True for me too. I’m not sure what my next daily will be. I love my Macan S, but have no interest in the new EV Macan and don’t want to buy the last year of a discontinued model that is already showing it’s age design-wise. Thought about an RS5 Coupe, but just read yesterday that the coupe has been discontinued.[/QUOTE]

You can get a new RS5 coupe but would need to find one from a dealers new car inventory which in Canada is still available, I just got a sportback with the competition package which basically loads the car up with most options available anyway and I can tell you the Comp pack is worth it, you can still order a RS5 Sportback but that window is closing soon.
You need to act fast or else you’ll end up going hybrid and I’m also not a fan of the exterior and interior design of the new A5/S5.

 

I have a 22. I love the car. It'll fit 4 adults comfortably with 2 medium sized dogs in the back.
It's comfortable and more than powerful enough.
I never could get comfortable in MB seats and the suspension of the E63S is needlessly punishing.
Audi Exclusive Porsche Oak Green Metallic over Cognac interior with Forgeline rims. Every option available but carbon pkg.

 

Great colour. Although I said I wasn't going to do it again... I'm probably going to go without a front license plate on this vehicle when I get it because IMO, it really ruins the look of the car.

 

Very nice!!!! 👍

 

I’m not running a plate.

 

I'm planning on buying an Audi next year after having given up on any thing Porsche has to offer.....

 

Would you guys be kind enough to share your driving impressions? These things will not be available for much longer and I've always been intrigued by this offering.

 

One of my indie’s customers was quoted 13k on a brake job from the stealership. Indie was able to cut in in half. Still not cheap!

 

its great as a daily. beast from a stop, actually pretty much anywhere just gas and it goes. Super comfortable. Drives like a "sports sedan". Hides its weight well. 4 wheel steer is a great option. Needs more sound (at least mid pipe).

Yes replacement OE steel rotors and pads are crazy expensive. Starting to be some aftermarket support at a fracion of the cost. Im at 20k and plenty of life left.

 

Thoughts after a month and 1400 miles, including road trip of 900 miles total:

(in no particular order)
PRO:
- subjective but to me a stunner. Love it from every angle. Love the stance, the look, everything about it. It surprised me how much more I like it in person as opposed to photos.
- comfortable in any driving mode
- steering wheel controls are intuitive and easy to work
- love that with the press of the RS button it can go from quiet, “normal” wagon, to spirited (RS1), to a beast (RS2), yet almost no one pays any attention to it (huge plus for me). It’s a station wagon to most folks but every so often someone snaps a photo or gives a thumbs up. I love that it’s a sleeper and under the radar (especially in grey).
- quiet in the cabin. I can see why folks put on an exhaust but I like being able to take a long road trip without the need for earplugs. Sounds great (to me) in RS1 or RS2 mode. In Comfort mode it’s quiet (subjective but for me a big plus).
- an actual button to turn on the surround view camera (in Macan had to use the diamond button and our ‘23 cayenne has a button but it’s been eliminated in 24+ and camera doesn’t come on when needed)
- a haptic button to disable auto stop/start (which I do every time I start the car - and at least don’t have to search a menu: it’s right there on the screen)
- Opted for the Individual Contour Seats. At first I was kinda bummed (it was a concession to my husband’s bad back). He really wanted the adjustability and massage feature. Plus it has memory for passenger front seat (standard seats have only driver seat memory - none for front passenger). This is an important feature since we’ll both drive this car and having to manually adjust the passenger seat shouldn’t be needed at this price point. An unexpected bonus: the individual contour seats allow for seat bottom and seat back bolster adjustment to create just the right “hug” to hold you in. Another bonus: the headrests are adjustable and the rear seat headrests are adjustable and removable which can come in handy depending on how you’re using the cargo space. The biggest negative is that they lack the beautiful “fancy” stitching of the standard seats. Now that I’ve lived with them I love ‘em and wouldn’t go back. Either type of seat gets you the seat heating/ventilation but only the individual contour seats include additional seat adjustability, seat memory for both front seats and massage for both front seats.
- I agree with @Maitre_Absolut that it hides its weight well.
- Steering is better than expected. Fun to drive. Not “Porsche” sharp, but certainly not numb or disconnected.
- More grunt that I’ll ever need
- same cargo space as Cayenne with rear seats folded: 60cf
- leather, fit & finish of cabin is very high quality, and leather is more impressive than some Porsches we’ve ordered
- opted for the “standard air suspension” and ride in comfort is far better than expected for 22” wheels with almost no sidewall. I’ve read that if you order the upgraded suspension, it’s still adjustable but firmer in each mode (and with hubby’s bad back we opted for max comfort). It’s a fantastic highway cruiser! But still fun in the twisties (for what it is).
- the rail system on the floor of the trunk is well thought out and very convenient for attachment points. Easy to have cargo net, or tie something down. Attachment points slide along a rail on both sides of the trunk. There’s also a little room in the sub floor for some items, and the sub-sub-floor.
- beneath the steering wheel to the left is a small, deep compartment somewhat hidden (not obvious). It’s the perfect storage place for personal defense or other items you want hidden from view.

