Low mileage His & Her Imola RS4s (coupe & cab) For Sale

[ArSfour]

07 Imola sedan. 24K miles. Stock. Presale de-carb complete. Mechanically perfect. Was garage queen for the first six years of life. Unfortunately, in a public garage so it’s been bumped and dripped on. Has some dents scratches and paint imperfections, but not terrible. Story might sound familiar to some. Was on AZ 4 or 5 years ago. $40K

08 Imola cab. 14K miles. Stock. Mechanically / cosmetically excellent. Exclusive interior with yellow stitching. $42K.


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[ssc_rs4]

Correction. You mean sedan.


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[ArSfour]

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[ad2330]

That sedan is beat to hell for 24k miles. But GLWS.

[ArSfour]

With all respect, I don’t believe you know what you are talking about. It had only 12K in its first 6 years. I purchased with 12k and know it’s use since then. How can you just drop a derogatory statement like that without anything to back it up?

[Nogaro_Please]

With all respect, I don’t believe you know what you are talking about. It had only 12K in its first 6 years. I purchased with 12k and know it’s use since then. How can you just drop a derogatory statement like that without anything to back it up?

I think he's referring to the body of the car. You have a few thousand dollars worth of issues to make the car clean/perfect again. If you're looking to maximize the value on a low mileage RS4 like you have, I'd consider restoring the exterior, especially the hood and dent on the quarter panel.

GLWS

[ArSfour]

I understand, but the only beating this car took was when it was parked. Not the type of beating most would read into that unfounded comment.

There are, of course, two schools of thought on fixing body issues before a sale. I would be far more comfortable seeing for myself the extent of damage than buy a car someone else fixed up for market. This is clarity.

Some, myself included, wouldn’t find the imperfections bothersome enough to spend a few grand and assume the risk of a body job poorly done. Honestly, it’s the imperfections that allowed me to enjoy using the car for the past 5 summers. Had it been perfect, I probably would have justified keeping it sheltered.

Probably any buyer who cares would negotiate the price down to reflect the cost of repairs. I cared more about securing a then super low mileage RS4 daily driver than negotiating down for the imperfections, but that’s me. Different buyers want different outcomes from any transaction.

[CarterRuss]

Oof with the fender dent. Hood is no problem for a fix but can someone get that fender back to right? Idk but otherwise the condition looks solid, seller is being transparent here and the starting ask is reasonable given what others have sold for recently.

[ArSfour]

Yes, wheel arch is probably the worst spot for a qtr panel dent. It no longer attracts my eye as it once did. My feelings of embarrassment and inadequcy around driving a car with dents quickly passed, but then I am overweight and bald with no image to maintain. It might detract from the cars value, but not its enjoyment. To do it right (and once), I would favor a new hood.

[65vetteC6]

A good PDR guy should be able to fix that quarter panel. Might need paint after though considering the paint might crack in the repair process.

[S4Caster]

^^^^ I concur. If I was a buyer, I'd bargain down very hard due to these bobbles. As a seller, it might not be too onerous to fix these problems and thoroughly document the process, assuming the body shop was a high-end shop and could do the repairs properly. That way, you as a seller could probably make out better in the long run. GLWS!

[ArSfour]

Any unbiased estimates of what the sedan would sell for with and without the body work done? I have other horses biding for the stable and would prefer to move it sooner than later.

[jdmnomore]

I'd say due to the low mileage and looking at the exterior/interior condition you're at 30-32k but that's just my unbiased opinion. I agree in that being able to buy the car and then have it fixed up to your standard does have some appeal.

[S4Caster]

PM sent for input.

[Raudi RS4]

I was the previous owner of this vehicle. So get your popcorn ready! [>_<] ......If anyone has questions on its history, I know everything up to when Kirk purchased the car from me. Ahhh screw it....Kirk you told me I had first right of refusal! You shook my hand!...I have not got a call or text man. Here is what you need to know if you want to buy this.

I purchased the car from its original owner in June of 2016. When I took possession of the vehicle it had been sitting in an underground parking structure undriven for about 5 or 6 years. I had it towed to an Audi dealership in Philadelphia where they replaced the battery, checked everything that I could possibly think of (fluids, filters, brakes, and inspected for any furry friends etc). They even turned the motor by hand before starting the vehicle to make sure it wasn't seized. The car had a bent wheel, flat tires, and the DRC suspension had lost fluid. It was clear that the car was not stored correctly mainly because the owner never intended for the vehicle to sit (I know the original owner well). The paint bubble on the hood was caused by salt getting into rock chip. After 5 or 6 years of salt doing its thing you have what you see in the pics.

