Upgrading from RS7...

[NardoRS7]

Hey all,

I've had my RS7 now for almost 3 years and it's probably the longest I've kept any single car. I bought it as a CPO car (it's a 2014) and it's been APR Stage 2 for about 2 years or so. It has been great to me so far and it still looks great by today's styling standards, but I'm exploring other options in the same class for no reason whatsoever.

I just don't seem to be that impressed with it's competitors of today (M5, E63s, etc.). I'm wondering what other forum members have upgraded to after their RS7. One guy on the Audi group on Facebook went to an AMG GT63s and he swears by it, but I feel like that car is too new for me to trust it. I've had a few MBs in the past and they weren't the most reliable. I'm also considering some heavily depreciated exotics, but given that I have kids, I'm not exactly sure I'd want a car I can only drive once a month when I'm not hauling the family around (and then have a boring daily).

So talk to me.... what is everyone else doing?

[B6UltraSport]

Porsche Panamera?

[A6sport]

The obvious... to stay in the family.

[DocTJ]

Panamera turbo.

Has the power of the rs7, has more refinement and feels more solidly put together when I drove it.
It has the looks for sure and drives well.

I agree with you : the m5 has a gorgeous interior and is more advanced than the outgoing rs7 but as a daily isn’t as comfortable as the rs7. And then the e63s surprisingly isn’t comfortable either. MB focused more on everything else this time instead of the usual comfort. Still very luxurious though.

You can always wait till the new rs7 arrives too.

[Nosferatu]

Depending on what you're looking for so it's hard to even recommend a new car to pick. Another luxo-barge? Different type of car? Etc.

If looking for same car you can get a Rolls Royce Ghost for cheap these days. Even more luxury.
If looking for more performance (and want to stay in Audi family) get an R8 V10 Plus. I have both R8 and RS7 and the R8 is a much better driver's car. Lighter, faster, and cannot beat the V10 howl.

[15 Phantom S6]

The new RS6 comes to mind, but big $$ to get in to that.. Gonna be hard to get another ride to meet or beat a stage 2 RS7.. I don't want to suggest it since I'm not a huge fan at this point, but TESLA may also be a good alternative..

[zabds319]

New RS7 once it’s released.

Options that for me weren’t an RS7 were the Panamera Turbo and the MB AMG-GT 4 door, although much more expensive than my used RS7p.

My upgrade will eventually be an Aston Martin Rapide but that’s obviously a much different car than an RS7.

[MolonLabe300]

Honestly, I'd hang on to the RS7 a couple more years and pick up a RS6 coming off lease.
I beat a AMG GT63 (sedan) on the freeway. I am only in a APR stage 2 S6.
If you are set on an upgrade I'd look at 2019 Panamera Sport Turismo. IMO I like it's lines a little better than the Panamera.

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[19birel]

It will be hard for you to compare performance wise since you're tuned and all these newer cars will be stock when you drive them. That said, I work at a BMW dealership and had a customer go from an RS7 to an M5 and he absolutely loves it. Stock for stock the M5 is quicker and there is a lot of tuning potential and options available.

Only potential con is that it doesn't have the seductive looks of the RS7, but on the flip side that means it flies under the radar more which is nice. If you decide to look into M5 though, just avoid the competition package, the power bump is negligible and the ride comfort suffers immensely.

[blackout85]

This is the TOUGH dilemma that I will shortly find myself in haha.

I have 2 small kids so car seat(s) for at least the next 4-5 years I bet. I also have stage 2 RS7 and performance-wise it is very tough to beat. I've had a few Audi's, love them. So my upgraded baby cariier will probably be the new RS7 or 6. I've just become very fond. Either way it wouldnt be left stock very long and I feel like you're the same way!

I think Pan T is a great substitute if any. I wouldnt personally do it because my kids would probably destroy it. I have a '13 Gallardo SL for the weekends or when I manage to escape the little ones! Depreciated exotic is never a bad idea, the R8 V10 suggested is a great choice too. Same V10 I have on the Lambo. Very reliable motor.

If you consider changing segments... Lots of high performance SUVs coming to the forefront now. Some are tempting.

These are always good problems tho my friend. Good luck with the search! Keep us posted. And if you go in and out of cars that often, even if you make a "mistake", it shouldn't last long.

