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Anyone have any experience with these. Looks like a fun car. Only has 70k on it. All the maintenance records. Car looks solid. Any advice welcome. Thanks in advance. | ||
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A used, 2901 model year Audi - now that is some forward thinking right there!! Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it. "If dogs don't go to Heaven, I want to go where they go" Will Rogers The definition of the words we used, carry a meaning of their own... | |||
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Even with low miles Audi and 20 years old is not a confidence inspiring combo. Those are neat cars though, VERY fun to drive. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The price of liberty and even of common humanity is eternal vigilance | |||
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Not 2001 specific but parts are pricy. A friend's 2014 Audi TT with 86K just threw a rod ruining the engine. He said the car's value was $17K but almost 0 now so he's having a complete rebuilt engine installed for just over $10,000. Another friend last two cars have been Audi's and he's had very little trouble, but he only keeps his cars for 4 years. No car is as much fun to drive, as any motorcycle is to ride. | |||
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I don't know much about that specific car and year but if it's the initial lower price that you are finding attractive, I'd be very careful. Very high repairs and maintenance. That one has low miles but there are some things that are age related. For example, belts, hoses, brake hydraulics, interior, A/C system, oil seals, wiring insulation, and probably a few I haven't thought of. ___________________________ Avoid buying ChiCom/CCP products whenever possible. | |||
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Guy on another forum I'm on has a B5 S4, he's a bit of a pro at pulling the engine. But, his is far from stock. The Enemy's gate is down. | |||
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Here's the long and short of it. That car is 20 years old. An average 20 year old car will have issues. A 20 year old Audi will have issues. An Audi will cost more for parts to fix those issues if you go to the dealer for those parts. Other places with aftermarket parts may save you some money, but it may still get expensive. If you enjoy working on cars you will be able to save a TON of money in labor costs compared to an Audi dealer. Most are getting $120- $150 an hour in service fees. There are also independent shops that can do the work too. There are a few Audi forums that you can check out to see what kind of issues people have had and are having with their cars. One ends in zine and another ends in world. If this car is the right price and checks out in good condition, I see no reason not to buy it. If however you will be paying someone to work on it for you, or there are issues with it, I would walk away. As with any 20 year old vehicle. | |||
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Saw a friend’s Audi transform him into a cash cow for the dealer. | |||
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I love those cars !!! I am assuming you are in the USA and found one imported in Canada ??? From my understanding we in the USA are not able to import one till it is 25 years, which a good friend and I have discussed doing. God Bless  "Always legally conceal carry. At the right place and time, one person can make a positive difference." | |||
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The turbos will be expensive to replace if it's not a naturally aspirated version. How much of a problem child it will be will greatly depend on how hard it was driven for those 70k miles. Grannys don't usually get the R and RS models... and do you know how meticulously it was maintained? It *could* be okay, but do your homework. | |||
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The RS4 has a 2.7L Cosworth-tuned TWIN turbocharged engine. Back in 2015 a set of plugs cost $400. Rotors, $1500. Body parts? About as expensive as YOUR body parts. Don't whatever you do, write off the lower front body panel. Even the fog lights are unique to the RS4. So do so some homework, no, make that, do a LOT of homework. My local Audi specialist is rebuilding a beautiful bright blue [very rare] RS4 from 2006. The engine was wiped out after the owner ignored the low-level oil pressure light. So far the owner is in for the equivalent of $14K for an engine and associated parts. There is a lot more to come, he said to me last week when I collected my cheap-by-comparison Boxster and he was writing out the cheque for the so-far-work...he's keeping it because of the gorgeous drop-dead blue colour. THIS is from a UK owner back in 2011 - there were $2 to the £ in 2011 - Tyres £1000 a set (15K - 25K miles per) Tax £440 per year Service £400 to £1200 (Depends) Front pads/discs £900-£1200 Rear pads/discs £300-£500 Litre of oil every 10K Warranty....if high miles...........are you sitting down.....£2400 Suspension refresh and geo £2000 LOADS of issues with emissions lights, air sensors, coil packs (warranty recall issue at moment) suspension bits You're buying a £55K-£60K uber saloon and even if you can get it for 20K it's still a very expensive car. Mine is now over 100K miles, it had 11K when I bought it. | |||
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The prices that you quote are for the newer RS4. The 2001 B5 RS4 AVANT shared many of the same parts as the USA spec B5 S4 AVANT. Yes there are some parts that will be hard to find here in the USA but many of the common parts should be easy to find. The 2.7 V6 twin turbo in the USA S4 is a detuned race motor and the one in the same but has been massaged by Cosworth. However both engines can easily be tuned and modified to make HIGH reliable HP. God Bless This message has been edited. Last edited by: VBVAGUY, "Always legally conceal carry. At the right place and time, one person can make a positive difference." | |||
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No such thing as a factory non-turbo B5 RS4. To the OP, I’m curious whether it’s a real RS4 or a B5 with upgrades..? Ballpark price? | |||
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That car will be an absolute blast and pretty rare in that configuration for the states. At 70k if the timing belt and water pump has not been done you will want to do that ASAP. I had a 2001 Audi A4 Avant and that thing was an absolute treat. It had Koni Coilovers lowered nearly 2” and the thing handled just like the base model Porsches. Got pulled on in the straights but would hang tight in the curves with them. https://www.ecstuning.com/ If it was in the budget I would certainly be looking into it further. ———————————————— The world's not perfect, but it's not that bad. If we got each other, and that's all we have. I will be your brother, and I'll hold your hand. You should know I'll be there for you! | |||
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Do it. "Ninja kick the damn rabbit" | |||
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My buddy had one. He spent just as much on repairs almost every month as he did on the car payment for several years. | |||
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SF collective wisdom is that any German car outside of factory warranty is a high risk for financial destitution. Any German car. No one disputes that the German car is better, faster, sleeker, more enjoyable, etc. Everyone just recognizes that it is NOT a financially good decision. If you like the car, great, but you must be able to afford maintenance. ------- Trying to simplify my life... | |||
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