CONS:
- MMI is a bit cumbersome, but in fairness we are used to Porsche and it’s a bit different. On the plus side, I’ve been able to figure out just about everything I want to do in an intuitive way.
- owners manual is for a A6 with intermittent comments for “vehicles with XYZ feature”, but clearly the manual is not written for the RS6, and in general is vague in places and poorly written, translated or both (hard to know)
- lots of grill for getting bugs out
- windshield slope may invite rock chips & cracks (already experienced my first which was filled and now have Clearplex in the windshield. Wish I’d done it from the start)
- I don’t really care about car stereos any more and listen to Sirius or whatever…but even I could tell it’s not the best sound (but this is low on my list of importance and it’s fine for me)
- HVAC doesn’t maintain thermostat request as well as our Porsches. Maybe we are still learning it, but having to play with fan speed (even at level 3 is too high) and temp to find the right combo.
- Seat ventilation isn’t as effective as Cayenne or Macan, but still acceptable. Massage is about the same as Cayenne.
- it’s 3” longer than the Cayenne which created a bit of a squeeze in our garage. It’s a moose!

other notes:
- I bought a set of factory OEM 21” (take-off) wheels for a winter set and we opted for Michelin PS4S all season (since if it’s REALLY winter I’ll take the Cayenne on true winter tires). The ride is even better on 21” wheels.
- while I’ve read of a couple owners who disliked it enough to sell quickly, the overwhelming majority seem to love it and several loved their initial version (2021-22-23) to order a Performance version (2024-25). Obviously it depends what you like, but for me the car has exceeded every expectation (except expected gas mileage, where it’s spot-on the ratings, so that met expectations).
- brakes are very dusty and if CCB had been an option during my ordering window I would have absolutely spec’d it (but it was unavailable for many months in 2024). I may consider lower dust pads.
- Audi Exclusive (AE) was also closed for many months, but not sure I’d do an exclusive color as I love the Nardo. But if it was available I would have been tempted by Merlin Purple, although it’s very dark and I tend to prefer lighter paint as it’s easier to live with. Nardo is great at hiding dirt!
- the dealer experience is very different and while we have a great relationship at Porsche, the same owner’s Audi & BMW stores are like a different planet. Can’t comment yet on service.
- if you can possible test drive one I’d recommend it. I was not able to so it was a big leap of faith but for me it turned out great and other than missing CCB I’d order exactly the same again.

 

i now have a green too.

just not rs6(keeping RS6) lol

 

Wow you covered it mostly.

-My car had DRC, ride is not too firm at all and gets rid of the floaty feeling.
-upgraded B&0 sound system is excellent, very crisp, but the Burmeister in Pcars is better.
-MMI takes some getting use up, but nice see up. It’s fine not great.
-seats are very comfortable, I’m 6’1 and 205lbs. Standard seats in mine.
-car looks so good.
-needs an exhaust eventually​​​​​​
-CCB was not available on MY24, but if you can order, highly recommend. The brake dust is nuts. But steelies do perform very well.
-Canadian cars get a CD player!!! Love it.
-get the full headlight matrix activated.
-it’s a big car, but it’s what I wanted. Fits our family of four very well. It replaced my G80 M3.
-big V8 is great fun. Tranny programming is good, M3 tranny programming was better and more aggressive but these two cars have different personalities.
-we stuck with screens, but the dual screens work well. I don’t have an issue with it I personally have HVAC always in auto, so it’s set and forget for me. I hated the BMW single screen as you had to toggle too many sub menus.
-window buttons feel cheap, out of place in the car.
-handles it’s size and mass well.
-I prefer a round wheel over flat bottom, it’s a no cost option I believe. Should have gotten it, but not a biggy.
-could use a slightly larger gas tank, I think it’s a 70L.
-it’s got absolute presence on the road

 

@STALKER99 A few differences between US & CAN cars I guess. Overall we are on the same page about the car!

