How many cars did you view before finding 'The one'
How many cars did you view before finding 'The one'
After viewing the 4th B7 RS4 saloon on friday i am starting to lose faith. Are there any nice examples left or maybe im too picky and have to realise i am viewing cars that are coming onto being 8yrs old, im just terrified of buying the wrong one and then have to spend thousands on it....
Re: How many cars did you view before finding 'The one'
what is your budget? nice ones exist, but they don't come cheap...........
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Re: How many cars did you view before finding 'The one'
2 b7s .... I looked at one at a dealers too local to me which was a bit of a prize fighter but bought privately
Current toys in the garage
B7 avant in Daytona with ceramics and a few other goodies and lowwwww miles
Ur quattro. lago Blue
Ur quattro. Mars red
Rs1600i
Transit custom sportvan
http://youtu.be/FWBUl7oT9sA
B7 avant in Daytona with ceramics and a few other goodies and lowwwww miles

Ur quattro. lago Blue
Ur quattro. Mars red
Rs1600i
Transit custom sportvan
http://youtu.be/FWBUl7oT9sA
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Re: How many cars did you view before finding 'The one'
1
Gone B8.5 A5 Sportback Black Edition Plus Floret Silver
Current C6 A6 Avant Silver TDi S line snotter
Gone B7 RS4 Sprint Blue Avant
Gone 8P A3 Sportback Reflex Silver
Gone 8V A3 Saloon Daytona Grey
Gone B7 A4 Reflex Silver
Gone B7 RS4 Daytona Grey Avant
Current C6 A6 Avant Silver TDi S line snotter
Gone B7 RS4 Sprint Blue Avant
Gone 8P A3 Sportback Reflex Silver
Gone 8V A3 Saloon Daytona Grey
Gone B7 A4 Reflex Silver
Gone B7 RS4 Daytona Grey Avant
Re: How many cars did you view before finding 'The one'
4 - 3 were utter shitters, the fourth was the 'chosen one' 
Don't be disillusioned though, no matter what you buy, I'd say you'll need to do some work on it to make it perfect.
It wouldn't be as fun any other way!!

Don't be disillusioned though, no matter what you buy, I'd say you'll need to do some work on it to make it perfect.
It wouldn't be as fun any other way!!
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Re: How many cars did you view before finding 'The one'
As above , I reckon I've spent 1-1.5k on mine since I got it ... Still a few little hobbies to do
Current toys in the garage
B7 avant in Daytona with ceramics and a few other goodies and lowwwww miles
Ur quattro. lago Blue
Ur quattro. Mars red
Rs1600i
Transit custom sportvan
http://youtu.be/FWBUl7oT9sA
B7 avant in Daytona with ceramics and a few other goodies and lowwwww miles

Ur quattro. lago Blue
Ur quattro. Mars red
Rs1600i
Transit custom sportvan
http://youtu.be/FWBUl7oT9sA
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Re: How many cars did you view before finding 'The one'
Bought the first one I viewed and that was also the first time I drove one!!!
Boom!!! 20 odd Grand handed over without a second thought!
Boom!!! 20 odd Grand handed over without a second thought!

B7 RS4 Avant 2007 Daytona Grey
Black Optics / Ti Pack
SS Suspension +
Sunroof
H&R Hubcentric Spacers
Milltek Res / Valved Cat Back
Stage 2 MRC Map
Cold Air Feed
Carbon Clean
Pre-Cats Gutted
447 PS
If in doubt.. Power out!!
Black Optics / Ti Pack
SS Suspension +
Sunroof
H&R Hubcentric Spacers
Milltek Res / Valved Cat Back
Stage 2 MRC Map
Cold Air Feed
Carbon Clean
Pre-Cats Gutted
447 PS
If in doubt.. Power out!!
Re: How many cars did you view before finding 'The one'
Bought it over the phone/Internet
Didn't even look at it lol
Didn't even look at it lol
Re: How many cars did you view before finding 'The one'
Transferred the full amount (private sale) as I got on the train my end without even meeting the owner/seeing the car... Luckily, he and the motor were sat waiting for me on arrival after my 4/5 hour journey up, nice chap and car as described. Risky, eh?
2009 Audi RS 6 Saloon V10 - 420mm Ceramics, Keyless, Soft Close, Adaptive Cruise, Glass Sunroof, Blinds, Twin Pane & UV, Freeview & DAB, High Beam Assist, MTM bits, Audi Exclusive Bits, MRC, Milltek, GYEF1 ASY2's, Bluetooth streaming music to AMI mod - 753PS, 1021 NM
2016 Audi S3 Saloon S-Tronic, Sepang, B&O, Tech Pack w/connect, 19" 5 Arm Wing Alloys, Comfort Pack, LED Light Pack - Company Car
1995 Audi A8 4.2 V8 quattro Sport
2016 Audi S3 Saloon S-Tronic, Sepang, B&O, Tech Pack w/connect, 19" 5 Arm Wing Alloys, Comfort Pack, LED Light Pack - Company Car
1995 Audi A8 4.2 V8 quattro Sport
Re: How many cars did you view before finding 'The one'
Like it V10 lol
TBH I would never do it again
TBH I would never do it again
Re: How many cars did you view before finding 'The one'
Two B7s - both happened to be in the same dealership at the same time: a lightly specced saloon and a much better avant, which is the one I wanted and got. The right car seemed to come along at the right time so it was quite quick for me. No regrets whatsoever!
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Re: How many cars did you view before finding 'The one'
Mine was first one I looked at. I literally went weak at the knees when I saw her. Clutch, brakes all round and new gearbox over the first few months of ownership.
What makes it worse is that I trade cars so shouldn't have got so emotionally involved but wouldn't change her
What makes it worse is that I trade cars so shouldn't have got so emotionally involved but wouldn't change her

Re: How many cars did you view before finding 'The one'
Ditto, but 40k!!Tile Diver wrote:Bought the first one I viewed and that was also the first time I drove one!!!
Boom!!! 20 odd Grand handed over without a second thought!
Current;
Porsche 997.1 GT3RS. Pure Orange, ceramics, etc, Sharkwerks exhaust
BMW 2002 restomod; Turbo body kit, S14 M3 Evo engine and lots more
Audi Q3 Black edition Quattro
Previously enjoyed;
Ibis White B7 RS4 Avant : TTS Supercharged 615ps/614 nm
Subaru Impreza 22B
Noble M400
TVR 400SE
Lotus Sunbeam Avon
Porsche 997.1 GT3RS. Pure Orange, ceramics, etc, Sharkwerks exhaust
BMW 2002 restomod; Turbo body kit, S14 M3 Evo engine and lots more
Audi Q3 Black edition Quattro
Previously enjoyed;
Ibis White B7 RS4 Avant : TTS Supercharged 615ps/614 nm
Subaru Impreza 22B
Noble M400
TVR 400SE
Lotus Sunbeam Avon
Re: How many cars did you view before finding 'The one'
Still looking driven loads of performance cars over the years but sill looking for the one!!!
will have my first drive in an RS4 next week so maybe that will be the one!!!!
will have my first drive in an RS4 next week so maybe that will be the one!!!!

Re: How many cars did you view before finding 'The one'
22B wrote:Ditto, but 40k!!Tile Diver wrote:Bought the first one I viewed and that was also the first time I drove one!!!
Boom!!! 20 odd Grand handed over without a second thought!
Ditto here but a little bit more than 40k ...... but it did have 50 miles on the clock ....

RS6 Grey and Loud. 
B8 RS4 Daytona gone

B8 RS4 Daytona gone

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