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27k mile Avant on Collecting Cars
Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2024 12:37 pm
by fmb123
https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/200 ... 4-avant-22
I have no connection to this sale, but interested on what everyone thinks this will go for?
not the best interior spec - No FBSW and wood trim. But those can be changed.
Re: 27k mile Avant on Collecting Cars
Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2024 1:24 pm
by daytonamart
Needs some more pictures to really sell this, I think!
Re: 27k mile Avant on Collecting Cars
Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2024 1:34 pm
by highrise
Interesting.
I wonder if it would still need work on the DRC, I'm not sure if that's age or milage-related.
It seems to be a trade sale.
Random question, did they ever come with clear glass?
Re: 27k mile Avant on Collecting Cars
Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2024 1:39 pm
by highrise
To answer my own question looks like they did. Looks better IMHO.
Re: 27k mile Avant on Collecting Cars
Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2024 1:57 pm
by fmb123
highrise wrote: ↑Wed Mar 20, 2024 1:39 pm
To answer my own question looks like they did. Looks better IMHO.
I am biased, but i agree, i think they look much better without. My Green RS4 with clear glass -
Re: 27k mile Avant on Collecting Cars
Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2024 2:13 pm
by highrise
Lovely. Mine is black with tinted, but I think it's less obvious. I'd have clear glass if I could choose.
Re: 27k mile Avant on Collecting Cars
Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2024 5:59 pm
by chive90
Super low mileage examples of the B7 more often than not will need a lot more money pumping into them than well maintained higher mileage examples. Sure the draw of a low mileage car will always be there and it would be pretty nice to own a B7 with 20,000 on the clock, but I never fully get the appetite of paying real high money for one. You can almost guarantee this will need DRC repairing or replacing, has probably never had a carbon clean, and has consistently sat for long periods. With an average of 1,500 miles a year I would be amazed if it hasn't got perished rubbers/bushes and a corroded oil cooler. Could well still be on original discs and pads too, etc etc.
I must admit I'm surprised it's already at £27k considering it has the non FBSW and the comfort seats. Buyer will need £5-8k minimum to sort the above jobs and even then you have a very undesirable spec.
Re: 27k mile Avant on Collecting Cars
Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2024 8:28 pm
by Mav8
chive90 wrote: ↑Wed Mar 20, 2024 5:59 pm
Super low mileage examples of the B7 more often than not will need a lot more money pumping into them than well maintained higher mileage examples. Sure the draw of a low mileage car will always be there and it would be pretty nice to own a B7 with 20,000 on the clock, but I never fully get the appetite of paying real high money for one. You can almost guarantee this will need DRC repairing or replacing, has probably never had a carbon clean, and has consistently sat for long periods. With an average of 1,500 miles a year I would be amazed if it hasn't got perished rubbers/bushes and a corroded oil cooler. Could well still be on original discs and pads too, etc etc.
I must admit I'm surprised it's already at £27k considering it has the non FBSW and the comfort seats. Buyer will need £5-8k minimum to sort the above jobs and even then you have a very undesirable spec.
Echo the above thoughts
Re: 27k mile Avant on Collecting Cars
Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2024 9:11 pm
by lugars4
Good to see a strong sale for the B7 RS4.
Re: 27k mile Avant on Collecting Cars
Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2024 9:15 pm
by lugars4
Given that sale price, looking back when i purchased mine is 2010, that year and mileage was selling for less back then than it is now believe it or not.
With a higher spec, i purchased mine with less miles for the same money, 14 years ago.
Re: 27k mile Avant on Collecting Cars
Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2024 9:36 pm
by lugars4
Example advert i saved from 2010. Did have higher milage but good spec, with warranty etc.
Re: 27k mile Avant on Collecting Cars
Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2024 1:31 am
by Chippy1981
fmb123 wrote: ↑Wed Mar 20, 2024 1:57 pm
highrise wrote: ↑Wed Mar 20, 2024 1:39 pm
To answer my own question looks like they did. Looks better IMHO.
I am biased, but i agree, i think they look much better without. My Green RS4 with clear glass -
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Your car is stunning
Re: 27k mile Avant on Collecting Cars
Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2024 3:45 pm
by highrise
chive90 wrote: ↑Wed Mar 20, 2024 5:59 pm
Super low mileage examples of the B7 more often than not will need a lot more money pumping into them than well maintained higher mileage examples. Sure the draw of a low mileage car will always be there and it would be pretty nice to own a B7 with 20,000 on the clock, but I never fully get the appetite of paying real high money for one. You can almost guarantee this will need DRC repairing or replacing, has probably never had a carbon clean, and has consistently sat for long periods. With an average of 1,500 miles a year I would be amazed if it hasn't got perished rubbers/bushes and a corroded oil cooler. Could well still be on original discs and pads too, etc etc.
I must admit I'm surprised it's already at £27k considering it has the non FBSW and the comfort seats. Buyer will need £5-8k minimum to sort the above jobs and even then you have a very undesirable spec.
Totally agree with this.
I guess if you get it sorted and keep it low miles it might be a good investment.
Shame not to drive it though!