Cheap way into an RS4....

Post by **sonny** » Fri Feb 04, 2011 3:52 pm

But it has the V8 engine in it, only thing missing out of the engine bay is the rubber strip that goes on the scuttle panel.

If it has the V8 4.2 FSI engine in it then surely it will need all the other components. Makes me wonder why these cars never make a appearance on here or other Audi forums.

Post by **MB2** » Fri Feb 04, 2011 3:54 pm

I am sure it has appeared on forums under the "my car was taken last night" heading...

Post by **sonny** » Fri Feb 04, 2011 3:58 pm

MB2 wrote:I am sure it has appeared on forums under the "my car was taken last night" heading...

LOL yea I hear you. There are plenty of reps/conversions on eBay, but you can tell they are. The RS4 in that link is a RS4 with out a shadow of a shadow of a doubt.

Post by **Ice_Coffee** » Fri Feb 04, 2011 4:45 pm

Amazingly, it claims to be modded from a B6 ???

Post by **fletchie55** » Fri Feb 04, 2011 5:14 pm

That is an RS4, and there is another one next to it in one of the pictures R554 CAB.

Dont the RS4's have millions of 'datadots' or something all over them so police you can tell if they are stolen? Says something about it in this review: http://www.mynrma.com.au/cps/rde/xchg/m ... review.htm

Post by **neckarsulm** » Fri Feb 04, 2011 5:24 pm

I know where two chassis number stickers are that I doubt thieves would have got to.
Low feedback and mobiles only
Anyone want to go take a look?

Post by **Ice_Coffee** » Fri Feb 04, 2011 5:29 pm

neckarsulm wrote:I know where two chassis number stickers are that I doubt thieves would have got to.
Low feedback and mobiles only
Anyone want to go take a look?

I aint going to go up to him in my RS4, and say lets look at yours !

Post by **fletchie55** » Fri Feb 04, 2011 5:30 pm

Im sure registering a car as a 3.0l when it is a 4.2l is a crime in itself, especially when it is to 'get cheaper insurance'!!!

Post by **wolfgang** » Fri Feb 04, 2011 5:36 pm

The vehicle is actually insured and and comes back as "Vehicle Make/Model: AUDI A4" on the Motor Insurance Database.

Post by **Borgelite** » Fri Feb 04, 2011 5:39 pm

wolfgang wrote:The vehicle is actually insured and and comes back as "Vehicle Make/Model: AUDI A4" on the Motor Insurance Database.

So would be the same if you did a HPI.

Post by **Ice_Coffee** » Fri Feb 04, 2011 5:49 pm

All that proves is someone wrote off their A4 3.0 and got a stolen Rs4 to clone on to. the RS was probably Misano in a previous life.

Post by **Borgelite** » Fri Feb 04, 2011 5:54 pm

Ice_Coffee wrote:All that proves is someone wrote off their A4 3.0 and got a stolen Rs4 to clone on to. the RS was probably Misano in a previous life.

I think anyone who goes to have a look at this car will have that in mind, so they would be extra vigilant when looking....you would hope...

Post by **fletchie55** » Fri Feb 04, 2011 6:02 pm

The plate was probably just stuck on there for the pictures. The advert says the plate isnt included.

Post by **neckarsulm** » Fri Feb 04, 2011 6:08 pm

Also if you VAG COM it, (unless it's on bespoke management like Motec) it will definitely, DEFINITELY have an ECU from an RS4 with a readable VIN from the donor car, a piece of cake to then trace the car from there for the police.
Don't forget RS4 VINs start WUA, non RS cars start WAU

Post by **sonny** » Fri Feb 04, 2011 6:15 pm

neckarsulm wrote:Also if you VAG COM it, (unless it's on bespoke management like Motec) it will definitely, DEFINITELY have an ECU from an RS4 with a readable VIN from the donor car, a piece of cake to then trace the car from there for the police.
Don't forget RS4 VINs start WUA, non RS cars start WAU

+1

Im temped to phone the advertiser up. Also to ask a question on the eBay. His prob reading this anyway hoping we dont.

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