Consider the position of Audi’s new S6 and the predicament in which the Audi brand finds itself in the American marketplace. A case can be made that the situations are surprisingly parallel. Like the entire Audi brand, the S6 has matured, yet is lagging somewhat in visibility compared to its German rivals. Also like the brand itself, the S6 must stand on its own, continuing to appeal to the traditional Audiphile, yet still catch the eye of those who’ve never owned or even considered a car with those four chrome rings affixed to the grille.

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Also, great photography, guys. Keep up the good work.

God Bless America and George W.

wish list:
Audi S4 Avant, RS4, BMW M3 sedan, Ford Mustang Shelby GT500KR, Dodge Challenger

There are differences in the programming and exhaust, but, yes.

George, it has 435hp, not 410, and peak torque is from 3000-4000 rpm.

I must have gotten bad info. Or I screwed up. I'll go back and fix. Thanks for pointing that out.

From BlownM3 - "This whole pissing match could have been avoided if the OP did a freaking search!!"

VW remains the "Peoples car"... but the "Peoples" need to bring more money (das loot?).

However, it had nothing on the S8 they had around the corner in a separate room.

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Clearly you are. If you want light and nimble buy a mini or a go kart. This is not a "street racer" it's a limited sport version of a very comfortable and very well appointed saloon. The purpose of a vehicle like this is the have the utmost in daily comfort and driveability...it just so happens this happens to have some serious power under the hood.

I'll take a 3.0 TDI Avant in 6-SPD manual in that exact color but with these 19" BBS wheel options.

You hit iot right on the head.

I've spent about a week in both the RS and the S6. I am a die-hard manual guy, and love cutting corners with exacto knives. That being said, I'd actually buy an S6 before I'd buy an RS.

It requires NO effort to drive this car fast. Anything above 2500 rpm, this thing is an absolute monster. The RS needs at least 4500 to have any real thrust. The S6 has about 85% of the RS's grip. Its more prone to push than the RS, but the limits are still hogh, and the new 40/60 has really improved the cars response in turns.

The V10 sounds incredible. Very deep, and more refined than the RS. And, believe it or not, the automatic in it is actually very good. In manual mode, it downshifts very fast, and matches revs like a DSG. The ONLY problem I found with th edrivetrain is that is accelerates SO fast in 1st gear, the computer sometimes cant keep up, and it'll hang on te limiter for a split second before it shifts for second. It happens only about 25% of the time when romping through 1st.

For the same price as an RS (S6 was $79K RS was $74K), the S6 is MUCH better of a daily driver than the RS with about 85% of the handling, more acceleration, and a LOT mor eroom and comfort.

Thanks for the input. Nice driving impressions BTW.

It's somewhat refreshing, but nowhere near as refreshing as a cold beer on a hot summer's day.

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Welcome to the forum. I echo your impressions 100%. I like the RS 4 alot, but I think I'd buy the S6 if I were choosing in that price bracket. If it were a wagon, that'd be all the sweeter.

1st gear is only for insane take-offs, mine starts most of the time in 2nd.

The noise is something to behold!

There is a 07 at a local dealer with 40K, asking $48K... Great shape, interior looks unused.

Need help, thoughts, suggestions... How many were sent stateside of this model?

Anything you can supply in way of info or help is much appreciated.