Being a A7 owner myself, you are very on point with the USB and middle back seat. Your car is absolutely stunning. Would love to hear brake noise as it's similar issue w/a7's
It's kinda strange to my that you guys have an issue with the middle back seat. I would definitely not buy this car if it had a middle back seat, I hate those things, but then again maybe because I don't have kids.
I totally agree! RS7 is so comfortable(especially I had mine on HRE 20") its simply incredible. Also, performance, practical, all year car, sound(exhaust & B&O) and looks are AMAZING!
I drive a 2018 RS6 Performance. You should try putting it in S-mode before you go in manual mode. Also, put your boardcomputer on Track timer and it will show you the gear you’re in and gives you shift lights on the head-up display.
The RS7 used to be my favorite Audi until I saw the RS5 Sportback in person. I liked it more because it's basically a smaller RS7 with a still usable amount of power.
All Audi’s have break noise even on my q8 and my fiancé’s a5 sportsback! They also rust insanely fast, I’m talking about only in 3 day in with light showers..
I have a 2015 A8L with the 4.0T engine and my turbos went out at 37,000 mi. and just out of Audi warranty. The good news is I have an extended warranty to 120,000 mi and 8 more years. Audi updated the oil screen and turbos in 2017 so I have all the newest updated parts and it seems much faster now. The repair cost was around $12,000 paid for by the insurance. Love the car!
I hear if you change your oil every 5,000 miles you shouldn't have any problems. My car was serviced through Audi with everything so they do oil every 10,000 miles. But now with my updated turbos it shouldn't be a problem anymore. Keep up the good work Eddie!
Audi USA has extended the warranty on the PCV valve for some models. People have just started receiving letters within the last week. It’s all over the forums.
Thanks for your information. I did pay to fix it. My local Audi dealer could not do it well and they still charged me one thousand dollars. I found they had not fixed the problem several days later, and the Audi dealer refused to refund my money. However, I sold my car before Audi extended the warranty. Still no payback. No luck, never Audi again.
I'm not understanding how the RS7 having 4 seats is an issue. It shouldn't be a deal breaker. If you got kids and many friends to shuttle around, that's not the car you should be shopping for. You need a Q7 or something like that. That to me is like saying Lamborghini is shorting you because they only have 2 seats in their Murciélago. I do agree with the power outlet concern though. In short, this isn't a "family car".
@@TheSmokeRecords I don't disagree that the centre piece is useless, however how different is it from a 2 door coupé with pretentious back seats? Or a barely there trunk? At least you can have top performance and take along 3 friends. Anything more than that, buy a SUV or minibus. No crying about it.
Lex Nel well actually the trunk is super big, i love it! you can even go skiing with an rs7... but in the end you are right, he should not cry about it
Hey dude I had a 2014 rs7 an traded it in for Porsche Panamera 2020 bad moved. Did not keep Porsche for long . I have just purchased the 2023 rs7 love it
My biggest gripe with it is the interior. It just looks so outdated compared to the new generation A7. Can’t wait to see the new RS7. I doubt it’ll be able to beat the current gen RS7 in looks. It’s just stunning.
don't bother, they are a waste of money. you can get a MUCH better AWD for half the price, I had a 2017 RS4 with 5k miles. Maintenance is incredibly expensive and god forbid you have to repair any of them, every part is $500+ And when you go to resell, be prepared to lose your ass in that deal
@@EddieX if someone is looking for an AWD car, Subaru. Their manual transmissions are solid. Yea Audi's run fine when their new, but so does 95% of anything else and if you your going to buy a new car every year, then go ahead, it'll run. But if you keep it, get ready for the maintenance & repairs to pile up. The 7 goes for $114k new, resell?? 60k-70k?? No thanks, that's almost half, thats robbery.
@@EddieX I have friends that are die hard Audi enthusiasts, but they are honest about the situation, they know they have to pay out the ass to keep the car and they know the transmissions are garbage, but they like the look and are willing to spend $$$ to be seen in one. I like the way they look too, some of the best looking cars out there, but they are designed to make the owner a slave, it's no secret, all luxury manufacturers Design their cars to cost more than what it should, because they know there's millions of idiots that hand over their paychecks every month for one
James David drove both. Completely different driving experience even with the same engine. The rs7 definitely is more sporty and feels more raw. I was not expecting the s8 to be so subtle in comparison but the upside is that the s8 is more comfortable and has more luxury. Again if you want something close to a sports car that is super quick in a straight line, rs7 is hands down better.
