In case anyone is looking for a beast

[Gustaf]

I found this one listed this morning that is local to me. I don't know the car or the owner or if he/she is on the board but I thought I would pass along.

http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/cto/2233611067.html

[hahnmgh63]

Nice looking car from the poor pics in the ad but a little overpriced for todays market. The K&N filter is not an upgrade, just a quicker death to the Mass flow sensors but the MTM chips are a plus.

[DHall1]

Given the low miles, 1 owner, nice couple of mods and detailed vehicle condition.....that is more than fair for a price. It sounds like a beauty.

[mmaturo]

KBB of $34K, keep dreaming Kelly Blue Book. Really wish i had sold mine years ago sometimes. I feel like at 89K miles my car is worthless.

[devon]

I'm going to try to go look at it this week. Might make my move up from my B5 S4 to a RS6:) If I end up buying it, I'll be on here a lot more, so "Hello everyone!".

[vitalian]

I'm going to try to go look at it this week. Might make my move up from my B5 S4 to a RS6:) If I end up buying it, I'll be on here a lot more, so "Hello everyone!".

Do your homework, check those maintainance records very carefully, and good luck! It looks like a nice beast!

[devon]

Do your homework, check those maintainance records very carefully, and good luck! It looks like a nice beast!

Thanks! I will, and I'm bring my friend Christian who has a beast already and knows what to look for. Price seems fair based on mods, miles, and condition? (assuming there's no tranny codes or other red flags).

[vitalian]

Assuming the car is as nice and well-maintained as advertised (and assuming, as you note, there are no tranny issues, turbo problems, or DRC nightmares), I don't think the price is totally insane. It ain't cheap, and you could probably find a better deal, but there aren't a ton of these cars, so pricing is kinda subjective, IMHO...

[JSRS6]

I'm going to try to go look at it this week. Might make my move up from my B5 S4 to a RS6:) If I end up buying it, I'll be on here a lot more, so "Hello everyone!".

That's what I switched from. Never looked back, I love it.

[mmaturo]

offer less. not sure if there was mention of warranty but you will need one...that's $3 to $5K more. And yes you need one. To me the price is a bit high by a few K. ...there is plenty out there and it is a waiting game (shooting myself in the foot here). The car will still drop like a rock in value as you add miles so don't just eat it. Trade in/auction prices for a car like that would be surprisingly low. But if it is in great shape cosmetically and the trans is ok....its a fantastic car with the really the only necessary mods already. I would prefer a car that was not already pushing 500+hp through the transmission but that's me. I'm sensitive that way.

[Gustaf]

Devon,
Do you or your friend have a VAGCOM device? If so, I would make sure you scan the car for any potential codes. I did this on mine and got the seller to cover the cost of the TC replacement.
If you don't have one, let me know. I am local to the car and can help out.
Dave

[ben916]

... there aren't a ton of these cars...

so wait until the right one comes along...
Just when you think that there aren't any low mileage ones out there, sure as $hit a 18k mile one (Yreka) or a 23k mile (Keyser Soza) one shows up.
The craziest one was an 85 mile one in Oregon!!! (I can't remember who purchased this one)

[vitalian]

"Keyser Soza"? Like in "The Usual Suspects"?

[ben916]

"Keyser Soza"? Like in "The Usual Suspects"?

Yep, Verbal Kint... :)