2003 rs6 vs 2003 stage 3 a6
 

I have a 6 speed 2.7 and want comments on should I upgrade to stage 3 or spend money and get rs6. It would only cost about 6,000 to upgrade to stage 3 from were I am currently. Does anyone know if you can match the speed of the RS6 0-60, 1/4, ect., or do you need the V8 twin turbo to do this. I know you can get some serious power from the 2.7, but will it be close to the RS6.

RE: 2003 rs6 vs 2003 stage 3 a6
 

An RS6 really isn't all that impressive stock when you drive it, don't get me wrong it pulls like a bull but a stage 3 A6 would have no problem walking up next to it. Plus the maintance on an RS6 is a freaking nightmare man. Timing belt every 40k, price for parts is off the scale, and just look under the hood!!!
I would only recommend someone buy an RS6 if they made over $150,000 a year and even thats kinda low.

RE: 2003 rs6 vs 2003 stage 3 a6
 

I was thinkin the same thing, on Autotrader, a 2003 RS 6 will run you over $40K. I don't care what kind of car it is, unless it summ'em real like a Lambo or summ'em, I wouldn't spend $40K on a 2003. I would do the $6,000.