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Old Apr 23, 2014 | 10:43 AM
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Old Apr 23, 2014 | 10:49 AM
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Another pic of the Tourer BTCC race car...

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Old Apr 23, 2014 | 11:01 AM
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I thought it was a hearse.
I'm glad you said that because so did I.
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Old Apr 23, 2014 | 12:20 PM
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Tangentially related to wagons ...

The new 2015 S60 T6 E-Drive review at Autoblog

As tested it wasn't cheap at $48K but apparently a 2.0L supercharged and turbocharged engine with 302hp ... Which is kinda crazy awesome.

There's also a 2.0T version that's currently available in the Wagon too. This engine should be coming to the V60 at some point too.

302hp/295lb-ft, 8-speed auto, 24/35 EPA. A Premium Plus S60 T6 E-Drive with a fair amount of kit excluding BLIS and Navigation is about $44k. That's a pretty good deal.

Only caveat is FWD only right now. It'll be interesting to see what happens when this setup arrives on the V60. A V60 with the same options would be about $46K.
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Old Apr 23, 2014 | 12:35 PM
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300/295 still getting 24/35mpg is amazing. Do want.
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Old May 4, 2014 | 03:15 PM
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Pre-production S6 Avant for the US market was spotted in Pittsburgh yesterday. Skip to 8:10.

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Old May 4, 2014 | 04:20 PM
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great find, now if it comes true!
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Old May 4, 2014 | 06:29 PM
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Old May 4, 2014 | 07:43 PM
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Even though it's blacked out, I find the round emblem on the front of the S6 Avant to be intriguing.
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Old May 4, 2014 | 08:44 PM
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Even though it's blacked out, I find the round emblem on the front of the S6 Avant to be intriguing.
TIL Audi is going to sell a S6 Avant as a VW
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Old May 4, 2014 | 10:46 PM
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Originally Posted by charliemike
TIL Audi is going to sell a S6 Avant as a VW
"I'm never going to spend 90K on a VW." -Said no Phaeton owner ever.
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Old May 4, 2014 | 10:57 PM
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I actually started finding nicely done wagons to be attractive. Been looking at modded Audis and Subbies lately!
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Old May 4, 2014 | 11:53 PM
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Have you gents seen this RS6...?






It's by WrapStyle. The engine apparently also got upped to 750HP.
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Old May 5, 2014 | 12:03 AM
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How does Audi keep making their cars look better and better with each generation? I don't think this is logically possible.

It's not even like they were bad looking in the first place.
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Old May 5, 2014 | 06:00 PM
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How does Audi keep making their cars look better and better with each generation? I don't think this is logically possible.

It's not even like they were bad looking in the first place.
I think they have the best line up from top to bottom!
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Old May 6, 2014 | 07:56 AM
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Saw one of these (328d) in red last night. Great looking little car.
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Old May 6, 2014 | 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Costco
How does Audi keep making their cars look better and better with each generation? I don't think this is logically possible.

It's not even like they were bad looking in the first place.
but Acura needs to find a way to steal some of Audis designers and learn how to do it.
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Old May 11, 2014 | 06:39 PM
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Old May 14, 2014 | 10:42 PM
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For you Audi Avant fans...here are some gorgeous wallpaper-quality images...




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Gorgeous pictures!
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Old May 21, 2014 | 10:47 AM
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My Foreman from work just showed me this video of his buddies' wagon. He says it has a Twin Turbo Corvette motor in it.

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Old May 21, 2014 | 11:06 AM
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New W205 Estate, I'm assuming with the Sport/AMG package.



Bit of an Audi Estate look from the side profile, IMO, like an A4.
Personally, I love it. Hope/wish they sell it in the US & that we'll get an AMG variant.
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Old May 21, 2014 | 01:58 PM
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Paul Walker's RS6 Avant for sale:



Some info from here: http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...avant-for-sale

On the tree of forbidden automotive fruit, there sits an unassuming vehicle fitted with a long roof. It's a wagon. More specifically it's an Audi wagon, which the German automaker prefers to call an Avant. If you look at the badge on the rear of the car, you'll see that it reads "RS6". That's your clue that this five-door vehicle is so much more than "just a wagon".

