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RS6 C7 itch well and truely scratched (sold)
well almost 4 months in and i decided to sell
a local dealer snached my hand off for nearly what i paid for it why ? comfort was just not there in Comfort Mode it was a bit wallowy in Comfort and hard as a rock in Dynamic the RS6 is a much younger mans car as im nearly 67 years and feeling it the car itself was awesome in every way im glad i owned it for this short while ive had many fancy fast cars all my life starting with a Mini Cooper S 1275 so whats next ,, ive no idea at this stage a very hard to follow car the RS6 is im thinking S8 plus
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Looking for the Holy Grail Audi .. 2018 VW Caravelle Executive T6 2010 A6-C6 3.0tdi LeMans Quattro Last edited by roberto; 22nd June 2021 at 06:58 AM. |
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I didn't expect to see it go so soon! I guess the only way to see how a car is long term is to drive it for a couple of months. Yours was a very nice example and it will sell quickly.
The S8+ is a good shout, should be noticeably more comfortable.
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2008 (facelift) S8 with B&O, ACC, glass sunroof, reversing camera, front and rear heated seats, ceramic brakes, homelink, electric side and rear blinds, ski load through, heated fan washer jets, remote boot closing, de-flapped manifold, fridge, umbrella holder |
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How'd it compare ride wise with your A8 of late? I find the true test is a well pothole'd road
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What about a nice D3 TDi in white?
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the RS6 had Dynamic pack Plus or something
very hard in Dynamic much much harder than any A8
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Looking for the Holy Grail Audi .. 2018 VW Caravelle Executive T6 2010 A6-C6 3.0tdi LeMans Quattro |
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Time to have a chat with Nick (topupkid) for his opinion.
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2001 A8 D2 FL 3.7 Q - LPG Conversion, Engine: AKC, Gearbox:FBB, Colour:LY5X Aqua Blue pearl effect, Interior:WJ light beige/dark beige valcona leather with burr walnut inserts My DIY jobs - Replaced alarm horn, Replaced Coolant Temp sensor, Updated RNS-D firmware, Installed Reversing Camera and Digital TV, Dashcam Installation, Retrofitted Rear Blinds, Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror, Chrome Boot Struts Sold! 2008 S8 D3 5.2 V10 - Engine: BSM, Gearbox:KLW, Colour:LY7F Suzuka Grey Pearl Effect, Interior:Black/Black with Silver/Black valcona leather with carbon atlas inserts, Bang & Olufsen, Heated windscreen, Soft-close doors, TV, DAB, AMI, Quad Zone, Auto Boot, Auto dim Mirrors, Keyless entry, PDC with rearview camera, AFS II Headlights My DIY jobs - Fan Jet Windscreen Washers, Retrofitted Electric Side Blinds |
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I think us '8' owners have been spoilt with such a good ride, even in 'S' form that anything else just isn't comfortable unless it's an old Merc on fat 16" wheels
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2008 (facelift) S8 with B&O, ACC, glass sunroof, reversing camera, front and rear heated seats, ceramic brakes, homelink, electric side and rear blinds, ski load through, heated fan washer jets, remote boot closing, de-flapped manifold, fridge, umbrella holder |
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....and here was me chatting to a good friend in the Liverpool area about our ideal cars....both agreed on the RS6......especially your version.
I was almost tempted to send you a message along the lines of 'if you ever think about selling.....' Not to be
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Daily drive: 2016 Infiniti QX70.....a car that's even more complicated than my last Infiniti FX to modify Current 'Project': VW Crafter CR50 4 berth camper van Previous 'Projects': 2006 Subaru Legacy Spec 'B' 3.0R, 1994 Ex-MOD Land Rover Defender, now "civilianised". 2000 Audi S8 FL www.whall.co.uk |
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Wife already misses the comfort of the 8. It was after all basically a limo. She seems to have forgotten the frequent clearing of its blocked drains, wet carpets and condensation all Winter. The boot motor / soft-close lottery. The unlistenable "Nokia under a quilt" sound of the basic stereo.
I would have hoped the RS6 would have been ideal for me, if I had the money or need for another vehicle. I know the ride is firm, but SWMBO says the next car has to have leather electric seats, heated front AND back, and be Auto and 4WD. I would also need space for two whole mountain bikes to lie flat in the back with the rear seats down, and a great sound system. I don't think there's anything that ticks those boxes for under 20K. I don't want to spend any more than that on something I don't need. Maybe a L322 Rangey. But buying one of those is the cheapest part, so I'm told. |
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D4 S8 Plus enjoys an annual road tax of £585
Having said that and assuming you haven't blown a gasket you are welcome to try mine here in Staffordshire. It is quieter and despite its larger 21" wheels, smoother than the D3
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A journey of a thousand+ (epic) miles, begins with a single step, (to the door of an 8). Lau Tzu |
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