[s-cars] RS6 vs M5

[Saltino Tom (adm1txs)]

I agree on the comment about getting back to the days when the cars were
more fun to drive.  I bought a '85 4000q a couple of years ago now and threw
H&Rs, Koni adjustable, 15x7 Audi cab wheels wrapped with Pirsmelli p700-z's
(140 tread wear and $50/tire!).  I've had it at Mid-Ohio last week and a few
other events before that and I must say it as a hoot to drive.  Ok, I did
point just about everybody past me, but it sure was fun.  Don't get me wrong
I love my S-car more than anything, but I have grown tired of throwing all
that weight around at the track and it takes a lot more speed to have fun
than the 4000.  I do wish that Audi would let me choose options like they do
overseas.  I might buy a new Audi if I could get it without all the crap
that AoA thinks I (read: Americans) need.  That way I could have a lighter/
more responsive car.  Please?

Tom
'94 euro S6 umbau, RS2, Lehman, blah, blah, blah
'85 4000q
'84 GTI Cup racer

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From: JShadzi at aol.com [mailto:JShadzi at aol.com]
Sent: Thursday, June 27, 2002 9:17 AM
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Cc: UrS492 at aol.com; s-car-list at audifans.com; quattro at audifans.com
Subject: Re: [s-cars] RS6 vs M5


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Scott, what you've predicted is already true, there are rumors of BMW
rolling
out a 5-600hp V10 for the M5 in the near future.  I don't think Audi has or
ever will compete with the M-devision, they will always be nipping at M's
heels 3-4 years behind as has been the case.

Frankly, I don't see the RS6 as a real M5 competitor anyway, the pedestrian
Tip-tranny kills that for me right off the bat.  Seems like Audi is mroe
interested in building road going "space" ships these days,  "look, the car
accelerates and you can't hear or feel a thing!".

Bring back the days of the Sport Quattro, or release a car somewhat
resembling the road feel of my 80tq, then I'll plunk down some new-Audi
money...

Javad

> I personally read these comparos with a smile on my face.  Remember, right
> now the RS6 is being compared to the *current* rolling (not new) M5,
> available in 400hp trim in the US.  The RS6 might come here (US), but if
> history repeats itself in Bavaria, a pre-emptive strike at the RS6 will
> undoubtedly happen, another hat trick if they get the 'beater' into
> customers
> hands before I-stot delivers the first.  And if history repeats itself,
> audi
> will then try to distance itself from the M5 comparos.
>
> What would really rock the boat, just might be the M version of the X5.
> The
> lap times at Nuremburg of the non M version are enough to stir up the
> fanatics of any marque.
>
> My .02, and not holding my breath, hoping to be proven wrong
>
> Scott J
>

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