How is your RS6 as a "daily driver"?
05-25-2004, 04:46 AM
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How is your RS6 as a "daily driver"?
I have a longshot chance of trading my S6 for an RS6 but was wondering how it was as a day to day driver under 60 mph. Also, any second thoughts? Things I should look for/avoid?
05-25-2004, 05:06 AM
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Best Car I have owned
I drive it every day....in all weather.....all road conditions....
I even put roof racks on it to get lumber for home projects LOL...pic's still in in the camera...
Great Under 60, but even more fun at 125....
Ride quality is excellent, luxury and sporty
My only problem is that the design of the trailing edge of the front passenger fender and rear fender leading edge get pounded by road sand and debree.....needs a nice fitting mud flap or something to protect the finish. This is a set back for use as my only car, daily car....
Mike
I even put roof racks on it to get lumber for home projects LOL...pic's still in in the camera...
Great Under 60, but even more fun at 125....
Ride quality is excellent, luxury and sporty
My only problem is that the design of the trailing edge of the front passenger fender and rear fender leading edge get pounded by road sand and debree.....needs a nice fitting mud flap or something to protect the finish. This is a set back for use as my only car, daily car....
Mike
05-25-2004, 05:51 AM
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Recently I went from an A6 4.2 to the RS6....
...although I haven't racked up a lot of miles on it as yet, it is my daily commuter and I love it. With the firmer ride and the 18" wheels I just have to be a bit more mindful of potholes, but beyond that it is a daily thrill. Makes getting up for work a lot easier!
05-25-2004, 04:32 PM
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great! except ..
except: you have to worry about potholes that can bend the rims through the tires, bump-parkers, shopping carts and doors in car parks, and the odd person who hangs in your blind spot to check out the car, or insists on distracting you with a horn and thumbs up, while you are looking for toll change.
If you get bored in heavy but steady traffic you can play with the shift paddles, or a game of "never use the brakes" (S or tip mode), or "maximise the MPG". Or wait till some car nut with an open window is alongside then try to get him to look in the shortest time just via the exhaust sound. You can also play "guess which gear it is in" by guessing in D then shoving it into tip mode and checking if you are correct.
You can also play with the movable lumbar support button, if you run it up and down it kind of feels like one of those massage chairs set on "slow".
I've spent a lot of time in traffic.
I live in the tristate area where the bridges and tunnels can lock up the area for miles around even if you have no freaking intention of crossing one.
If you get bored in heavy but steady traffic you can play with the shift paddles, or a game of "never use the brakes" (S or tip mode), or "maximise the MPG". Or wait till some car nut with an open window is alongside then try to get him to look in the shortest time just via the exhaust sound. You can also play "guess which gear it is in" by guessing in D then shoving it into tip mode and checking if you are correct.
You can also play with the movable lumbar support button, if you run it up and down it kind of feels like one of those massage chairs set on "slow".
I've spent a lot of time in traffic.
I live in the tristate area where the bridges and tunnels can lock up the area for miles around even if you have no freaking intention of crossing one.
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05-26-2004, 12:17 AM
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Re: great! except ..
the first part of your post would be the same for any car.....any place as well. Glad I live in the country with lighter traffic. I not sure if there is a state without potholes??