BRZ vs 2003 Audi RS 6 ...no, seriously.

[Gixxersixxerman]

Originally Posted by dem00n

MR2 and BRZ are two very different cars.

Theres a big difference from the engine being in front of you then to being in the back of your head.

Damn I didn't know that


I kid I kid.. I owned a 93 MR2 turbo.. I'm referring to the sporty nature of both cars.. Both are considered sports cars.. I know they are two different animals.. I think I'd go with a 86 before I'd jump back into my MR2.. It was a lot of fun, just not as rewarding as my FRS

[Turbowned]

Oh my dayum there's one in NJ for $19888, if that isn't enough to make one think about it, I don't know what is...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/RS6-V...orcev4exp=true

[pyro530]

I would say since you already have two light weight RWD coupes, go with the Audi RS8.

[4agze]

as a owner of a 08 RS4 6 speed M/T I may say hell yeah get one. I just hate gas price and stupid people try to race you, its a different experience 6 piston carbon brakes will put your eye balls on the wind shield & AWD quattro on snow is all good fun.

[WillBRZ]

if you have the money to keep it running i say go with the rs6

[OrbitalEllipses]

I get it...but it always staggers me that people want super-depreciated (and very complex) German cars. There's a reason it costs a quarter of what it did new. Is it cool? Is it fast? Is it different? Yes, yes, yes. Is it smart? No. I'd rather have a new slow car than an old fast car; especially one that's bound to be ridiculous to fix. Upkeep on a new car you ask? What upkeep?

[Turbowned]

Originally Posted by OrbitalEllipses

I get it...but it always staggers me that people want super-depreciated (and very complex) German cars. There's a reason it costs a quarter of what it did new. Is it cool? Is it fast? Is it different? Yes, yes, yes. Is it smart? No. I'd rather have a new slow car than an old fast car; especially one that's bound to be ridiculous to fix. Upkeep on a new car you ask? What upkeep?

Yes, and I've been preaching basically the same thing, namely to my friend who wanted one for a daily driver . However, as it would not be my primary vehicle and I don't need to depend on it, and because I'm used to cars being broken all the time, this bothers me less so. I figure this is as low as the price on one is going to get; it may not be a 911 Turbo or a Ferrari 360 but it should begin to rise in value once it becomes desirable again.

Also the way I look at it is this: When I get a BRZ, I will want to modify several aspects of it, namely a supercharger kit and full exhaust, coilovers, big brake kit, wheels and tires, interior and exterior styling mods, etc. With the Audi, I want to reflash the ECU and get an exhaust, and install a Pioneer AVIC head unit so I can get navigation, Bluetooth, and iPod connectivity. No need to do much else as it's already suped up from the factory! Yes, brakes cost nearly $2,000 to replace, the timing belt needs to be done at 40k, and it gets 12-16mpg. But I don't plan on driving it more than 6,000mi per year. The money I don't spend on mods I can save for upkeep, hopefully.

Assuming the car is up to date maintenance-wise (I wouldn't buy one that wasn't), if I stagger out the maintenance it wouldn't end up being too terrible. The only real fear is the transmission or something major blowing up and needing several thousand to fix. Then I'd be making payments on a very luxurious paperweight, so yes I'm a little apprehensive in that regard. I guess if I just assume that something will go and budget some extra cash for when it does happen, I'll be OK. It's sort of like buying a 3rd gen RX-7 on the original engine - put away $5k assuming that the apex seals will give out at any moment.

Then again, that BRZ sure is sexy...

[Captain Insano]

Makes sense. If you want to modify a brz that much might as well wait a couple years get one out of warranty and spend half as much on car acquisition.

[Roadliner]

Both are too different to give any opinion on.

But they are both great too

Make up your own mind

[Navadv]

Originally Posted by pyro530

I would say since you already have two light weight RWD coupes, go with the Audi RS8.

+1 - you've got 2 other cars already, go for something a bit different.
I can only imagine the RS6 with its twin turbos would be just perfect to add to your current collection.

My brother has a 2003 Audi S6 and its a great car - very fast, handles great for a car of its size and has not given us any major issues.

Good luck with your decision

[PAutoX]

Just traded my B5 S4 in on an FR-S today, and I have not regretted it yet...

However, Audi's are a lot of fun, especially the S and RS models, and would be a nice addition to your lineup. The BRZ would be fun, but is a bit redundant in your case. As long as the RS6 would maintain its non daily driver status I say go for it. It doesn't sound like money is a major concern, so if you need to put some money into it to keep it going, just remember you doing so out of choice and not necessity. Don't get mad at the car, like so many other Audi owners do, knowing full well how expensive they are to maintain and repair.

And for everyone that says they are terrible and break to often/too soon, my S4 had 160K miles with the original turbos, still pulled strong and boosted exactly like they should...

If I had a bigger garage and could have afforded it, I would have kept both without a doubt.

:happy0180:

[rice_classic]

The only think you can compare between these two cars is the color of the:







I kid I kid. .

[2013GTRNate]

Keep your money in your pocket. My vote is neither in your case. I mean how many cars do you need?

[DarkSunrise]

Get the RS6. In a couple of years, sell the MR2 and/or 318is and pick up a lightly used FR-S/BRZ to mod.