[Vic55]

Midlife Crist Alert--- I got a Wagon errrr Estate errr Touring errrr Avant. And what a cool car this thing is. Not the fastest, not the loudest, not the most aggressive of what I have but still a good functional car that has great guts, nice roar, and a very sleek look to it. The color is not for all, but it was what it was with the deal I grabbed on it.

Since this is a versus section I’ll give you some thoughts against the CS's but it’s not apples to apples of course.


And of course, large shout out to r33_RGSport aka Ben and team at RG for modding it and sourcing the parts so damn fast. Again, being treated not as a number but as a valued customer. And while he loves BMW, he has done work on this, my Porsche, Plaid, Z06, GT63, R8, and few other non M's. If you all are in SoCal, take the drive to his shop and get stuff done with great service, strong pricing, and he will buy you McDonalds.

Basic Mods all via RG:

Tint 35% Ceramic
12mm spacers square
KW HAS (30mm drop front 25mm rear)
AWE Full Catback Exhaust
RaceChip Piggy (50 whp 60 wtq)
RaceChip XLR Throttle Adjuster

Thoughts against the CS's (doesnt matter which one)

Driving: The CS's are almost 950 lbs lighter if not more so there's that. The RS hides the weight but doesnt eliminate it. The RWS helps and the new differential keeps the tq split reasonably to the rear as I plow into and out of turns but its never gonna be that dancing car. The RS steering is fairly on point and little to no Quattro understeer and I actually like it equally to the CS programming here. Good balance and reasonable feel with decent tension. The CS is probably faster with its better hp to weight ratio and it feels like it too but the RS isn’t here to be the fastest thing; its here to be the coolest. Launches are crazy in the RS with the rear squat literally giving me a feel of wheelie like pop… I like it. The RS is probably a stock 3 second to 60 car and low 11’s at best pre piggy. The 2025 mods to the Performance in the RS are definitely felt vs the likes of the previous C8 Gen. I only test drove those cars (591 hp vs 621) but they were not as dynamic. The CS will beat it off the line and down the road but wont crush it like a Plaid or a Turbo S.

Transmission: The CS is bad ass- its violent yet controlled and is basically an "on demand" driver from this standpoint. The RS is just not the same; its still pretty aggressive but I have to push it to get it to act. Consider the comparison like the S63 vs the S85 where the 85 begs one to drive hard while the 63 needs one to drive hard. The XLR pedal adjuster did help a bit but the TCU programming of the CS is Gold.

Sound: The Audi 4.0 TFSI wins this of course with its V8 roar. The RS is heavily sound deadened so the AWE was necessary. The CS has the Ti rear which helps in the tonal aspects and the ER mid pipe but the deep growl plus limited barks and pops (not over the top) gives me more smiles in the RS. But this is an engine thing for sure.

Looks: Damn- I like the RS but only when I look back. Ive always said I like to drive a car that is equal or better as a driver than its looks. This RS might be a tie in that regard. The RS is alot of fun on the open road as a GT car.

Interior: I got the RS Red package and that definitely makes the car special inside. The alcantara trim and adds are luxe in nature and the leather is a level up over my prior M's as the leather super supple. I actually don’t mind the MMI of Audi but Im not a infotainment junky as long as the main things I need to make the driving experience are accessible. The B&O is great and while the exhaust is the real soundtrack; the system is excellent. The RS is better here and it better be- I like the guts arguably better than even my prior M8’s too. The HUD in the RS is one of my faves- full rpm, speed, and oil temps with excellent clarity but still not visionally obtrusive to my down the road optic needs.

Overall: The RS is a great GT car with an amazing interior that can also get going and kick some ass on the road. Its not a track car or even a quarter miler, but it can launch like a bat and roars brilliantly. Its not a cross shopper to the CS's or even the G80's and there is no Estate option here in the US so if anyone wants a cool wagon style and doesnt feel attracted to the G99; this is the car. BTW I didnt even consider the G99. Im not sure why but I just didnt even give it a chance.








BEFORE DROP

[JerseyM3]

Amazing looking to me. It brings me back to when matchbox cars had cool metallic painted vehicles with giant wheels

[Ezio]

I actually really like the RS6 and RS7 this generation. Would probably buy a RS7 over a M8 if I was in that market.

[mirob]

This is probably no secret to anyone but this guy fucks!

[Burrcold]

Love it!

[Vic55]

Originally Posted by JerseyM3

Amazing looking to me. It brings me back to when matchbox cars had cool metallic painted vehicles with giant wheels

Thanks the forged 22's are quite light vs the last versions. I wondering if I should go black or leave? I think leave.

Originally Posted by Ezio

I actually really like the RS6 and RS7 this generation. Would probably buy a RS7 over a M8 if I was in that market.

Its a tight call for me having had 2 M8's and now enjoying the new found Audi love but I did have two other RS7's and a Bentley with the 4.0 engine so its not foreign to me. I think its a good trade off but M is the better sports car IMHO while the Audi is the better Luxury GT car with some sport.