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[Chiromikey]

Hey all,

I've had my RS7 now for almost 3 years and it's probably the longest I've kept any single car. I bought it as a CPO car (it's a 2014) and it's been APR Stage 2 for about 2 years or so. It has been great to me so far and it still looks great by today's styling standards, but I'm exploring other options in the same class for no reason whatsoever.

I just don't seem to be that impressed with it's competitors of today (M5, E63s, etc.). I'm wondering what other forum members have upgraded to after their RS7. One guy on the Audi group on Facebook went to an AMG GT63s and he swears by it, but I feel like that car is too new for me to trust it. I've had a few MBs in the past and they weren't the most reliable. I'm also considering some heavily depreciated exotics, but given that I have kids, I'm not exactly sure I'd want a car I can only drive once a month when I'm not hauling the family around (and then have a boring daily).

So talk to me.... what is everyone else doing?

That guy on Facebook was just a tad biased to take his word for anything, not to mention overly sensitive that turned into downright offensive and FOS if you even implied there could be critique of his new AMG. Lol

I think the only upgrade in this category could be the Panamera. The M5 is the next closest competitor but the direction that AMG has tried to take the E63 is a complete turn-off in my book. The GT63 sedan is overpriced for what you get and at that price point the Panamera is simply the better car. Honestly, there’s still nothing out in the last few years that can out do a stage 2 RS7.

[flyfishing]

Man it's tough to move upwards or laterally when you have an rs. I have a stage 3 s7 and I'm like where do I go when I want a new car?

For myself personally, it would be either: Mercedes e63s AMG wagon, Mercedes GT 4 door (not sure the name), rs6 wagon and that's prob it.

Good first world problem to have hahah

[zabds319]

Man it's tough to move upwards or laterally when you have an rs. I have a stage 3 s7 and I'm like where do I go when I want a new car?

For myself personally, it would be either: Mercedes e63s AMG wagon, Mercedes GT 4 door (not sure the name), rs6 wagon and that's prob it.

Good first world problem to have hahah

I think all reasonable options are mostly lateral from an RS7. The 4 door AMG GT is beautiful but I haven’t liked MB. Panamera quickly becomes overpriced for the right options and engine. And the M5 is pretty boring. At the price of some of those above you could consider the M8 gran coupe and save money. Still a lateral move though, in my opinion...

[NardoRS7]

Thanks all for the quick replies. It seems like you all are pretty much inline with my thought process as well. It seems like once you're in this "super saloon" car class, the next step up is really an exotic. Everything else right now seems like a lateral step and minor steps up into a Panamera or new RS6/RS7 are just not worth the price difference in my opinion.

[esemes]

Thanks all for the quick replies. It seems like you all are pretty much inline with my thought process as well. It seems like once you're in this "super saloon" car class, the next step up is really an exotic. Everything else right now seems like a lateral step and minor steps up into a Panamera or new RS6/RS7 are just not worth the price difference in my opinion.

You kinda have reached a ceiling that few makes can even parallel, much less improve upon...

[flyfishing]

I feel I’m at a car plateau at 39 unless I decide to go exotic or got 150k car which I just don’t find worth it unless i get it for massive depreciation.


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[Dirt]

I just don't seem to be that impressed with it's competitors of today (M5, E63s, etc.). I'm wondering what other forum members have upgraded to after their RS7. One guy on the Audi group on Facebook went to an AMG GT63s and he swears by it, but I feel like that car is too new for me to trust it. I've had a few MBs in the past and they weren't the most reliable.

Arabian Oak?

[blackout85]

You kinda have reached a ceiling that few makes can even parallel, much less improve upon...

Haha again... Good problems. But I agree competely.


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[Dirt]

You kinda have reached a ceiling that few makes can even parallel, much less improve upon...

Truth!

[HipHop615]

You kinda have reached a ceiling that few makes can even parallel, much less improve upon...

Preach

[bknewtype]

get the tri motor cyber truck. 0-60 in less than 2.9 xD

[Nachos Libres]

Get one of those new powerful Subaru WRX STIs.

I kid. I'm with you, I keep a car for usually only a couple of years - I bet I will "upgrade" to the 2020 RS7 after someone has driven it for 12k miles or so and takes the big depreciation hit for me but it is hard to find something to upgrade to that doesn't cost a lot of money. I feel these RS7's are a great value for the money which makes it hard to upgrade to something else.

