Used FF versus new Audi RS6 Avante

Yes as long as ur ok with multi week downtimes every so often

 

No real expereince but they don't seem really comparable. While you could daily drive an FF (and I knew some people do), the Ferrari dealers won't be able to support that if something goes wrong. They generally expect that its a weekend car and you won't be too upset to not have it for a week or two. While the FF is the "stealthiest" of the Ferrari's, its way more flashy than any Audi, even an RS6. Depends on what buisness you're in, but you may not want that visbility for your daily driver.

Also, although the uprfront purchase price is about the same, the insurance, maintence and repair cost is likely to be wildly different. The FF is pretty reliablie, but it does have the potential to have a 5 figure repair pop up.

That being said, the FF is gonna sound and drive a helluva alot better.

 

The RS6 is perfect but the FF is magic!

 

NO comparison! I DD my FF

 

If I were a dad that needed to haul kids, needed 4 doors and still look quasi kool, I doesn't look bad at all:

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Nah get an ff and a jeep for when the ff goes in...

 

I daily drive my ff

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RS6 = brunette in front row of class, capable, reliable, boring. Good at maths.

FF = late because she was finishing her cigarette. Back row. Tats and fake boobs,

it comes down to personal choice

 

I daily drive my FF, I used to be a big Audi person. It’s two very different animals. The RS6 is fast and can haul things and can be fun. The FF is fast and can haul things and is always a ton of fun... except when it is in the shop. Which for me was ~2.5 weeks over the 9 months I have had it.

I would get a FF hands down, nothing is quite like a Ferrari.

 

hahaha

 

I'm also eyeing the RS6 Avant. They're both obviously incredibly capable cars, the tech in the RS6 is lovely, but if you're talking pre-owned FF versus brand new RS6--you're going to lose a small fortune on the RS6 over three years. The FF probably not so much as you're entering after the depreciation curve. All things being equal, a new RS6 will cost you more money over three years than a used FF will. I'm betting $125k MSRP range for that Audi (after options)--a 55% residual at best, that's a HUGE kick in the balls to take over 3 years. Far more than a $1,000 oil change on the FF. But like others said, be prepared to be without the FF for a couple weeks if parts are needed. Mine went in yesterday for PTU oil line leak, I'll be lucky to see it before end of next week.

I am a sucker for wagons which is one reason among many I love the FF, but when I exit the FF, if I can't afford a V12 Lusso, I'll be looking on the pre-owned market for that RS6 Avant. Unless BMW gets off their high horse and makes the F90 M5 wagon; probably a pipe dream

 

Went in to the dealer with the FF for the annual service at the beginning of this month and was told about the need to replace the seal on the DCT case and that would take a week. Oh well, just for a week so no biggie, right? So I drove back in a rental car. After a week, I was told one part cannot be located and that would take one week to be sourced across the big pond. The part finally arrived and as the repair was about to start, another part outside DCT case was found to be necessary. So that took a few more days and finally the repair has commenced.

So here I am still driving the rental car after 2.5 weeks and hopefully I can pick up the FF before 4th of July weekend. Well, can't complain as this is the first downtime since the speed sensor replacement at around 16K miles...and it has been going strong without a hiccup as it approaches 50K miles, with >95% cruising at highway speed. It's a fantastic GT for long distance and nearly all occasions. From now on, I plan to book a rental car at the monthly rate at the time of annual service...and hopefully I can return the rental car, as before, after just 2-3 days.

 

Panamera Sport Turismo Turbo S (*hybrid?) not mentioned yet...?

 

You need to drive a daily V12 Ferrari (FF) once in your life...otherwise it is not complete ;-).... you can always get RS6 after... and remember these sweet memories of daily driving a naturally breathing V12 Ferrari....

Offcourse an RS6 is far more practical and usable...but there will allways be that 'what if...'

 

I daily my FF. About 30k miles in a year. The only unplanned downtime was a couple weeks for the PTU. But I was banking on that happening when I purchased.

I’m thinking about what to replace it with in a year. And while the Audi, AMG wagon and Panamera are on the short list, I think it’ll end up being a Lusso.

also, The dealer is aware it’s my daily and works really hard to take care of me quickly for minor/regular stuff.

 

30k a year? Wow! How many miles you got now?


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Around 50k Miles now. Never left me stranded. Though it does eat front tires and rims in the winter...

 

Legend!

 

I also use my FF as a DD except for short trips to the supermarket and during winter time (if the road is covered with road salt and gravel).
Since I also have an Infiniti SUV and a 4 door Lexus Estate, I can tell that the FF ist really practical and usable (and every springtime I just can't wait to get back behind the wheel of my BELLA).

 

This. Mine is a semi DD. If you’re worried about the maintenance buy it from a dealer with 1-2 year warranty.


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Did anyone here get an allocation for an rs6?

 

I got a 2022 a few months ago. Started snowing right away, so was in storage until now. Got black on black to match my black testarossa. But have not had a chance to photograph the two of them together. I'm sold on the 4WD and 4W steering. I can't see utility in more than 450HP driving only the rear wheels. Too much risk of spinning out. The 4WD and 4W steering make this thing drive like some kind of ground effect is sucking it down (though it has none of the such).

I was choosing between the RS6 and Ferrari California. Went with the Audi because I have a local dealer and full service warranty (not available with new Ferrari in my area), it has to sit out side and be a daily driver, which I'd rather not do with a Ferrari. Maybe I'll get one of the newer Ferraris when more garage space opens up.
My older Ferraris have become somewhat of garage queens, due to their age and increased value lately.

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Doesn’t matter what they look like in class……..

I mean I tried to get one but did not want to wait for the allocation.

FF/Lusso for me

What is the PS in this hypothetical class?

 

I own and daily both an Audi RS7 and Merc AMG E63s. The Audi is just plain boring to drive; I bought one because the deal was so good, I can get resell it at a profit…. The Merc is just sooooo much better to drive. The engine feels meatier (but do get a software tune!), the suspension is one the best ever on a saloon as the three settings are just spot on and lastly, steering is bang on, you can point and shot with the Merc; the Audi suffers from Audi’s very wobbly steering. You turn the wheel yet nothing happens!

Haven’t dailied an GTC or FF (did with 812) So tougher to compare. The saloon’s are more comfortable to drive; especially during our EU winter and autumn….