[isleaiw1]

So how do you replace an M5?

Well I guess that depends on what is important... There were a couple of things that didnt work for me with the M5, neither the cars fault and both obvious before i bought it - assuming i was finding reasons not to buy! One was size - i had previously had both A6 and E class and been annoyed by physical size, the other was dog space - i have a well behaved spaniel who will happily sit in the front footwell... until i get out then she tries every seat, setting the alarm off...

So i got out whilst i could.. and spent 3 months trying to convince myself i didnt need a flash car, if i got another it would be a sensible estate, or nothing...

Welcome to a sensible estate...i would have had an M340iT but the prices were too close and i am an Audi fan boy...

PS yep, work is shit, but i have a nest egg, and a bit of a gift from family means its cash neutral apart from monthly cost - but I spend buggar all each month. Clearly i feel bad for the staff losing their jobs, and i have taken a pay cut to support them - but I still have to have some fun!! I have given up most other things...

[frazervalley]

Very nice! enjoy.

[MashinBenzin]

Very nice, Ian

There's something very special about the RS4 and RS6, I would love one. And I say that as no lover of hearses or, indeed, Audis. The idea of the RS3/5/7, for instance, leaves me utterly cold. But a RS4 on the drive, yummy!

[RustyBitz]

Congrats!

[isleaiw1]

Originally Posted by MashinBenzin

Very nice, Ian

There's something very special about the RS4 and RS6, I would love one. And I say that as no lover of hearses or, indeed, Audis. The idea of the RS3/5/7, for instance, leaves me utterly cold. But a RS4 on the drive, yummy!

Thanks MashinBenzin - back in the 90s a guy I was doing my Masters with had the original fast Audi estate and I think since then I wanted one. I am not sure I really need it or will use half of the performance but its another box ticked and there is a fighting chance I might keep this one due to the shape and practicality - if it doesnt get nicked! Must buy GAP insurance....

[JustChris]

Not sure you say what you got, but is that an RS4? Very nice looking estate and enjoy!

[davyk31]

Look good. I’m not up on my Audi looks as the newer models change so little but give on some details on the engine specs.

[isleaiw1]

Originally Posted by JustChris

Not sure you say what you got, but is that an RS4? Very nice looking estate and enjoy!

It is

[isleaiw1]

Originally Posted by davyk31

Look good. I’m not up on my Audi looks as the newer models change so little but give on some details on the engine specs.

2.9 V6, 444 bhp, 443 lbft of torque, 8 speed Zf... same base engine as latest Macan Turbo.

Not as hard punching as a new M3 will be or a C63... but enough for me I think....

[MashinBenzin]

Originally Posted by davyk31

Look good. I’m not up on my Audi looks as the newer models change so little but give on some details on the engine specs.

It's the Macan turbo/Cayenne S engine I think? 440ish hp. Is that right Ian?

[MashinBenzin]

Originally Posted by isleaiw1

2.9 V6, 444 bhp, 443 lbft of torque, 8 speed Zf... same base engine as latest Macan Turbo.

Not as hard punching as a new M3 will be or a C63... but enough for me I think....

Landed seconds before my post

Spent an hour or so in a Cayenne S with that engine and thought it was excellent. That's in 2.2/2.3 tonnes of SUV, so must be mega in a lighter car.

[isleaiw1]

Originally Posted by MashinBenzin

It's the Macan turbo/Cayenne S engine I think? 440ish hp. Is that right Ian?

It is. Its actually not much quicker than an M340i, and I suspect slower than the ACS3 that Joe was driving recently... but the latter is more expensive and 3 series residuals meant the M340 was nearly as much per month with the option packs ticked for what I wanted on a 3 series...

[Sennen]

Very nice indeed Sir

Looks great in White with the black wheels, so glad you came to your senses and dropped the idea of that hideous 640i

The RS4 is high up my list, did you get much of a discount? I tentatively enquired last year and they were at that point not prepared to move much.

