Hi All,
Going to be looking for an RS6 in the next few months. I currently own a 2006 A8 4.2tdi Sport.
I've noticed there are quite a few RS6's priced cheaply but don't seem to be selling that quick, theres a blue one on eBay at the moment for £7250 that looks pretty decent but doesn't seem to be shifting. It's got high mileage which is average for the age (10k/ year) but that wouldn't put me off, I usually buy cars with higher mileage as long its they have FSH and are in good nick.
I could easily buy 2 or 3 on eBay that are around the £8k mark but is it a mistake doing this and will I be letting myself in for trouble?
I've had a look at past sales on eBay and there are a couple that have sold between 5 and 6k!
This will be the most I've spent on a car so don't want to be suckered in be the looks and sound of the engine. My A8 is perfect and drives like new but I have always wanted an RS6 since they were released.
£8k RS6
Re: £8k RS6
FON
At that budget you will have to go and look closely at the cars. Many ads will be lies, defects will be hidden, there will be something that is putting people off. There might be a genuine car in there somewhere, but you are going to have to put the legwork in to find it.
Feel free to post up the ads of the cars that you are interested in so we can pick them to pieces.
At that budget you will have to go and look closely at the cars. Many ads will be lies, defects will be hidden, there will be something that is putting people off. There might be a genuine car in there somewhere, but you are going to have to put the legwork in to find it.
Feel free to post up the ads of the cars that you are interested in so we can pick them to pieces.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
Re: £8k RS6
I think it’s one of those cars that appeals to the minority of people who know what they are. They have a terrific reputation for unreliability and maintenance costs is eye watering, this can put a lot of buyers off without even viewing the car.
I’d say judge each car on its condition and history not mileage or age. If the owner is a switched on enthusiast who knows their stuff I’d be more comfortable than if they just bought a fast Audi because it’s sub 10k.
I’d say judge each car on its condition and history not mileage or age. If the owner is a switched on enthusiast who knows their stuff I’d be more comfortable than if they just bought a fast Audi because it’s sub 10k.
Re: £8k RS6
At £8k there are likely issues, but as long as you have a rough idea of what they are and have the cash to put any issues right, they won't be an issue. If you want so spend £8k then budget £10k or more for issues.
Mine was cheap at £9k when I bought it and I spent £2.5k sorting all the niggly little issues over the last year. Although £650 of that was a Map
Mine was cheap at £9k when I bought it and I spent £2.5k sorting all the niggly little issues over the last year. Although £650 of that was a Map
Re: £8k RS6
Thanks for the swift replies.
I suppose the 4 main things are gearbox, suspension and turbos and cambelt. As long as these are in order then hopefully there shouldn't be too much of an imminent scare money wise. I will probably do 3k miles a year which is a mix of business and pleasure.
This is the exact colour I am looking for, Daytona Grey.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre ... 4205072453
Seems like a bargain at the price, or is it....
I suppose the 4 main things are gearbox, suspension and turbos and cambelt. As long as these are in order then hopefully there shouldn't be too much of an imminent scare money wise. I will probably do 3k miles a year which is a mix of business and pleasure.
This is the exact colour I am looking for, Daytona Grey.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre ... 4205072453
Seems like a bargain at the price, or is it....
Re: £8k RS6
On the surface of it, it looks fairly tidy, but you need to see it up close.
I don't like the sound of the rear silencer delete. That's going to need replacing.
Also the rear suspension looks too high. If it's on DRC then it suggests an incorrect re-charge, which happens a lot. If all the DRC components are functioning then maybe a correct recharge by MRC or similar will sort it. Or it could just be the uneven ground in the photo. Hard to tell.
The 12 year previous owner friend thing sounds like bullshit. I bet he's had the car for less than 6 months.
Can't see what tyres it's on.
Best colour for them, obvs.
I don't like the sound of the rear silencer delete. That's going to need replacing.
Also the rear suspension looks too high. If it's on DRC then it suggests an incorrect re-charge, which happens a lot. If all the DRC components are functioning then maybe a correct recharge by MRC or similar will sort it. Or it could just be the uneven ground in the photo. Hard to tell.
The 12 year previous owner friend thing sounds like bullshit. I bet he's had the car for less than 6 months.
Can't see what tyres it's on.
Best colour for them, obvs.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
Re: £8k RS6
MOT history has a couple of years missing. I'd call it a project.