[socialpro]

Hey all,

I've had my RS7 now for almost 3 years and it's probably the longest I've kept any single car. I bought it as a CPO car (it's a 2014) and it's been APR Stage 2 for about 2 years or so. It has been great to me so far and it still looks great by today's styling standards, but I'm exploring other options in the same class for no reason whatsoever.

I just don't seem to be that impressed with it's competitors of today (M5, E63s, etc.). I'm wondering what other forum members have upgraded to after their RS7. One guy on the Audi group on Facebook went to an AMG GT63s and he swears by it, but I feel like that car is too new for me to trust it. I've had a few MBs in the past and they weren't the most reliable. I'm also considering some heavily depreciated exotics, but given that I have kids, I'm not exactly sure I'd want a car I can only drive once a month when I'm not hauling the family around (and then have a boring daily).

So talk to me.... what is everyone else doing?

I was in the same boat - after my 2016 RS7 ownership for 2.5 years. After holding onto her for that long and using it on and off as a DD - it was time for me to let her go.

Nothing at the moment was exciting enough to jump into - and I did not want to downsize car to an RS5, I liked the room of my RS7. None of the bmw/merc cars, designs or interiors appeal to me much in any way.

Panamera turbo does offer a lot of car, but depreciation on those is brutal. If you want the newer one, with warranty etc you will pay heavily for those also. It also IMO looks nowhere near as good as the audi.

I picked up a '19 SQ5 in the meantime while I wait for the new S7/RS7/RS6 to land at which point I will look into buying one of those again.

RS7 did a lot of things very well, almost like a 4 door supercar. I always got tons of looks and thumbs up on mine - and very excited to be back in the updated one shortly again.

[NardoRS7]

You kinda have reached a ceiling that few makes can even parallel, much less improve upon...

I think that's the most profound statement in this thread!

That's essentially why I've kept it for this long... it's almost as if everything else is just catching up to it in their newest generation. Look at BMW as an example... they went to a ZF8 for the new M5 rather than the DCT that was in the F10.

[bknewtype]

I think that's the most profound statement in this thread!

That's essentially why I've kept it for this long... it's almost as if everything else is just catching up to it in their newest generation. Look at BMW as an example... they went to a ZF8 for the new M5 rather than the DCT that was in the F10.

few simple mods can help refresh the look, as if its a new car again. the rs7 is my end to all sedans , so like most, theres not much cars that can do better

maybe do a color wrap, new wheels, new exhaust, etc to get excited again

[phaphaphooey]

As others have said, you are already on the mountaintop of a everyday drivable car with some space (ie non exotic). There is really nowhere to go up from here. I have no idea what I would replace my RS7 with if something happened to it because anything else would be a lateral move at best.

[EriCal]

E-Tron GT... Gorgeous car. Or Porsche Taycan if you can't wait.

[zcd2.7t]

Test drive a Tesla Model S P100D. You might like it, or you might not, but it's worth a look.

[kebabman]

Test drive a Tesla Model S P100D. You might like it, or you might not, but it's worth a look.

The look is the main problem with them imo, I’m sure they’re great cars but I can’t get over the fact it’s a $130-140k car that looks like a cheap Mazda.

[zcd2.7t]

...I can’t get over the fact it’s a $130-140k car...

It's actually ~$100K at this point. Looks are subjective, but the performance isn't.

[DocTJ]

The look is the main problem with them imo, I’m sure they’re great cars but I can’t get over the fact it’s a $130-140k car that looks like a cheap Mazda.

With a subpar interior at that price point too (or 100k , doesn’t matter)

[ENV²]

Teslas look like ass.

I think the RS6 or the Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo (it will hold value hard but very $$$) would be good options. Otherwise maybe grab a Trackhawk for a little but. THat is the only vehicle I can see doing daily driving duties with more practicality cause more room. I did the boring daily and fun weekend car although mine is 18 years old at this point. It isn't awful not caring where I park my daily and hitting potholes etc doesn't phase me in it lol. Although I do have my eyes on an CPO RS7 for my wife's next daily cause I truly love them.