Enjoy

[ciscopete822]

welcome to the family

[isleaiw1]

Originally Posted by Sennen

Very nice indeed Sir

Looks great in White with the black wheels, so glad you came to your senses and dropped the idea of that hideous 640i

The RS4 is high up my list, did you get much of a discount? I tentatively enquired last year and they were at that point not prepared to move much.

Enjoy

It was a stock car - not sure how deals stack up on factory orders but over £10k off I think maybe £11k by time I stopped haggling...

Never had a white car before and always said I wouldnt, mind I said the same about black wheels but I like both on this car...and lets be honest looking nice is important as it will be an ornament (my daughters comments after she saw the pics)....

[isleaiw1]

Originally Posted by ciscopete822

welcome to the family

I did notice the avatar - must have missed the collection thread and pictures.... Now what has it replaced... and what do you think of it?

[rokut]

Fantastic!! Congratulations - well done sir

[Sennen]

Originally Posted by isleaiw1

It was a stock car - not sure how deals stack up on factory orders but over £10k off I think maybe £11k by time I stopped haggling...

Never had a white car before and always said I wouldnt, mind I said the same about black wheels but I like both on this car...and lets be honest looking nice is important as it will be an ornament (my daughters comments after she saw the pics)....

That sounds like a good chunk off for an Audi, they dont seem to be as willing to slash prices as BMW especially on their decent stuff

I think it looks amazing in white with black wheels, if i was to factory order it would probably be the Green but i would be very happy indeed with yours.

[Bryans69]

Very nice. Always fancied one.

They weren't available when I bought the 5 series due to WLTP, and might have ended up being a bit small for us, but pretty sure I was close on the man maths

I remember in the late 80's turning up at a new girlfriend's house and commenting on the quattro parked on the street outside, and her casually saying to was her dads. I was so impressed

[isleaiw1]

Originally Posted by Sennen

That sounds like a good chunk off for an Audi, they dont seem to be as willing to slash prices as BMW especially on their decent stuff

I think it looks amazing in white with black wheels, if i was to factory order it would probably be the Green but i would be very happy indeed with yours.

I love the fact Audi do some brighter colours on it - you can have red, green, trurbo blue and navarro blue as well as black and two greys. I love the green but the old wives tale about being unlucky stuck with me after a neighbour had a green car that was hit 3 times....but if the stock car had been green it wouldnt have bothered me!

ETA discounts not normally great which might be why residuals are better, the 4 year GFV for this is almost the same as the M5...

[ciscopete822]

Originally Posted by isleaiw1

I did notice the avatar - must have missed the collection thread and pictures.... Now what has it replaced... and what do you think of it?

Just ordered RS6 - in individual black , don't have it yet - its going to be a long , painful wait though !. Not for UK roads too , ordered back home as I will be spending only few months in UK now. I will have car shipped here and take mandatory pics on my shared driveway , just to upset Alex

Well done and you are going to love it . Had an extended test-drive in RS4/RS6 and must say I am very impressed. You need to drop ABT pack on it as it looks bonkers (cost bonkers too)

[Sennen]

Originally Posted by isleaiw1

I love the fact Audi do some brighter colours on it - you can have red, green, trurbo blue and navarro blue as well as black and two greys. I love the green but the old wives tale about being unlucky stuck with me after a neighbour had a green car that was hit 3 times....but if the stock car had been green it wouldnt have bothered me!

ETA discounts not normally great which might be why residuals are better, the 4 year GFV for this is almost the same as the M5...

My mother is the same she doesnt like going in green cars, I dont know where they dream this old rubbish up from

I think many are sick and tired of the usual shades of greys and blacks at least BMW seem to be offering some nice choices on the M3/4 now.

Not going to be popular on here but I think the perceived image of Audi is now superior to BMW and I dont think the massive discounting from BMW helps them and the Audi interiors are much nicer than BMW and streets ahead of the mash ups Merc now trot out.

I think you have made a great purchase which is refreshing after some of the dross people have been buying on here lately