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Old 12th January 2013, 03:40 PM
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In fact, there isn't a single RS 6 Saloon for sale with Adaptive cruise ( a must for me, I want to try it), nevermind ceramics etc...
Adaptive cruise is great for everyday motorway miles. It doesnt really sit on an RS6 so logically. My S4 could have it, but doesnt and it doesnt bother me. Its not the sort of car that I'd waste chewing up motorway miles.

I got in Daves W12 yesterday, and yes, it was nice to have the adaptive cruise again, but it suits the D3. It doesnt make much sense on a sports car. If you find one with it - bonus - but dont go out of your way for it and most people wont give two hoots about ACC when you come to sell it on.

With my sensible hat on, now is the better time to buy a house as prices as so low and bargains to be had. If you've got that sort of money, buying the house now, and the car later would be the 'sensible' thing to do.

I cant for one minute pretend I'd be swayed by that obvious, yet somehow unexciting prospect so crack on car buying....

I went through a lengthy and expensive phase of 'must have the best car with every gadget on it'. It was great, but actually the number of people that appreciated what I owned was minimal. The resale value wasn't brilliant as no-one else was bothered. Just look at that A8/S8 that you sold to that guy that had his dog in the back and didnt care about electric seats.

Bottom line - If you're going to keep the car for years and years, and use it daily, then sure, get the best of the best. If its a fun weekend motor for the next 12 months, then its probably not worth the extra cost in the long run.

You could buy this mint RS6 for 35K, or another one for 25K. The resale value on them both when you've done could be remarkably similar.

Cant help much with where the Porsche fits in. Get whichever car is lesser performing first. Theres nothing worse than getting a new car, which is actually slower than your last one....

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