@@G0ddEityawesome I had a completely different experience. Drove an '17 S8 Plus and an '17 RS7 Performance back-to-back and disagree with the "sportiness" of the S8 Plus. That thing was a freaking beast. Once in Dynamic, the entire character of the car changed and was much more planted w/little-to-no body roll. Both cars were spec'd loaded with basically all options. Regarding straight-line performance: total toss-up between the two. With 600 ponies on tap, either one is a mid 11s car (stock) - there was no obvious difference between the two in straight line performance, even with the weight advantage of the RS7. Twisties goes to the RS7, but only just. The weight advantage of the RS7 is noticeable there. Considering the S8 is a limo-class car though, the fact that it is comparable to the RS7 in driving characteristics and performance is testament to how well the platform was developed.
If you want hassle free brakes, you get the performance edition that comes with ceramic discs and pads. The discs will never need replacement (unless you take it to the track a few times) and the pads wear out pretty slowly with spirited driving.
My most negative point about the 16-19 RS7 Performance is the steering. Coming from an 13 RS5 it's a world of difference. I believe it's because of the electric steering feature which causes you to get almost no feedback from the steering.
One other thing you should know about, not 100% sure if the RS7’s have this issue too but on all the other 4.0T’s the pcv valve will eventually make a loud squealing sound and need to be changed. There’s a TSB for that too
Just bought an RS6 and noticed the brake noise straight away wondering if something was wrong...your explanation helped clear that up...I love the avant- practicality of the RS6 over the RS7 but I don’t think you can buy them in the US...yet! Mine has a Stage 1 Revo upgrade with Roc-euro intake and it’s about to get an Akra or Miltek exhaust...crazy fast!!! Lovin’ it.
You beat me to it! I have a 2016 CLS-63S and that is one thing I Absolutely hate about the car.. did you figure anything out about how to mitigate this?
canah1 mine is a 2016 too! Only thing that works for me is to make sure they are CLEAN. I wash the car twice a week and I power wash the hell out of the rotors. The amount of brake dust that comes off is incredible. Keeps them quiet for a few days.
02:52 Not sure I believe the weight saving thing. The pad will only contact the area below the scalloped area so just think how much weight they'd shave if they shaved off that extra metalwork.
Well first and foremost one thing you’ll hate is paying all that for a sleek looking Audi when the 2018/2019 Honda Sport literally looks almost the same for waaaaay less! Look it up!
Hi Eddie, you owned and surely tested BMW's before, and I wanted to ask you: how much less fun to drive is it this car? I love the look, the engine, the enterior and the infotainment.. the only thing that warns me before starting to search for one is how it compares to BMW's.. I always drove BMW's and I love rwd's, but I wanted to switch to something more usable and safe to control.. what do you think? Could this be right for me? Or drives it like a golf r?
6 series GC actually has a three seat bench. It was the only one in its class to have that option. But the new CLS has it now too. At least in the UK markets
Well, all of the negatives Eddie lists [except one] are why I got the S8...the one I am stuck with, as he is too, is the 4.0T turbo issue. Sooooo...for $2000 I am getting a preventive maintenance fix since I am out of warranty and I have a stage 1 tune, and the thought of a $10K turbo fix is not in my budget [actually, the $2k fix isn't either 'cuz as my wife said: "Uh, the S8 is for rich people, not you, honey" [cue snarkey voice]. Glad I got the S8 though: a real sleeper. Catches everyone off guard.
Seems like you would’ve been happier with an a7 or s7. You’ll find performance cars like an RS or M car will make sacrifices in comfort and practicality for performance. Things like trackable breaks and weight reduction are actually benefits for many people.
My IS 300 F Sport has similar brake issues - they squeak when cold and produce tons of dust. I'd still stick with the OE semi-metallic pads for the added performance.
The main reason I didn't get a used S6 was because everyone said the turbos failed. I guess that scared me enough for me to stop pursuing it. I guess I should've done more research if only that level of preventative maintenance is enough to prevent them from blowing up. Still one of my biggest regrets...
I had a subi 2013 wrx.. 60k miles.. rod.blew up.. i said never again on turbos!..then i bought an audi.. turbos are not reliable compaired to all.engine.. alwayz be perpaired for turbo issues
The gauze on the the turbos are a design flaw... Unless cleaned they will block and eventually the turbine will strip itself if not getting enough oil.
