorry Kief car has still technical issues. They have exchanged complete fuel tank because of problems with the fuel pump . Things schould be sorted out next month. Overall a very nice car but this issue is a major concern (only have 640 miles on odometer ).

Feel like this is a bit excessive even for 1st year cars. Audi shouldn't have this many issues. This much electric gremlins isn't a good sign from the get go.

The most we have had with the F80/F82 the first year was DCT being choppy, and rocks getting stuck with CCBs.

[JoeFromPA]

Hasn’t the e63s wagon been a pretty solid platform since God put them in Eden to multiply ?

[mmic77]

Update: new fuel pump seems to work, check engine light remains off. Now there remains an issue with active steering which makes noises . This should be sorted out next week.

If the shop fails car will be lemoned.

[FreeDarko]

Originally Posted by mmic77

Update: new fuel pump seems to work, check engine light remains off. Now there remains an issue with active steering which makes noises . This should be sorted out next week.

If the shop fails car will be lemoned.

Would you mind advising us roughly how many miles or kms were you getting on a full tank of gas on the RS6?

[Mar48]

Originally Posted by mmic77

Not a good start at all. I have got a „check engine“ light since delivery . The fuel pump is out of specification. The spare part reported the same problem. Then we had a complete lock down because of f***ing corona in germany. In about three weeks I get another fuel pump. I hope that this will sort things out. If not I’ll try to lemon it. It‘s a great car except these issues.

Originally Posted by mmic77

Update: new fuel pump seems to work, check engine light remains off. Now there remains an issue with active steering which makes noises . This should be sorted out next week.

If the shop fails car will be lemoned.

Damn, sorry man! This is my ideal DD to pair with a fun M or Pcar. I do think Audi S and RS models lack the engagement feel of a sports car but make the ultimate daily driver (specifically wagon models as I always use the entirety of the space in my Allroad.

[swagon]

pro tip: never buy the first model year.

[mmic77]

@ FreeDarko: I‘m getting about 430-480km on a full tank. But keep in mind that I‘m still in break in.

@ Mar48: I bought the car exactly because of that. It ticks so many boxes in daily use. Audi has really solved the problem with understeer in this generation.

[mmic77]

Update: car is still at the shop to fix the noise from the active steering. Mechanic said after a short drive that the noise is absolutly unacceptable. Now we‘re waiting for a statement from Audi engineering how to fix this issue. It sucks .

[kallis19]

It's officially coming to the US finally! Looks like its going to be one hell of a car, but more curious as to what the price tag will be without the markup.

Any members planning on jumping ship?

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a2...t-photos-info/

[Graves]

Originally Posted by kallis19

It's officially coming to the US finally! Looks like its going to be one hell of a car, but more curious as to what the price tag will be without the markup.

Any members planning on jumping ship?

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a2...t-photos-info/

Where have you been?

[Kief]

Originally Posted by Graves

Where have you been?

Apparently, Pakistan...at first I thought his first post was a joke/troll, but I'm not so sure

[Graves]

Originally Posted by Kief

Apparently, Pakistan...at first I thought his first post was a joke/troll, but I'm not so sure

I couldn't not comment. Thumbs were in full send mode.

[mmic77]

Update time : finally after weeks of waiting for new parts my car is finally fixed. They replaced half of the steering parts and few other things. There‘s a new revision for these parts which don‘t have the issues described.
Now I only have to sort things out financially with Audi.

[Graves]

Originally Posted by mmic77

Update time : finally after weeks of waiting for new parts my car is finally fixed. They replaced half of the steering parts and few other things. There's a new revision for these parts which don't have the issues described.
Now I only have to sort things out financially with Audi.

That's great. I can't decide, RS6 or M5C.

[CanAutM3]

Originally Posted by Graves

That's great. I can't decide, RS6 or M5C.

My take:
M5C: better sporting performance
RS6: more practical and comfortable