[jpru2001]

With a subpar interior at that price point too (or 100k , doesn’t matter)

My buddy has one. The acceleration is fun. And still my overwhelming impression of it is that the interior sucks and looks cheap.

[ENV²]

My buddy has one. The acceleration is fun. And still my overwhelming impression of it is that the interior sucks and looks cheap.

The Taycan is leaps and bounds above Tesla quality

[zcd2.7t]

The Taycan is leaps and bounds above Tesla quality

Surprising what paying 50% more enables, huh?

[kebabman]

My buddy has one. The acceleration is fun. And still my overwhelming impression of it is that the interior sucks and looks cheap.

Same, it’s like they took the interior from a Corolla and then glued a giant android tablet in the middle, like that would make people not notice the rest of the interior. High end it is not.

[jpru2001]

Surprising what paying 50% more enables, huh?

Taycan 4s will start at 103k. Not sure what a well optioned one will be, but in Porsche land everything is an option.

[dorothy_c7]

Surprising no one said anything about a s8. That will probably be my next choice as I am tall and did not like the backseat of the 7s. I've always appealed to the sb as it seem like a sleek combo of coupe and sedan. At angles the looks are stellar but sometimes my gf will point one out or I'm at a meet and I glance over; if I'm looking at it from the rear, excuse my French, the design looks like the back of the Tesla truck. I'm not saying its anywhere near that in terms of physical looks, as it's done with a lot more taste, just design. Why I really like the rs5 sportback is the rear body lines are ambitiously slope like. Now if they had made it a 4.0t I'm sure more enthusiasts would've ventured to that platform. But I believe the s8 has all you could find in a beast audi plus better space luxury and i believe tad bit more technology. Check out ignition tube 800hp s8! And also my boy sergis fastest a8 at DT performance

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[DocTJ]

Surprising no one said anything about a s8. That will probably be my next choice as I am tall and did not like the backseat of the 7s. I've always appealed to the sb as it seem like a sleek combo of coupe and sedan. At angles the looks are stellar but sometimes my gf will point one out or I'm at a meet and I glance over; if I'm looking at it from the rear, excuse my French, the design looks like the back of the Tesla truck. I'm not saying its anywhere near that in terms of physical looks, as it's done with a lot more taste, just design. Why I really like the rs5 sportback is the rear body lines are ambitiously slope like. Now if they had made it a 4.0t I'm sure more enthusiasts would've ventured to that platform. But I believe the s8 has all you could find in a beast audi plus better space luxury and i believe tad bit more technology. Check out ignition tube 800hp s8! And also my boy sergis fastest a8 at DT performance

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I’m glad you mentioned this.

I had my a7, then went to s7 , then wanted something with comfort and power. The rs7 was not comfortable enough for me although had the power. Same with m5 non comp. Went with the s8 .
The reason I mentioned Panamera turbo to OP is because it would drive similar to his RS7. Same with the m5 and e63.

I’m in the s8 now and it’s still putting a smile on my face. Doesn’t have the looks of the a7/s7/rs7 but I’m happy , plus most of my time is spent on the inside of the car where I’m happy. It’s fast enough for me and after suitcase and rear muffler delete it’s loud enough for me too.

OP if you haven’t driven one , then give it a shot.

[slo s7]

Hey all,

I've had my RS7 now for almost 3 years and it's probably the longest I've kept any single car. I bought it as a CPO car (it's a 2014) and it's been APR Stage 2 for about 2 years or so. It has been great to me so far and it still looks great by today's styling standards, but I'm exploring other options in the same class for no reason whatsoever.

I just don't seem to be that impressed with it's competitors of today (M5, E63s, etc.). I'm wondering what other forum members have upgraded to after their RS7. One guy on the Audi group on Facebook went to an AMG GT63s and he swears by it, but I feel like that car is too new for me to trust it. I've had a few MBs in the past and they weren't the most reliable. I'm also considering some heavily depreciated exotics, but given that I have kids, I'm not exactly sure I'd want a car I can only drive once a month when I'm not hauling the family around (and then have a boring daily).

So talk to me.... what is everyone else doing?

Since you are considering some heavily depreciated exotics, it doesn't really get better then the 2017's r8's! Reliability of a Audi, speed and aggression of a Lamborghini. Only downside is it's not family friendly..
AMG GTS is also a solid one