This damn forum doesn’t let you edit posts!
I was in fact include coilovers in that guesstimate. But then again I would probably be able to transfer, the trio shifter, hotchkis sways, kw v3? And probably a couple other parts. I think I’d get the most out of selling to an enthusiast who would like the piece of mind of a new engine, but could get killed on taxes.
Would you run from one with 125k on it?
You need another 98 posts I believe before you can begin editing your own posts.
Guess I need to start hanging out here more often
Damn looks like I need to start posting more lol
I was wondering why the modify button disappeared…
Well, I’ve decided to go RS4. Going to try and sell the S4 and look to buy the RS in the next year or so.
Nice, you won’t regret it.
So, couple things…
First, which is better… 2007 or 2008? Any difference at all?
And what are my chances of finding a clean 15-30k mile RS4 in 18 months? Seems like most are getting up there in mileage.
What are the best colors and packages? I’m a fan or Grey… I know there’s Daytona. Did they make a Dolphin? Kinda like TI package now that I’ve seen it.
Second, does anyone know someone that’s looking for a well sorted, lightly modded B6? Tempted to put it on AZ but I’m not sure if I can handle the idiots.
If you’re looking 18 months out, may as well just wait and ask these questions in about 15 months lol
Makes sense, I guess those were some dumb questions. ;D
I put the car up for sale locally. Priced at $18,500. I know the price is probably too high. If I didn’t have all the timing shit replaced it would be much more straight forward, but as of know I’m into this car for roughly $26,000. Trying to get whatever I can out of it to put towards the RS. I can’t believe how much this car depreciated in one year.
Great choice G Rat.
I can’t keep count on the number of comments and conversations I’ve had with people regarding the looks and sound of the RS4. From cops at gas stations :-X, to enthusiasts that give you the thumbs up, it’s an incredible car. Just last week I did a hard launch from a light and had a 5.7 HEMI pickup pull up beside me at the next light and tell me my car is hella’ fast…
GL with sale.
It’s a tough choice if you already have a B6/7 S4. Like someone said above, if you take the money you would spend on upgrading to an RS4, sink it into your S4, you’d have one pretty insane ride.
Except that money would be gone and you’d never recoup it if you sold it.
Put that money into an RS4, and you will hold some value for resale or residual later.
Of course the other intangibles like widebody, wider track, suspension setup, wheel setup aren’t even reproducible on the lesser model.
And then there’s us Avant freaks…
Spot on Bangoman…
It really is a tough decision. When I think about what $20-25k could get me in the S4, I get so excited. Built motor, headers, stage 2+ JHM SC… etc. The car would be a monster.
But then I think about the value of my car in say 5 years. The idea of a $5,000 car with $25k in mods makes me sad.
Also, I already feel like the B6 is becoming slightly aged looking (sorry to other B6 owners). Much like the B5. I think the RS4 will have a better chance of being relevant looking in 10 years. And if not, it’s still a super rare piece of automotive art that I will always be able to appreciate.
And now… it’s official. On AZ… if this doesn’t work Ebay?
I really need the weather to clear up so I can put up some more pictures.
#b5problems
That’s why all the b5 guys are so upset all the time
This is truly a problem with any car…I’ve seen guys sink $25k into 4th gen camaros, and it’s just to be another 9 or 10s camaro. It’s nothing really new and those cars will never be worth shit unlike their predecessors.
Well at least Rodmar offered you 12K already. I f*cking hate that guy and his low balling of every add. Are you looking to get into an RS4 right away if you sell or save for a year or so and then get into one?
Oh, glad he has a history of this… not exactly sure how to react to that, my first reaction wasn’t nice.
I will probably wait for a year or so, then try to find something. But that doesn’t mean I wouldn’t jump on the perfect car if it came up 6 months after selling mine.
Haha… don’t want that. Makes sense I guess.
just take your time looking … took me 6 months while i was deployed in Afghanistan to find my RS4. Sold a pretty quick STI to get it. Yea its still stock have no plans on really modding it (got a WRX to play with) take your time look around an be willing to travel to get it… i got lucky mines was in austin and the dealer shipped mines to me for free.