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Old 14th October 2015, 06:15 PM
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The Shark map takes the 4.2tdi up to about 380 allegedly..
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Old 28th October 2015, 10:42 PM
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Slightly oddball question, but does the RS6 fuel flap list 98/95 or 95/91 for fuel grade for a standard car? I'm thinking it might be a late 98/95 so still benefits from the higher octane.....

I know on the supercharged S models it's 95/91 and there's no real performance difference if you run 98 as it's not mapped for it.

All bets are off on a remapped car obviously, which will require 98 I'm sure.

I may have set up a couple of auto searches for Avants, just to see what's out there

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Old 29th October 2015, 09:18 AM
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Ian

Slightly oddball question, but does the RS6 fuel flap list 98/95 or 95/91 for fuel grade for a standard car? I'm thinking it might be a late 98/95 so still benefits from the higher octane.....

I know on the supercharged S models it's 95/91 and there's no real performance difference if you run 98 as it's not mapped for it.

All bets are off on a remapped car obviously, which will require 98 I'm sure.

I may have set up a couple of auto searches for Avants, just to see what's out there

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Its 95 / 91 on the flap. Mine was remapped on Shell Vpower.

I was interested in the Avant and ruled it on several counts:

1) Its far less exclusive
2) Its a lottery whether you get 3G MMI, and prices don't reflect it
3) Its likely been used as an estate car.
4) (The biggie) Its heavier and slower...

Don't forget being an 'A6' you do actually get fold down rear seats etc., so unless you regularly need to cart a load of big stuff around, the Saloon is probably a more secure bet having an enclosed luggage space imo
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Old 29th October 2015, 12:31 PM
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Thanks Ian, that's useful to know from a running cost perspective on a stock car - although the differential in cost would be insignificant in the grand scheme of things!

Unfortunately an estate is pretty much a requirement for me - we're managing with a hatch and saloon at the moment, but we've previously been a 2 estate car family (even before child!)

My hobby takes me round the South of the country racing toy cars. It involves carting a LOT of stuff with me. At the moment I have to put a large bag upright on the back seat in the S8 (suitably protected!) as it can't be laid on its side and there's just no other way to get it in the car. The boot on the S8 is usually filled to capacity as well.

My likely requirements are probably enough of an issue to limit my options, when I actually get round to serious looking.

Must have ACC, 3G
Mustn't have a light colour interior
Nice to have: TV, reversing camera, advanced key, blinds or hearse tints, power doors, twin pane glass
Not fussed either way: ceramic brakes, remap

Have you ever seen one for sale with the optional manual buckets?! £2k to take away seat memory.....
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My likely requirements are probably enough of an issue to limit my options, when I actually get round to serious looking.

Must have ACC, 3G
Mustn't have a light colour interior
Nice to have: TV, reversing camera, advanced key, blinds or hearse tints, power doors, twin pane glass
Not fussed either way: ceramic brakes, remap

Have you ever seen one for sale with the optional manual buckets?! £2k to take away seat memory.....
3G, Acc and Avant. Only ever seen 2 of those....
Most have TV. The rest of your nice to haves are rarer, especially together.

I've seen two cars with the buckets. They're nice, but bolster wear is very evident and if you're a bit on the chunkier side (like me) then they're prohibitive to actually getting comfortable in the car. A lot of folk seem to really want them....

2K to take away electric seats...., never mind the memory.... They have electric lumbar and width movement, but forwards / backwards etc. is all manual

You need one with a warranty, or that has recently had the engine oil seal sorted. Full Audi history is obviously a must if you want to preserve resale value.

Value of an RS is purely on mileage and spec. Not age. High milers are worth temptingly little, but could be out of warranty potential money pits...
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The 17 year old Driver Wagon 2015 Skoda Citigo Monte Carlo. Alloys, Power steering, Aircon, Leccy windows, Sat Nav, bluetooth, central locking, cup holders, 59 whole bhp. Million times better than my first car. Well jealous.....

The First 20 Audis:

2001 D2 4.2 QS Silver, 1997 D2 S8 Silver, 1999 D2 4.2 Silver, 2002 D2 S8 Dolphin Grey,
2003 C5 RS6 Blue, 1998 D2 S8 Black, 2000 D2 4.2 QS/S8 Ming Blue, 2003 D3 4.2 Ming Blue,
2005 B7 S4 Blue, 2006 D3 3.0 Tdi Black, 1999 D2 4.2 Silver, 2003 D3 4.2 LPG Crystal Blue,
2000 D2 S8 Silver, 2007 3.0 Tdi Q7 Black, 2009 B8 S4 Black, 1998 D2 S8 Agate Grey,
2006 D3 4.2 Tdi Blue, 2006 D3 S8, 2007 Q7 3.0 Tdi, 2006 C6 S6,

The Second 20 Audis:

2011 A7 Sline, 2001 A2 1.4 Tdi Black, 2002 A2 1.4 Tdi Silver, 2006 A8 4.2 Tdi Blue,
2007 4.2 Tdi Q7, 2006 S4 Cab Silver, 2010 RS6 Saloon Black , 2007 TT Roadster,
2010 A8 D4 4.2 Silver, 2006 C6 A6 2.7 Tdi Quattro, 2000 D2 4.2 QS/S8 Ming Blue (again), 2008 Q7 4.2 Black,
2009 C6 RS6 Saloon Daytona Grey, 2001 Fully Loaded A2 Tdi, 2006 Avant S6 Black, 2007 VW Caravelle Exec Black (almost an Audi)
2009 TT Roadster Daytona, 2015 Q7 4.2 tdi lava grey, 2002 GmbH D2 demonstrator, 2006 D3 A8 LWB 4.2 Tdi Black

Most Recent Audis:

2001 A2 1.4 Tdi Black, 2007 4.2 FSi Q7 ABT Blue, 2016 S5 Coupe Launch model, 2004 S4 B6 Cabriolet, 2016 Q7 Sline White, 2006 Q7 4.2 FSi Black, 2012 Q7 Sline+ 4.2Tdi White, 2008 Blue Audi S8

Everything Else

1989 Subaru Justy, 1986 Vauxhall Cartlton 2.0 GL, 1985 Vauxhall Carlton 2.2 CDi, 1987 Ford Sierra XR4x4, 1983 Vauxhall Senator, 1985 Vauxhall Senator 3.0i, 1997 Polo Saloon, 1997 Peugeot 306 1.9 TDi, Ford Sierra Sapphire 2000E, 1990 Subaru Justy, 2000 Subaru Impreza, 2000 Subaru Impreza RB5, 1993 Range Rover LSE, 2005 VW Bora, 2003 Skoda Superb, 2003 VW Passat V6 4 Motion, 1996 Peugeot 106, 2000 Range Rover 4.0, 2019 Tesla Model 3 Performance
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I've seen a few 3G/acc/avants recently on ph and at
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