2003 Audi RS 6 for sale
Rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one for you. Rated 14.7 L/100 km combined (EPA). 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
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- Combined
- 14.7 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 2
For sale
Rent a 2003 Audi RS 6 for a week to try it on your own roads, and tell us what you want: we look for one for you.
2003 Audi RS 6 specs
| Engine | 4.2L 8-cylinder turbo |
|---|---|
| Drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Premium gas |
| City | 16.8 L/100 km |
| Highway | 11.8 L/100 km |
| Combined | 14.7 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 345 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $25.73 |
2003 Audi RS 6: every figure
| Displacement | 4.2 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 14 |
| MPG highway (US) | 20 |
| MPG combined (US) | 16 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 19 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 425 L (15 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$5,150 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $5,146 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2003 Audi RS 6
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 43 complaints with NHTSA, most often about suspension (38), fuel system (6) and power train (3). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11V267000 | 2011-05-03 | fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly | VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2004 AUDI A6, MODEL YEAR 2002-2003 S6 AND MODEL YEAR 2003 RS6 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.2L ENGINES AND MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 19, 2001, THROUGH JUNE 8, 2004. THE AGING OF THE PLASTIC MATERIAL IN THE FUEL TANK ROLLOVER VALVE COMBINED WITH BENDING STRESS FROM THE... |
| 04V133000 | 2004-03-18 | electrical system | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, IF A DRIVER'S KNEES PUSH AGAINST THE KNEE BOLSTER (CRASH ELEMENT) LOCATED UNDER THE DASHBOARD, IT CAN CONTACT THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WIRING HARNESS, AND AN ELECTRICAL SHORT COULD OCCUR. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 2003 Audi RS 6
CarmaCars rents cars; this page helps you judge the 2003 Audi RS 6 before you buy one elsewhere. Before you buy the 2003 Audi RS 6, here is what the figures say and what to look at.
A buyer's checks
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. Owners filed 43 complaints with NHTSA, most often about suspension, fuel system and power train; have those parts checked. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.
The numbers in plain words
The powertrain here is the 4.2L 8-cylinder turbo with all-wheel drive and a 5-speed automatic. The turbo gives a small engine the pull of a bigger one when you need it. With all-wheel drive, it pulls away more surely on slippery roads, though it does not stop any shorter.
Fuel use is rated 14.7 L/100 km combined, so 300 km needs about 44 litres. At our price setting, 1,000 km costs about $257.30. The EPA estimates US$5,150 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Who rents the RS 6
It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while. It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else.
Living with the RS 6
Being a mid-size car, it is easy to park and comfortable on longer drives. The EPA measures its luggage space at 425 litres, roughly a family's bags for a long weekend.
A longer test drive
Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. Rent first, buy later: a week with the RS 6 answers the big questions. Drive the RS 6 on your commute before you commit to it.
Picking a year and a trim
Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires.
Money matters
The EPA estimates US$5,150 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $25.73 in fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $257.30 at our price setting.
When you know your dates
Questions about trying a car first? Ask in your request.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2003 Audi RS 6 from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2003 Audi RS 6 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2003 Audi RS 6
Does CarmaCars sell the 2003 Audi RS 6?
CarmaCars rents cars and sells one now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2003 Audi RS 6 before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2003 Audi RS 6 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2003 Audi RS 6 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$5,150 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $5146.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.