Veiwing an RS4 this afternoon, Your advise please.

[neckarsulm]

Didn't you buy yours from NJ?

..indeed

[mikeyquattro]

Perhaps i'm just too anal then. When I bought my car it had no major DTC's. (Alarm codes from window being open and a radio based fault).

My neighbour did say I am a fanatic.....

[neckarsulm]

Perhaps i'm just too anal then. When I bought my car it had no major DTC's. (Alarm codes from window being open and a radio based fault).

My neighbour did say I am a fanatic.....

My view is that there will always be something you don't expect however much you check it over so find out as much as you can and negotiate accordingly.
Apart from yours Mikey, there do not seem to be many cars for sale that have been to a specialist and had everything sorted, maybe these owners keep them because they drive so much better?
You can easily find enough faults to total a bill of £2k even at a specialist and no dealer will say "OK £2k off then" as that'll be most of their profit gone, they'll just wait for someone less well informed to buy it on 'face value' - even an AA inspection wont touch the diagnostic side of things, apparently there were too many people complaining that some fault that had surfaced after inspection was the AA's fault so they knocked that on the head.

[honahon]

VAG-COM Version: Release 409.1-US


Chassis Type: 8D - Audi A4 B5
Scan: 01,02,03,08,15,17,25,35,45,55,56

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 01: Engine
Controller: 8D0 907 551 K
Component: 2.7l V6/5VT G 0001
Coding: 10711
Shop #: WSC 63351
WUAZZZ8DZ1N904636 AUZ7Z0A1786730
6 Faults Found:
16684 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
P0300 - 35-10 - - - Intermittent
16687 - Cylinder 3 Misfire Detected
P0303 - 35-10 - - - Intermittent
16689 - Cylinder 5 Misfire Detected
P0305 - 35-10 - - - Intermittent
17862 - Exhaust Gas Temp Sensor 1 (G235): Short to Ground
P1454 - 35-00 - -
17866 - Exhaust Gas Temp Sensor 2 (G236): Short to Ground
P1458 - 35-10 - - - Intermittent
17539 - Oxygen (Lambda) Sensor: B2 S1: Internal Resistance too High
P1131 - 35-10 - - - Intermittent
Readiness: 0000 0000

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 03: ABS Brakes
Controller: 8D0 907 389 E
Component: ABS/ESP allrad D56
Coding: 04395
Shop #: WSC 02325
No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 08: Auto HVAC
Controller: 8D0 820 043 P
Component: A4 KLIMAAUTOMAT D58
Coding: 00061
Shop #: WSC 63351
No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Skipping Address 15-Airbags

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 17: Instruments
Controller: 8D0 920 981
Component: B5-KOMBIINSTR. VDO D13
Coding: 00464
Shop #: WSC 00001
WUAZZZ8DZ1N904636 AUZ7Z0A1786730
No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 25: Immobilizer
Controller: Bit teA dre ss
Component: e 17 eingeben
No Faults Found
or DTCs not supported by controller
or a communication error ocurred

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 35: Centr. Locks
Controller: 8D0 862 257 E
Component: CV-Pump, Alarm, RC D17
Coding: 15178
Shop #: WSC 63351
6 Faults Found:
01371 - Alarm triggered by Door Contact Switch: Driver's Side
35-00 - -
01370 - Alarm triggered by Interior Monitoring
35-00 - -
01365 - Lock/Unlock Switch: Interior
29-00 - Short to Ground
01389 - Tailgate Open Switch (F124)
29-00 - Short to Ground
00991 - Interior Lights
28-00 - Short to B+
00956 - Key 2
09-00 - Adaptation Limit Surpassed

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 45: Inter. Monitor
Controller: 4B0 951 173
Component: Innenraumueberw. D03
Coding: 00102
Shop #: WSC 63351
No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 55: Xenon Range
Controller: 4B0 907 357
Component: LEUCHTWEITEREGLER D004
Coding: 00012
Shop #: WSC 63351
No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 56: Radio
Controller: 8D0 035 195
Component: Radio D00
Coding: 00010
Shop #: WSC 63351
1 Fault Found:
00850 - Control Output Active: Radio Amplifier
29-10 - Short to Ground - Intermittent

End --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
and.........................................

cracked front and back bumper.
alloys ALL kerbed with dodge silver cover up marker pen
leather, blue stains in back seats (kids for sure) cracked, dull, drivers side almost black creases.
weird humming noise from centre console
back pads and disks both shot
dent on bonnet above Audi badge
keyed boot, from tail to brake lights
passenger seat upholstery detached from seat.
Pulls to the left under braking........
No Log book (in the office apparently)
No bill for supposed new clutch
No new turbos (as promised)

NEED I CONTIUNE......................................................................

[honahon]

But I still loved it......... what's wrong with me

This morning, My friend Merv called me... has MINT, 03 M3, 1 owner, 40k
fully loaded, faultless with a years warranty.......

10k.......... mates rates............

I'm tempted, but know i'll regret it.

[neckarsulm]

So did you buy it then?
Makes the one I saw last week sound good.
So what's the reg so others can avoid it?
so it needs 2 EGTs - always thought the RS4 had one, S4 had two
I bet it didn't go well with a duff EGT.

[honahon]

So did you buy it then?
Makes the one I saw last week sound good.
So what's the reg so others can avoid it?
so it needs 2 EGTs - always thought the RS4 had one, S4 had two
I bet it didn't go well with a duff EGT.