Love the car and great video. The 4 passenger thing isn't really a problem for people that buy this car so non issue. The standard pads on my S4 drive me nuts also, tons of brake dust all the time! Overall such a versatile car and so fast and sporty. The RS7 started the sportback trend we see now and still dominates!
Considering buying an RS7 after making pretty good money through Amazon FBA. It's been my dream car for years and after this video, I still want it lol. Any comments or statements you think I should know before I drop the down payment?
i have a 19 SQ5 with sport brakes，they don’t squeak but they make a grunting sound when I try to brake to a stop .2k miles into it now and it still does it. Dealer said its normal but it’s annoying.
EddieX it’s for the c7 and c7.5 RSNAV Screen. It’s an android tablet w/ Wireless car play and android auto. www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/879901-RSNAV-Fundraiser-for-10-25-MMI-upgrade
Hey Eddie, Did you take a look at the 2019 S7? Why did you choose to stick with the exiting models instead of waiting to see what the new RS7 will have as far as powertrain and performance? Don't get me wrong, I absolutely LOVE this model and would buy one in a heartbeat if I had the money.
Went into a dealership today. Is the rs7 or s7 worth it with ceramic brakes? I sat in s5 nardo grey today. That grey looks great in person need advice.
Hi Eddie, perhaps this is infra-dig to mention and you're already all over it, but in regard to that oil starvation from sludge risk issue. I've found the PAO-ester based engine oils far less prone to that than premium synthetics that are not PAO-ester based. Taking the NOACK evaporation index parameter as a guide, the PAO-ester type oils record at the low end but not by that much. So what's the big deal? However when considered against "normal" consumption of engine oil over the change interval the PAO-ester oil is consumed at near ~1/5 the rate. In my Audi that "consumption" is a difference of 60-70ml's to 280-300ml over 7,000kms. Something think about with your enthusiast buddies. My main concern came from reducing GDI inlet port coking and avoiding sludge that prematurely kills the cam chain guides/tensioners (that's also a monster job and cost).
Nothing screams "sports car" like 3 seating in the rear. Dedicated performance vehicles that aren't two seaters have always been like this, even cheaper ones.
Hey I have a 2016 S7 and one of the turbos blew up 3 months ago when the car was at 60000km. It was $11k CAD but covered by the warranty. So I’m just wondering if I should get an extended warranty when the factory one expires? Since it’s already blown once does it mean the new one will last longer? What do you recommend?
Hey I saw your previous videos about your experience @ the Miami dealership however what's missing is the car fax didnt register the body damage report . So what gives they too are scammers
They have the middle seat in the European versions.... they took the middle out in the states due to some safety regulation. You probably could get a full back and install it yourself
Hi Eddie, would you recommend as a safe buy an RS7 C7.5 with 55.000miles ? As is it a car that can safely go to like 75.000miles without very expensive repairs. Thank you in advance for your help. Arthur
The seats are that way for safety reasons. Unlike a traditional sedan they don’t have the structural crossmember behind the seats. If they put the middle seat in they wouldn’t have enough support to pass crash testing.
Interesting. Didn't know that. But like a Lamborghini Urus can be optioned with a bench across the back and it doesn't have anything structure behind that rear row until you get to the trunk
True, and like others have said the A7 has the option. There are a lot of factors that go into the design. The Urus sits higher and could have a stiffer frame. The S7 and RS7 could have used lighter materials in some areas for performance reasons or because of their higher top speed required higher strength. I’m not an engineer on these cars so I can’t tell you exactly why, but I work as one in a similar field. (I had an RS7 btw and I looked into it because I’m the person people say don’t exist who has 3 kids and still wanted the car)
Great video. A bit confused with you focused on things you dislike or hate but haven’t happened to your particular vehicle. Not sure how you can hate something that hasn’t happened.
Great video Edd..i think u r one of da most sincere guys on RUclips...whn u do ur pull u laff like Parker tho..did u test drive a cls b4 buyin da rs7 pls n if u did wht did u nt like?
Hi Eddie, since you have driven the Urus, do you think the rs7 drives similar to it and which one would you rather have if given money is no objection?
I don't think they feel that similar. The powertrain is close but the Lamborghini felt a bit more intense. If money was no object, I'd have an Urus in my garage
Only thing I hate about most of these german/euro cars is that their center console is absolutely outdated. turn knobs and buttons. its funny that my moms 16k chey malibu has a better functioning console/touch screen, than a 60-70k audi. I bought my father a 2016 A3 and he loves the car, but inside it looks like something from 2004 lol, interiors are beautiful tho as well as lighting in these cars, just wish they'd get with the times and update to touch screen.
