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1985 Audi 4000S Quattro

Having arrived in the US in 1980, the Audi 4000 was as a replacement for the Fox and saw duty as Audi’s entry level model stateside through up to the mid 1980s. Originally offered with four cylinder engines and front-wheel drive, the 4000S Quattro was introduced in 1984 with a 5 cylinder engine and all-wheel drive. This two owner example for sale has just over 100,000 miles and sat for the last few years, but has benefitted from some recent attention.

1985 Audi 4000 Quattro on eBay

A piece of Audi History in superb condition! This is a very rare car in very rare condition. Just turned 105k. Alpine White Audi 4000S Quattro. 5cyl, 5 speed. Power Locks, Power Heated Mirrors, Power Windows, Power Steering, Brakes. Very Rare Heated Seats that work perfect. Nice Stereo. Power Antenna. All wheel disc brakes. Locking differentials. ALL ORIGINAL! Original wheels, floor mats. Mint interior! Power sunroof. Original windshield and all original glass. Factory rear spoiler.

This is a California car its whole life and has zero rust. It went through DEQ easily and just got new plates and tags, etc. I just brought this car from California 2 months ago. Shipped it here and went through entire fuel system. Drained fuel, new fuel filters, fuel pump, new fuel distributor, new Bosch fuel injectors. Car fired right up and runs perfect after that. It had sat since 2004 in California with original owner. It was garaged most of its life as its obvious.

All doors work, windows work, mirrors, heated seats, all lights, power locks. Everything but cruise control works… A/C Works. New wipers, complete radiator flush. Car just needs a new owner and maybe some new tires at end of summer as the ones have plenty of tread, but some cracking..headliner is mint..trunk is mint, all tools and jack and spare are mint. Car starts and runs and drives amazing. I have been daily driving the car, I bought another car for a daily, so thats why I am selling this car. I have too many cars as it is. Own an amazingly low mile beauty! Mint door panels, mint dash and glove box. Mint carpet and floor mats are amazing! Headlights are mint and lower front spoiler is super nice which is rare. Lights are all nice. No clear coat peel anywhere! Never in accident, original pin stripe, all original paint, except hood was sprayed at some point I think since there is no paint chips. You wont find a nicer cleaner one. All pics of the car are on Photobucket. You can see everything there. My ID there is hoopster21. Any more pics just ask. I think i covered it though..88 pics!

Email if interested but no time wasters. I am not looking for low ballers, this car is solid and impossible to find in this condition. If i get close to my asking price I will throw in winter steel wheels in mint condition with the new studded Hankooks. Would like to sell locally as I just got new plates, etc but will accommodate if it is to be shipped or driven home.

I was always a fan of the later 4000 models with the extra body cladding and in white, this Audi’s looks have held up well over time. $5,500 is strong money for one of these cars. If I were bidding, I would probably hold the line just shy of $5,000. In any case, a sedan like this represents an opportunity to experience an early Quattro without paying Ur-Quattro prices.

-Paul

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Posted by Paul in Audi | April 23, 2012 | 5 Comments »

1995.5 Audi S6 Avant

Following on to the Audi S6 Avant we just featured, here is that car’s predecessor, the UrS6 Avant. Originally introduced in 1991 as the S4, it became the S6 in 1994 when the new A4 and A8 were introduced and the car which it was based on, the 100, was renamed the A6. These turbocharged monsters are beloved by Audi enthusiasts and complete the trifecta of German super saloons from the mid 1990s with the Mercedes-Benz 500E/E500 and BMW M5. This particular S6 Avant is owned by our reader Josh who is making room for another great, fast estate: the Volvo V70R.

1995.5 Audi S6 Avant on Quattro World

I am selling my 1995.5 URS6 Avant because I recently had an opportunity to buy a low mileage V70R and jumped on it. I purchased the URS6 in December of 2010, and had planned on doing an RS2 conversion as I have had two URS4′s in the past and I enjoy working and upgrading them. I have a 2000 BMW M coupe as a summer car, and that has ended up taking up a lot of my tinkering time in the summer, so the work on the URS has really been focused on getting all the engine accessories into good repair so I would be able to start adding the go-fast bits.

I have owned it for 14 months, and in that time, I have put in over $5,000 on maintenance and upgrades that will increase the car’s reliability and fun factor. For a full price buyer, I will include all the spares listed below as well. Email me for an excel list of all maintenance completed under my and previous owner’s tenure. The car has around 151,000 miles (still driving it in town on the weekends, so mileage is going up…but slowly). The car was parked since December as I have been driving the V70r. The following is a summary of the recent maintenance done by myself as well as the previous owner.

