*TOOP Portal*: Why Buy A Ford Taurus When This Ridiculous V10 Audi S6 Is Way Less?

The mid-2000s were a fun time for luxury automakers, because they took their most potent, race-bred engines and shoehorned them into their most unassuming sedans. One of the sleepers that so eloquently flew under the radar was this Audi S6 with a crazy V10 engine, which can now be yours for less than the price of a boring-ass Ford Taurus. You’re welcome.

This 2008 Audi S6 doesn’t look as fast as it is, and that’a a very good thing. It’ll blend in with any corporate parking lot on weekdays, and tear up a drag strip or highway on-ramp on the weekend. It houses a mammoth 5.2-liter V10, the same one used in the Audi R8 and Lamborghini Gallardo.

It can also be modified to sound like a cavalry charge commissioned by God. This silver example looks to be in pretty good shape, and for an asking price that rivals most new economy cars, it’s one hell of a performance bargain.

The car does have a bit of mileage on it (just shy of 100k), but the drivetrain is stout enough that it would be a reliable runner, even at supercar-destroying odometer readouts. Here’s an excerpt from the description:

This gorgeous Audi S6 features a Quartz Grey Metallic exterior over Black leather interior. All books and two master remote keys. PASSED A 110 POINT MD INSPECTION!! Very clean and well maintained fresh local trade! LOOKS AND RUNS GREAT!!

Used luxury cars are my thing, so it’s a definitely must-drive for me. Yes, this car can be a bit tough on the wallet if there’s any sort of major repair afoot, but luxury car ownership is largely a pay-for-play service, and I’m not sure you can get much more naturally aspirated fun for less money, so it may be worth it to take a gamble and check this car out. At the very least, a test drive will let you know what you’re missing.