The car had 9,000 miles on it when I picked it up in Philly, and I drove it back to Texas. The interior was absolutely perfect. The fender had some small scratches, and it was clear that it had hit a curb (hence the bent wheel). When I got home The DRC had sprung another leak, so I had an Audi dealership replace the system. I removed the carbon fiber bits from the engine to preserve them before my trip home, and gave them to the OP, so I assume they are in perfect condition along with the bent wheel.

9/22/16 was the date that the vehicle was purchased from me. So I am not quite sure where you get 5 summers from you haven't even had it 4 years......but there you have it. The car has a story but I will be honest, I throughly inspected the vehicle as did an independent mechanic and an Audi dealership. None of us ever found a single issue other than the bent wheel. The car was left undriven for 5 or 6 years, and was put through its paces on my road trip home. It preformed admirably and was the best Audi I have had the pleasure of driving. If only my wife wouldn't have found the house of her dreams......It would still be in my garage. Probably with a few less miles and a perfect paint job. To top it off, we dont even live in that house anymore!

Put the car on BaT if you want to sell it quick. GLWS man. BTW......I have decided you should sell it to someone else [:D]

[ArSfour]

Kyle to the rescue! I am sorry I didn’t contact you with offer to buy. I totally forgot you wanted that. Glad to hear you have new house. I hope life is treating you well. My friend and I still talk about that little hole-in-the wall soul food spot you sent us to. It was exactly what us two Northern boys were looking for. I have not had ox tail since.

I had the DRC topped off once we got to Minneapolis, then only oil changes until a de-carb and service before I put it away last winter. Also did brake service, air bag, spark plugs, battery, serpentine belt, one ignition coil, cabin and air filter, all in Sept 2019. Just found Kyle’s and my receipts.
I put $3800 into maintenance since purchase.

Not trying to deceive anyone with the 5 year statement. Just feels like I have had it longer than reality. It would bore anyone to hear the life changes my family has seen since Sept 2916. None the less, this is my fifth season driving the car and I have stored it for four winters.

Thank you for persisting with the previous owner and preventing this RS4 from decomposing in its parking spot. Thanks to you I have enjoyed it for these past 12K miles. We have moved twice since I drove home from Texas with belly full of grits and oxtail, once half way across country. I have less garage space and too many to store, but don’t need to sell. I could happily drive and maintain that ugly Imola, beat to hell RS4 for five more years.

[CarterRuss]

Kyle to the rescue! I am sorry I didn’t contact you with offer to buy. I totally forgot you wanted that. Glad to hear you have new house. I hope life is treating you well. My friend and I still talk about that little hole-in-the wall soul food spot you sent us to. It was exactly what us two Northern boys were looking for. I have not had ox tail since.

I had the DRC topped off once we got to Minneapolis, then only oil changes until a de-carb and service before I put it away last winter. Also did brake service, air bag, spark plugs, battery, serpentine belt, one ignition coil, cabin and air filter, all in Sept 2019. Just found Kyle’s and my receipts.
I put $3800 into maintenance since purchase.

Not trying to deceive anyone with the 5 year statement. Just feels like I have had it longer than reality. It would bore anyone to hear the life changes my family has seen since Sept 2916. None the less, this is my fifth season driving the car and I have stored it for four winters.

Thank you for persisting with the previous owner and preventing this RS4 from decomposing in its parking spot. Thanks to you I have enjoyed it for these past 12K miles. We have moved twice since I drove home from Texas with belly full of grits and oxtail, once half way across country. I have less garage space and too many to store, but don’t need to sell. I could happily drive and maintain that ugly Imola, beat to hell RS4 for five more years.Well if you want to keep it, I just signed a lease on a 1200sqft condo down in Seabrook, NH :)

I'll be detailing out of the space and storing a few cars (mine and the rest renting to others). Proper storage.

If I can't find my Glut Orange, maybe this is the next best thing.

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[ArSfour]

Geese, you could by this and have them paint it Glut while it’s at the body shop. Get a custom hood while you’re at it. One would never consider such treatment of a perfectly straight, low mileage RS. These are perfect imperfections to allow such freedoms.

[Raudi RS4]

[>_<] "beat to hell" for sure. Glad to hear you enjoyed it. We each have our own way with vehicles to enjoy them. I really like driving on a full belly also! Glad you found the receipts. I probably have them if you didn't. Life is great! I hope you are also doing well. GLWS and enjoy whatever new whips you are going after.

As mentioned, I would take 500 pictures and post this thing on BaT. It will expose that the car has not been mistreated. The market for RS4's is still somewhat strong and I think people would love to get a low milage version. I am surprised by the wear on the seats, are they cracking, or do they just need a good conditioning?

