A 340bhp petrol / diesel isn't really a replacement for the S6. The last version had a 440bhp twin-turbo v8.
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A 340bhp petrol / diesel isn't really a replacement for the S6. The last version had a 440bhp twin-turbo v8.
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Sorry, I was thinking of the S4 specifically there, my mistake. However this further highlights my point - the previous S6 was a pointless car. Why would anyone buy one? Massively powerful incredibly thirsty V8 - a true enthusiasts only car. So buy an RS6? Which everyone did - over the last few years of its production Audi seem to have sold hardly any S6 in the UK, the RS6 selling in far greater numbers (Quite a feat for something as niche as the RS6).
It was a pointless car and is now a much better and more appealing car as a 350bhp diesel. If you want a proper hot petrol Audi, you buy an RS.
I'm not being anti Audi - the BMW 550i M Sport was a similar sales disaster which is why you can't get those over here now either.
Interestingly you can buy an Audi A6 AllRoad 55TDI.
Which has exactly the same engine as the S6...
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I'd be looking at a Mk2 RS than a Mk3 S for a weekend toy. Probably around the same money £18 - £20k region.
Cheaper point of entry than an RS6 equivalent and fairly trivial to most tuners to get to RS and beyond levels of performance would be my guess. That isn't to say that I believe any of that is a good idea (the RS6 doesn't have an S-tronic gearbox for a very good reason!) and in fact underlines your point as to why they stopped selling them: they sold hardly any and the few that did sell cannibalised RS6 sales.
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I had basically that from the C7 gen as a loan car while they were making the rain stay on the outside of my S6. Was just called a 3.0TDI then, about 30 less hp than now and pretty dull.
I am in the market for a new car and have been looking at the Audi A3 - 2.0 TDI (Preferably S tronic but will consider Manual too) but as this will be my first car without full manufactures warranty I am slightly apprehensive about going Diesel alone never mind S Tronic as well due to the potential of big bills if in the unfortunate event anything goes wrong.
The car I have seen is 2017/67 Plate with 42,000 Miles and Manual for just under £15,000.
Are there any common issues to be concerned about? my dad bangs on about how rubbish and unreliable VAG Diesel's are and i'm worried about a "I told you so" moment here.
The car I have seen is 2017/67 Plate with 42,000 Miles and Manual for just under £15,000.
Are there any common issues to be concerned about? my dad bangs on about how rubbish and unreliable VAG Diesel's are and i'm worried about a "I told you so" moment here.
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Popped into Bathwick to get my tyre balance checked and came away needing 4 new tyres and 4 wheel alignment 
Not what I was hoping for......
Not what I was hoping for......
Popped into Bathwick to get my tyre balance checked and came away needing 4 new tyres and 4 wheel alignment
Not what I was hoping for......
In fairness, having a four wheel alignment and new tyres made a night-and-day to my S5 when I had it. None of the wheels had kerb rash, but they were massively out of whack.
Right now the A/C in the RS6 is blowing really hot, which is not ideal. It's a 65 plate so I'm desperately hoping it's just a re-gas and not a leak.
How did that happen??Popped into Bathwick to get my tyre balance checked and came away needing 4 new tyres and 4 wheel alignment
Not what I was hoping for......
Soldato
Probably due to the winter and bad roads. Pot holes probably put my alignment out but I'm either on call most weekends, at my mrs or with my son so don't get much time to get the car in to get it checked. Only went in yesterday due to slight vibration when driving home Sunday. Offside rear has a nail in it (never knew as it never lost pressure), nearside rear has some wire poking out (god knows how) and front 2 are wearing on the inner edge (probably 12 months old).
This seems a bit hopeful sadly - a car that new shouldn't need a regas. It's the same age as my 5 series and AC in that hasn't been touched since new. It was 17 years before the AC finally stopped going in my old one...
If I had to speculate, which given this is the internet I think I am obliged to do, I'd suggest there is damage to the condenser somewhere.
That did cross my mind! I did have to have an A/C recharge done on my Honda Civic around the 5-6 year mark, but then again it had never been done on the 14 year old 6 series I had and it worked perfectly.
I did request that they pressure test the system before attempting a recharge and they said that the system was holding pressure just fine. It's now blowing cold again for now, but I'll definitely be keeping an eye on it.
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Hi everyone,
Damn my heads spinning with Audi today!!
Is this is a good deal?
2017 '67 Audi TTRS
1 Owner
11,400 miles
Catalyna Red
20" Black 7 Spoke Alloys
Black Styling Pack
Privacy Glass
Black Mirrors (think it's the black edition?)
B&O Sound System
Electric Mirrors
OLED Rear Lights
RS Sports Exhaust
Mag Ride
Carbon Inlays
Carbon Engine Bay
£5k deposit from me
£350 a month for 48 Months PCP
Damn my heads spinning with Audi today!!
Is this is a good deal?
2017 '67 Audi TTRS
1 Owner
11,400 miles
Catalyna Red
20" Black 7 Spoke Alloys
Black Styling Pack
Privacy Glass
Black Mirrors (think it's the black edition?)
B&O Sound System
Electric Mirrors
OLED Rear Lights
RS Sports Exhaust
Mag Ride
Carbon Inlays
Carbon Engine Bay
£5k deposit from me
£350 a month for 48 Months PCP
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so I'd expect that to be around the 35-37k mark so deposit and monthlies are not really relevant without knowing the balloon payment and interest rate.
Soldato
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£38k
7.7% APR
baloon is £24,866
Looking on the Audi used car site it seems a good deal compared to the others ones available, plus it's the only one I really like.
I'll run it for a couple of years and hand it back.
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Seriously? You need to ask if that's a good deal?!
Soldato
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PCP rates on used cars are much higher than new. I contacted a few Audi dealerships and they started at 11% lol Most went down to 9%, one went to 8% and then this one at 7.7% but that was the lowest I could get.
If you can find me a car like that with another dealership who can beat that rate let me know.
This one (which isn't as good) is coming out at £450 a month
https://usedcars.audi.co.uk/usedcar...-all-wheel-drive-black-1_GBR005651004156.htm#
If I ordered a brand new one with no options, it's 6.2% and £680 a month
Which is why you should avoid taking a PCP on a used car. The rates are ridiculous and you're just ripping yourself off.