Fellow Audi enthusiasts,
I just want to try to briefly share an experience I have had this week during my search for a Beast. If you've read some of my other posts, you will see that I am hunting a Daytona Gray (on Ebony preferably) RS6 in relatively stock condition with reasonable miles. I happened across this link on Autotrader to one that had the Silver interior:
(edit: autotrader link wouldn't work so here's the listing on their website)
http://www.fidelitymotorgroup.com/we...on-IL/6959298/
I looked at it more and more and decided I could settle for the Silver interior trim if the deal was right as I think it looks pretty good, I'm just worried about keeping it clean and nice looking long term. I feel the Ebony interior would be more user friendly.
Anyway, in the advert it says the car is in "excellent condition and it is apparent that this car was garaged and meticulously-maintained." I sent a message via AT to the dealership requesting more information, specifically about DRC replacement and if the trans/TC had ever been worked on. I got a reply the next day that said this:
I replied that the blurb on the website is the same as what was on AutoTrader so that doesn't answer my questions. I asked if they had any maintenance records for the car. I received nothing back that day, which was Tuesday. Yesterday, I got a blank email from "Mark" with nothing but his email signature. I thought it strange but wondered if maybe he had tried unsuccessfully to attach something to send me so I replied that all I received was a blank email and to try to send whatever it was again and that I am still interested in the car. He later said "Hi! all the info i have is 19- car fax service records. pleas call". I tried to explain that CarFax records are not what I am looking for, as I could get those myself. I got nothing back."Dear Patrick
Hi! all info on wwwfidelitymotorgroup.com. it is a good car. pleas call
Regards,
Mark Mayer
Sales & Leasing Consultant
Fidelty Motor Group"
At lunch I decided to call the dealership and speak to the sales manager. He said his name was "Adam" but it was fairly obvious he did not speak English natively. I could barely understand him on the phone. I explained that I was having difficulty working with "Mark" and asked if he could assist me instead. I explained what info I was looking for and he said that they did not have any maintenance information on the car. I proceeded to tell him that he could try calling the local Audi dealership (which he claimed to be in good with) to request any records they have via VIN number. He said he didn't know that and would do so. I asked for information specifically related to the DRC, the trans/TC and last timing belt change that they had on record. He replied "most people who own these types of cars don't go to the Audi dealership". I asked him to try anyway. Later yesterday evening I finally got a reply from "Mark" who sent this "Hi! 2012 recall from audi roll over valve done, 2009 one shock replaced, 35000 mil 12/2006 t/belt replaced. this is all info from audi. call if interested." I replied with an, admittedly low, offer due to it sounding as if it probably needed a timing belt immediately and possibly other work since there was no mention of brake or transmission work. Again, nothing back.
Just a few minutes ago I got a phone call from "Mark", also not seeming to have spoken English originally and very hard to understand, who asked if I was still interested in the car. I started "I think I am going to pa-" (Mark) "OK THANK YOU" *click*
I'm at a loss for words as to what has transpired regarding this car. I'm wondering how a seemingly larger, relatively high end dealership can operate business this way? If you are in the market for an RS6, like me, and happen across this thread, I highly suggest caution regarding this particular car!