$7,500

I also have:

- 17″ avus wheels with dunlop graspic snows with a season’s use for sale for $400 with car purchase (wheels do not have center caps, and have been painted).

- 034 Stage 1+ kit including extra ECU, rs2 injectors, and wastegate spring. $700 with car purchase

Exterior pics: http://pix.kg/p/795945698212%3A422733637/scl

Interior pics: http://pix.kg/p/895945698212%3A959725858/scl

Specs:

1995.5 – no lockable differential
+/- 152,000 Miles (driving in-town only now, so mileage won’t go up much).
Green / Ecru
Audi CD changer installed
Stock 16″ Avus wheels with continental all seasons with one summer left on them. (I had planned on going larger, but never did, and instead of buying new 16″ tires and increasing the price, I thought I’d let the new buyer decide the direction they wanted to go).
Porsche Boxter front calipers with A8 rotors, and remanufactured rear Audi calipers
Chrome mirrors
Last three owners (including myself) have been Audi enthusiasts, so this car has been very well maintained in my opinion.
Over $10,000 in maintenance over the last 4 years (going back to previous owner (I have all the receipts).

Previous owner:

Installed rebuilt climate control unit
New Timing belt and head gasket
Replace Valve cover gasket
Oil Change
Turbo gasket
New Coolant
New head gasket – machine head
Installed Lowering Srpings and Bilsteins
front crank seal
replace camber links
new front outer sway bar bushings
new valve guids
new serp belt and tensionor
Alignment
Install refurbished delta CC radio
AC Service
Replace front windshield washer pump
Oil Change
New Front Porsche Boxter brakes
Install stainless front brake lines
New Rear OE Brakes (rotors/rebuilt calipers/pads)

My Recent Maintenance (within the last 13,000 miles):

CD Changer installed
Driver’s side door cables replaced
Spark plugs (FDPOR)
Exhaust clamps under front seats
Two new front strut inserts (Bilstein)
Front left strut mount
Bosch diverter valve
Front outer control arm bushings
Right front axle
Left front and left rear Wheel Bearing
Porsche brake shim/spacers to reduce squeal
Tie rod ends
Metal intercooler cross over pipe from URS4
034 Silicone Boost hose kit
N75 valve
Replaced misc vacuum hoses and cleaned some grounding points
New turn signal switch
New Fuel lines
Rear hatch and hood replaced
New Throttle Position Switch
New (used) POS’s and stock coil system.

Fun Upgrades:

034 Motorsports short shift kit
034 Motorsports Silicone hose set
Boost Gauge installed
URS4 metal cross/over pipe installed
034 Motorsports PCV breather valve

Spare Parts:

Extra 16″ Avus rim with curbage
3 extra dash light bulbs
One used (10k miles) front Bilstein HD shock
Cannon front Winter Mats
Spare rear wiper motor
Spare rear driver side brake light housing
Spare rear hatch handle
Extra hood grill
Hard boost line
Extra cc radio – not sure of condition, as it was part of the spares package from the previous owner
5 used F5DPOR plugs
1 original POS & Original Coilpack
Plastic bracket from when the CD changer was installed
A pillar 2 Guage pod
turbo to intercooler cross over pipe boost hose -good condition
Intercooler to intake boost hose – good condition
2 extra new brake lines
rebuilt BOMB
exhaust hardware
Stock michelin man hose – good condition
1 extra porsche boxster brake caliper shim
Exterior hatch handle (installed on the extra hatch)
Extra coolant tant
Stock mirrors – small is intact and mirror glass is good, driver’s is dissasembled, and mirror is 50% cloudy

I am very picky about my cars, but I also want to be honest for potential buyers. My opinion as to the issues that the car has:

- There look to be two light bulbs out in the dash – one half of the speedometer is darker than the other half, and the gas gauge is definitely darker than it should be. Three spare light bulbs are included as part of the spares.
- The Bomb is probably on its way out, as I periodically get the “brake” light staying on for a while after I start the car. I am including a rebuilt Bomb that the new buyer can install at their leisure. I have never had any brake pressure issue.
- I had a 034 1.8t coil conversion kit installed, but the car never really liked those coils. Around town, it was great, but when I got on the highway it would hiccup every once in a while when off throttle. I ended up chasing every logical boost leak, throttle position, spark issue, and in the end, it went away when the stock coils were reinstalled. A plus is that I think there is better throttle response now for whatever reason.
- Cruise doesn’t work. I was hoping that the new steering column switch would fix the problem as there was an issue with the bright lights (that the new switch fixed), but that didn’t happen. I haven’t really started to dig any further
- The mechanical actuator on the drivers side door lock doesn’t work. You need to turn the key twice to get the lock to unlock, as that triggers the central locking system. Happened on my URS4 as well, and wasn’t something that was high my list of things to address.
- The driver’s side seat heater doesn’t work. The other three do.
- The gas pedal cover is off.
- As the pictures show, the driver’s seat has wear, and is starting to show, with a small hole in the seat back, and in the outer bolster. It is definitely not as bad as some I’ve seen, but it isn’t as nice as the passenger seat or rears.
- The sunroof sometimes needs to be “helped” to close. It never opens on its own, so It isn’t a switch issue, rather I think it is more a track lubrication issue – if you follow it with your hand as it closes, it works fine.
- The clear coat on the on the original hood and roof had begun to oxidize. A couple months ago I sourced a replacement hood from Force 5, and installed that. The paint and clear coat are in a LOT better shape than the stock hood, but there are some scratches that look to have occurred while they were storing it. It does have a couple small chips that have light surface rust, but overall, it looks a lot better than the original hood, just because of the better clear coat. I still have the original hood, which a buyer is welcome to have for free – so buyer can decide which hood they’d rather have.
- I also recently replaced the rear hatch because the stock hatch had some rust bubbles and the metal behind the license plate lights had begun to rust badly. The new hatch has a better interior panel, and the exterior looks a lot better. Like the hood, it has a couple paint chips that have light surface rusting. a light sanding and some touch up paint would be enough to make them virtually invisible.
- There is a spot of rust on the front left fender on the inner face. (See pictures), but I am including a spare green fender that has less rust, but needs a good buffing before it could be installed. The current fender rust has not progressed to where it is visible outside the wheel arch, and it has not eaten through the structure of the fender.
- The bumpers have some scratches and bumps marks, but not bad for a 17 year old car. The rest of the paint is in good condition, but again, there are marks that are typical for a 17 year old car.

This may not be the most mint condition S6 Avant that is still roaming the streets, but Josh has done an admirable job in explaining the car’s history, what he has done to it and what issues are still present. A car like this represents a good opportunity for the intrepid enthusiast to have a usable driver which could be improved bit by bit via weekend projects or for someone looking for a solid base on which to carry out a mild restoration.

-Paul

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Posted by Paul in Audi | April 10, 2012 | 1 Comment »

2002 Audi S6 Avant

For 20 years, the Audi S6 has been pushing the envelope of what an executive sedan is capable of. The original S6, first known as the S4, was based on the C4 chassis with Audi’s Quattro all-wheel drive and turbocharged 5 cylinder engine. A few “plus” models were produced, with a 4.2 liter V8. This gave us a taste of what was to become of these super sedans and estates. The second generation S6 debuted in 1999. Based on the C5 platform, all models, sedan and estate, packed the 4.2 liter V8 producing 335 horsepower. This allowed the S6 to reach 60mph in well under 6 seconds. After the C5 ceased production in 2003, we would have to wait until 2006 to have a crack at the S6, but it was worth the wait, as the new version employed a 5.0 liter V10 related to the Lamborghini Gallardo mill. This year, sadly, has seen the end to that monster, as Audi has adopted a new twin turbocharged V8 in the all new C7 based S6. In basic black with the popular Avus wheels, this 2002 S6 Avant caught my eye, as it shows just how good an estate car can look if it isn’t jacked up with a bunch of matt colored body cladding tacked on just to give the appearance of ruggedness.

2002 Audi S6 Avant on eBay

CARFAX 1-Owner vehicle. This Audi is powered by a 4.2L V8 40V DOHC Engine with a 5-speed shiftable automatic Transmission. Diversity antenna, Bose premium brand speakers, 8 total speakers, 200 watts stereo output, AM/FM in-dash 6 CD player stereo, speed sensitive volume control, RDS, external temperature display, Memorized settings for 3 drivers, dual zone climate controls, front and rear reading lights, front and rear floor mats, electrochromatic inside rearview mirror, cargo net, speed-proportional power steering, universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.), 12V front and 12V cargo area power outlets, tilt and telescopic steering wheel, heated mirrors, heated seats, 12 -way power passenger seat, 12 -way power driver seat, passenger seat with manual adjustable lumbar support, driver seat with manual adjustable lumbar support, 4-wheel ABS, front and rear head airbags, dual front side-mounted airbags, child seat anchors, emergency braking assist, engine immobilizer, front fog/driving lights, high pressure washers headlamps, Xenon high intensity discharge headlamp, stability control, traction control, electronic brakeforce distribution.

For ten years, 70,000 miles isn’t exactly high mileage, but it will always be a bit of a gamble buying any high performance German sedan or estate like this out of warranty. One weak point on these C5’s with the 4.2 V8 was the transmission, and this is something that should be examined carefully before purchase, as a number of things, from the positioning sensor to torque convertor could exhibit behavior analogous with potential mechanical failure. The asking price of nearly $17,000 is a bit steep for a car of this age. If this S6 could be had for closer to $15,000 or a bit under, I would say it would be worth taking the plunge and enjoying a bit of supercar performance with a nice helping of practicality.