You should get a ceramic coating done to your wheels! It is a lifesaver that keeps brake dust off - and you can clean the rest off just with a water hose. #LifeChanger
Audi North Miami hates this guy.
John Zidor why?
@@2003mcassidy because he made a video about how dishonest and generally bad they are.
Eddie = ultimate sales man!! Audi needs to sponsor you next!! Keep up the good work man
Dude you didn’t buy a practical sedan. You bought a high performance vehicle that will require constant maintenance to maintain its performance.
That's what I thought! If you want to have performance and family/shopping buy a RS6 Avant.
I have an S6, try the EBC brake pads if they make them for your rotors. Been very happy with them. Enjoyed the video.
Being a A7 owner myself, you are very on point with the USB and middle back seat. Your car is absolutely stunning. Would love to hear brake noise as it's similar issue w/a7's
Thanks! I'll make sure to include before and after videos when I do new brakes and make a video on that.
It's kinda strange to my that you guys have an issue with the middle back seat. I would definitely not buy this car if it had a middle back seat, I hate those things, but then again maybe because I don't have kids.
Thats why Audi makes an a8/S8, you have full 3 seating in the rear.
MOD-IT maybe the older ones. but Audi’s flagship sedan aka the A8 is executive and definitely is not made to have a comfy middle seat in the back
I totally agree! RS7 is so comfortable(especially I had mine on HRE 20") its simply incredible. Also, performance, practical, all year car, sound(exhaust & B&O) and looks are AMAZING!
This car has a dual personality: comfortable & quite if you have kids or just a bad day; Fast, Tight & Loud . v8 exhaust if you in the mood for fun:)
Question: How much is the Audi RS7 in ur country? And how did u pay for it? (If it is >60-140k)
I drive a 2018 RS6 Performance. You should try putting it in S-mode before you go in manual mode. Also, put your boardcomputer on Track timer and it will show you the gear you’re in and gives you shift lights on the head-up display.
The RS7 used to be my favorite Audi until I saw the RS5 Sportback in person. I liked it more because it's basically a smaller RS7 with a still usable amount of power.
True true. I’ll have to drive both. Huge $ difference, although RS7 is V8 and probably 1/3 more horsepower. Prob feels more like the R8
All Audi’s have break noise even on my q8 and my fiancé’s a5 sportsback! They also rust insanely fast, I’m talking about only in 3 day in with light showers..
I have a 2015 A8L with the 4.0T engine and my turbos went out at 37,000 mi. and just out of Audi warranty. The good news is I have an extended warranty to 120,000 mi and 8 more years. Audi updated the oil screen and turbos in 2017 so I have all the newest updated parts and it seems much faster now. The repair cost was around $12,000 paid for by the insurance. Love the car!
Which extended warranty did you go with?
Endurance and I paid $6,400 for it
I hear if you change your oil every 5,000 miles you shouldn't have any problems. My car was serviced through Audi with everything so they do oil every 10,000 miles. But now with my updated turbos it shouldn't be a problem anymore. Keep up the good work Eddie!
Audi USA has extended the warranty on the PCV valve for some models. People have just started receiving letters within the last week. It’s all over the forums.
Thanks for your information. I did pay to fix it. My local Audi dealer could not do it well and they still charged me one thousand dollars. I found they had not fixed the problem several days later, and the Audi dealer refused to refund my money. However, I sold my car before Audi extended the warranty. Still no payback. No luck, never Audi again.
I'm not understanding how the RS7 having 4 seats is an issue. It shouldn't be a deal breaker. If you got kids and many friends to shuttle around, that's not the car you should be shopping for. You need a Q7 or something like that. That to me is like saying Lamborghini is shorting you because they only have 2 seats in their Murciélago. I do agree with the power outlet concern though. In short, this isn't a "family car".
its just stupid because the center console is really useless
@@TheSmokeRecords I don't disagree that the centre piece is useless, however how different is it from a 2 door coupé with pretentious back seats? Or a barely there trunk? At least you can have top performance and take along 3 friends. Anything more than that, buy a SUV or minibus. No crying about it.
Lex Nel well actually the trunk is super big, i love it! you can even go skiing with an rs7... but in the end you are right, he should not cry about it
RS7 is my dream car ! Now I own Audi A6 C5 1.9TDI
Excellent dream car!