I love the steering wheel, especially the feel of the leather, the perforation, and the thicker areas below the horizontal 1/2 way point. I typically hold the wheel just below center on both sides and the thicker hand-holds are great. Porsche steering wheels require that your hands be above the horizontal centerline to take advantage of the thicker hand-hold.

I also do set & forget on the HVAC but for some reason it feels like fan level 2 is too soft, but fan level 3 is way too much. Our Porsches (current & former) operated in a much better way, but I think I’ve got to find the sweet spot for fan speed & temp. Still getting used to it. Also need to be sure all vents are opened and aimed as needed…

If not for hubby I would have DRC and maybe standard seats (they are beautiful)…but the individual contour seats are fabulous (plus massage & passenger front memory)

I’m sticking with dual screen and like that the lower screen keeps the HVAC settings up front, plus easy to access garage door opener and it can stay up front. The upper menu/nav/etc seems fairly intuitive so far. Not nearly as frustrating as I expected based on various accounts I’ve read on the Audi forums.

Speaking of forums: don’t bother with anything other than Audizine. I found that AudiWorld goes without any activity in C8 RS6 for over a week. Replies take forever if you’re lucky enough to get one. There are some Audi employees on Audizine that post very interest info, stats and will answer questions. Unfortunately they can’t access Canadian car commission numbers.

Could use a larger tank, but with highway mileage at 22-24mpg my best range is 435 miles. In the Cayenne the range for highway driving is 600 miles. RS6 is not terrible but definitely less overall range. I’m not sure if it might increase a bit as the car learns my habits and the average mpg goes up slightly (as long as there’s a road trip - otherwise average mpg is mid teens at best and that’s with “gentle” driving

I agree that the tranny is quite good. There is one ‘funky” spot where it sometimes is a bit clunky if it’s in the processing of downshifting to first from second. If you don’t come to a complete stop, or if it doesn’t downshift…when you get back on the throttle it can “clunk” into gear. But short of those very specific circumstances I find it quite smooth.

Hubby is a left-foot braker for street driving (and track) and he found if his foot isn’t completely off the brake with enough time for the car to register, it “doesn’t like” a transition from brake to throttle that is too quick. I typically only use right foot for street driving (rarely use left) and I have no issue being smooth in the car.

 

@moab any update (when you say you “closed the deal” do you mean you ordered one, or bought an existing car?)

Just returned from a 10 day trip covering 1700 miles. Gas tank range is consistently 465 after filling up. After so many hours in the car, I am thoroughly enjoying it. It attracts ZERO attention unless someone understands what it is. I love that it’s “invisible” to most people. And with the 21” 10 spoke factory wheels, it’s even more “mundane”. The 22” wheels are pretty but also “flashy”. I didn’t notice any significant different in road noise with the MP4S. The ride is slightly improved (not a huge difference) but the all season tires probably contribute to improved fuel mileage. Not that anyone would care but I achieved 26.3 mpg and probably averaged 25.5 for the entire trip. That exceeds my expectation.

The brake dust is brutal, and I’ll be looking to prematurely replace pads with lower dusting compound. These brakes generate more dust than any car we’ve owned. I don’t think we’ll pull the trigger on aftermarket CCB (at $32k++ it’s tough to justify unless keeping the car a LONG time). But if ordering and CCB are available, I highly recommend (and would have spec’d had they been available for our build). My biggest disappointment is not being able to get CCB.

Bottom line: it’s comfortable, beautiful, practical (in terms of space), and the performance for street driving is more than enough.

 

Hi, yes I purchased the car a few weeks ago. I actually received a text from my salesperson this morning indicating the car landed in Toronto today so I will be picking it up next week.

I was able to get a $3K discount off MSRP plus I also received a $3.5K further discount for being a member of the Canadian Bar Association. I didn't even know that credit was available but my salesperson knew I was a lawyer and made a point of ensuring I got the benefit of that additional credit. I was impressed that he brought it to my attention.

Once I take delivery, I am going to do a full XPEL stealth wrap which will give the car a satin finish...