"mattc993" (mattc993)
09/16/2014 at 03:10 • Filed to: audi, rennsport, rs4
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"mattc993" (mattc993)
09/16/2014 at 03:10 • Filed to: audi, rennsport, rs4 | 0
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I'm still potentially looking for an impractical/eccentric replacement for my 4runner which is very boring and grown-up.
I figure I'd end up spending 3-4k on consumables every year in addition to payments/insurance.
Is this a great idea or the greatest idea?
I'd prefer the Silver Nappa interior because of how damn sunny Colorado is, but this seems to be a relatively competitive price.....and lower miles is probably a more logical priority.
Too many M's
> mattc993
09/16/2014 at 05:39 |
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Seems to be a decent price, Autotrader is pricing them a little higher for 60k+ mile examples. If everything checks out, why not? You can also find 2008 E90 M3s in this price range now unless you're set on AWD.
jkm7680
> mattc993
09/16/2014 at 07:17 |
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This is the greatest idea. These things were pure monsters. Get it.
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VivaLaManual
> mattc993
09/16/2014 at 07:44 |
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Buy the shit out of that car!!!
E92M3
> mattc993
09/16/2014 at 08:51 |
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On the other hand light colored leather shows dirt.
The Stig's Rustbelt Cousin
> mattc993
09/16/2014 at 11:46 |
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Set aside some (or a lot of) money for the inevitable electrical issues that will occur.
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mattc993
> E92M3
09/16/2014 at 15:31 |
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This is true....probably also something to consider given I live in Colorado.
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E92M3
> mattc993
09/16/2014 at 15:36 |
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Especially if the carpet is light colored too! Even if you use winter mats the winter slush finds its way into the carpets.
Saracen
> The Stig's Rustbelt Cousin
09/17/2014 at 15:55 |
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RS4's have issues (carbon buildup, DRC leaking, front control arms), but electrical issues are practically nonexistent.
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Saracen
> mattc993
09/17/2014 at 16:02 |
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It's a very nice price. But there are some things to check.
- Has it had a carbon cleaning done recently? Or ever? 4.2 FSI motors are prone to lots of carbon buildup.
- The Dynamic Ride Control suspension is prone to leaking. This has in the past been repaired with Audi picking up the tab. A common aftermarket replacement is a set Ohlins Motorsport coilovers...more comfortable, better handling and no leaking to worry about.
Verify if it's been repaired by Audi, or if it is running a good aftermarket suspension (Ohlins is very good and very expensive)
- Check the clutch, of course.
- Ask for maintenance records and be sure that oil changes were regular and that an Audi approved synthetic was used.
- Check the front control arms and bushings for wear.
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Saracen
> E92M3
09/17/2014 at 16:10 |
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Avus Silver though. that was a $2000 paint option.
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The Stig's Rustbelt Cousin
> Saracen
09/17/2014 at 17:41 |
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Clearly, you've never owned anything made by VW/Audi/Germany. No one talks about the electrical problems in the RS4, because it's just assumed that you already know that everything electrical is going to break.
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Saracen
> The Stig's Rustbelt Cousin
09/17/2014 at 17:49 |
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You're right, I've never owned anything by VW/Audi/Germany.
Except the Golf R I've owned for over two years.
and the B6 A4 1.8T Avant I bought new before that, and owned for eight years.
and the 200k+ miles I've piled on between the two cars.
Electrical issues between the two cars: one. And it was an inexpensive fix.
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The Stig's Rustbelt Cousin
> Saracen
09/17/2014 at 18:02 |
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I have a broken wristwatch in my nightstand. It's right twice a day.