Lets say you have 25k
you really like the rs6 and damn hp crazy but then again the mod list isnt as big as some b5 s4. would you rather have the classy amazing rs6 or do a full build up of an s4. also how much hp for how much money can you get out of the s4. Not just hp also amazing handling. pros and cons of both situations.

 

why not go with an rs4?

 

Stock HP on an '03 RS6 is roughly 450, with a 4.2 V8 Twin Turbo. That will take you MUCH further in the HP department with some mods than the 2.7 V6 Twin Turbo.

The RS6 can only be had with an auto trans, however...

Food for thought.

 

Buy a stg3 S4 then put the other 10k away for when **** breaks.

 

...but the RS6 can, and has been, swapped to 6mt. Dollar for dollar I'd take the 6 over the 4 every time.

 

I thought about the 4 I didn't see any b5 readily available but I dint look that hard I do like the rs6 engine. I am going to test drive one today the auto is a problem to a degree. For handling which one would be better. I believe the rs6 has a 60:40 compared to the s4 with a 50:50 transfer to the wheels. Also what does the mod list look like for an rs6 I like customness as compared to a complete stock car I want something to be able to be done. I like the 6 speed swap idea any links?

 

An RS6 owner out here put down 400awhp and 500ftlb with just a chip and exhaust.

 

An RS6 aint 25K.... I would take the RS6 anyday, and make a modded S4 more as a toy.
I believe the RS6 suspension also pushes more oil into the outside shocks when making hard turns. I remember hearing the guy say that from Top Gear. I thought thats pretty cool.

 

An rs6 IS 25k.

Go with the rs6

 

I like those numbers from just a chip and exhaust. The rs6 has dmp? Or something along those lines it stifens the outer shock when cornering I believe it. Fails too often and aftermarket coilovers are a better option.

I just got back from the test drive, man that engine throws you back with authority. The basking was nice and the big brakes are amazing. It has power all the way through the rpms. The bad was it showed it's age, bad leather, roughish body. It had a damaged front fender and the bumper was affected so thats a bad point. I also have some questions, should it come with the RNS-D stock? It had a navi box in the rear, but a regular symphony not even the 2 Idk if that's right. Also when I made a hard right the power steering pump sounded like it was going out. Also how can you feel a bad tranny or synchros?