Ellwer

I am looking for my next Audi and am struggling between the RS5 and RS7. I had an 2003 RS6 and loved it. I like the idea the extra room of the RS7 (not to mention the extra ponies), but am unsure as to whether the cost difference will be worth it. Although RS7 pricing is not out, I am suspecting that it will be 20-25K more than the RS5. Or maybe I should just get an A8L 4.0T which has similar performance to my RS6 and loads of room! I am so confused. Any thoughts? (also posted on RS5 board)

Thanks.

feralc

Yes you are confused, three complete different animals, I really doubt the RS7 will be as agile as the RS5, personally I think the 7 is gorgeous, and the 8 is complete different league, if you we're saying RS7 or S8 maybe but the A8L although beautiful is not a sports car, tip if you decide on the 8 get the massage seats and the reclining seats in the back, it is like traveling by plane.

cohenfive1

FWIW, the RS7 is probably going to be around the $100k mark. Sounds outrageous until you compare it to the competition, which is centered on the M6 grand coupe...which with options is going to go as high as $130k. Ouch! Personally I think the RS7 is gorgeous, but as others have said it is bigger and will not be as tossable as the RS5, which is more of an M3 competitor.