random musings... rs6, e39 m5, or 550i

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Old 11-09-2008, 06:15 PM
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E39 M5 is nice but I would go RS6. I had a 540i and came back to quattro
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wait for the B8 S4? Used S6 would be pure sex as well.
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I like, but isn't it only a 2008 model? not in my budget then.
Old 11-09-2008, 07:31 PM
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Default not sporty enough, imho

and a touch more "grandpa" than I want. no disrespect to those A8 lovin youngsters.
Old 11-09-2008, 07:32 PM
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just don't love the look of the C5 sedan when it isn't rs6-pimped
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oh yeah? rwd didn't cut it for the former quattro owner?
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Default update: driving 3 e39 m5s in the boston area for sale this week

took one for a spin today and it was very nice. asking $28k ish.
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Based on listings from Cars.com, if a used RS6 is within your budget, a used 535xi is as well
Old 11-09-2008, 08:14 PM
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Default 535xi mostly >$45k. RS6 mostly quite a bit less than <$45k

but I'll think about it
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Default Cars.com could only find 1 RS6 under 45k within 100mi of Boston, and that one had 75k on it

Based purely on the ads on that site, it seems like both cars are priced about the same at around $45k.

I'd pick the RS6 for myself since it's such an animal, especially once you chip it. That said, the maintenance on them is a killer, so you may want to factor that into the price. IIRC, the guys on the RS6 forum recommend a timing belt every 35k or so, plus it has the problematic DRC system to worry about.


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