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Looking at some B9.5 Any Advice appreciated
Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2023 10:50 pm
by E10EAN
Hi
Been a long time and finally I’m ready to get a RS4 Avant.
I’m visiting to Hatfield Audi Friday to look at this and does anyone know the car ?
Also what do I need to lol out for.
Thanks
Re: Looking at some B9.5 Any Advice appreciated
Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2023 7:30 pm
by elchet
A few things I'd be looking for would be the specific options (learn them and know which you want and which you aren't fussed about), quality of the soft bits inside, and any wear and tear vs the mileage, drive it and listen for any strange engine or suspension sounds (especially if it has DRC), listen for any rattles or creaks from inside or out.
Also the next time I'm buying a car, I'll see if I can take it round to a local body
Shop I've been using and trust, and have them use their eagle eyes to look for subtle evidence of repairs that I'd miss myself. Less of a concern if you're buying from Audi and can get them to include extended warranty.
Re: Looking at some B9.5 Any Advice appreciated
Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2023 3:24 am
by ToysOnWheels
I've been through this and I'd definitely look for any unusual rattles and creaks from around wheel arches.
When you detect something, there could be issues with dampers and/or arm bushings.
Also, check that nothing is stored underneath the boot tray (where the battery sits) before taking the car out for a ride, and see if you can hear anything from around there as the dampers move, like something is not tied down properly and rattling in there.
DRC valves might be shot if this is the case.
Re: Looking at some B9.5 Any Advice appreciated
Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2023 5:38 pm
by GSD
How’d you get on?
Re: Looking at some B9.5 Any Advice appreciated
Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2023 12:09 am
by E10EAN
Not very good and so disappointing I had the reg of the car done some internet checks and went to a few shows and MOT Rusty rear spring and drivers front tyre nail in, before I went I was assured all alloys was refurbished.
After 2:30 hours to get there it was a shed front passenger’s alloy bashed and the rear paint work in the wing poor repair, door trim hanging off on drivers side and the drive felt like the engine mounts had gone.
I looked at a black one today with 16k the radiator looked battered for the mileage checked on line EF 20 PPK it’s been sold by one trade and done 250 miles in 6 months for £58k.
TBH this is a lot of money sadly this is really putting me off.
Appreciate advice and DRC definitely not a option
Re: Looking at some B9.5 Any Advice appreciated
Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2023 10:04 am
by Nath-RS
E10EAN wrote: ↑Fri Dec 22, 2023 12:09 am
Not very good and so disappointing I had the reg of the car done some internet checks and went to a few shows and MOT Rusty rear spring and drivers front tyre nail in, before I went I was assured all alloys was refurbished.
After 2:30 hours to get there it was a shed front passenger’s alloy bashed and the rear paint work in the wing poor repair, door trim hanging off on drivers side and the drive felt like the engine mounts had gone.
I looked at a black one today with 16k the radiator looked battered for the mileage checked on line EF 20 PPK it’s been sold by one trade and done 250 miles in 6 months for £58k.
TBH this is a lot of money sadly this is really putting me off.
Appreciate advice and DRC definitely not a option
This would be really disappointing, I have found the same in my quest for an RS4 so far. Seeing cars classed or described as exceptional or mint.. get there and car with 30k miles is like a dogs dinner…
Re: Looking at some B9.5 Any Advice appreciated
Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2024 10:07 pm
by E10EAN
GX Car Sales has Grey Carbon 2020 with 2 keepers 38k and looks mint on the video and pics but again 2 hours away and a deposit has been put down buy someone.
Re: Looking at some B9.5 Any Advice appreciated
Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2024 5:58 pm
by Nath-RS
E10EAN wrote: ↑Mon Jan 01, 2024 10:07 pm
GX Car Sales has Grey Carbon 2020 with 2 keepers 38k and looks mint on the video and pics but again 2 hours away and a deposit has been put down buy someone.
That one had been on a good while and reduced a good few times before it sold. It was just outside my budget so didn’t view it or anything.
Re: Looking at some B9.5 Any Advice appreciated
Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2024 10:44 pm
by E10EAN
This one has popped up seeing it Saturday, price is strong but sounds like the right car.
Re: Looking at some B9.5 Any Advice appreciated
Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2024 10:46 pm
by E10EAN
TBH I was going to see the grey one and deposit has been taken and DRC os not on my list
Re: Looking at some B9.5 Any Advice appreciated
Posted: Sat Jan 06, 2024 3:15 pm
by E10EAN
I’m Back
Re: Looking at some B9.5 Any Advice appreciated
Posted: Sat Jan 06, 2024 3:44 pm
by elchet
Looks mint!
Re: Looking at some B9.5 Any Advice appreciated
Posted: Sat Jan 06, 2024 5:25 pm
by E10EAN
Thanks took me 1 year but worth it honestly, hopefully I have a good eye and drive amazingly well.
TBH I was very nervous HPI showed it was on PCP and VW have conformed it clear, found marks and little dent in the drivers door which is been sorted.
1 owner 19k radiator is mint paintwork all original and very happy.
Now Ghost,tracker,PPF
Re: Looking at some B9.5 Any Advice appreciated
Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2024 7:12 pm
by Nath-RS
Stunning, congratulations!!
Re: Looking at some B9.5 Any Advice appreciated
Posted: Tue Jan 09, 2024 10:44 pm
by E10EAN
Collecting Saturday anything I missed ? Before taking it home Drivers door dent been sorted.
Seat covers any experience anybody
