RE: SOTW: Audi A6 Avant
Discussion
We've got one of these with painted lower bumper sections, 320mm brakes from the V8 (clever design, 4 pads per wheel means you don't have to take the caliper off to change them), Recaro seats and some kind of exhaust that resembles the RS6 one. I love it, so much get up and go for such a big lump, feels agile enough-I've taken it on a PH run before- lovely and comfy, and still looks fairly contemporary. Even more so after I fit some chunky 5 spoke A5 wheels this evening (fit them all in the boot with a little room to spare, btw). It sounds phenomenal with the exhaust, too. Might need a remap soon, anyone have first hand experience?
I had the same car but in saloon version. I loved it except the repair costs were horrific. I paid £7.5k for a 70k mile car with FDSH, every receipt ever (even wiper blades) and the bodywork and interior were immaculate. 9 months later and £3.5k in repair costs (water pump, engine sensors, diff seals, etc) I'd had enough and got rid. I'm looking at a 4.2 now as they're bound to be cheaper to run 
Oooh, pleasant surprise! 
Had a baby girl 2 weeks ago, otherwise I'd have gone to look at this with a view to purchase as what this example lacks in pedigree it gains in value.
What a car for the money.
ETA - if it all goes horribly wrong, then surely it would break for the asking price?
Had a baby girl 2 weeks ago, otherwise I'd have gone to look at this with a view to purchase as what this example lacks in pedigree it gains in value.
What a car for the money.
ETA - if it all goes horribly wrong, then surely it would break for the asking price?
Edited by BigTom85 on Friday 15th June 11:39
Edited by BigTom85 on Friday 15th June 15:51
THAT'S MY CAR!!!
It was written off in 2011 when some idiot pulled out without looking and wiped out the front end and all the passenger side.
The car was an economic write off and to be scrapped. I don't see that anywhere in the advert. It was perfectly repairable, but just not worth it financially.
If anyone is interested in buying the car, you need to know a few things.
When I had the car I chipped and tuned it. It had high flow sports cats and an engine pushing out about 320hp. So much that I had to replace the spark plugs with a colder set. If you refit standard spark plugs it will missfire and shut down one half of the v6.
Because of the power hike it had a custom made fast road clutch capable of taking +50% power.
And the brakes still needed some TLC as I could never find the air that seemed to be in the system. Stand hard on the brake pedal before you drive offf int he morning and all will be well, otherwise, the pedal needs a VERY firm right leg to bring her to a halt, as I discovered.
It definitely is a shed, that's exactly why I bought it, but I had fixed everything on her except the poor brakes, and had been trying for months to get that sorted.
Best of luck to anyone who buys her, but I'd take a VERY long look at the front nearside suspension before parting with any money for the old girl!
It was written off in 2011 when some idiot pulled out without looking and wiped out the front end and all the passenger side.
The car was an economic write off and to be scrapped. I don't see that anywhere in the advert. It was perfectly repairable, but just not worth it financially.
If anyone is interested in buying the car, you need to know a few things.
When I had the car I chipped and tuned it. It had high flow sports cats and an engine pushing out about 320hp. So much that I had to replace the spark plugs with a colder set. If you refit standard spark plugs it will missfire and shut down one half of the v6.
Because of the power hike it had a custom made fast road clutch capable of taking +50% power.
And the brakes still needed some TLC as I could never find the air that seemed to be in the system. Stand hard on the brake pedal before you drive offf int he morning and all will be well, otherwise, the pedal needs a VERY firm right leg to bring her to a halt, as I discovered.
It definitely is a shed, that's exactly why I bought it, but I had fixed everything on her except the poor brakes, and had been trying for months to get that sorted.
Best of luck to anyone who buys her, but I'd take a VERY long look at the front nearside suspension before parting with any money for the old girl!
A relative had a diesel version as a company car a good few years back, he left it on the drive for a couple of weeks while he and the family were on holiday, what he doesnt know is that I used a tow rope and the cars tow bar to pull up a hedge row which needed coming out....not sure that this helps to recomend this SOTW at all, but I have had admired them since!
sanctum said:
THAT'S MY CAR!!!
