Searching for a B7 RS4

[lucidclif]

Hello,

I am looking to buy a B7 RS4. I want one in Ibis white preferably, but other colors are cool too. Also the titanium package is prefered but not mandatory. Has to be the 6 speed manual. I previously had a 03 RS6, I regret that ever sold her. But alas I am moving on and the only real improvement from the RS6 in my mind is a small weight and manual transmission. I like the feel the manual gives, while the paddles are great I feel they disconnect you from the soul of the car.

I can assure you I am completely serious about this. If you have one and are looking to sell it to someone who will enjoy it for the masterfull engineering at its roots, please leave your email in the reply, pics and other info are also appreciatted.

Clif

[Erik]

Hi Clif and welcome.

What is your location?

[lucidclif]

I live in Washington State on the west coast of the US. However I do travel alot internationally for work. I am not sure on the import restriction and differences of a Euro spec RS4 vs. the North American version. I like the Euro steering wheel much more. I would not be opposed to a Euro car, but it would take some time for me to research the import laws regarding the vehicle and also to price quote some shipping options. Thank you for your response. Can you provide me with any other information or do you have any further questions of me?

[DHall1]

You will enjoy cleaning massive carbon rocks off the intake valves every 10k. Giving thanks for the EPA to provide us some of the worst gas in the world. :-(



"will enjoy it for the masterfull engineering at its roots"

http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad348/03RSTT/RS4/rs4valve1.jpg


http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad348/03RSTT/RS4/rs4valve5.jpg

[lucidclif]

You will enjoy cleaning massive carbon rocks off the intake valves every 10k. Giving thanks for the EPA to provide us some of the worst gas in the world. :-(



"will enjoy it for the masterfull engineering at its roots"

http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad348/03RSTT/RS4/rs4valve1.jpg


http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad348/03RSTT/RS4/rs4valve5.jpg
Seriously , after 10k miles. Ouch

[DHall1]

Just please do your research first. Early models are the worst and there have been updates. You can run better oil and gas but I think the problem still comes back.

Not a pretty picture for a 70k car/engine after 10,000 miles of driving. Audi has their hands full with this one....if this problem pops up on other FSI cars then consider game over Audi.

[Erik]

I live in Washington State on the west coast of the US. However I do travel alot internationally for work. I am not sure on the import restriction and differences of a Euro spec RS4 vs. the North American version. I like the Euro steering wheel much more. I would not be opposed to a Euro car, but it would take some time for me to research the import laws regarding the vehicle and also to price quote some shipping options. Thank you for your response. Can you provide me with any other information or do you have any further questions of me?

Thanks, sorry for the perhaps too frank question.

The reason why I asked is this is an international forum and if someone has the best RS4 available in Japan, it might not be an option for you if you understand.