The 2020 Audi RS6 Avant looks *hot* - US availability now confirmed!

Jbravo33 · 09-01-2019, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Darth One

I'm impressed that you got a Macan S to $103k

Lol I tried to mimic my GT3 with color and specs. (Chalk , PCCB, trim, dash etc) then I checked off a bunch of other crap. Looks nice. Just not sold yet. Like to see rs6 pricing first. Plus the turbo is up on the configurator now 🤦🏽*♂️

P1 · 09-01-2019, 02:08 PM

Absolutely stunning. Would love an estate but the wife is 100% against them. Honestly been looking at the V90 but that 4-cylinder engine worries me.

RM7 · 09-01-2019, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by P1et

Absolutely stunning. Would love an estate but the wife is 100% against them. Honestly been looking at the V90 but that 4-cylinder engine worries me.

I’m curious, does she say why? This appears to be the issue most of the time and why people buy SUVs like crack.

ppointer · 09-02-2019, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by mkoesel

There is no M5 Touring to bring over. Like the E63 Estate, this RS6 Avant would not be coming to the US if it weren't coming to Europe and other parts of the world.

There is also no M3 Touring to bring over. And even if there were, like the C63 Estate and RS4 Avant, given the tiny volume, there would not be enough margin to make a business case. You need sizable margins ($100k+ transaction prices) to make the numbers work on these cars.

I completely agree with you. However, they do have an M550i touring.

Alfisti · 09-03-2019, 09:08 AM

Women loathe wagons, NFI why but they just do.

ByeFelicia · 09-03-2019, 02:32 PM

^Nope. Mine is all aboard.

dcmac · 09-05-2019, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Alfisti

Women loathe wagons, NFI why but they just do.

Mine prefers an SUV because she thinks it feels safer than a wagon. Higher up and bulkier equals safer in her books. Plus I think she likes the view being a bit higher up and having (arguably) better field of view for parking etc.

I would take a wagon every time.

EDIT: Forgot to add - loading gear and kids into a SUV is easier than bending down to wagon height. That's definitely a plus for the SUV if you have kids.

FaRKle! · 09-05-2019, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by dcmac

EDIT: Forgot to add - loading gear and kids into a SUV is easier than bending down to wagon height. That's definitely a plus for the SUV if you have kids.

I disagree with this. When I have to put bulky or heavy items in the back, I'm always thankful for the lower lift-over height of the wagon.

I also find it more ergonomic only having to lift my kid's car seat to abdomen/chest height to clear its base and pull it out vs head height (it comes down to do you need to lift your arms below shoulder height or above it).

Red Bread · 09-05-2019, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by FaRKle!

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Originally Posted by dcmac

EDIT: Forgot to add - loading gear and kids into a SUV is easier than bending down to wagon height. That's definitely a plus for the SUV if you have kids.

I disagree with this. When I have to put bulky or heavy items in the back, I'm always thankful for the lower lift-over height of the wagon.

I also find it more ergonomic only having to lift my kid's car seat to abdomen/chest height to clear its base and pull it out vs head height (it comes down to do you need to lift your arms below shoulder height or above it).

Agreed. I'm 6'2" and still find my GTI easier with the kid than our SUV.

RM7 · 09-06-2019, 11:47 AM

There’s also cargo boxes and the like, much easier with a wagon.

Jbravo33 · 09-07-2019, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by FaRKle!

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Originally Posted by dcmac

EDIT: Forgot to add - loading gear and kids into a SUV is easier than bending down to wagon height. That's definitely a plus for the SUV if you have kids.

I disagree with this. When I have to put bulky or heavy items in the back, I'm always thankful for the lower lift-over height of the wagon.

I also find it more ergonomic only having to lift my kid's car seat to abdomen/chest height to clear its base and pull it out vs head height (it comes down to do you need to lift your arms below shoulder height or above it).

Are you a midget? I have a pick up truck and a car and it's night and day difference with a child seat. Much easier with the truck. When would you lift something above your shoulders? Cuz I never have when loading anything in my truck. Are you putting things on the roof? Makes no sense

Kief · 11-21-2019, 09:59 AM

Kief · 11-21-2019, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by joshuastein55

That color really does wonders with the design. Really do love the looks of the new RS6, hopefully it drives as well as it looks!

If I could get my typical BMW discount for this beauty, I'd take any damn color!!! I love the damn thing! That color is called Sebring Black Crystal Effect. Reminds me a little of Carbon Black Metallic on my M50i

Darth One · 11-21-2019, 02:03 PM

This or the RSQ8?

Kief · 11-21-2019, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Darth One

This or the RSQ8?

THIS lol

FuriouslyFast · 11-21-2019, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by dcmac

Mine prefers an SUV because she thinks it feels safer than a wagon. Higher up and bulkier equals safer in her books. Plus I think she likes the view being a bit higher up and having (arguably) better field of view for parking etc.

I would take a wagon every time.

EDIT: Forgot to add - loading gear and kids into a SUV is easier than bending down to wagon height. That's definitely a plus for the SUV if you have kids.

Every woman I have talked to about it says she prefers an SUV b/c she gets to sit higher up aka they can't drive for shit

RM7 · 11-21-2019, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by FuriouslyFast

Every woman I have talked to about it says she prefers an SUV b/c she gets to sit higher up aka they can't drive for shit

This...I think.

Kief · 11-25-2019, 01:22 PM

Embargo ends tonight!!

brad850csi · 11-25-2019, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ppointer

I completely agree with you. However, they do have an M550i touring.

Don't forget the Alpina B5

Kief · 11-26-2019, 08:13 AM

This car will be nearly impossible to obtain, and that's before shady dealers and their potential markup! It was fun while it lasted...

This is a quote from over on the Audi forums. The Audi dealer I've been talking to also mentioned "built in small batches" despite being told it isn't limited production:
I spoke to Danielle Weissland, the new head of Audi of America, at the Audi club national event last month. He stated it will be 500 cars a year and they already have over two years worth of orders, but he acknowledged it is possible that there are people with multiple orders via several dealers.

c1pher · 11-26-2019, 09:31 AM

I love this but the price, ouch. I've always wanted one of these and it looks even better than past models. It might be better to compromise in this case and get an RS5 Sportback.

Hangman4358 · 11-27-2019, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Red Bread

Hardly a fair assessment of wagon demand. Not many folks have $110k+ for a car, even if it is kick ass.

Given the sales of E63 Tourings, I'd suspect this will likely sell in the double digits per year.

However, bring the RS4 Avant and my wife's next car will be on order.

This. I would love to own one of these. My wife loves my F31 for the practical uses and because it drives like a car. She hates SUVs with a passion thankfully.

Throw a roof box on, snow tires and load up the snowboards and carve up the roads up the mountains. I am the weirdo who owns snow tires in San Diego! I looked very hard at getter her a V60 Polestar a couple years ago and she was all for it but it was impossible to get one. But the pricing on the Avant is double if not tripple what I would spend on a car! I have been lusting after an E63 AMG for ages but same issue.

If BMW had brought over the 335 or 340 F31 I would have been first in line.

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