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2001 Audi S8

by Paul on April 19, 2013 in Audi with 2 Comments

Used executive saloons are a tempting breed. With high depreciation, what was once a $100,000 car could in five years time or so cost less than half that figure. But does price alone make them a smart buy? This low mileage 2001 S8 for sale in California is begging that question.

Year: 2001
Model: S8
Engine: 4.2 V8
Transmission: 5-speed automatic
Mileage: 47,000 mi
Price: $16,888

2001 Audi S8 on eBay

Rare 2001 Audi S8 black on platinum leather with only 47k miles. Is loaded with AWD, Quattro, 360HP, but feels like 500hp+, premium sound, CD/AM/FM, Xenon lights, book. The car is made of aluminum alloy space frame that feels very light but is very strong. I have never driven anything like this before. The car is very powerful but fun, fun, fun to drive. Nothing like it I have ever driven before. The car just asks for open road and pedal to the metal. The car has a 4.2 liter powerful motor that is very tight, fast and smooth. Don’t miss this chance to own this rare beauty with low miles. The car is clean in and out and is loaded with options. The car is very fast and tight, fun to drive. Car has some stone chips on the front bumper and the front of the hood, right rear door has two chips that seem to be touched up and we have posted pictures of them. Please view pictures and if you have any questions feel free to contact us @ 714-415-9144.

It’s hard to find a clean D2 A8 or S8, but at over $16,000, this is one of the most expensive first generation S8 I’ve seen in recent memory. While it has low mileage, age can still take a toll on a complex vehicle like this, so it’s best to make sure any mechanical and electrical gremlins are sorted before pulling the trigger. Even still, I’d suspect this might be a $12,000 to $14,000 car all day long.

-Paul

Week In Review

by Paul on March 31, 2013 in Audi, BMW, Mercedes Benz, Theme Week, Volkswagen, Week in Review with No comments

Welcome to Week in Review, where we’ll take a look at some of the vehicles featured on GCFSB over the last two weeks:

The 1974 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC did not sell, failing to meet its reserve with a final bid of $7,999: Closed Auction | Our Post on this Car

The 1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC did not sell with a final bid of $15,500. It has been relisted with the same Buy It Now price of $22,600: Closed Auction | Our Post on this Car

The 2008 BMW M3 Sedan did not meet its reserve with a final bid of $31,100: Closed Auction | Our Post on this Car

The 1972 BMW 2002tii did not meet its reserve of $29,500, with final bidding winding up at $25,700: Closed Auction | Our Post on this Car

The 1992 Volkswagen Transporter DoKa failed to meet its reserve with a final bid of $9,325: Closed Auction | Our Post on this Truck

The 1984 Volkswagen GTI sold for $6,901: Closed Auction | Our Post on this Car

The 2001 Audi S4 Avant failed to meet its reserve with a final bid of $7,800: Closed Auction | Our Post on this Car

The 2004 Audi RS6 MTM Avant did not sell and has been relisted with a slightly lower reserve of €17,500. Closed Auction | Our Post on this Car

The 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300TD Estate sold for $15,000: Closed Auction | Our Post on this Car

-Paul

Wagon Week: 2001 Audi RS4 Avant

by Paul on March 27, 2013 in Audi, Theme Week with 2 Comments

Creating an encore to the RS2 was never going to be an easy task. But if any company could do it, it was the company who created the original RS beast. And somehow, Audi pulled it off. The B5 RS4, with its wide haunches was available only as an Avant, just like its predecessor. It was produced between 1999 and 2001, with just over 6,000 leaving the factory, making it a bit more common than the RS2. Under the hood was the 2.7 liter, biturbo V6, which was manufactured by Cosworth in England. Included in the package were two side mounted intercoolers, strong connecting rods, enlarged exhaust and a recalibrated engine management program. All of these mods were good for 375 hp and 325 lb ft of torque. Top speed was limited to 162 mph and 0-60 took a scant 4.9 seconds.

A handful of these RS4s are known to exist here in North America and a few dedicated enthusiasts have constructed convincing copies of this fleeting five-door. This one is for sale south of Stuttgart, just east of the Schwarzwald, or the Black Forest.

