Okay, so I want a quick estate-my work and personal needs mean I can't get away with a saloon. My preference (of course) is for an e63 amg but I would want a w212 and they are not yet affordable for me. I have been looking at m5's which are now under 30k - and I think will drop some more when the new one comes out in September - but am a little concerned about stories of 9 mpg and with a 60 litre tank that means not far between fill ups.
Now I know that if you are buying a v10 engined 500 bhp car then you should not be worrying too much about mpg and if I was then I would stick with my e320. However the prospect of having to stop for fuel maybe a couple of times to get to where I am going does not particularly appeal.
The other option is the rs6 v10 which are now at about 40-45k. I have absolutely no experience of audis but have a friend with an r8 which is an awesome machine.
Of course I could wait a while until the e63 becomes affordable, and looking at how prices have dropped in the last few months that may be sooner than I think!
What experience do you guys have with any of these and what would your choice be?
Now I know that if you are buying a v10 engined 500 bhp car then you should not be worrying too much about mpg and if I was then I would stick with my e320. However the prospect of having to stop for fuel maybe a couple of times to get to where I am going does not particularly appeal.
The other option is the rs6 v10 which are now at about 40-45k. I have absolutely no experience of audis but have a friend with an r8 which is an awesome machine.
Of course I could wait a while until the e63 becomes affordable, and looking at how prices have dropped in the last few months that may be sooner than I think!
What experience do you guys have with any of these and what would your choice be?