Hi

I am new to the forum. I am looking for a RS6 C5 Avant but would like some guidance / pointers before I buy always wanted one but don't want to get a dud. Seen a couple that am interested in would you say I should get assessed by an RS specialist garage before purchase? Any advise is welcome at this stage. Love the metallic blue / cream interior combination I have seen. Anyone know of a good car out there with no horrors waiting to bite me please let me know thanks Rick

Hello Richard,

In answer to your question ....’ should I get it independently assessed...? , I would say without doubt - yes.

I would not fall into the trap of believing that full-service-history equals a trouble free car to date, or in the future. Indeed, many cars come to the market, simply because some expensive issue has been found at a service (and not necessarily recorded), and the owner has decided to sell rather than meet that expenditure. A good talk with the last registered owner will often provide more information about a car then a set of stamps in a book.

Kind regards,

Gareth. 

Thanks, fully agree that known history is far better than claimed or recorded. For this to be a "weekend car" need to be assured it is not going to spend it on a ramp or meaning constant trips to the bank. RS specialist it is for a pre purchase assessment when I find the one ….

Regards Rick