2001 S4 Avant - 85k - Manual

[oouellette]

You may have seen this elsewhere. Just hit 89k miles. Silver on Black. Sunroof, NO cold weather package.

This is my daily so mileage will go up. Car is lightly modified (Forge exhaust and diverter valves, rs4 oil cooler).

The good:
Pretty much everything works (ashtray stopped ejecting / wipers stopped wiping)
Body in great shape with newer front bumper. Some scratches, scrapes, dings, but nothing major.
Interior in great shape, no tears in leather, power seats work, armrest intact.
Motor runs solid.
Timing belt/water pump service done @ 75k
Trans is smooth, upgraded linkages and collars with JHM components.
Suspension is quiet, with tie rods replaced @ 85k.
Front right axle recently cleaned up with new boots - alignment done (11/2016).
Original wheels refinished with Conti DSW tires.
Brakes done @ 80k.
New brake light switch (1/2017).
New OEM all-season mats (1/2017).

The bad:
Not a very complete history on this car.
Rebuilt title (in hand) due to front impact (see pics) Totaled because of cost of parts, not extent of damage, which was front bumper, headlight, fender.
Leaks a little oil (rear driver's side valve cover gasket) but no spots on driveway.
Washer Fluid tank leaks (I think washer pump gasket).
Dead pixels in LCD display.
Saggy headliner in hatch (temp fix with upholstery pins).
Fenders were rolled poorly by previous owner (see pics).
Car has no belly pan and aftermarket fender liners.
Windshield wipers moving very slowly last few weeks.

A great car I've been daily driving for 7 months, but need something better for commuting. Not perfect, and would benefit from being enthusiast owned.

Asking $6,500 firm for Audizine/Vortex members. Would really prefer to trade for something of comparable value or up to $1k on top in either direction. Audi/VW preferred.

CL ad:https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/6018665441.html

General (more pics in CL ad):









Scratch:



Fenders:









Accident:

[landfill]

Pretty nice avant, I'm surprised no ones contacted you yet. Any chance you have it listed on all the other audi forums sites.

Quattroworld, audi world, audi fans, audi forums, vw vortex, etc.

[oouellette]

Just hit 86k

Pretty nice avant, I'm surprised no ones contacted you yet. Any chance you have it listed on all the other audi forums sites.

Quattroworld, audi world, audi fans, audi forums, vw vortex, etc.

Yeah I did. At least on the VWvortex and Audiworld. It's all good, I am enjoying driving it.

[rubbndubbn]

Pretty nice avant, I'm surprised no ones contacted you yet. Any chance you have it listed on all the other audi forums sites.

Quattroworld, audi world, audi fans, audi forums, vw vortex, etc.

I agree it's a good looking avant but I wouldn't be surprised if this is up for a little while. As someone who is in the market there is a few things as the original poster mentioned.

First off thumbs up to the OP for being up front about issues on the car. I think a low mileage manual avant is great but the salvage title won't help and the two big things to me is fender damage mentioned (why did the fenders need to be rolled?) and the leak. I would recommend seeing if you can find what the leak is to be more specific for potential buyers.

This is not a bash on the car as it looks pretty clean to me. GLWS and OP just keep the car you will regret it... I did...

[thedanplasse]

if you were closer and were interested in trading for a show built mk5 gti id be so down.

[oouellette]

if you were closer and were interested in trading for a show built mk5 gti id be so down.

I am actually open to a MKV GTI (4 door) but would want as close to stock as possible. I am open to light mods. But right, too far away.

Now 87K.

[thedanplasse]

yeah mine is a two door. fully show built. bagged pulled fenders re sprayed shaved hood bumper and hatch. interior rewrap. shaved bay.