It's a vehicle that's not sold here in the United States. If you want one, you'll have to get it shipped here the good 'ole grey market way. That's just what Paul Walker did a few years back, when he purchased a 2003 Audi RS6 Avant. Mr. Walker was a lover of all things automotive before his untimely death last year. His car collection is impressive, but this one didn't last long with his name attached to the title.

Walker drove the car for a few years before blowing the engine. The motor was replaced, the car was sold, and now the second owner is looking to move the four-ringed sleeper beast on to a new home. It's listed for sale on eBay, with the current bid (as of the time of this writing) sitting at a tick over $58,000. The reserve has not been met, and there are still three days left on the auction clock.

It's a unique change to own a vehicle that rarely steps tire inside our borders. In fact, there may be just three or so examples in the entire country at this moment. Additionally, this one has an interesting back story since it was owned by Mr. Fast and Furious himself. Is it worth the more than $60k the seller is asking? That's a tough call with nearly 100,000 miles on the clock, but the real answer is that it's worth whatever someone is willing to pay for it.
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Old May 21, 2014 | 06:10 PM
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Holy shit that Volvo wagon is insane

I really like the new C-class estate. Very classy.

RS6 is an auto but still SO MUCH WANT. Owned by Walker or not, it's a gem
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Old May 21, 2014 | 08:32 PM
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Yeah, the Merc C-Class Estate is tits.

Here's a nice pic...and lots more in the C-Class thread in Automotive News, folks.

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Old May 24, 2014 | 11:13 AM
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So, I know most of you are huge Audi RS6 Avant fans...here's Minichamps' very neat diecast set of 3 in 1/43 scale that they released. Would look good in any man-cave/study.

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Old May 24, 2014 | 01:54 PM
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omg

Do want! Blue > red though
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Old May 24, 2014 | 05:58 PM
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I would want something bigger than 1/43.

Like 1/1
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Old May 24, 2014 | 08:59 PM
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Amen.
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Old May 25, 2014 | 01:32 PM
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That new C Wagen is nice-looking. I wouldn't give up the V for one, but I will stand by and appreciate one if I see it driving down my block.
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Old May 25, 2014 | 04:24 PM
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found a bunch of certified pre--owned E350 4Matic wagons with less than 25K for $45K and lower. I'd consider buying one that way for sure.
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Old May 25, 2014 | 04:32 PM
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That new C Wagen is nice-looking. I wouldn't give up the V for one, but I will stand by and appreciate one if I see it driving down my block.
You give up the V...and I will fly back to Cleveland one last time just to smack you silly.
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Old May 25, 2014 | 05:52 PM
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....and I would deserve it.
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Old May 27, 2014 | 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by neuronbob
That new C Wagen is nice-looking. I wouldn't give up the V for one, but I will stand by and appreciate one if I see it driving down my block.
Unless MB comes out with some crazy AMG variant. W205 C63 Even a C43 with the AWD DCT setup from the CLA would be fun I bet.
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Old May 27, 2014 | 06:26 PM
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Hubba hubba ... C450 Wagon

From Topspeed.com:
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Old May 27, 2014 | 06:31 PM
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Hubba hubba ... C450 Wagon

From Topspeed.com:
car looks nice but those wheels look like from page 21 on DUB magazine.....
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Old May 29, 2014 | 10:41 AM
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Just sharing a nice high-res image with you folks...perfect car and the perfect mountain road...

The Official Wagon/Avant Discussion Thread-ftmzu16.jpg
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Old May 29, 2014 | 10:42 AM
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And I think we should make this thread "official".
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Break out the e-champagne!
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