G6WEG AUDI RS6
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MOT test number 4811 7064 9066
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both rear suspension pipes rusty
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
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Date tested 2 October 2015
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Mileage 164,696 miles
MOT test number 1048 9043 3752
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Expiry date 1 October 2016
Advisory notice item(s)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
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Date tested 2 October 2015
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Mileage 164,696 miles
MOT test number 4758 3332 6931
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Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
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Date tested 9 July 2014
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Mileage 164,638 miles
MOT test number 1175 4099 4105
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
O/S/F tyre very poor condition
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Date tested 9 July 2014
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Mileage 164,638 miles
MOT test number 8376 0069 4133
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Reason(s) for failure
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
O/S/F tyre very poor condition
Engine management light on dash
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Date tested 12 July 2013
Pass
Mileage 158,390 miles
MOT test number 9699 0329 3107
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Expiry date 17 July 2014
Date tested 11 July 2013
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Mileage 158,337 miles
MOT test number 4558 6299 3162
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Reason(s) for failure
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
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Date tested 18 July 2012
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Mileage 142,237 miles
MOT test number 1174 2080 2258
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Expiry date 17 July 2013
Advisory notice item(s)
engine management light on
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Date tested 23 May 2011
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Mileage 121,030 miles
MOT test number 5492 7354 1154
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Expiry date 13 June 2012
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Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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Date tested 5 June 2010
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Mileage 109,526 miles
MOT test number 7928 9635 0126
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Expiry date 13 June 2011
Advisory notice item(s)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
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Date tested 5 June 2009
Pass
Mileage 93,726 miles
MOT test number 7848 7685 9194
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Expiry date 13 June 2010
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Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
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Date tested 2 June 2008
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Mileage 86,927 miles
MOT test number 6349 1455 8197
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Expiry date 13 June 2009
Date tested 14 June 2007
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Mileage 75,837 miles
MOT test number 7417 4526 7133
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Date registered 22 January 2004
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Date tested 11 October 2018
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Mileage 164,744 miles
MOT test number 4811 7064 9066
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Expiry date 10 October 2019
Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories):
both rear suspension pipes rusty
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
What are advisories?
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Date tested 2 October 2015
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Mileage 164,696 miles
MOT test number 1048 9043 3752
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Expiry date 1 October 2016
Advisory notice item(s)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
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Date tested 2 October 2015
Fail
Mileage 164,696 miles
MOT test number 4758 3332 6931
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Reason(s) for failure
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Advisory notice item(s)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
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Date tested 9 July 2014
Pass
Mileage 164,638 miles
MOT test number 1175 4099 4105
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Expiry date 17 July 2015
Advisory notice item(s)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
O/S/F tyre very poor condition
What are advisories?
Date tested 9 July 2014
Fail
Mileage 164,638 miles
MOT test number 8376 0069 4133
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Reason(s) for failure
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
O/S/F tyre very poor condition
Engine management light on dash
What are failures and advisories?
Date tested 12 July 2013
Pass
Mileage 158,390 miles
MOT test number 9699 0329 3107
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Expiry date 17 July 2014
Date tested 11 July 2013
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Mileage 158,337 miles
MOT test number 4558 6299 3162
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Reason(s) for failure
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
What are failures and advisories?
Date tested 18 July 2012
Pass
Mileage 142,237 miles
MOT test number 1174 2080 2258
Test location
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Expiry date 17 July 2013
Advisory notice item(s)
engine management light on
What are advisories?
Date tested 23 May 2011
Pass
Mileage 121,030 miles
MOT test number 5492 7354 1154
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Expiry date 13 June 2012
Advisory notice item(s)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
What are advisories?
Date tested 5 June 2010
Pass
Mileage 109,526 miles
MOT test number 7928 9635 0126
Test location
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Expiry date 13 June 2011
Advisory notice item(s)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
What are advisories?
Date tested 5 June 2009
Pass
Mileage 93,726 miles
MOT test number 7848 7685 9194
Test location
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Expiry date 13 June 2010
Advisory notice item(s)
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
What are advisories?
Date tested 2 June 2008
Pass
Mileage 86,927 miles
MOT test number 6349 1455 8197
Test location
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Expiry date 13 June 2009
Date tested 14 June 2007
Pass
Mileage 75,837 miles
MOT test number 7417 4526 7133
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Expiry date 13 June 2008
Re: £8k RS6
It was doing a lot of miles early in life. About 20k a year. Owner must have had deep pockets or worked for Shell.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
Re: £8k RS6
Looks tidy, only way to tell for sure is to go and view it thoroughly.
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Re: £8k RS6
Mines up for sale, I'll Pm youMattyVRS6 wrote: ↑Sun May 12, 2019 5:13 pmHi All,
Going to be looking for an RS6 in the next few months. I currently own a 2006 A8 4.2tdi Sport.
