Audi RS6 Avant For Sale - £17,990
We are pleased to offer this rare cult classic, 86,000 mile, Audi RS6 C6 Avant.
This C6-generation Audi RS6 Avant is a tastefully specified example of the eminently usable performance estate car, offered in original condition and with a solid service history.
Under the bonnet sits a twin-turbocharged 5.0-litre V10, producing 571bhp and driving all four wheels via six-speed automatic transmission with paddle shift.
First registered in April 2008, this RS6 has had seven owners from new, and has been with the seller for around eight months. It was driven in Spain over the summer, but was brought back to the UK with the sale of the owner’s property.
The odometer shows 84,405 miles from new.
EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES
This RS6 Avant is finished in the demure hue of Daytona Grey with black door mirror caps and roof rails, as well as a black front grille and Audi logos, wheels and window surrounds.
The interior is trimmed black leather with Recaro front sport seats, embossed ‘RS6’ lettering on the seat backs, and gloss carbon-fibre and aluminium trim inlays.
It rides on a set of gloss black-painted 20-inch seven-arm twin-spoke alloy wheels, framing black RS-branded callipers, and shod in Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S tyres.
The desirable factory specification includes front and rear parking sensors, a multifunction flat-bottom steering wheel, cruise control, automatic headlights, dual-zone automatic climate control, a built-in media system with satellite navigation, electrically adjustable heated front seats with two-position driver memory, heated rear seats, a Bose surround sound system, soft-close doors, and a powered tailgate.
The car comes with a stamped service booklet, all the owner’s manuals, and a large folder of maintenance invoices, MOT certificates, and sales invoices.
CONDITION
Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition.
Specific notes from the seller include: there are light marks on the driver’s seat bolster.
The seller is not aware of any electrical or mechanical faults.
The car’s last MOT test was conducted on 7 December 2022 at 81,153 miles, resulting in a pass with advisories for both front upper suspension arm pins or bushes being worn, and both front brake discs being worn. The seller reports that these issues have been rectified since.
SERVICE HISTORY
This RS6 Avant’s most recent routine maintenance was carried out in March 2023 at around 83,000 miles by Thames Valley Racing. The work comprised of an engine oil and filter change, along with the replacement of the starter motor, front brake discs and pads, headlamp lenses, brake fluid, and the intercooler pipes.
Prior to this, the car was serviced by Daniel James Performance Cars, including the replacement of the steering rack and the shock absorbers.
The seller notes that £15,000 has been spent over the last three years on the car’s maintenance, and they state that it is in perfect mechanical condition.
These cars gained rave reviews by the press at the time. They were unanimously praised for their power, the noise they made, their playful handling and their character. They were and continue to be seen as a hugely entertaining and alternative choice to the ubiquitous German super saloons and have developed a real cult following.
The car we are delighted to offer comes from the end of VXR8 production and has been modified by renowned VXR8 specialists Walkinshaw Performance who oversaw a £30,000 stage 4 performance upgrade taking it to a very healthy 760bhp. The work included:
Custom 4 into 1 headers
High flow cats
3 inch bi-modal exhaust
Custom remap
Custom cams
Cold air induction
High flow injectors
Uprated supercharger pully
Upgraded cooling
In addition the car benefits from an upgraded stereo and navigation system and has been treated by its owner to a ceramic paintwork protection.
The car has a good service history and will be freshly MOT'd and serviced as part of the sale. It has been professionally stored with us for the last 3 years and lightly used by the current owner during that time for special occasions. It is his pride and joy and he is only selling as he is no longer able to use the car as it deserves to be used, so is very keen that it goes to an equally passionate new owner.
A very rare sight here in the UK, this unique and very special car is a reminder of the way supersaloons used to be designed...large capacity V8 engines, lots of power, rear wheel drive, fabulous handling and muscular styling. It is a cliche, but they just don't make them like this anymore.
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Mileage: 86,266
Market price: £17,990