Originally Posted by mirob

This is probably no secret to anyone but this guy fucks!

When the meds work sir.

Originally Posted by Burrcold

Love it!

Gracias...

[ERMBA]

Originally Posted by Vic55

Midlife Crist Alert--- I got a wagon errrr Estate errrr Avant. And what a cool car this thing is…

Gorgeous car.

Almost everything you modded was “intentional” on Audi’s part.

Audi has always been the thinking person’s brand. Intentionally not at brash or raw as AMGs or Ms, which arguably makes them better DDs…

Enjoy!

[chicagofan00]

Absolutely gorgeous, Vic. Congrats again and here is to many miles with smiles on this one!

[Needsdecaf]

Love this car especially in this color!

[Vic55]

Originally Posted by chicagofan00

Absolutely gorgeous, Vic. Congrats again and here is to many miles with smiles on this one!

Apreesh

How are you liking the all EV I4?

[G MONEY]

Absolutely beautiful car Vic!!!

[G MONEY]

Originally Posted by G MONEY

Absolutely beautiful car Vic!!!

I have some wheels picked out for your new wagon. EVO-5R 3 piece Vossen. Check them out

[Vic55]

Originally Posted by G MONEY

Absolutely beautiful car Vic!!!

This gave me tears cause you hate everything a Mpost thats not GTR.

Joking maybe possibly perhaps

[Vic55]

Originally Posted by G MONEY

I have some wheels picked out for your new wagon. EVO-5R 3 piece Vossen. Check them out

Im looking at these:

[G MONEY]

Originally Posted by Vic55

Im looking at these:

I’ve seen them on IG lately. Very nice as well. Can’t go wrong with either

[G MONEY]

Originally Posted by Vic55

This gave me tears cause you hate everything a Mpost thats not GTR.

Joking maybe possibly perhaps

I love my F82 other than the horrible sound it makes. Lol

[stbm5]

i love it. jealous. great wagon and awesome color.

[vip]

Congrats!! You have quite the stable!!

[Burrcold]

Originally Posted by Vic55

Im looking at these:

Just saw one with these today! It looked like a rendering of a car, they are THAT concave!

[Vic55]

Originally Posted by Burrcold

Just saw one with these today! It looked like a rendering of a car, they are THAT concave!

Its crazy-- ive seen em in person and dang--- the Q8 rotors are bad ass. I do think they will ad some El Bees tho

[cubanbimmer3]

Originally Posted by Vic55

Midlife Crist Alert--- I got a Wagon errrr Estate errr Touring errrr Avant. And what a cool car this thing is. Not the fastest, not the loudest, not the most aggressive of what I have but still a good functional car that has great guts, nice roar, and a very sleek look to it. The color is not for all, but it was what it was with the deal I grabbed on it.

Since this is a versus section I’ll give you some thoughts against the CS's but it’s not apples to apples of course.


And of course, large shout out to r33_RGSport aka Ben and team at RG for modding it and sourcing the parts so damn fast. Again, being treated not as a number but as a valued customer. And while he loves BMW, he has done work on this, my Porsche, Plaid, Z06, GT63, R8, and few other non M's. If you all are in SoCal, take the drive to his shop and get stuff done with great service, strong pricing, and he will buy you McDonalds.

Basic Mods all via RG:

Tint 35% Ceramic
12mm spacers square
KW HAS (30mm drop front 25mm rear)
AWE Full Catback Exhaust
RaceChip Piggy (50 whp 60 wtq)
RaceChip XLR Throttle Adjuster

Thoughts against the CS's (doesnt matter which one)

Driving: The CS's are almost 950 lbs lighter if not more so there's that. The RS hides the weight but doesnt eliminate it. The RWS helps and the new differential keeps the tq split reasonably to the rear as I plow into and out of turns but its never gonna be that dancing car. The RS steering is fairly on point and little to no Quattro understeer and I actually like it equally to the CS programming here. Good [...]

Love that wagon! Incredible stable, Vic. The G99 will never be as sexy as the RS6.. I say this as I contemplate a G99 that’s sitting on the showroom with my name on it. Interesting to hear how much you like the interior in the Audi—the biggest place the G99 is lacking (pun intended). Enjoy

[Vic55]

Originally Posted by cubanbimmer3

Love that wagon! Incredible stable, Vic. The G99 will never be as sexy as the RS6.. I say this as I contemplate a G99 that’s sitting on the showroom with my name on it. Interesting to hear how much you like the interior in the Audi—the biggest place the G99 is lacking (pun intended). Enjoy

Thanks!!!

I have always said interior has to be nice but I can deal with something thats not Bentley pristine. Im not saying the RS is but Ill be damned if its not better than the current iteration of M's. Im only talking the actual materials as the MMi is dated and to some here and elsewhere its too archaic. I dont disagree in part; Its very slow to load up Android Auto but most creature comforts are fine. Im glad there are not haptic buttons like my AMG GT63 too!!