[nnnick]

With all respect, I don’t believe you know what you are talking about. It had only 12K in its first 6 years. I purchased with 12k and know it’s use since then. How can you just drop a derogatory statement like that without anything to back it up?

Beat to hell is probably unfair, but it's hard to see the damage to the paint and body and not be concerned with its condition and how well maintained it was...

Your explanation that it was in a "public garage" doesn't explain the clearcoat/paint doing what it did (was it parked under a leaking pipe? was it never washed? paint doesn't do that on its own), and I've parked in plenty of garages without getting a big dent like that and it would require a lot more of an impact than your average door ding. You might not have filed a claim and so CarFax wouldn't show it, but that level of damage would qualify as an accident in my book (and from PO, sounds like another light accident before that). I'd be curious to see underbody pics, paint depth, and other ways to assess the condition of the car, but based on what you've shared so far, there are definitely some red flags here than any serious buyer would need to get checked out.

IMO you're asking top of the market for a less than perfect car, with little detail or explanation and several noticeable defects...good luck, but you might want to be a little more transparent and a little less defensive if you want to get anywhere near your asking price. If I'm going to pay top of market, I want to know the car is in perfect shape and has been religiously maintained and cared for. A car with two accidents, many cosmetic issues, and a flimsy explanation to its current condition is a hard pass.

[R8TDRRR]

Some of you guys are being assholes. If the current owner did the maintenance that was necessary on the car as recent as 2019, even with the body work needed I think he would be able to get more than $30K with that mileage. He's being transparent and honest and still can't catch a break from some of you.

[S4Caster]

^^^^ I agree. I PMed the seller offering my opinion that kicking in $2-4k for cosmetic work would be a good bang for the buck and return a sales price in the low or possibly mid $30s. It appears with the low mileage and mechanical maintenance performed, the car should be quite attractive. It's unfortunate that some contributors here routinely provide negative input in a FS ad; other enthusiast sites tend to frown or even prohibit that, mainly WRT price.

[65vetteC6]

If the only thing the car needs is paint to hood and a repaired/painted quarter, I would suggest doing it and reselling then. Cars will always pull a higher number needing nothing than they will needing work, it also can portray a neglected car in my opinion, especially a low mile Imola RS4.

[CarterRuss]

Geese, you could by this and have them paint it Glut while it’s at the body shop. Get a custom hood while you’re at it. One would never consider such treatment of a perfectly straight, low mileage RS. These are perfect imperfections to allow such freedoms.Very very true. I have a few messages out to two of them. But this could be a good option.

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[ArSfour]

There are some nnn negative, not nice narcissistic people on this site. Any one interested who has questions should PM me so I can stop defensive posting.

If you do buy it to fix and flip, I don’t recommend posting it here. It will still get torn apart after the work is done and it looks perfect.

[nnnick]

There are some nnn negative, not nice narcissistic people on this site. Any one interested who has questions should PM me so I can stop defensive posting.

If you do buy it to fix and flip, I don’t recommend posting it here. It will still get torn apart after the work is done and it looks perfect.

Edit: moved my feedback, and offer, to your PMs instead.

[Mr. Corey]

Edit: moved my feedback, and offer, to your PMs instead.

Coming back to the B6/7 platform Nick?

[b6bydesign04]

Beat to hell is probably unfair, but it's hard to see the damage to the paint and body and not be concerned with its condition and how well maintained it was...

Your explanation that it was in a "public garage" doesn't explain the clearcoat/paint doing what it did (was it parked under a leaking pipe? was it never washed? paint doesn't do that on its own), and I've parked in plenty of garages without getting a big dent like that and it would require a lot more of an impact than your average door ding. You might not have filed a claim and so CarFax wouldn't show it, but that level of damage would qualify as an accident in my book (and from PO, sounds like another light accident before that). I'd be curious to see underbody pics, paint depth, and other ways to assess the condition of the car, but based on what you've shared so far, there are definitely some red flags here than any serious buyer would need to get checked out.

IMO you're asking top of the market for a less than perfect car, with little detail or explanation and several noticeable defects...good luck, but you might want to be a little more transparent and a little less defensive if you want to get anywhere near your asking price. If I'm going to pay top of market, I want to know the car is in perfect shape and has been religiously maintained and cared for. A car with two accidents, many cosmetic issues, and a flimsy explanation to its current condition is a hard pass.

Well said.

[DoItAllGarage]

Never thought I would find such an entertaining read in the FS section. I would also sell it as is and let the next person make the repairs and fall in love with the car during the journey. Whomever does the repairs, I would get two pictures while at the collision shop, #1 picture (after the bodyman is done before going to the painter) #2 picture (just before it goes into the paint booth while everything is taped off). GLWS bro.