I have a 1.9 tdi too, it's a legendary motor on his own, in America they don't know the 1.9 tdi, it's a indestructible motor
Rs7 is also my dream car and I own a c5 A6 2.7t
I agree with everything you said, with one addition - no spare tire! You can put the A/S7 spare and mount in the trunk though.
hitmanhacks pretty much all BMWs don’t have spare tires (I think all of them don’t). They just use Runflats now
What do you think of Choi’s decision on the Model 3 over the RS7? Also, could you do an RS7 vs RS3 video? Maybe even throw the RS5 in there
Hey dude I had a 2014 rs7 an traded it in for Porsche Panamera 2020 bad moved. Did not keep Porsche for long . I have just purchased the 2023 rs7 love it
My biggest gripe with it is the interior. It just looks so outdated compared to the new generation A7. Can’t wait to see the new RS7. I doubt it’ll be able to beat the current gen RS7 in looks. It’s just stunning.
Beautiful piece of machinery. Eventually ill have one.
Agreed. Goodluck!
don't bother, they are a waste of money. you can get a MUCH better AWD for half the price, I had a 2017 RS4 with 5k miles. Maintenance is incredibly expensive and god forbid you have to repair any of them, every part is $500+
And when you go to resell, be prepared to lose your ass in that deal
@@johnnymnemonic6986 curious. What are these "much better" awd cars for half the price 😂
@@EddieX if someone is looking for an AWD car, Subaru. Their manual transmissions are solid. Yea Audi's run fine when their new, but so does 95% of anything else and if you your going to buy a new car every year, then go ahead, it'll run. But if you keep it, get ready for the maintenance & repairs to pile up. The 7 goes for $114k new, resell?? 60k-70k?? No thanks, that's almost half, thats robbery.
@@EddieX I have friends that are die hard Audi enthusiasts, but they are honest about the situation, they know they have to pay out the ass to keep the car and they know the transmissions are garbage, but they like the look and are willing to spend $$$ to be seen in one. I like the way they look too, some of the best looking cars out there, but they are designed to make the owner a slave, it's no secret, all luxury manufacturers Design their cars to cost more than what it should, because they know there's millions of idiots that hand over their paychecks every month for one
I had an A4 many years ago. The brakes always squeaked. When I complained about it, the dealer said “brake squeak is normal in these cars”.
Same with gtr and m5
Do a S8 Plus review and compare it with your RS7! I'm torn between the two!
James David drove both. Completely different driving experience even with the same engine. The rs7 definitely is more sporty and feels more raw. I was not expecting the s8 to be so subtle in comparison but the upside is that the s8 is more comfortable and has more luxury. Again if you want something close to a sports car that is super quick in a straight line, rs7 is hands down better.
@@G0ddEityawesome I had a completely different experience. Drove an '17 S8 Plus and an '17 RS7 Performance back-to-back and disagree with the "sportiness" of the S8 Plus. That thing was a freaking beast. Once in Dynamic, the entire character of the car changed and was much more planted w/little-to-no body roll. Both cars were spec'd loaded with basically all options. Regarding straight-line performance: total toss-up between the two. With 600 ponies on tap, either one is a mid 11s car (stock) - there was no obvious difference between the two in straight line performance, even with the weight advantage of the RS7. Twisties goes to the RS7, but only just. The weight advantage of the RS7 is noticeable there. Considering the S8 is a limo-class car though, the fact that it is comparable to the RS7 in driving characteristics and performance is testament to how well the platform was developed.
First minute and a half is bullshit about sponsors. Skip to 1:32 for relevant content
If you want hassle free brakes, you get the performance edition that comes with ceramic discs and pads. The discs will never need replacement (unless you take it to the track a few times) and the pads wear out pretty slowly with spirited driving.
My most negative point about the 16-19 RS7 Performance is the steering. Coming from an 13 RS5 it's a world of difference. I believe it's because of the electric steering feature which causes you to get almost no feedback from the steering.
One other thing you should know about, not 100% sure if the RS7’s have this issue too but on all the other 4.0T’s the pcv valve will eventually make a loud squealing sound and need to be changed. There’s a TSB for that too
FYI - According to the forums, they just extended the PCV warranty to 10 years 100k miles.
Just bought an RS6 and noticed the brake noise straight away wondering if something was wrong...your explanation helped clear that up...I love the avant- practicality of the RS6 over the RS7 but I don’t think you can buy them in the US...yet!