-Paul

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Posted by Paul in Audi | April 10, 2012 | 3 Comments »

1986 Audi Coupe GT

The following vehicle comes from our reader Kurt who has owned this mint example of an Audi Coupe GT since 1989. Being an East Coaster, I’m always impressed with car enthusiasts who own a car for an extended period of time and somehow beat the odds and manage to maintain a vehicle to meticulous standards. Kurt’s Coupe GT is one of these very vehicles. Even though it is garaged in Manhattan, it has relatively low mileage for its age and has been well maintained. It was also featured recently in the bi-annual Audi Magazine. Towards the end of the Coupe’s production run, it gained a bit of a smoother look, with integrated bumpers and flush headlights. With the 2.2 liter five cylinder engine and front wheel drive, these cars were good for around an eight and a half second run to 60 mph, with a little extra time needed for the automatic transmission model we see here.

1986 Audi Coupe GT

1986 Audi GT Coupe. Excellent condition. 144,000 miles. Automatic. Clean car fax. 2nd owner (purchased in 1989). From 2009-present the following work/preventative maintenance has been done (have all records going back to 1989):

New (4) KYB Shocks/Struts
New Exhaust
New Catalytic convertor
New Front tires
New A/C Compressor
New Condenser
New Fuel Pump
New Alternator
New Engine mounts
New Drive Shafts
New CV Boots
New Thermostat
New Temperature Switch
New Belts
New Manifold Gasket
New Valve Cover Gasket

Small paint bubble on right rear quarter panel below molding. Completely turn-key. Nothing to do. Constantly stopped in public by Audi fans. Asking $3,250. Interested parties can email me at: kurtweiss@gmail.com or they can call my cell at (917) 282-8202

These Coupes have their loyal following amongst German car enthusiasts. This particular Audi represents an affordable opportunity to buy a solid, well cared for example and enjoy modern classic motoring mixed with proven German engineering.

-Paul

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Posted by Paul in Audi, Sponsored Listing | March 28, 2012 | 4 Comments »

1991 Audi 200 Turbo

The 100 and 200 were the bread and butter models of Audi’s US offerings throughout the 1980s and into the early 1990s. In an effort to distance itself from a the unintended acceleration scandal that plagued the company, Audi renamed the 5000 to the 100 and 200 in 1989. Audi was on track to reach 100,000 sales by the mid 1980s, but after this media frenzy, their sales dropped to just a little over 12,000 by 1991, which, incidentally, was the last year for the 100 and 200. This 200 Turbo is one of the better ones I’ve seen for sale over the past year and has only 60,000 miles on the clock.

1991 Audi 200 Turbo on eBay

Attention Audi enthisiasts! Up for sale is our 1991 Audi 200 Turbo Quattro sedan with ONLY 60K ORIGINAL MILES AND A CLEAN TITLE! This is a true collectors car and drives as good as you would imagine! It features Pearl White paint on Gray leather interior. The 200 is the successor to the Audi 5000, so you are getting a newer and improved version of an Audi 5000. The car has just about every available option including moonroof, full power options, premium Bose audio, electronic climate control and much more. All power options work well, climate control A/C is ICE COLD. The car has a new upgraded stereo unit that is a very nice appointment to the car. The car has an Automatic transmission and Quattro All Wheel Drive. The tires are in great condition, as are most of the mechanical components. Engine and transmission run good. The exterior paint condition is nice, save for a few dings that come with age. The interior is in very nice condition, leather is nice and supple with no tears. Comes with the original books and manuals! The car is located in Los Angeles, CA near LAX airport.

For under $5,000, I feel this 200 Turbo would be worth taking a flyer on, given the slight wear and mileage. The white on white wheels give this car a decidedly late eighties look. There are also a lot of aftermarket performance upgrades for this engine, from ECU chips to turbo tweaks. In short, this is a neat, not often seen alternative to the ubiquitous sports sedans of the era from Munich and Stuttgart.

-Paul

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Posted by Paul in Audi | March 20, 2012 | 4 Comments »

1995.5 Audi S6

Every since Mercedes-Benz stuffed the M100 V8 from the 600 limousine into the W109 series S class, the Germans have been known as the masters of the sports saloon genre. While BMW was following on to the original E28 M5 with a new E34 version, Audi was busy creating their own über sedan. The S4 was based on the newly updated C4 chassis with a 227 horsepower 2.2 liter inline five cylinder engine. With a switch to new model nomenclature in 1994, the S4 now became the S6. The few differences between the S4 and S6 were cosmetic. This late model S6 has benefitted from a repaint last year and has been owned by an enthusiast who has owned three of these cars.

