Totalled my m4, which would you prefer...RS7 or M6 GC?

Siciliano611 · 02-20-2018, 04:37 PM

A week ago I totaled my m4 on an interstate, thankfully I'm fine and no one else was hit. Today I found out it is officially totaled...I have a Camry as a beater but to replace the m4 I'm possibly thinking of going the sport sedan route as we may have a kid in the future. I am thinking between a 3-4 year old used RS7 vs the same year M6GC.. have any of you owned or driven these and how is the overall reliability?

Thanks

clutchdj · 02-20-2018, 04:53 PM

M550 over those cars all day. Rs7 is nice minus the skinny tires and wannabe DCT. Not hating on audi, I have two. I have you considered an F80 or are you ready to move away for that platform?

Siciliano611 · 02-20-2018, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by clutchdj

M550 over those cars all day. Rs7 is nice minus the skinny tires and wannabe DCT. Not hating on audi, I have two. I have you considered an F80 or are you ready to move away for that platform?

I'm completely open to another f82 but I kinda wanna try something new...not doing a new car this go round either

CanAutM3 · 02-20-2018, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by clutchdj

M550 over those cars all day. Rs7 is nice minus the skinny tires and wannabe DCT. Not hating on audi, I have two. I have you considered an F80 or are you ready to move away for that platform?

RS7 does not have a DCT...

clutchdj · 02-20-2018, 06:37 PM

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RS7 does not have a DCT...

That was my point. DCT needs a commander as it will shift when you want it to shift and shift and stay in gear if you want it to stay in gear depending on settings. Audi’s Box is good but not superior to DCT in that sense.

48Laws · 02-20-2018, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by clutchdj

M550 over those cars all day. Rs7 is nice minus the skinny tires and wannabe DCT. Not hating on audi, I have two. I have you considered an F80 or are you ready to move away for that platform?

I never even heard of the M550 until now. Smfh

KakashiSenpai · 02-20-2018, 08:03 PM

RS7!! You will love it no question !

uniqueMR · 02-20-2018, 10:11 PM

M6 Gran Coupe

Aapparition90 · 02-20-2018, 11:34 PM

m6gc no regrets. It has a special feeling.

nicknaz · 02-21-2018, 12:22 AM

Does rs7 come with a bench seat option these days? If it's the 4 seats only that's going to limit its child seat friendliness / family hauling utility

My vote in that "large autobahn missile" class is for the e63 wagon. Great noises and practical body shape. I have a month of cumulative daily driving time and 3 DEs in one of those.

Tesla p100dl is probably the fastest daily in real world conditions and is worth a lock.

Yes2m3cs · 02-21-2018, 07:33 AM

My friend has an APR tuned RS7 that has been bullet proof for the last 2 Years. It's a great car!

Vectors2final · 02-21-2018, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by 48Laws

I never even heard of the M550 until now. Smfh

Faster than the outgoing F10 M5.

dmk08 · 02-21-2018, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Vectors2final

Faster than the outgoing F10 M5.

Yeah but not a real M car. I personally despise these M package cars.

My order in this price range. Panamera, RS7, M6GC.

Vectors2final · 02-21-2018, 08:02 AM

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My friend has an APR tuned RS7 that has been bullet proof for the last 2 Years. It's a great car!

They're pretty cool cars.

Super fast with a tune

Vectors2final · 02-21-2018, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by dmk08

Yeah but not a real M car. I personally despise these M package cars.

My order in this price range. Panamera, RS7, M6GC.

I definitely see what you're saying, but it's still a very nice car.

JoeFromPA · 02-21-2018, 08:42 AM

I have never driven any of these cars (rs7 or m6gc or panamera). But a few thoughts as a family man with a 3rd child on the way:

1. A tuned rs7 is the fastest street vehicle I've ever seen. It made my m3 look like I was standing still. Unbelievable engine and bolt on/tune potential if you want sheer speed. I also love the look of them.

2. If you are only having one child, an rs7 or similar coupe with seating for 4 is fine. I assume this won't be your primary car for family duty. I'm fine with my f80 and 2 young kids for example.

3. If you plan on DDing and need snow capability plus the ability to haul LOTS of stuff, nothing seems to beat the e63s wagon. It's on my list to go test drive; just can't find a local one and the time to do it in.

...

Good luck to you sir

RickFLM4 · 02-21-2018, 09:31 AM

Personally I'd choose something less expensive but if those were the 2 choices, I'd go with the RS7.

FriskyDingo · 02-21-2018, 01:09 PM

I love both cars, but I'd probably narrowly choose the RS7 for it's AWD and colors.

Super Spartan · 02-21-2018, 02:24 PM

how about an F90 M5?

Ian1973 · 02-21-2018, 07:01 PM

M6 GC without question.

sandwi54 · 02-21-2018, 08:52 PM

With a kid (or future kid if you are already considering), I would stay away from a coupe-based car (even a gran coupe) if possible. The low roofline makes it inconvenient to take the baby or toddler in and out without bumping his head against the roof. My wife has a 435i GC and we always have to be extra careful not to bump our 15-month toddler's head on the roof when we put him into the rear-facing carseat.

