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Originally Posted by MRM

I had been driving my trusty 4 cylinder 2000 Toyota Camry that I bought new for 10 years when I asked Eric to find me something completely different. I had always wanted a turbo 911, so I asked Eric to find me a 2001 or later one with higher miles in the $30,000 range. Since I live up north, my parameters for a super car daily driver are that it has to have 4 wheel drive, be able to sit my two boys in the back, at least in a pinch, and be able to go like stink but be comfortable as a daily driver.

Eric suggested to me that a 911 turbo was a little aggressive for my needs so he turned me onto something much calmer. With 4 doors. Seats five. A total family car. A sheep in sheep's clothing.

I ended up with a 2003 Audi RS6 that had started out life as a nicely unmolested executive vehicle with 440 or so HP before it received tasteful modifications bringing it up to a modest 520 HP and 500 or so pf of torque. The Quattro Drive and Blizzaks give me something that I can use year around and is as docile as a stock A6 around town but will do the low 4s if I really need it. It's no 911 TT but it's pretty decent for a grocery hauler.

Any additional thoughts on the RS6? I'm a big fan of those but haven't had much first hand experience with them. How is the driving experience? Is the engine bay super tight and difficult for maintenance and repairs?