1995.5 Audi S6 on eBay

1995.5 Audi S6, Excellent Condition, All Service Records, Tons of Maintenance Records!

If you are looking at this auction, then I assume that you are familiar with what exceptional vehicles the URS4/URS6 AUDI’s are. If not, I have everything listed below. This S6 is in very good condition, both inside & out. The car was professionally painted in May 2011, and it looks very nice. It has an upgraded Stage 1 ECU (approx 290HP). The interior is in great condition for the mileage & age of the car, and is without any rips or tears. Everything on the car works as it should with the exception of the memory seat switch for the drivers seat. It was just diagnosed when the car was serviced & inspected at my local Audi dealership & the switch needs to be replaced ($140). All of the heated seats (front & rear) work great.

The car has been maintained very well and I have the vast majority of the receipts for all of the work that has been done over the past 6-7 years. I am an avid Audi enthusiast, and have owned 11 Audi’s over the past 10 years. This is the 3rd 1992-1995 S4/S6 that I have owned, & it is definitely the best of the three.

Here is a list of everything that has been done on the car over the past few years…

1.) 4 new Kuhmo Ecsta tires in September 2011 – approx 3,000 miles on them.
2.) All new Brakes in February 2012 – Rotors & Pads – Front & Rear…The Rotors are slotted & drilled – Approx 400 miles on them.
3.) New A/C Condenser & full recharge July 2011
4.) New Climate Control System – July 2011
5.) New Radio (with code) – July 2011 – The radio was replaced because the display stopped working & you couldn’t see what station you were on.
6.) New Sunroof Assembly – February 2012
7.) New Wiper Blades – January 2012
8.) New Headlight Bulbs (High & Low Beams) – All 4 were replaced with Sylvania Silverstar Ultra bulbs for better night vision.
9.) Oil Pressure Switch replaced at 125k miles – April 2011
10.) Brake Fluid Flush – September 2010 – Approx 124k miles
11.) Full Tune-Up – Spark Plugs, Coil Packs, Serpentine Belt, Air Filter, Fuel Filter – November 2010 – Approx 124k miles
12.) Timing Belt, Tensioner Pulley, & Water Pump – Summer 2009 – Approx 110k miles.
13.) Clutch replaced in 2006 at approx 98k miles.

This car has had a comprehensive amount of work done to it in the last three years and the fact that it is owned by an Audi enthusiast is heartening. Usually I don’t like red sedans, but it looks good with black leather and the classic Avus wheels. I think the asking price may be about a $1,000 too rich, but with a bit more than a week left in the auction, time will tell.

-Paul

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Posted by Paul in Audi | March 12, 2012 | 1 Comment »

Depreciation special: 2003 Audi RS6 for Civic Money

Time for another foray into our continuing investigation of German supersedans whose value has plummeted more than 75%. Today is perhaps my favorite example of this group, the Audi RS6. A beast when it was born nearly 10 years ago, it’s no less monstrous today packing. While some choose big-displacement power and some go for turbochargers, Audi decided both would suffice in making an executive saloon that could spank contemporary Porsches. This subdued excess is my kind of indulgence, and watching their prices drop makes my dream garage tingle. The last RS6 we had was $19k with 116k miles. An additional 10k miles on this one brings a $1k price drop, ringing in at that most pedestrian of new-car prices, $17,995. Sure, there’s no warranty and it’ll surely demand plenty in maintenance, but these are massively outweighed by the fun and badass factor in my eyes.

2003 Audi RS6 for sale on eBay

I love this color.

Audi’s S- and RS- models have held a more consistent trajectory than some ///other performance divisions. While perhaps more subtle from the get-go, this has allowed them to be civilized without ever being called “too watered-down,” and this RS6 plays a big role in that family tree. Beefy, scary fast, and unabashedly made for road driving, these are near the top of my Audi RS fantasies. With prices coming firmly into the teens it’s becoming possible to stash a reasonable maintenance account for the inevitable transmission work, skip the brand-new car, and haul some big-boy ass.

-NR

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Posted by Nate in Audi | February 27, 2012 | 2 Comments »

1990 Audi 90 Quattro Coupe for sale

I love the Audi 90 Coupe. Seeing it instantly makes me think of a little early-90s spaceship flying up a snowy highway, especially so when in this fetching shade of Pearl White. The black trim along the bottom makes it a little less blobby, and 6-spoke wheels suit this generation of Audis quite well. Pretty high mileage at 174k, but that just makes it a ripe candidate for some RS2-engine action. A dealer is flipping it after 2 previous owners and while there’s no suggestion as to the reserve, starting at $1k points to a reasonable price.