Year: 2001
Model: RS4 Avant
Engine: 2.7 liter twin turbo V6
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Mileage: 90,800 km (~ 56,420 miles)
Price: €29,800 (~ $38,689 USD)

2002 Audi RS4 Avant for sale on Mobile.de

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We offer an exceptionally well maintained non-smoking Audi RS4 Quattro. Third owner. Service book and exhaust maintenance document were made ​​correctly on the mileage and time-based. With first-class care, the cars shines inside and out, looks fresh and new. Paint is free of scratches, virtually no signs of use in the interior. Rims have no damage, except for a slightly marred edge. Free of brake dust residues.
 
The hood and entire front has only very fine stone chips. This suggests that the vehicle was driven seldom at high speeds. There are none of the usual RS4 oil leaks in the engine, cylinder heads, turbocharges and gears on this vehicle. All units are absolutely tight. There is no damage to the undercarriage and it is rust free. There was no wash carried out on the underside, so the car is presented in its original pristine condition. In conclusion, it should be noted that this RS4 is a clean and absolutely trustworthy vehicle.

How fitting this RS4 is for sale near the Schwarzwald? I could imagine it tackling the Panoramastrasse with the exhaust note bellowing off the thick throngs of pines and firs that call this region home. It wouldn’t be until 2006 until we saw another RS4, and by then, the original Avant formula would spread to the sedan and cabriolet variants. Today, the RS brand is alive and well, thanks to the bonkers wagons like the RS2 and B5 RS4 that Audi had the courage to unleash on the public.

-Paul

Wagon Week: 2001 Audi S4 Avant

by Nate on March 24, 2013 in Audi, Theme Week with 1 Comment

The B5 Audi S4 was one of my first cases of wagon-lust. Great looks with just the right amount of aggression, Quattro and a 2.7l twin-turbo V6 all warped my mind as I dreamed of snow-spraying AWD drifts. Today’s car comes in the standard silver and rides on some good-looking late-model RS4 wheels, although there was nothing wrong with the original and classic Avus 6-spokes either. It’s an automatic, unfortunately, but 6-speed S4 Avants are like finding the unicorn that lays golden eggs. 140k miles will keep the price down and your future costs up, but the seller’s lack of engine modification means it hasn’t endured more stress than normal and means that when the engine does eventually need work, it’s probably time for an RS4 conversion!

Year: 2001
Model: S4 Avant
Engine: 2.7 liter twin-turbo V6
Transmission: 5-speed automatic
Mileage: 141,000
Price: Reserve auction, currently at $7,500 with reserve still on.

2001 Audi S4 Avant for sale on eBay Motors

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It’s too bad he chose to shoot with a foggy Kyocera phone at sunset; I bet this thing looks great in person.

This is my well loved and well cared for 2001 Audi S4 Avant. I bought it 6 years ago and it has been my faithful and dependable daily driver ever since. If you are looking at this ad, you probably know about these very desirable performance cars already. Audi LOADED these B5 / S4′s with power everything, including a BOSE premium sound system. The 2.7 BITURBO motor is smooth and powerful, and the QUATTRO full time all wheel drive system delivers control that is unmatched. This is a great driving machine that is amazingly tight and solid, and drives like new – the same as the day I bought it.

This car is very sound. These cars are often modified, but I intentionally kept mine stock for long life and reliability. It was “smogged” in January and passed the stringent California emissions test with flying colors. I am a car enthusiast and have always taken very good care of it, including: ahead of schedule oil changes, regular interior and exterior detailing, garage kept, and I am a non-smoker. My S4 still “shows” very well, and I routinely get questions about it as it’s a great looking cars, and the S4 Avant is very rare in the USA.

The leather interior, carpets, headliner, etc, are all VERY good condition. The AC blows ice cold, and all the power equipment works. Overall this is a very straight car, great to drive as-is, or for an enthusiast to renovate to the next level. The exterior does have a few dings and scratches from city life – but nothing that is too obvious – or that couldn’t be fixed fairly easily if that’s what you chose to do. There are also additional custom rubber floor mats.

Honestly, I would love to keep this car, but I am attending Medical School for the next 3 years, so it’s time to find her a new home. I’m located in San Diego (Mission Bay area) and my preference would be for the buyer to come here to personally look over the car, and take delivery.

I know it may be a cheap sell tactic, but it’s nice to think the owner doesn’t actually WANT to sell the car. Again, the mileage is going to become an issue and makes me wonder where the reserve is. Below $9k this is a good deal on one of my favorite wagons.

