RS4 Too good to be true?

[Dominic H]

Evening,
I've been browsing the PH classifieds and found this 2001 RS4; 6000 miles at £12995....

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/228924.htm


The seller states that there is a problem with 1st/2nd gear and it's been standing for 4 years. Even allowing for a service and gearbox re-build, isn't this car still half price?
I'm clearly missing something...Any ideas?

Thanks,

Dominic

[Burgmeister]

not sure i would want one that has been unused for four years. mouldy seats too

[Dave 500]

wow loads of dash lights on.....

[gwood]

im not certain but the a4 with a v6 twin turbo is a S4 not a RS4. rs4 has a v8

[Fidgits]

gwood said:

im not certain but the a4 with a v6 twin turbo is a S4 not a RS4. rs4 has a v8

Nope, they made a RS4 version with the 2.7 Twin Turbo - I think it was only in estate though.


To be honest, at that price i wouldnt touch it, sub 10k it might be worth a bash, but these are not cheap cars to maintain, and it being neglected means big bills!

[dace]

Fidgits said:

gwood said:

im not certain but the a4 with a v6 twin turbo is a S4 not a RS4. rs4 has a v8

Nope, they made a RS4 version with the 2.7 Twin Turbo - I think it was only in estate though.


To be honest, at that price i wouldnt touch it, sub 10k it might be worth a bash, but these are not cheap cars to maintain, and it being neglected means big bills!

Yep only 400 RHD cars made and only in Avant form. Seems a bargain, however why has the gearbox gone after 4,000 miles and why was it not repaired under warranty 4 years ago?

[zagato]

I'd wager it's stolen recovered or something dodgy. Anyone who can afford (at the time) a new RS6 will have had it repaired properly. Why have they been scared of taking it back to the main dealer? Walk away!

[drybeer]

The RS4 only became a V8 for the B7 model launched in 2006.

This B5 model was based on the B5 S4, which was the V6 Bi-turbo but with larger K04 turbos, better injection and intakes, and wide bodywork.

As you rightly say 400 (plus a few more) came to the UK.

This car - I'm sorry - but those seats and steering wheel rim do not look like they come from an only 6000 mile car.

Also with that many dash lights on I would budget for some expensive repairs like expired airbags, ABS ECU unit and pump, ECUs, Cambelt change due to age alone, as WELL as the gearbox problems. IMHO could be in region of £6000 - £8000 for an Audi main dealer or specialist to fix - minimum.

PS an RS4 would not have gearbox problems until well into 100,000 mile territory. The gearbox is not known for being fragile.

£12995 is not bad money, but bedget for at least £20000 total to have made correct.

Steer clear, I say, or make doubly sure you've got a professional inspection of it before buying.

Edited by drybeer on Sunday 26th August 22:00

[jwo]

If it seems too good to be true, it probably is!!! Something defo. not right with it (apart from the obvious!)

[andyuk911]

I would take it back to Audi and say please fix gear box !

[GreatGranny]

Don't all the lights come on when the ignition is turned on as a check?

Get an inspection by a good Audi garage, might be a bargain.

[Mr Freefall]

Dominic H said:

Evening,
I've been browsing the PH classifieds and found this 2001 RS4; 6000 miles at £12995....

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/228924.htm


The seller states that there is a problem with 1st/2nd gear and it's been standing for 4 years. Even allowing for a service and gearbox re-build, isn't this car still half price?
I'm clearly missing something...Any ideas?

Thanks,

Dominic

Might be worth mailing the owner to get the full SP.

Mr F

[trickywoo]

GreatGranny said:

Don't all the lights come on when the ignition is turned on as a check?

They do but the rev counter in the pic shows the engine is running by which time the lights should have gone off.

Could be flood damaged.

I would not even touch that with yours on a 10m pole.

[Thorny]

Says sold now...

[guyvert1]

Not sold http://rs246.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=... just proper dodgy...

[Dominic H]

Thanks Guy. There was obviously something wrong with this offer, and the RS246 thread would appear to clarify it....

Nice work.

[Pentoman]

In the under-bonnet pic, its sure done a lot more than 6,000 miles!

But, even allowing for a false mileage and a broken gearbox, I still would fancy it for 12k!

[SJobson]

Pentoman said:

In the under-bonnet pic, its sure done a lot more than 6,000 miles!

But, even allowing for a false mileage and a broken gearbox, I still would fancy it for 12k!

Have you read the rs246 link? The VIN doesn't show up as a true RS4, the ECU has a different VIN etc. Who knows what it really is?

[Pentoman]

Only read the link afterwards!

I imagine it's a real RS4 that's been given the VIN of a normal A4, i.e. a ringer (i think?).

Still, after the police had dealt with the matter, and assuming there was no risk of it being confiscated from you etc, could be lots of car for little money. As mentioned in the thread, maybe a neat "budget" track day car!