Cost less to maintain? I would agree with you that the rs6 would cost less just because you are probably more familiar with the platform.

My pick would be the M5 though. That may be a little biased though as we have had three M cars in the family over the years. Other than tires, expensive maintenance was never an issue.

 

Yes M5 for me as well.

Buying these vehicles used and asking about maintenance has a lot to do with the drivers that came before you. Buy a 1 owner car for more peace of mind.

 

x3 on the M5... unless the RS6 is an Avant (that you'd have to import).

 

when you mentioned year on the 911 my kneejerk response was RS6. The sound of that thing trumps all. Personally it does more for me than the M5 and if it was my daily driver it's not even a question. Have any of you guys experienced the M5 clutch?

 

Have any of you guys experienced the M5 clutch?

Yes, its not bad for a DD. Definitely not as bad as the Porsche IMO. But thats a personal preference.

 

RS6...versatile since it is a mid-large sedan, so you have room and I do like it better than the M5.

AWD, if that is important to you (you can save a fortune in tires by not having to stagger like the other 2)

The RS6 has maintained it's value very well, and will likely continue to do so.

 

RS6. Looks overall win it for me. That year M3/5 hadn't broken the performance of the RS family yet (like the current years have). You know the platform at least somewhat.

Porsche would KILL you on maintenance....even on the smallest thing.

 

Porsche would KILL you on maintenance....even on the smallest thing.

Uh, no. Those cars are pretty solid. Probably much more so than an RS6.

 

Depends entirely on your reason for purchasing. Is this going to be an only car, every day driver? Or is it a second car pulling mainly weekend duty?

You can easily buy a 996 C2 for under $30K. As a matter of fact, I know one with ~30K on the clock that you could pick up for around $18K, of course it needs a new engine (just under $10K installed) . And how did you decide on MY 2000? Of those listed, that'd be my pick.

 

Must be nice to be 25 and shopping for those cars... I take it since the 911 is in your group you aren't worried about hauling kids around in the near future.

RS6 sounds like a lot of fun, and could be an easy daily driver. I'd get tired of dodging potholes driving the 911 every day.

 

RS6 Avant - oh wait, you didn't get those over there did you?

 

Another reason for the RS6 is it is 4-5 years newer than the rest of the bunch

 

is it going to be a daily driver? that question ought to factor into the decision.

 

I am not the 25 yrs old PW member if there was any confusion... D: and it's going to be a second car for the family..

 

second car for the family..

RS6 for this reason alone (and I don't like the M5 platform)

 

Rs6.

 

Please lock this thread there is nothing to discuss!

 

Please lock this thread there is nothing to discuss!

uhm, this would be the one. like Steve said, lock it up; wrap it up, I'll take it!

 

it's beauuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuutiful

 

i love the rs6...BUT they are a dime a dozen nowdays around here. seems like everyone is ditching them since they are loosing their warranties. local dealer lots have a few at a time here and they jsut sit there.
be careful with either of the 3 cars. they all will be maintenance whores.

 

That's because your two local dealers are idiots Jacek! RS6's aren't a dime a dozen, but Niello and Lasher both assumed they would go for $50K plus and overpaid for them. Niether could sell them. Kick ass car though. For $35K -$39K and Audi certified it's great. For $50K spend a little more and get an RS4 which is a better car in every respect.

Remember it's still a 10 year old platform design, and with all the power it's stil not up to speed from a driving point of view as the new S6 or RS4 and I think that hurts them on the used market.

Chipped RS6's eat transmissions too so that's almost not worth doing.

 

but i do vote for the rs6 out of this bunch.

 

What does he want with a Beetle

 

i would have said porsche, but after seeing the second car for the family bit, chalk up one more rs6 vote.

 

Although the other 2 cars are very nice, and I don't think you can go wrong at all, I say get the RS6 chip it and call it a day

 

The RS6 is probably the rarest of all 3 cars.

Did a quick look up on auto trader and there were 52 listed in the country
over 170 2000 911's and 98 2000 M5's

The RS6 avg. price is $48K with only 4 or 5 listing under $40k
The 911 avg. price is $36k
The M5 avg. price is $27K

 

RS6. I see way more M's than I want to around here. Porsches, unless driven by 40-60 yr olds screams dickhead to me.

 

Someday I aspire to be a dickhead Porsche owner.

 

RS6 Avant, all the way

 

This thread has lost all interest...

 

Whos the lucky guy?