Nope, My RS2 would of killed it....... nice chap but just didn't know about what it was..... REG, B2PET

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/841676.htm

[honahon]

So did you buy it then?
Makes the one I saw last week sound good.
So what's the reg so others can avoid it?
so it needs 2 EGTs - always thought the RS4 had one, S4 had two
I bet it didn't go well with a duff EGT.

If that other bloke wasn't such a tw@t i'd make an offer.....

back to square 1........

[honahon]

So did you buy it then?
Makes the one I saw last week sound good.
So what's the reg so others can avoid it?
so it needs 2 EGTs - always thought the RS4 had one, S4 had two
I bet it didn't go well with a duff EGT.

EGT, how much are those each?

[mikeyquattro]

So did you buy it then?
Makes the one I saw last week sound good.
So what's the reg so others can avoid it?
so it needs 2 EGTs - always thought the RS4 had one, S4 had two
I bet it didn't go well with a duff EGT.

If that other bloke wasn't such a tw@t i'd make an offer.....

back to square 1........

Where are you? Come and have a look/drive of mine. Even if it's just for reference

[honahon]

So did you buy it then?
Makes the one I saw last week sound good.
So what's the reg so others can avoid it?
so it needs 2 EGTs - always thought the RS4 had one, S4 had two
I bet it didn't go well with a duff EGT.

If that other bloke wasn't such a tw@t i'd make an offer.....

back to square 1........

Where are you? Come and have a look/drive of mine. Even if it's just for reference

Hi mate.

Bournemouth

[mikeyquattro]

Not too far then. An hour or so. PM me if you want to come and look/chat.

[neckarsulm]

EGT, how much are those each?

I think it was £150 for my B5 S4 and prob the same for RS4

[Blue_Thunder]

So did you buy it then?
Makes the one I saw last week sound good.
So what's the reg so others can avoid it?
so it needs 2 EGTs - always thought the RS4 had one, S4 had two
I bet it didn't go well with a duff EGT.

There are 2 EGT sensors as the temps need to be measured for each bank.

There's one in each exhaust manifold.

[GregorFuk]

VAG-COM Version: Release 409.1-US


Chassis Type: 8D - Audi A4 B5
Scan: 01,02,03,08,15,17,25,35,45,55,56

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 01: Engine
Controller: 8D0 907 551 K
Component: 2.7l V6/5VT G 0001
Coding: 10711
Shop #: WSC 63351
WUAZZZ8DZ1N904636 AUZ7Z0A1786730
6 Faults Found:
16684 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
P0300 - 35-10 - - - Intermittent
16687 - Cylinder 3 Misfire Detected
P0303 - 35-10 - - - Intermittent
16689 - Cylinder 5 Misfire Detected
P0305 - 35-10 - - - Intermittent
17862 - Exhaust Gas Temp Sensor 1 (G235): Short to Ground
P1454 - 35-00 - -
17866 - Exhaust Gas Temp Sensor 2 (G236): Short to Ground
P1458 - 35-10 - - - Intermittent
17539 - Oxygen (Lambda) Sensor: B2 S1: Internal Resistance too High
P1131 - 35-10 - - - Intermittent
Readiness: 0000 0000

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 03: ABS Brakes
Controller: 8D0 907 389 E
Component: ABS/ESP allrad D56
Coding: 04395
Shop #: WSC 02325
No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 08: Auto HVAC
Controller: 8D0 820 043 P
Component: A4 KLIMAAUTOMAT D58
Coding: 00061
Shop #: WSC 63351
No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Skipping Address 15-Airbags

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 17: Instruments
Controller: 8D0 920 981
Component: B5-KOMBIINSTR. VDO D13
Coding: 00464
Shop #: WSC 00001
WUAZZZ8DZ1N904636 AUZ7Z0A1786730
No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 25: Immobilizer
Controller: Bit teA dre ss
Component: e 17 eingeben
No Faults Found
or DTCs not supported by controller
or a communication error ocurred

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 35: Centr. Locks
Controller: 8D0 862 257 E
Component: CV-Pump, Alarm, RC D17
Coding: 15178
Shop #: WSC 63351
6 Faults Found:
01371 - Alarm triggered by Door Contact Switch: Driver's Side
35-00 - -
01370 - Alarm triggered by Interior Monitoring
35-00 - -
01365 - Lock/Unlock Switch: Interior
29-00 - Short to Ground
01389 - Tailgate Open Switch (F124)
29-00 - Short to Ground
00991 - Interior Lights
28-00 - Short to B+
00956 - Key 2
09-00 - Adaptation Limit Surpassed

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 45: Inter. Monitor
Controller: 4B0 951 173
Component: Innenraumueberw. D03
Coding: 00102
Shop #: WSC 63351
No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 55: Xenon Range
Controller: 4B0 907 357
Component: LEUCHTWEITEREGLER D004
Coding: 00012
Shop #: WSC 63351
No fault code found.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 56: Radio
Controller: 8D0 035 195
Component: Radio D00
Coding: 00010
Shop #: WSC 63351
1 Fault Found:
00850 - Control Output Active: Radio Amplifier
29-10 - Short to Ground - Intermittent

End --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
and.........................................

cracked front and back bumper.
alloys ALL kerbed with dodge silver cover up marker pen
leather, blue stains in back seats (kids for sure) cracked, dull, drivers side almost black creases.
weird humming noise from centre console
back pads and disks both shot
dent on bonnet above Audi badge
keyed boot, from tail to brake lights
passenger seat upholstery detached from seat.
Pulls to the left under braking........
No Log book (in the office apparently)
No bill for supposed new clutch
No new turbos (as promised)

NEED I CONTIUNE......................................................................

Yikes, think I'd be inclined to give that a body swerve, there must be better examples than that going around.