Mine has a Stage 1 Revo upgrade with Roc-euro intake and it’s about to get an Akra or Miltek exhaust...crazy fast!!! Lovin’ it.
What do u do for a living
hamza mohammed He once mentioned he worked for Ford Motor Company in Michigan.
Jordan Cunanan Recently he said he left ford and went to work at a startup
Nissian technician
youtube DUH!
Son. He is a son of rich parents.
Brakes squeal on AMG’s too, my CLS63’s brakes will just start screaming some days.
You beat me to it! I have a 2016 CLS-63S and that is one thing I Absolutely hate about the car.. did you figure anything out about how to mitigate this?
canah1 mine is a 2016 too! Only thing that works for me is to make sure they are CLEAN. I wash the car twice a week and I power wash the hell out of the rotors. The amount of brake dust that comes off is incredible. Keeps them quiet for a few days.
@@CylinderHeadE60 Ok yeah your method sounds exactly like mine. Great mines think alike I guess thanks man
I watch this channel on off over the last few months-does he ever drive this car???
Someone didn't watch the video ... ruclips.net/video/l5eqXDUqng4/видео.html
02:52 Not sure I believe the weight saving thing. The pad will only contact the area below the scalloped area so just think how much weight they'd shave if they shaved off that extra metalwork.
Keep the uploads coming Eddie. Content is getting rly good!
Big fan of the colour.. if I were ever to wrap my Focus RS, it’s the colour I would choose..
Nardo grey is sick AF
Well first and foremost one thing you’ll hate is paying all that for a sleek looking Audi when the 2018/2019 Honda Sport literally looks almost the same for waaaaay less! Look it up!
Since when is a potential $10k TT repair considered minor issue?
Tech-O Tuesday dude there’s like a dozen problems out of thousands. Nothing too serious
Hey Eddie
I have an 2013 S7, what extended warranty would you recommend for this car?
Thanks
Very cool video, my car has the same engine so interesting info ref the turbo oil screens, nice job mate
Hi Eddie, you owned and surely tested BMW's before, and I wanted to ask you: how much less fun to drive is it this car? I love the look, the engine, the enterior and the infotainment.. the only thing that warns me before starting to search for one is how it compares to BMW's.. I always drove BMW's and I love rwd's, but I wanted to switch to something more usable and safe to control.. what do you think? Could this be right for me? Or drives it like a golf r?
Btw I live in northern Italy and 4wd could help in some situations, nothing comparable to Michigan but still useful
Great review Eddie!
6 series GC actually has a three seat bench. It was the only one in its class to have that option. But the new CLS has it now too. At least in the UK markets
Well, all of the negatives Eddie lists [except one] are why I got the S8...the one I am stuck with, as he is too, is the 4.0T turbo issue.
Sooooo...for $2000 I am getting a preventive maintenance fix since I am out of warranty and I have a stage 1 tune, and the thought of a $10K turbo fix is not in my budget [actually, the $2k fix isn't either 'cuz as my wife said: "Uh, the S8 is for rich people, not you, honey" [cue snarkey voice]. Glad I got the S8 though: a real sleeper. Catches everyone off guard.
It's so odd that young people love big, heavy cars that just go fast. A7 is HUGE, nearly as long as an S-Class
Mark V its called a penis extender and some young people actually prefer small na cars with manual
cause cars like these are practical, fast, & look good. you can’t beat it.
Hi Eddie! Can you make a comparison between Audi S8 Plus VS RS7 or S63 ?
Thanks
A7 actually has 3 seats in the back, that's why it was my choice. I am guessing S7/RS7 with "comfortable" pack has 3 seats as well.
I put ceramic pads on my Audi and you don't hear a peep out of the brakes. Brembo makes some good pads and you can get them cheap at Rock Auto.
You don’t have issues with the CLS not having a 5th seat when you’re lonely 🤣🥺
Seems like you would’ve been happier with an a7 or s7. You’ll find performance cars like an RS or M car will make sacrifices in comfort and practicality for performance. Things like trackable breaks and weight reduction are actually benefits for many people.
My IS 300 F Sport has similar brake issues - they squeak when cold and produce tons of dust. I'd still stick with the OE semi-metallic pads for the added performance.
please make a review of S8+ beast !!!!
The main reason I didn't get a used S6 was because everyone said the turbos failed. I guess that scared me enough for me to stop pursuing it. I guess I should've done more research if only that level of preventative maintenance is enough to prevent them from blowing up.
Still one of my biggest regrets...
AsianxWu yet one of the smartest financial decisions you have made.