1990 Audi 90 Quattro Coupe for sale on eBay


From the seller:

You are looking at one very rare Audi, the pictures speak for themselves! This here is a 1990 Audi Quattro Coupe. First owner 1990-2006, 2nd owner 2006-2012. Pearl white exterior with gray leather interior. Power heated memory recaro-inspired front seats, power sliding sunroof, power locks, and power adjustable mirrors. Other features include rear seat ski-pass through, auto climate control, cd player, zebrano wood,15″ MSW alloy wheels with newer brigestone potenzza rubber. The interior has no rips or tears in the leather, carpets are clean and have no odor issues. The exterior is in great condition as well with the original factory pin-stripe which is still intact. The body is free of any major dings, dents or scratches. On the picky side there is one small flake of paint the size of a penny that I touched up on the front passenger fender. The rear passenger fender has one very small bubble, but hardly half the size of a penny. My camera wouldn’t even pick these up…..again very small and very minor. Mechanically the car runs and drives beautiful, clutch feels good and no visible oil leaks on the driveway. No check lights or warning lights are on the dash. The car starts and idles like it should. The timing belt was performed at 115k. I have a stack of service reccords to go with the car. I acquired the car for a customer who simply could not come up with the funds which he promised. It was very frustrating as i spent a great deal of time hunting one down, as these models are very rare, and hard to find in good shape!

I’d love one of these little Quattro monsters. There aren’t a lot of small AWD coupes out there, the 325ix or older Impreza 2.5RS come to mind, but I think this model is the pick of the litter. If this pearly white can come in under $5k, I’d throw a ski rack on it and go for some fun in Lake Tahoe.

-NR

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Posted by Nate in Audi | February 13, 2012 | 2 Comments »

1985 Audi 5000S Avant

The Audi 5000, or 100, as it was known in other markets, represents tragedy and triumph for the Audi brand. Upon its introduction, it was named European Car of the Year in 1983 and ushered in a new, aerodynamic look for the brand, using styling cues such as flush mounted glass and integrated bumpers. A variety of engines were offered, including a 2.5 liter five cylinder diesel power plant which was the first engine to use the now famous TDI moniker. The car stirred created an uproar in the late 1980s in SCCA’s Trans-Am Series after a race prepped all-wheel drive Audi 200 racked up an impressive eight out of thirteen wins in one season. Subsequently, cars with non-American engines and all-wheel drive were banned.

Beyond the successes lied controversy, as the US market 5000 model was investigated by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) after a series of accidents related to unintended acceleration were linked to six deaths. The television news magazine 60 Minutes launched an investigation which included a demonstration of a surge in acceleration after the brake pedal was depressed. It was later uncovered that 60 Minutes had rigged the test vehicle with a compressed air canister linked up to the transmission to simulate sudden acceleration. Eventually, NHTSA found that driver error was to blame, as some owners may have confused the brake and accelerator pedals. The damage had been done, though, as Audi sales fell sharply in the late 1980s and early 1990s, eventually rebounding to the record sales they are enjoying to this date.

While there are a still a good amount of Audi 5000s and later 100 and 200 models roaming the streets, the 5 door Avant variant is less common, especially in the condition of our feature vehicle. This car represents Audi’s first effort at an estate vehicle, and started a long tradition of sporty haulers that continues to this day. With its sloped, fastback rear and tailgate glass extending below the rear spoiler, it strikes an unconventional look compared to most modern estates.

1985 Audi 5000S Avant on eBay

1985 Audi 5000 S. Here is a rare one of a Kind 85 Audi 5000S. When was the last time you seen one of these driving around. This car runs great. It has the cool 2.2L 5cyl. Fuel Injected Engine that is a great motor that gets fuel economy and puts out quite a bit of power. This is a great driving car that starts right up, tranni shifts strong and how its suppose to, and the car rides nice going down the road. This Audi 5000 has only had 1 Previous Owner and only has 86K Original Miles. You just don’t see to many of these around and to see one in this good of condition is really rare. Inside and out and underneath of this car are as clean as can be. This car is a blast to drive and will make someone a great car.

The exterior of this car is beautiful. It is white in color and the paint has a ton of shine left in it. The car has a lot of black trim on it and really gives the car a unique look. It even has a back spoiler on it. These are very cool looking cars and different then most. The Factory Audi wheels are in excellent condition and have a very good set of BFGoodrich Tires that have 90%-95% tread left on them. Has the Hatch in the back that fully opens for easy use in and out. The body on this 5000 in straight as can ben and has been kept in excellent condition over the years.