[Jack13.1]

Hi ArSfour. Beautiful RS4 in my opinion. I would consider purchasing as is if the Ms. didn't already have a RS3 and I my 1M. Good luck with sale. P.S. I stopped by Cape Elizabeth a couple of years ago. Majestic in my opinion. Thank you.

[oaybar007]

I didn't expect to find a discussion on a for sale thread. Always tough with such a car because there are expectations among enthusiasts. The body damage/blemishes are unfortunate because their repair is significant. As with any higher end variant, that's arguably being collected these days, you'll get a great response regardless of condition with a very thorough description, records and photos. You could try Bat but be prepared for more of a discussion. Personally, I think this car looks good. I just couldn't stomach sending it off to have things fixed at a top end price, after paying my taxes on the purchase, etc. BUT there are people with far more money than I who happily would. Now take my 2 cents and throw them away after reading. Good luck with the sale!

[s4amg]

Sent you a PM ArSfour with some thoughts and questions.

[landfill]

Fix the body damage on the
cheap and list her on BAT and
I’m pretty confident you’ll fair
very well.

[Audifile]

Fix the body damage on the
cheap and list her on BAT and
I’m pretty confident you’ll fair
very well.

NEVER fix anything "on the cheap" in any high end car...if that's your attitude, please do the rest of us (or me at least) a favor and don't even consider buying one. I'm in the market for an RS4 and have passed on four cars so far because I found things rigged just to save a couple hundred bucks...I'm dumbfounded that people would spend $30-$40K on a car and let it go to crap....or fix things "on the cheap".

[Mrdeezy]

NEVER fix anything "on the cheap" in any high end car...if that's your attitude, please do the rest of us (or me at least) a favor and don't even consider buying one. I'm in the market for an RS4 and have passed on four cars so far because I found things rigged just to save a couple hundred bucks...I'm dumbfounded that people would spend $30-$40K on a car and let it go to crap....or fix things "on the cheap".

I like your perspective and agree %100. The problem is that people are going to come in and negotiate, so its hard to do any type of serious good will for the next buyer when you probably will get a crappy offer. A fair, good offer is going to be much more difficult to get. With lower level cars fix them cheap is a decent idea. On a car the calibre of the Rs4 I would find it disgraceful.

[landfill]

Well I can do the work myself and
I know others in the biz that wouldn’t
charge me that much to fix any of what
was depicted in those pics.

You clowns sound like you only “buy”
cars and have no freaking clue, sorry.

[S4Caster]

Well, of course, if you can get something repaired to a high standard for less money, that's fine. Most folks with these kinds of cars don't have the tools, expertise, or ability to effect the kinds of repairs needed on this car, nor do they know "someone in the biz" who will give them a discount either. It sounded like you were advocating a "Jim Bob down at the corner" type of repair, which would probably make the situation worse for a prospective buyer for this car. The responses that your post generated should not have been unexpected. I do not consider those responses as coming from clowns, nor do I think they don't have a clue.

[Audifile]

Well I can do the work myself and
I know others in the biz that wouldn’t
charge me that much to fix any of what
was depicted in those pics.

You clowns sound like you only “buy”
cars and have no freaking clue, sorry.

Your post made it seem like you were telling him to take the car to "Earl Shives" for the $199.99 special so he could unload it. Guess I need to make some new friends in the body/paint world.

"no freaking clue" You know what they say when you assume...been wrenching for 30+ years, on my 18th, 19th and 20th cars at the moment (in the market for 21st - RS4). I do 80% of the work on all my cars because I want to make sure it's done correctly and I enjoy it. I don't waste precious time in life doing something unless it's done right and I expect that of others. Don't waste everyones time by doing something half-ass was my ultimate message, do it right or don't do it at all.

[MTN]

NEVER fix anything "on the cheap" in any high end car...if that's your attitude, please do the rest of us (or me at least) a favor and don't even consider buying one. I'm in the market for an RS4 and have passed on four cars so far because I found things rigged just to save a couple hundred bucks...I'm dumbfounded that people would spend $30-$40K on a car and let it go to crap....or fix things "on the cheap".

+1 Surprised to hear such comments from a veteran member!

[s4amg]

Never heard from you! PM in your inbox...

[CarterRuss]

Don't let my camera fool you, there is still much to be done about the paint. Heavy correction up next and one day down the road I'll do a full respray but she's looking much better.
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[b6bydesign04]

Don't let my camera fool you, there is still much to be done about the paint. Heavy correction up next and one day down the road I'll do a full respray but she's looking much better.201427201428201429

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Didn't realize this was the one you picked up, looking forward to seeing you continue to bring her back to life!