It was written off in 2011 when some idiot pulled out without looking and wiped out the front end and all the passenger side.
The car was an economic write off and to be scrapped. I don't see that anywhere in the advert. It was perfectly repairable, but just not worth it financially.
If anyone is interested in buying the car, you need to know a few things.
When I had the car I chipped and tuned it. It had high flow sports cats and an engine pushing out about 320hp. So much that I had to replace the spark plugs with a colder set. If you refit standard spark plugs it will missfire and shut down one half of the v6.
Because of the power hike it had a custom made fast road clutch capable of taking +50% power.
And the brakes still needed some TLC as I could never find the air that seemed to be in the system. Stand hard on the brake pedal before you drive offf int he morning and all will be well, otherwise, the pedal needs a VERY firm right leg to bring her to a halt, as I discovered.
It definitely is a shed, that's exactly why I bought it, but I had fixed everything on her except the poor brakes, and had been trying for months to get that sorted.
Best of luck to anyone who buys her, but I'd take a VERY long look at the front nearside suspension before parting with any money for the old girl!
Excellent stuff, thanks for posting!It was written off in 2011 when some idiot pulled out without looking and wiped out the front end and all the passenger side.
The car was an economic write off and to be scrapped. I don't see that anywhere in the advert. It was perfectly repairable, but just not worth it financially.
If anyone is interested in buying the car, you need to know a few things.
When I had the car I chipped and tuned it. It had high flow sports cats and an engine pushing out about 320hp. So much that I had to replace the spark plugs with a colder set. If you refit standard spark plugs it will missfire and shut down one half of the v6.
Because of the power hike it had a custom made fast road clutch capable of taking +50% power.
And the brakes still needed some TLC as I could never find the air that seemed to be in the system. Stand hard on the brake pedal before you drive offf int he morning and all will be well, otherwise, the pedal needs a VERY firm right leg to bring her to a halt, as I discovered.
It definitely is a shed, that's exactly why I bought it, but I had fixed everything on her except the poor brakes, and had been trying for months to get that sorted.
Best of luck to anyone who buys her, but I'd take a VERY long look at the front nearside suspension before parting with any money for the old girl!
I'm guessing it either isn't recorded as Cat C/D (it happens sometimes), or he's a chancer.
As long as its been repaired to a good standard, its cheap. Were any airbags deployed? Has it done many miles since you pranged it?
Clutch and remap are good things though for sure!!
Edited by BigTom85 on Friday 15th June 11:52
Provided it was repaired properly, it shouldn't be a problem. Especially at that money, and the previous owner has popped up here with some good info. It's even faster that advertised, had a new uprated clutch as well, just has to be even better value (repaired to an acceptable standard)!!
320bhp 4WD estate for a bag of sand? Bargain!!
320bhp 4WD estate for a bag of sand? Bargain!!
The car was a Cat C write off.
I don't believe that has to be declared.
However I was assured the car was off to be scrapped, the insurance comapny wnated £1000 for it without repairs, so now it could be a real bargain.
Most of the damage was cosmetic and the photos look to show a good repair. The car was never in great condition, it always was a shed, but knowing it's history, even I'm tempted at that price!
I spent about £3k on it in the 2 years I ran it, fixing little things, doing major jobs like suspension arms etc. I was gutted when it was written off.
If anyone does chance their arm on her, feel free to get in touch, I may be able to help.
I don't believe that has to be declared.
However I was assured the car was off to be scrapped, the insurance comapny wnated £1000 for it without repairs, so now it could be a real bargain.
Most of the damage was cosmetic and the photos look to show a good repair. The car was never in great condition, it always was a shed, but knowing it's history, even I'm tempted at that price!
I spent about £3k on it in the 2 years I ran it, fixing little things, doing major jobs like suspension arms etc. I was gutted when it was written off.
If anyone does chance their arm on her, feel free to get in touch, I may be able to help.
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