Having seen it and driven it yesterday, after being kindly invited to by Ian, I can only say that whoever owns this next is a lucky sod.

I've never been in a car so brutal yet refined. Brutal in delivery of the power yet seems to do it effortlessly and stays solid and stable throughout. I've ridden high powered motorbikes and thought the acceleration from them was awesome but this car is something else. The kick in the back as you're thrust back into the seat when the loud pedal is pushed produces the biggest adrenaline rush ever. Despite it being damp and dull it did it with the minimum of fuss and when required to behave it's also a lovely car to be in :love:

If my circumstances were different I'd be driving back down to collect it next week. Driving home in the S8 felt sedate in comparison but a worthwhile few hours spent and the added bonus of a 150 mile trip while listening to the B&O without interference from a passenger +++

I've spotted something I really quite fancy.

The phrase part exchange has even been muted. I'm not sure I could let it come to that. :(

Reduced to 28K for the next few days only to see if any lurkers want a bargain....

Will someone please buy this before it gets to the point where I can afford it and the divorce that will ensue when I do, I really don't want to have that choice right now :(

I did drop some heavy hints last night, mentioning Ian (who SWMBO has met) and explained it had everything we need in a replacement for our old Ford Focus and was even cheaper than most of the options we're considering.
Didn't go well. :tuttut:

Trust me, this is the most turmoil I've been in for some time.

I've accidently found a car that is, bar exclusive leather and towing equipment, 'fully loaded'. Really. Dripping in kit. Everything that could have been bolted on, was. I have never seen anything like it. There is usually something missing...but no. Wants for nothing. Just had new tyres and brakes all round. Worst advert I ever saw too, the dealer has no idea what they're selling, as usual.

I want it so badly, it aches. Yet, I also can't feel right 'giving' the RS away, or worse still letting it fall into the hands of someone that really doesn't appreciate it.... And having both of them sat on the drive is going to cause all sorts of tummy troubles... ;)

I'm dragging my heels. A part of me hopes this other car sells and the problem is taken from me. If its still there, I'm going Saturday to talk ££'s and p/x's..... :(

It does feel a heck of a lot smaller, and more nimble to drive, that its size would suggest. But even I, the master of all words salesy, couldn't suggest its a ford focus replacement, unless you find the weekly shopping is taking too long, and the best way to save time is on the journey... :D

£28k is a really good price too. I have been eyeing 2012 C63 coupes with performance pack on Autotrader, and its a struggle to find one for £32k. And its a slower and smaller car than the RS6.
Unfortunately both of these are out of my price range at the moment, saving for a house is top priority.
Very tempting though.

Just buy it and live in the car! saves on council tax. . . :D

That's pretty much what I was told I'd be doing if I bought it :)

Yep, me too :)