@@Shon-z8o That's probably true lol
I had a subi 2013 wrx.. 60k miles.. rod.blew up.. i said never again on turbos!..then i bought an audi.. turbos are not reliable compaired to all.engine.. alwayz be perpaired for turbo issues
Hate the cup holders and hate the cylinder deactivation.
You need to get rid of those reflectors in the front! You can buy something online that replaces them with matching paint
The gauze on the the turbos are a design flaw... Unless cleaned they will block and eventually the turbine will strip itself if not getting enough oil.
Love the car and great video. The 4 passenger thing isn't really a problem for people that buy this car so non issue. The standard pads on my S4 drive me nuts also, tons of brake dust all the time! Overall such a versatile car and so fast and sporty. The RS7 started the sportback trend we see now and still dominates!
Kind of curious, Why did you call the a6 c7 boring?
I love the way my a6 looks with the s-line trim.
Garbage Can not boring to me. Love the A6
Cause it’s boring
Considering buying an RS7 after making pretty good money through Amazon FBA. It's been my dream car for years and after this video, I still want it lol. Any comments or statements you think I should know before I drop the down payment?
i have a 19 SQ5 with sport brakes，they don’t squeak but they make a grunting sound when I try to brake to a stop .2k miles into it now and it still does it. Dealer said its normal but it’s annoying.
Eddie, you can use a garment steamer to reduce or completely remove the baby seat marks on the back seat.
Will that work on leather? Thanks for the suggestion!!
@@EddieX Yes. Leather upholsterers use steam to fit leather seat skins and shrink them into place
There’s an Audizine thread for an aftermarket MMI screen/tablet. Please take a look at it. They want so many pre-orders before they’ll make it
Assuming that's for older models?
EddieX it’s for the c7 and c7.5 RSNAV Screen. It’s an android tablet w/ Wireless car play and android auto.
www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/879901-RSNAV-Fundraiser-for-10-25-MMI-upgrade
My dad used to have an S7 and it had a middle seat 😊🤔
Older model did
Which one is better for a better dynamic drive: audi rs7 or bmw m6
Great video Eddie!
Thank you for this excellent review. Does it have much tyre noise?
Try the RS7 performance,carbon ceramic and no dust,no squeal. You get what you pay for.
Hey Eddie,
Did you take a look at the 2019 S7? Why did you choose to stick with the exiting models instead of waiting to see what the new RS7 will have as far as powertrain and performance?
Don't get me wrong, I absolutely LOVE this model and would buy one in a heartbeat if I had the money.
Went into a dealership today. Is the rs7 or s7 worth it with ceramic brakes? I sat in s5 nardo grey today. That grey looks great in person need advice.
Hi Eddie,
perhaps this is infra-dig to mention and you're already all over it, but in regard to that oil starvation from sludge risk issue. I've found the PAO-ester based engine oils far less prone to that than premium synthetics that are not PAO-ester based. Taking the NOACK evaporation index parameter as a guide, the PAO-ester type oils record at the low end but not by that much. So what's the big deal? However when considered against "normal" consumption of engine oil over the change interval the PAO-ester oil is consumed at near ~1/5 the rate. In my Audi that "consumption" is a difference of 60-70ml's to 280-300ml over 7,000kms. Something think about with your enthusiast buddies. My main concern came from reducing GDI inlet port coking and avoiding sludge that prematurely kills the cam chain guides/tensioners (that's also a monster job and cost).
Nothing screams "sports car" like 3 seating in the rear. Dedicated performance vehicles that aren't two seaters have always been like this, even cheaper ones.
Those rear center console lights are a killer
Grand coupe has the seat belt for the middle, you are just straddling the console. Not exactly ideal, but you can seat someone in the middle
I spend around 7k on new brakes and rotors when only have 33000KM, I hope my new f90 m5 will be better.
Hey I have a 2016 S7 and one of the turbos blew up 3 months ago when the car was at 60000km. It was $11k CAD but covered by the warranty. So I’m just wondering if I should get an extended warranty when the factory one expires? Since it’s already blown once does it mean the new one will last longer? What do you recommend?
#1 It looks like the new Honda Accord
Nah more like the Honda Accord looks like the RS7.
The usb ports are a deal breaker. Worst thing to have is to loose power to your phone while youre navigating
Hey I saw your previous videos about your experience @ the Miami dealership however what's missing is the car fax didnt register the body damage report . So what gives they too are scammers
They have the middle seat in the European versions.... they took the middle out in the states due to some safety regulation. You probably could get a full back and install it yourself
Hi Eddie, would you recommend as a safe buy an RS7 C7.5 with 55.000miles ? As is it a car that can safely go to like 75.000miles without very expensive repairs.