The interior is in great shape on this car. It has the tan Leather seats with the black carpets and dash that really give it a unique look. The Leather seats are in Excellent Condition and show very minimal wear. There is one tear on the back part of the drivers seat and other then that there is not much else I can say bad about them. The back ones barely look like they were used. The back seats lay completely flat giving you all the space you could need in the back. The 5000 is fully loaded and has all the options. Both Front Seats are Power, Power Windows, Power Mirrors, Leather, Factory A/C, you name it. Someone took great care of the inside of this car and it shows. This Audi 5000 is just a rare find and a great car. It is a one owner that only has 86K original miles and is as clean as can be.

If this Audi was a later 100 Avant or 200 Quattro Turbo Avant in similar condition, I could see it fetching a price of around $5,000 to $7,000. However, since this is an earlier front-drive variant with the normally aspirated engine, the asking price of almost $7,000 is a bit rich. While the mileage is relatively low, there are some minor cosmetic issues that need to be addressed, such as the missing hubcap and worn bumpers. The other glaring problem with this car, in my eyes, is the automatic transmission. If this 5000S could be had for $4,000 or under, it would be a neat and interesting throwback. Otherwise, the later 100 and 200 Avants would be a better bet.

-Paul

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Posted by Paul in Audi | February 7, 2012 | 1 Comment »

Sleeping giant: 1994 Audi Ur-S4 Monster for sale

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There’s something in the water in Colorado. Or maybe it’s the altitude. Either way, we’ve seen some seriously badass Audis come from the Centennial State. This S4 looks like it could be just another mid-90s Audi, the visible FMIC and aftermarket wheels being the only tell-tale signs that this might be something special. Nothing alludes to just how special though. After a claimed $55k invested, it’s finishing its break-in period before the boost can be turned up to produce a Group B-esque 600hp from the 2.3L inline-5. I love that it’s not slammed, a stockish ride height maintained presumably for better charging of unpredictable mountain roads and conditions. Dirt, gravel, snow or tarmac will matter little to this beast though as it devours supercars all day long. If you’re ready to deal with a highly-tuned car but want to fly under the radar while carry the kids and some luggage, I can’t think of a better way to do it for under $20k.

Tuned 1994 Audi S4 for sale on eBay


An exhaustive list from the builder/seller:

Black on Black 1994 Audi S4, 118k. This car has got to be one of the very few nice ones left. It has a completely built motor, everything on it is essentially brand new (literally), all the goods you expect to find on a car of this caliber are there. Never in an accident, have traced the history of the car all the way back by talking with previous owners. Car currently has a 13psi tune on it for engine break-in purposes, approximately ~500 miles on the motor since being built, needs to have a final tune (that’s it) done to bring it up to its 600whp capability (proper break-in procedure was done on motor). I have a binder full of every receipt for every part put on the car, including all the final tolerances the motor was built to (engine build done by Ridge Reamer of Colorado). Car has a $55k agreed upon value insurance policy on it, based off of past 2 years of receipts spent on it, so if you don’t think it’s a good buy at $20k, then don’t bid on it, you won’t find another UrS like this…simple as that. I am happy to answer any questions or take additional photos upon request. This has been a west coast (rust-free) car that has been garaged its entire life (will provide previous owner’s detailed accountings of its past). Ebay’s AutoCheck says lists the car as a grey market car. The car was brought into the U.S. from Canada legally in 2008 and I have all documentation from Audi N. America that shows it conforms to U.S. DOT standards. Title is clear Colorado title.

*Car just got the clean bill of health from local Audi shop and compression was pulled on motor showing that it is breaking in perfectly.

I am probably leaving out a lot, but modifications are as follows:

1994 Audi S4 (Black/Black) – Canadian Spec (no rear seat heaters, KM/h speedometer, daytime running lights)

Engine – Bottom End
- AAN bottom end (2.3L displacement)
- Scat Connecting Rods (144mm)
- JE 8.5:1-compression pistons (82.5mm)
- Stock metal head gasket, bored to 82.5mm
- ARP main and head studs
- Audi 7A oil pan (jet hot coated) – larger oil holding capacity
- *New AAN oil pump (OEM Audi)
- 034 Motorsports Coated Main Bearings
- 034 Motorsports Coated Rod Bearings
- 034 Motorsports lightweight lifters
- 034 Motorsports Port/Polish on cylinder head (240/160 cfm)
- 034 Titanium Valve Spring Retainers
- 7A intake and exhaust camshafts
- 7A valve cover (powder coated white)
- Apikol High Flow Intake Manifold (powder coated red)
- 034 Motorsports High Rate Valve Spring Set
- 034 Motorsports .5mm oversize intake and exhaust valves
- Custom Lovefab tubular header (T4 outlet)
- Precision GT35R with Billet compressor wheel
- 034 Motorsports/Garrett Extra Large Intercooler w/ custom Apikol pipes
- Tial 44mm wastegate (silver)
- 034 Motorsports 850cc high impedance injectors
- Bosch 044 Fuel Pump (relayed)
- Earl’s -8AN Speed Flex fuel lines
- 034 Motorsports 60mm Fuel Pump Bracket
- 034 Motorsports 20V Fuel Rail
- 034 Motorsports Density Line Motor Mounts
- 034 Motorsports Density Line Transmission Mounts
- Apikol Snub Mount
- Apikol 3″ custom downpipe (heat shield wrapped)
- 2Bennett 25 row oil cooler w/ducting
- *New AAN Timing belt covers (OEM Audi)
- *New Serp. Belt Tensioner (OEM Audi)
- 034 Motorsports 3″ Turbo-Back Exhaust (single muffler)
- 034 Motorsports High Output Coil Kit
- 034 Motorsports Phenolic Intake Spacer
- HKS 4″ shallow air filter
- 034 Motorsports Turbo Heat Shield
- 034 Motorsports V-banded catch can
- Aeroquip push-on catch can hose
- Aeromotive Fuel Pressure Regulator (0-100 psi)
- Tial 50mm Blow-off valve (silver)
- 10 gallon Fuel Cell mounted in trunk (w/vent line)

Drivetrain
- Apikol Rear Differential Mount (red)
- Weldon/Apikol 26mm Rear Sway Bar Kit (most updated version)
- 92′ Spec 28mm front sway bar (red)
- Apikol rear subframe bushings (blue)
- Apikol rear differential crossmember bushings (blue)
- Advanced Automotion B5 S4 6 Speed Transmission (cyro-treated 1 and 2 gears and WPC treated mainshaft, high bias 4:1 center differential)
- Apikol Short Shifter
- 034 Motorsports/Eurospec Billet 6-puck clutch with Aluminum Flywheel

Brakes/Suspension/Wheels
- H&R Race Springs (blue)
- Bilstein Sport Shocks
- Stop Tech (332 x 32 rotors) – Silver
- OZ Ultraleggera 17 x 8″ wheels
- Hankook 245/45/17 Ventus V12 Evo Tires
- professionally painted black rear calipers
- *new e-brake cables (OEM Audi)

Exterior/Interior Modifications
- S6 Rear Bumper – professionally painted and installed
- OEM Rear Spoiler (also have black trunk lid without spoiler if preferred) – professionally painted and installed @ 118k (i.e. no rust on current trunk lid around mounting bolts)
- S6 Front Bumper (w/LLtek lower valence) – professionally painted and installed
- Corbeau 3″ 5 Point Competition Harnesses (Driver and Passenger – Black)
- Audi TT 6 Speed Shift knob
- Corbeau FX1 Pro Microsuede seats
- Corbeau seat brackets (modified fixed Audi 4000 brackets)
- McCulloch HID kit
- Hella Euro headlight lenses
- Euro headlight washer -delete trim
- Kamei Sport Mesh Grille
- S6 Sport Steering Wheel Conversion (full S6 column swap w/ S6 column switches, i.e. no cutting of clock spring required)
- 1993 S4 Complete Carbon Fiber Interior
- 1992 S4 Side View (Full-Size) Mirrors

Other Notables
*New fender liners (all 4) – (OEM Audi)
*New mid-door and lower moldings (OEM Audi)
*New Febi-Bilstein tie rod ends
*New Febi-Bilstein control arms
*New Febi-Bilstein subframe bushings (front)
- powder coated front and rear subframes
- powder coated front strut housings
- powder coated strut bar
- powder coated engine mounts, arms, tie rods, etc…

Extras (not installed):
- V8 rear differential (painted red)
- black rear trunk lid (without spoiler)

The car’s AC system has been deleted to make room for the intercooler. Also the fuel cell does not have a fuel level sender unit in it, therefore the gas gauge on instrument cluster does not work. The Corbeau brackets do not slide back and forth either, they can be modified to have a slider installed again, but currently are fixed. Lastly, the entire steering column was swapped to an S6 steering column to make use of the factory S6 steering wheel and in the process some of the stalk controls do not work (i.e. windshield wiper lever is reversed and high beams don’t work), these features will be fixed before delivery of car is made.

I love this car. For the work done, the starting bid of $19,500 and described price as $20k seems reasonable. If you disagree, well, then these aren’t the droids you’re looking for. Spend a bit of time in the cockpit thanks to youtube though and it’s hard to say no to the sound of the classic Audi turbo’d five-cylinder spooling up and ripping away.

-NR

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