I would suggest a sedan-based car like a M5 with a taller roof, for a kid that is still rear facing.

Super Spartan · 02-22-2018, 01:13 PM

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With a kid (or future kid if you are already considering), I would stay away from a coupe-based car (even a gran coupe) if possible. The low roofline makes it inconvenient to take the baby or toddler in and out without bumping his head against the roof. My wife has a 435i GC and we always have to be extra careful not to bump our 15-month toddler's head on the roof when we put him into the rear-facing carseat.

I would suggest a sedan-based car like a M5 with a taller roof, for a kid that is still rear facing.

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Siciliano611 Major 397 Rep 1,303 Posts Drives: SMB M6GC Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: ATL iTrader: (3)	Totalled my m4, which would you prefer...RS7 or M6 GC? A week ago I totaled my m4 on an interstate, thankfully I'm fine and no one else was hit. Today I found out it is officially totaled...I have a Camry as a beater but to replace the m4 I'm possibly thinking of going the sport sedan route as we may have a kid in the future. I am thinking between a 3-4 year old used RS7 vs the same year M6GC.. have any of you owned or driven these and how is the overall reliability? Thanks
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clutchdj Colonel 1886 Rep 2,399 Posts Drives: a few cars Join Date: May 2015 Location: NY iTrader: (6)	M550 over those cars all day. Rs7 is nice minus the skinny tires and wannabe DCT. Not hating on audi, I have two. I have you considered an F80 or are you ready to move away for that platform?
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KakashiSenpai Troll 461 Rep 228 Posts Drives: F82 M4 Comp Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Carefree Az iTrader: (2)	RS7!! You will love it no question !
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uniqueMR Colonel 1883 Rep 2,924 Posts Drives: ... Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	M6 Gran Coupe __________________ Currently: '24 Mercedes G63 \| '24 Porsche GT3 RS \| '24 Volkswagen GTI Previous BMWs: 340i, 740i, 745Li, M3, M4 Previous Others: Audi, Ducati, Honda, Infiniti, Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, MINI, Mitsubishi, Porsche, Toyota, Volkswagen
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nicknaz Lieutenant General 3188 Rep 10,509 Posts Drives: C6Z Join Date: May 2008 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	Does rs7 come with a bench seat option these days? If it's the 4 seats only that's going to limit its child seat friendliness / family hauling utility My vote in that "large autobahn missile" class is for the e63 wagon. Great noises and practical body shape. I have a month of cumulative daily driving time and 3 DEs in one of those. Tesla p100dl is probably the fastest daily in real world conditions and is worth a lock.
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Yes2m3cs Captain 155 Rep 851 Posts Drives: 2018 M3CS 2016 M4 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sunshine State iTrader: (2)	My friend has an APR tuned RS7 that has been bullet proof for the last 2 Years. It's a great car! __________________ 2018 M3CS - Alpine White 2016 BMW M4 - Vorsteiner \| Michelin MPSS \| Dinan \| Swift \| M Performance Carbon Everything (Garage Queen) 2016 VW GTI - Unitronic Stage 1 Tune \| AWE Track Edition Exhaust (Daily Driver)
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JoeFromPA Colonel 1797 Rep 2,997 Posts Drives: '15 AW M3 6MT Stripper Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: SE PA iTrader: (0)	I have never driven any of these cars (rs7 or m6gc or panamera). But a few thoughts as a family man with a 3rd child on the way: 1. A tuned rs7 is the fastest street vehicle I've ever seen. It made my m3 look like I was standing still. Unbelievable engine and bolt on/tune potential if you want sheer speed. I also love the look of them. 2. If you are only having one child, an rs7 or similar coupe with seating for 4 is fine. I assume this won't be your primary car for family duty. I'm fine with my f80 and 2 young kids for example. 3. If you plan on DDing and need snow capability plus the ability to haul LOTS of stuff, nothing seems to beat the e63s wagon. It's on my list to go test drive; just can't find a local one and the time to do it in. ... Good luck to you sir __________________ AW/Carbonstructure 6MT 2015 M3 picked up 8/22/2014. Stripper except for adaptive suspension. Weighed at 3,450 pounds with 1/4 fuel. 70,000 miles as of February 2020.
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FriskyDingo Rather Ambivalent 380 Rep 755 Posts Drives: Spiritedly Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Trapped In My Mind iTrader: (0)	I love both cars, but I'd probably narrowly choose the RS7 for it's AWD and colors.
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sandwi54 Major 538 Rep 1,201 Posts Drives: G07, F90 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: California iTrader: (1)	With a kid (or future kid if you are already considering), I would stay away from a coupe-based car (even a gran coupe) if possible. The low roofline makes it inconvenient to take the baby or toddler in and out without bumping his head against the roof. My wife has a 435i GC and we always have to be extra careful not to bump our 15-month toddler's head on the roof when we put him into the rear-facing carseat. I would suggest a sedan-based car like a M5 with a taller roof, for a kid that is still rear facing. __________________ 2022 X7 M50i Phytonic Blue 2019 M5 MBB (wife's DD)
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