[oouellette]

Been a while since I updated. Currently 89k. Have some new photos on the Cl ad. Getting ready to do valve cover gaskets and wiper service (wipers stopped working). If you've ever wanted to lowball me, now would be the time. I am also open to trades. Looking for a good commuter car - Audi/VW preferred.

https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/6018665441.html

[thedanplasse]

Still here....just saying

[chaos2984]

Just some food for thought. Your price is way way to high. The car has a Salvage Title and that is a huge hit. That makes a hug difference to the price of a car. That's why you don't have any bitters. I just picked up a salvaged titled S4 with a rebuilt engine and brand new stock turbos for less than half of what your asking and it is a clean car as well just higher mileage. Food for thought is all.

[oouellette]

Just some food for thought. Your price is way way to high. The car has a Salvage Title and that is a huge hit. That makes a hug difference to the price of a car. That's why you don't have any bitters. I just picked up a salvaged titled S4 with a rebuilt engine and brand new stock turbos for less than half of what your asking and it is a clean car as well just higher mileage. Food for thought is all.

I am open to offers for sure. Would probably go as low as $6500 or preferably a nice trade - but that's what it's worth to me. Any less and I'd rather keep it. But I appreciate your feedback.

[oouellette]

Some new photos: more in the ad.

Would really prefer to trade for something of comparable value or up to $1k on top in either direction. Audi/VW preferred.

General (more pics in CL ad):









Scratch:



Fenders:









Accident:

[bmoreS4]

Just some food for thought. Your price is way way to high. The car has a Salvage Title and that is a huge hit. That makes a hug difference to the price of a car. That's why you don't have any bitters. I just picked up a salvaged titled S4 with a rebuilt engine and brand new stock turbos for less than half of what your asking and it is a clean car as well just higher mileage. Food for thought is all.

I agree, no way this is a $10k car.

You want 6500 plus a trade? You are way way off, and this is coming from a b5s4 owner and lover.

[avant1987]

The right buyer will come along, the car looks very clean, and the accident looks minor. At the end of the day it's a 6 speed avant, they are becoming more rare than they already are to begin with. Someone will want it.


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[oouellette]

I agree, no way this is a $10k car.

You want 6500 plus a trade? You are way way off, and this is coming from a b5s4 owner and lover.

No $6500 or a comparable trade.

and oh - I see the confusion my OP says 10k - obviously high. I will update.

[chaos2984]

6500 is more in the realm of realistic. Might be on the high end but I think it will sell. The fenders are toast from the pics. Looks like someone took pliers to roll them lol. Honestly If the fenders weren't screwed i could see spending the money on this car. You should look for a Connecticut buyer or someone from a like state that can register it and flip the title to a full clean title. There are some states that don't recognize a salvage or rebuilt title and they just flip them to full and clean titles. I would try to post in those area's might help you some.

[AshevilleS4]

Be patient. Don't except low ball offers. She's beautiful. And the right person will come along. I'd pay your asking price if I hadn't just bought mine 2 years ago.

[AshevilleS4]

[QUOTE=AshevilleS4;12305200][Be patient. Don't except low ball offers. She's beautiful. And the right person will come along. I'd pay your asking price if I hadn't just bought mine 2 years ago. These cars are being parted out and disappearing everyday. Others are destroyed but tons of ghetto mods. Any true B5 lover would agree. JMO/QUOTE]

[AshevilleS4]

[QUOTE=AshevilleS4;12305220]

[Be patient. Don't except low ball offers. She's beautiful. And the right person will come along. I'd pay your asking price if I hadn't just bought mine 2 years ago. These cars are being parted out and disappearing everyday. Others are destroyed with tons of ghetto mods. Any true B5 lover would agree. JMO/QUOTE]

[AshevilleS4]

Sorry. No idea what happened with my posts above. My bad.

[oouellette]

It's all good. I am patient. She's a great car.

[RickyCastro]

Text me, lets talk. 907-947-7555

-ricky

[trose]

Any new offers yet?

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[oouellette]

Any new offers yet?

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A couple of trade offers, but not quite what I am looking for.

[bmoreS4]

No $6500 or a comparable trade.

and oh - I see the confusion my OP says 10k - obviously high. I will update.

No worries, if I was in the market I'd snag this from ya, GLWS!

[GEVO]

That used to be s nice car!