-NR

2001 BMW M Coupe – REVISIT

by Paul on February 27, 2013 in BMW, Revisit with 11 Comments

The price on the 2001 BMW M Coupe we featured last month has been lowered to $29,000. Inquire with the owner and fellow GCFSB reader Tony; his contact information is listed below.

2001 BMW M Coupe on BimmerForums – REVISIT

The below post originally appeared on our site January 26, 2013:

Of all the cars to be introduced in the last fifteen years, one of my favorites has to be the BMW M Coupe. My fellow contributor Brian recants the line from Talledega Nights from time to time – “I wanna go fast.” Well, if ever there was a car to do it in, this is it. Towards the end of the M Coupe production run, the S54 3.2 liter inline six took over the duty of motivating this speedy little car, with horsepower at 315. These cars are fast becoming the modern day E30 M3, with values increasing accordingly. This M Coupe for sale in Georgia comes to us from our reader Tony.

Year: 2001
Model: M Coupe
Engine: 3.2 liter inline six
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Mileage: 67,000 mi
Price: $29,000

2001 BMW M Coupe on BimmerForums

2001 BMW M Coupe 333hp S54 Motor, Imola Red on Black Nappa Interior, 1 of 18 built. 66.5k miles. If you are looking at this, you know what this car is. I am the 3rd adult owner. This car is excellent condition both inside and out. Car is located in Atlanta. Asking $31,000

Contacts:
anthonyneu@gmail.com
404-218-0402
Tony

Modifications

H&R Sport Springs and Bilstein Sport Shocks (original springs and shocks included)
Adjustable Camber Front Plates
Spacers 12.5mm front 12mm rear with extended wheel bolts
Sony head unit with aux input. Was installed without cutting any wires(Working original CD43 included)
Grom Aux input for factory head unit
PFC Blue Front Brake Pads (70% left), Porterfield R4S rear
Stainless Brake Lines and ATE Blue fluid (recently flushed)
Custom Performance Tune from Technica Motorsports, greatly improves throttle response and hp
ABS Slplitters in front and Diffuser in Rear (can be removed)
Euro Clear front blinkers
Leather Z door armrest pads (much more comfortable)
BWM front rock guards, rear magnetic ones
Remote Keyless entry

Maintenance in last 10k miles

New Fuel Filter
New ABS\DSC Module (original failed)
New MAF
Recent Oil Change (BWM TWS) less than 1k ago
Seat Bushing fix
Glove Box Sag Fix
Window tracks properly greased
Amsoil MTF Fluid, shifts nicely into first gear
Michelin PS2 Tires 225/45/17 Fronts 50% remaining 255/40/17 Rear less than 1k miles on them
New Serpentine Belt with New Belt Tensioner(all 3)
New Spark plugs (oem)
Front trainling arm bushings (oem replacements)
Rogue Engineering Rear Shock Mounts
New hood and tailgate shocks
New mstripes on all exterior badges (not faded like many are)

The Good

Recent full clay\polish\wax. Paint has incredible shine to it
No Door Dings!
Interior shows virutally no wear, Drivers seat bolster in excellent condition
Car is very fast and handles amazingly well (as it should)
Brakes have a great feel to them, stops on a dime
Greatly improved linear throttle response due to custom tune
Chrome line lighted shift knob, fancy ebay m pedals
Comes with barely used coupe specific car cover
Passed Emissions 12/12 (no problems with o2 sensors)
Car has won 2 1st in class in the Peachtree CCA Concours
All rubber moldings in like new condition

The Bad

Crack in front bumper (see pics)
The usual rock chips. All filled in and not noticeable unless you get right up on them
Wheels have the usual amount of scratches, recently clayed and show very well.
Floor mats look to be original, in decent shape, have been kept clean

Pics
Over 70 photos here…

http://s1290.beta.photobucket.com/us…coupe/library/

I wouldn’t consider the M Coupe as a future classic, as I think we’ve already arrived at classic status. Built in small numbers, power and performance to blow your mind and looks only a mother could love are just part of where the intriguing story begins. These M Coupes also act as a bridge between the BMWs of yore and those currently offered, it has enough simplicity to please the most hardcore enthusiasts but offers modern day mega performance. Good luck with the sale, Tony!

-Paul

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