I've noticed there are quite a few RS6's priced cheaply but don't seem to be selling that quick, theres a blue one on eBay at the moment for £7250 that looks pretty decent but doesn't seem to be shifting. It's got high mileage which is average for the age (10k/ year) but that wouldn't put me off, I usually buy cars with higher mileage as long its they have FSH and are in good nick.
I could easily buy 2 or 3 on eBay that are around the £8k mark but is it a mistake doing this and will I be letting myself in for trouble?
I've had a look at past sales on eBay and there are a couple that have sold between 5 and 6k!
This will be the most I've spent on a car so don't want to be suckered in be the looks and sound of the engine. My A8 is perfect and drives like new but I have always wanted an RS6 since they were released.
Re: £8k RS6
My RS6 is one of those for sale, Mugello blue 99k Miles.
It is also an original example on original turbos and gearbox. It’s always frustrating when I hear of OE cars being labelled as risks/timebombs etc, I’ve ran my RS6 for two years putting on approx 9k Miles and always having any maintenance work/issues sorted as and when they occur.
In my sale advert I purposely label every little issue with my car so any person who potentially would be interested will know any issues with her no matter how little they are.
My RS6 is not a forced sell, I am just at a cross roads where I fancy a change(2 years of ownership) however as the market is very hit and miss I can see my RS6 being stored up and used as and when I feel like running her.
My ko4’d C5 Allroad will soon be on daily duties
It is also an original example on original turbos and gearbox. It’s always frustrating when I hear of OE cars being labelled as risks/timebombs etc, I’ve ran my RS6 for two years putting on approx 9k Miles and always having any maintenance work/issues sorted as and when they occur.
In my sale advert I purposely label every little issue with my car so any person who potentially would be interested will know any issues with her no matter how little they are.
My RS6 is not a forced sell, I am just at a cross roads where I fancy a change(2 years of ownership) however as the market is very hit and miss I can see my RS6 being stored up and used as and when I feel like running her.
My ko4’d C5 Allroad will soon be on daily duties
Re: £8k RS6
You obviously know a bit about the model, I see a car I want in good condition and overlook the above points. It doesn't mention anything about suspension - could maybe be a bargaining point. The RNSE is nice. You would need to view as pictures can and do lie!Shoppinit wrote: ↑Mon May 13, 2019 8:27 amOn the surface of it, it looks fairly tidy, but you need to see it up close.
I don't like the sound of the rear silencer delete. That's going to need replacing.
Also the rear suspension looks too high. If it's on DRC then it suggests an incorrect re-charge, which happens a lot. If all the DRC components are functioning then maybe a correct recharge by MRC or similar will sort it. Or it could just be the uneven ground in the photo. Hard to tell.
The 12 year previous owner friend thing sounds like bullshit. I bet he's had the car for less than 6 months.
Can't see what tyres it's on.
Best colour for them, obvs.
It'd be on my list anyway.
Re: £8k RS6
I saw yours for sale under the grey one I mentioned. I thought how honest the ad seemed. The grey one mentions no problems and is £495 cheaper although 66k more miles. Makes me wonder if they'll be any future issues on it hence the post.benh999 wrote: ↑Mon May 13, 2019 7:53 pmMy RS6 is one of those for sale, Mugello blue 99k Miles.
It is also an original example on original turbos and gearbox. It’s always frustrating when I hear of OE cars being labelled as risks/timebombs etc, I’ve ran my RS6 for two years putting on approx 9k Miles and always having any maintenance work/issues sorted as and when they occur.
In my sale advert I purposely label every little issue with my car so any person who potentially would be interested will know any issues with her no matter how little they are.
My RS6 is not a forced sell, I am just at a cross roads where I fancy a change(2 years of ownership) however as the market is very hit and miss I can see my RS6 being stored up and used as and when I feel like running her.
My ko4’d C5 Allroad will soon be on daily duties
Yours looks nice though, the grey wheels really suit it.
Re: £8k RS6
I’d always go for a forum car if possible.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
Re: £8k RS6
I know Greg who is selling the RS6 you are looking at.
He’s a genuine seller, he purchased the RS6 not long ago and it has been perfect for him however he’s just decided that he wants a newer/modern car such as a later model S6 or a S8 V10.
He’s a genuine seller, he purchased the RS6 not long ago and it has been perfect for him however he’s just decided that he wants a newer/modern car such as a later model S6 or a S8 V10.
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