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what to look for when buying an rs4 with 100k+ miles
Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2007 10:17 pm
by albinoDUB
looking to enter the world of the rs4 ownerhip
the ones i have seen in the price bracket i have are around the 100kmiles mark
and was wondering if you guys could point out what to look for when buying?
are the engines as bulit proof as they say?
cheers
mark
RE: what to look for when buying an rs4 with 100k+ miles
Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2007 10:38 pm
by neckarsulm
I'm sure other will offer more specific advice but generally they are very tough and high mileage isn't a problem, what seems to cause problem is hard use and abuse.
Having said that there seems to be an issue with cars that have had long life (AVS) servicing due to cam wear which can cause misfires.
I sourced one for a friend, it had done 98k and had 1 owner, it was on longlife (20k intervals approx) and was superb having covered a lot of its mileage on trips to Germany.
Soon after purchase he got the management light on due to lambda probe fault but then again I changed one of mine at 65k miles so can't blame the miles.
For the performance available they are indeed bulletproof just don't end up with one that's being sold due to a (rare) major fault.
RE: what to look for when buying an rs4 with 100k+ miles
Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2007 10:38 pm
by mikeyquattro
History. Thats a must. Specialist if possible. Some main dealers just don't have a clue.
Enthusiast owned. Yes it may have been drive a little harder (sometimes!) but the love and care we give these fine cars is worth a great deal imo.
Also, try and get one which has had replaced suspension bushes, cambelt and brakes.
Good Luck. If in any doubt, walk away