Fair price for '03 RS6 with 17k miles?

**SeattleS4** · July 29th, 2015, 02:21

So, what are some pricing thoughts regarding an '03 RS6 with 17k miles in MINT condition?

- original owner
- 2 sets of OEM wheels and tires
- complete service history
- clean CarFax / no accidents

I believe some low mileage RS6s have sold within the last year or so, but I don't remember any specifics - high $20's or low $30's rings a bell.

**Turbowned** · July 29th, 2015, 03:10

That's tough. I recall seeing some with 30-40k miles selling in the low $30k range when I bought mine a couple years ago. NADA states $25k and KBB $26k but I honestly think it should be worth more than what their mileage algorithm gives it. That car is one of certainly less than, probably 50 examples stateside with under 20k miles. In the end it's all down to what you're comfortable paying relative to what the owner is comfortable selling for.

If you need ammunition to buy it at a lower price than what is asked, consider what else can be purchased for similar money. 2010+ S4's are dipping into the high 20's/low 30's now with 50k or fewer miles, and dynamically they are a lot of fun to drive and offer probably 85% of the performance potential. Merc AMG's can be had with more power and more features for the same or less money (although they won't have AWD). You could lease an S3 or S4 for roughly 24-28k overall expense over 36 months and not have to worry about the maintenance obligation of an RS6. Also, despite the low mileage, it is still a 12-year-old-car, and the mileage does not excuse it from falling victim to the same problems a high mileage car could face, due to its age.

Good luck!

**kruat** · July 29th, 2015, 04:40

I bought mine last year, for 21k, with 43k on her clock. All maintenance records and all stock. Seems the rs6 market has dropped a little bit in the last year, as I thought I got a great deal when I bought mine.

**DHall1** · July 29th, 2015, 04:47

35-38

Post specs colors vin history

**ben916** · July 29th, 2015, 20:07

Originally Posted by Turbowned

Also, despite the low mileage, it is still a 12-year-old-car, and the mileage does not excuse it from falling victim to the same problems a high mileage car could face, due to its age

THIS!!!

If we have forgotten about the 7.5k mile example (ebony) in Texas and the purchaser didn't do a PPI, purchased sight-unseen and purchased a Fidelity Warranty = Transmission $hit the bed 120 miles later.

Personally, I would be uber cautious about a low mile example at 12yo that hasn't been flogged like it should be.

Price? High $20k- low $30k ($32k tops).

Chicken Dinner Dave... bock bock!

**lswing** · July 29th, 2015, 20:55

The last example that was mint and 30k miles or so went for $32k on eBay I believe, seems about right. Also a potential rats nest of common problems that will need to be fixed. Still, to have perfect paint, interior, engine bay, and just a like new car I would pay the $32k if I had it.

**SeattleS4** · July 29th, 2015, 20:58

It's listed for $45k.

**Bigglezworth** · July 29th, 2015, 21:09

Originally Posted by SeattleS4

It's listed for $45k.

Will be there for a long time at that price.

**lswing** · July 29th, 2015, 21:29

Originally Posted by SeattleS4

It's listed for $45k.

$38k to the right buyer who has no idea or care about the upcoming costs...got a link?

**RKturbo** · July 29th, 2015, 22:30

I think the price has been dropped a good bit in the last year or 2. Bought mine in great condition 4 months back, completely stock with 54,000 miles on it for just over 17,000. I would think high 20's at best.

**lswing** · July 29th, 2015, 22:32

Originally Posted by RKturbo

I think the price has been dropped a good bit in the last year or 2. Bought mine in great condition 4 months back, completely stock with 54,000 miles on it for just over 17,000. I would think high 20's at best.

Condition is very debatable, we're talking a perfect almost new car. The eBay one was a gem, bidding was solid. You may have got a great deal too, sometimes people have a tough time selling.

**ttboost** · July 30th, 2015, 01:03

Low miles scares me more than high miles...

**SeattleS4** · July 30th, 2015, 02:27

Here's a link for the car:

https://spokane.porschedealer.com/pr...00367/info.php

Originally Posted by Kruat

I bought mine last year, for 21k, with 43k on her clock. All maintenance records and all stock. Seems the rs6 market has dropped a little bit in the last year, as I thought I got a great deal when I bought mine.

Originally Posted by RKturbo

I think the price has been dropped a good bit in the last year or 2. Bought mine in great condition 4 months back, completely stock with 54,000 miles on it for just over 17,000. I would think high 20's at best.

How did you guys find deals like this?? Either one of those cars would easily be priced $8k-$10k higher here (Seattle). I swear the Pacific Northwest is an overpriced used car vortex...

**lswing** · July 30th, 2015, 03:09

VIN above 5500, should be newer TC, good. No WW package, boo, nice mats though. Wonder if DRC recall was done. My carbon under the ashtray has that yellowing, hidden mostly, but imperfect. The NW market seems to command more due to lower available cars I would say.

**Jimmy Joe** · July 30th, 2015, 03:13

I don't think low mileage in and of itself is a valid cause to worry about the future performance and life expectancy of a car such as ours, providing the owner(s) have understood the nature of this car and have followed diligently the maintenance and care of the vehicle, such as being kept out of the elements, tight maintenance schedule, and, very important, regular and frequent excercise, and/or provide correctly for long time storage. Let's not forget that the lifespan of a car is dictated, for the most part, by MILE AGE . So, on the contrary, I think that an old car with low mileage, well kept and preserved is a jewel. Five years ago I bought the MexBeast with 22 something K, and up to this day I have only- regular maintenance aside -, changed front disc brakes an all pads, the result of a track day where the rivets of the Pagid pads ruined the discs, (this is not a track car, by the way) and a hole in the radiator which cost around 100 bucks to fix. Aside from that, no problems whatsoever with the DRC, Trans, TC, etc. I think that the proper care lavish by the former owner has a lot to do with it. Do I baby it ?, yes. Do I take more than proper care of it ?, yes, Do I drive it fast ? Oh yea, any time the conditions warrant it. At this moment, it shows 34 K, and I am a very happy owner,

**mrdave** · July 30th, 2015, 03:42

Wow, that thing is absolutely gorgeous! But $45k is high. If I were in the market for the nicest RS6 I could find, I'd put that one in the $32 - $37k range. With these cars it really is a "what buyers will pay" market since they're so rare.

**DHall1** · July 30th, 2015, 06:04

Silly rooster

Headed to colorado this week to baby my RS6. Plans in the works to do Mulholland later in August. Pat is meeting us in Co. Got a new Featherlite trailer so the beasts get to travel behind the motorhome once again.

Lol

Originally Posted by ben916

THIS!!!

If we have forgotten about the 7.5k mile example (ebony) in Texas and the purchaser didn't do a PPI, purchased sight-unseen and purchased a Fidelity Warranty = Transmission $hit the bed 120 miles later.

Personally, I would be uber cautious about a low mile example at 12yo that hasn't been flogged like it should be.

Price? High $20k- low $30k ($32k tops).

Chicken Dinner Dave... bock bock!

**DHall1** · July 30th, 2015, 06:32

Bock, bock

Cant have mine for 35.

Watch out Colorado idjuits

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