I Got Another Car For The Winter!!!
11-01-2009, 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Richard in NC' post='1044618' date='Nov 1 2009, 04:37 PM
Ah, not!. I have a friend. He bought a low mileage '01 A6 Avant and had nothing but problems with it. Electrical, brakes, bushings, even a rear oil seal that went out at 50k miles.
Good luck with yours.
Good luck with yours.
In it's defence though, I bought it (a 2004 model) and kept it a year and had no problems at all. The warranty ran out though and I saw nothing but big ticket price items heading my way in the future (timing belt being the obvious one). I did enjoy it when I had it. It was only after I got my 545 though that I realized how far behind Audi was in handling and braking terms. I don't see another Audi in my future.
11-01-2009, 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Richard in NC' post='1044618' date='Nov 1 2009, 09:37 AM
Ah, not!. I have a friend. He bought a low mileage '01 A6 Avant and had nothing but problems with it. Electrical, brakes, bushings, even a rear oil seal that went out at 50k miles.
Good luck with yours.
Good luck with yours.
11-01-2009, 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by brabusw209amg' post='1044858' date='Nov 1 2009, 07:33 PM
Lovely looking car!! Not sure about reliablility....LOL
The car unfortunately is green. But one owner, all service done at Audi. I'll just put HID low beams, MAYBE fog lights, interior LEDs, and license plate leds. nothing too crazy. Maybe possibly some wheels in the future. Previous owner put new tires on the car. This will be a work car and I dont need it for looks. LOL. Oh man Scott, u got me thinking. Mebbe RS6 body kit, LED DRL headlights, etc etc. hahaha
The car unfortunately is green. But one owner, all service done at Audi. I'll just put HID low beams, MAYBE fog lights, interior LEDs, and license plate leds. nothing too crazy. Maybe possibly some wheels in the future. Previous owner put new tires on the car. This will be a work car and I dont need it for looks. LOL. Oh man Scott, u got me thinking. Mebbe RS6 body kit, LED DRL headlights, etc etc. hahaha
You gotta do HID fogs if you are using the car for work. You gotta represent your mods to the clients IMHO. Your car is a symbol of you.
11-01-2009, 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by sdg1871' post='1044865' date='Nov 1 2009, 07:40 PM
Are you going to repaint it Space Grey? How about a nice Carbon Black?
You gotta do HID fogs if you are using the car for work. You gotta represent your mods to the clients IMHO. Your car is a symbol of you.
You gotta do HID fogs if you are using the car for work. You gotta represent your mods to the clients IMHO. Your car is a symbol of you.
i'll leave it the way it is. the paint looks almost new! ur right...I gotta do HID low beams and fog lights. LOL. I need some wheels for it. Prolly get some VMR V710s for it next year. LED interiors and license plate leds...yup....the works. ur right.
But first and foremost, gotta take care of the recalls and fix the thermostat. I most likely think it's the thermostat. But might as well change the fuel pump too. I only took the car around the block and liked it. Very minor isssues. Cupholder's broken, missing the armrest cover etc.
11-01-2009, 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by brabusw209amg' post='1044869' date='Nov 1 2009, 07:46 PM
i'll leave it the way it is. the paint looks almost new! ur right...I gotta do HID low beams and fog lights. LOL. I need some wheels for it. Prolly get some VMR V710s for it next year. LED interiors and license plate leds...yup....the works. ur right.
But first and foremost, gotta take care of the recalls and fix the thermostat. I most likely think it's the thermostat. But might as well change the fuel pump too. I only took the car around the block and liked it. Very minor isssues. Cupholder's broken, missing the armrest cover etc.
But first and foremost, gotta take care of the recalls and fix the thermostat. I most likely think it's the thermostat. But might as well change the fuel pump too. I only took the car around the block and liked it. Very minor isssues. Cupholder's broken, missing the armrest cover etc.
Do the V710s come in a bolt pattern that matches the Audi?
11-01-2009, 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by sdg1871' post='1044871' date='Nov 1 2009, 07:51 PM
The thing I like the most about Audis are their interiors. Audi knows how to make a high quality, rich looking and feeling interior.
Do the V710s come in a bolt pattern that matches the Audi?
Do the V710s come in a bolt pattern that matches the Audi?
yup...definitely does.
11-01-2009, 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by brabusw209amg' post='1044879' date='Nov 1 2009, 07:58 PM
yup...definitely does.
11-01-2009, 05:41 PM
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My Ride: 2004 545i sport, 46k, titanium grey with dakota grey interior, auto stick, all options except HUD
i think youve got $1000 burning a hole in your pocket and you just gotta mod that wagon up 
my favorite cars were fast awd wagons ie subaru wrx with many sti mods,,,,good luck and thanks for the deal
my favorite cars were fast awd wagons ie subaru wrx with many sti mods,,,,good luck and thanks for the deal
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My Ride: 2004 545i sport, 46k, titanium grey with dakota grey interior, auto stick, all options except HUD
i think youve got $1000 burning a hole in your pocket and you just gotta mod that wagon up my favorite cars were fast awd wagons ie subaru wrx with many sti mods,,,,good luck and thanks for the deal
my favorite cars were fast awd wagons ie subaru wrx with many sti mods,,,,good luck and thanks for the deal