Thank you in advance for your help.
Arthur
That's definitely not a sure thing.
The rs7 wheels are the best until since recently different car companies copy it...Those wheels have been here since 2013 ish
Honda Accord for example.
The seats are that way for safety reasons. Unlike a traditional sedan they don’t have the structural crossmember behind the seats. If they put the middle seat in they wouldn’t have enough support to pass crash testing.
Interesting. Didn't know that. But like a Lamborghini Urus can be optioned with a bench across the back and it doesn't have anything structure behind that rear row until you get to the trunk
True, and like others have said the A7 has the option. There are a lot of factors that go into the design. The Urus sits higher and could have a stiffer frame. The S7 and RS7 could have used lighter materials in some areas for performance reasons or because of their higher top speed required higher strength. I’m not an engineer on these cars so I can’t tell you exactly why, but I work as one in a similar field. (I had an RS7 btw and I looked into it because I’m the person people say don’t exist who has 3 kids and still wanted the car)
I got an RS6, now due to a brakes change, any resource for cheap genuine parts? thanks.
Eddie, why the hell does the accord jock our rs7s!! Lmaoo even the wheels! But hey, rs7 ftw!!
Does anyone else watch these videos whilst searching Ebay in the hope that one day you might just be able to afford one! 🙋♂️🤣
Cayenne GTS has the same brake noise, worse than a garbage truck lol. And the dealer said it still has quiet a bit life haha
And I don't think this would be a deal breaker for a family, because who would even consider an RS7 as a Family car, to begin with?
Fun dads
Rich ppl not broke
Great video. A bit confused with you focused on things you dislike or hate but haven’t happened to your particular vehicle. Not sure how you can hate something that hasn’t happened.
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thought you needed the performance if you added performance mods because the axle or trans cant handle more than the stock hp?
Great video Edd..i think u r one of da most sincere guys on RUclips...whn u do ur pull u laff like Parker tho..did u test drive a cls b4 buyin da rs7 pls n if u did wht did u nt like?
I wish it was more for taller people, one issue I realized was the blindspot when putting the seat down and back
I'm 6'3" and don't have any serious problems
@@EddieX I'm 6'5, and it was a bit hard for me, same with the gt63s, Germany needs to make cars for scandinavian people haha
@@porschet5898 dang I can see how that could become more difficult. Maybe the RSQ8 will be better haha
@@EddieX Yeah surprisingly the Rs3 fitted me more than any car I've been in, and the w220 s class
@@porschet5898 how in the world. Rs3?! I remember not being that comfortable in an S3
I would personally swap out comfort seats on the RS7.
ferodo ds2500 pads would probably be a better,do your research .what i put on my 380hp tt,perfect
Hi Eddie, since you have driven the Urus, do you think the rs7 drives similar to it and which one would you rather have if given money is no objection?
I don't think they feel that similar. The powertrain is close but the Lamborghini felt a bit more intense. If money was no object, I'd have an Urus in my garage
EddieX thanks for the feedback man. Still I don’t think the urus should cost twice as much. Enjoy your rs7 man.
GMP Performance has a retrofit kit for the oil screen issue.
Real question is how long before it breaks??
Lmao my GTI has the same blade shape wheels that are so common and are on most cars so I had to change them out right away 😂
Only thing I hate about most of these german/euro cars is that their center console is absolutely outdated. turn knobs and buttons. its funny that my moms 16k chey malibu has a better functioning console/touch screen, than a 60-70k audi. I bought my father a 2016 A3 and he loves the car, but inside it looks like something from 2004 lol, interiors are beautiful tho as well as lighting in these cars, just wish they'd get with the times and update to touch screen.
The A5 (S5 RS5) has the same rear seating arrangement.
I think middle seat can be configured on c7.5, not on c7 tho
You should get a ceramic coating done to your wheels! It is a lifesaver that keeps brake dust off - and you can clean the rest off just with a water hose. #LifeChanger
I don’t like Audi but I love watching your videos 🍸☀️
Thanks!
The 6 series gran coupe has actually 5 seats. I think it´s the only 4 door coupe that has that.
Damn thats a beautiful car, an the color sets it off 😍. Perfect purchase........ An the X on the window i peep. X squad