Things to look out for when buying a B7 RS4

Post by **Markmyatt7** » Wed Jan 16, 2013 11:27 am

Just found out from a very helpful forum member that the DRC has a tendency to leak but Audi never recalled the RS4 to get it fixed. I also found out that some Audi dealerships will fix it as a good will gesture.

Is there anything else I need to look outs for when buying my first B7 RS4?

Post by **spikeyboy101** » Wed Jan 16, 2013 2:28 pm

Probably better to look in the B7 RS4 thread - all the info you need is there.

But as a helpful starter her you go: http://forum.rs246.com/viewtopic.php?t=90255

Post by **Dom81** » Wed Jan 16, 2013 2:39 pm

Was going to post the same link - this is also very useful http://forum.rs246.com/viewtopic.php?t=87773

Post by **Markmyatt7** » Wed Jan 16, 2013 3:21 pm

Thank you guys very useful info that I have copied and pasted into a document.

Post by **Markmyatt7** » Wed Jan 16, 2013 10:49 pm

Can I have someone's opinion on the following ad please - is this a good buy?

http://www.buckshawmotors.co.uk/used-ca ... 9494653487

Post by **MikeFish** » Wed Jan 16, 2013 10:56 pm

Black saloon. Thats the fastest shape and colour!

It looks like they have changed the front grill for the black optic version, and covered / changed the wondow surrounds to black too, but the alu boot strip and silver tipped exhaust says it is not a black optic car.
It looks nice. Like mine it has had the wheels sprayed in a darker than usual colour. I don't know whether the price is in line with other cars or not though, but you can check that by looking on autotrader.

Post by **sonny** » Wed Jan 16, 2013 11:00 pm

Markmyatt7 wrote:Can I have someone's opinion on the following ad please - is this a good buy?

http://www.buckshawmotors.co.uk/used-ca ... 9494653487

Looks ok, however, it has black optic front grill and window trim, but rear boot trim is still silver, this indicates that the black optics is after market or has been wrapped. So double check that.

The wheels have been resprayed black, the wing mirrors are black however this was a factory option. If they have been wrapped, then beware that they maybe corroded underneath.

It has a Milltek so thats good (find out if its a valved as these are worth more) bonus if you want to sell the Milltek.

It looks like a early 2006 model (pre march 06 is cheaper tax).

The only thing that catches my eye is the location, its a little to close to Bradford, and we have seen some classics come out of there (esp showing wrapped optics and dark alloys). Just beware that its not a cat d or a clocked example.

Make sure the service book and MOTs all tie in with the mileage and that it has 2 sets of keys and a plastic key with plastic bar code tab. If it does not then walk.

Post by **sonny** » Wed Jan 16, 2013 11:01 pm

You beat me to it Mike lol

Post by **Markmyatt7** » Wed Jan 16, 2013 11:27 pm

Thank you - I wouldn't even know to look at what you have mentioned. Thank god for this forum.

There was one more that has caught my eye, would appreciate an opinion as going to look at it this weekend hopefully - link:

http://www.junction26prestigetradecentr ... 2497998250

Post by **sonny** » Wed Jan 16, 2013 11:30 pm

That looks very nice, full black optic pack (black front grill, exhaust tips, roof rails and window trim). However are my eyes deceiving me, I cant figure out what blue that is?? Anyone else?

Post by **sonny** » Wed Jan 16, 2013 11:33 pm

Worth reading this http://forum.rs246.com/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=87773

oops just seen Doms posted it as well....but worth a second read

Post by **Dom81** » Wed Jan 16, 2013 11:40 pm

Doesn't look too bad, as others have said. Quick observations -

The privacy isn't factory fitted - it was only an option on the avant, and much darker (plus rears only)
Nankang tyres (which I'd never heard of) appear to have poor to rubbish reviews
Nasty phone cradle, and Alu interior not to everyone's taste
No Auto Dim / Light / Rain option
Front disks look to have a sizeable lip

Post by **Dom81** » Wed Jan 16, 2013 11:42 pm

sonny wrote:However are my eyes deceiving me, I cant figure out what blue that is?? Anyone else?

I think it's regular Sprint - just a slightly funny light

Post by **Markmyatt7** » Wed Jan 16, 2013 11:43 pm

sonny wrote:Worth reading this http://forum.rs246.com/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=87773

oops just seen Doms posted it as well....but worth a second read

Thank you Sonny, I have the checklist already to take with me.

It's going to be very tough finding an RS4 in top condition especially as I'm an Audi virgin.

Post by **sonny** » Wed Jan 16, 2013 11:50 pm

Dom81 wrote: Nankang tyres (which I'd never heard of) appear to have poor to rubbish reviews

I had these fitted on a old BMW when I was skint and yep they are crap...irrc they are Bridgestone rip offs.

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