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The fact that they're quick AND practical is what gets me.

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Originally Posted by dared3vil0 (Post 8578492)

Yes this is a bit overpriced but is SO rare;

2006 Audi S4 Avant 4.2, Local, Accident free, Manual

V8? Check.
Wagon? Check.
Manual? Check.
Low KM? Check.
Accidents? None. (according to owner so yeah)
Quattro? Check.
Ultimate ski vehicle? Check in my books...

Those seats... :sweetjesus:

Is that the V8 with the timing chains in the back of the motor? If so, be prepared for an expensive timing chain-system-rebuild at some point! Audi engineers and penny pinchers really screwed up that motor.

-Dave

ugh dave.... are you referring to this? :( :

Nope, that's the front-end timing belt and chain model. If you can believe it, that is the preferred setup! The engines with the timing chain problem are the 2003-2008 (B6/B7) S4's, and they make the video you posted look like an easy cakewalk.

Note that the engine is out of the car to access the timing chains:
http://www.nogaroblue.com/cars/s4v8.jpg

Details on the issues, symptoms, and a parts list B6/B7 S4 Timing Chain FAQ / Information / Discussion Thread

-Dave

^ It looks like there's a total of three chains back there? holy overcomplicated batman, whoever invented that was a sadistic bastard.

apparently the chains are ok, its just the tensioners and pulleys that fail.

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Originally Posted by Wild_Penguin (Post 8578413)

M3 UPDATE:
To start with I'm torn on what to do if I should buy it or not here is why.

Pros:
-Seems like a nice car over all.
-From what I could see the Subframe is not cracked and has had the foam recall done(I pulled up the carpet in the trunk) Couldn't get under to check the mounts.
-The Leather is in good order not cracked or faded(way to much Armorall on the seats, making them super greasy)
-All the electrics work (windows all move fast, top works, heated seats, all the LEDs on the dash/climate control work)
-Comes with stock rims

The sketchy "stuff":
-He told me he had all the paper work for the car, but won't show me. (I may be a nice guy, But he was super busy answering his phone/two other guys showed up to take a look at it)
-Says he is the 2nd owner and he has only owned it for 2,000K's and has done 0 work to it in that time no oil change nothing.
-He's in the business of selling cars I take it, He had a 70's (I think) VW bus for sale as well. Plus he told me he would take trades for the M3 and looked right at my car (gen2 Mazdaspeed 3)
-I just get a bad gut feeling from the guy.

Cons:
-Shifts into gear very hard(worst then my FD, which I thought was the worst shifting car ever). I don't know if that is just an M3 thing. As I have drive 3 other E46 M3's in my life all SMG's.
-at WOT in 2nd gear it seemed very slow/sluggish compared to the other E46's I have driven.(maybe due to the ugly heavy chrome rims)
-Told me he has to "top up" the oil after every couple long drives. But told me it doesn't leak anything at all.
-The Drivers door is white due him opening his door and a lady hit it at very low speed in front of his house (I do believe that story as he lives on a very small street and we almost got hit when I was looking at it)
-Has a aftermarket old school early 2000's flip out head unit.
-Plus he told me he wouldn't take a penny less then 10k. and was hoping for a bidding war.

Over all it "seems" like a okay buy. I'm 50/50 on it right now, and just going to sleep on it. It maybe sold by now anyway. When I was there two other guys showed up to look at it (they looked like used car dealers) and his phone wouldn't stop ringing when I was looking at it.

If that many people are looking at the M3 and are not buying it something is up and wrong with it. I say listen to your gut and don't go with it because by the sounds of things this good deal will turn into a money pit.

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb...822663613.html

Courtesy of Car and Driver.

Roadtrip to pick it up anyone?

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Originally Posted by CCA-Dave (Post 8578560)

Yup, there's a solid Jalopnik post regarding this.

Here?s Why The V8 Audi S4 Is An Awful Used Car

I wonder if this car is that bad that no one has bought it at this price.
It's been for sale for at least 2 months.

1992 honda civic H22 TURBO

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Originally Posted by SumAznGuy (Post 8578662)

I wonder if this car is that bad that no one has bought it at this price.
It's been for sale for at least 2 months.

1992 honda civic H22 TURBO

Ya I emailed at the end of November. People are just scared of the "it needs a tune" line. At that price the people buying it aren't willing to pay someone to do it. Personally, I think it's a decent price still.

I'd sell the turbo junk, and have a great quick cheap track/auto car.

This was posted here before when it was $4500, but now for 3500 it's definitely worth checking out. 2000 civic sir mint-low km.

1991 Acura Legend in very good condition with only 193k km for $1500

Someone should snap this up; it's a steal if it doesn't have any stories.

http://abbotsford.craigslist.ca/cto/4824459636.html

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Originally Posted by MindBomber (Post 8578756)

1991 Acura Legend in very good condition with only 193k km for $1500

Someone should snap this up; it's a steal if it doesn't have any stories.

1991 Acura Legend

As long as the cooling system is maintained like clockwork. Well known for failed HG.

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Originally Posted by Wild_Penguin (Post 8578413)

M3 UPDATE:
It maybe sold by now anyway. When I was there two other guys showed up to look at it (they looked like used car dealers) and his phone wouldn't stop ringing when I was looking at it.

Ad is gone. Possibly sold. Where in Victoria was it located?

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Originally Posted by TouringTeg (Post 8578772)

Ad is gone. Possibly sold. Where in Victoria was it located?

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/...8-20-29-29.png

It's most likely sold
I'm kinda relieved actually no more distraction and back to focus on finding the other car:concentrate:

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Originally Posted by TouringTeg (Post 8578772)

Ad is gone. Possibly sold. Where in Victoria was it located?

Ya it was in Fernwood. He had it parked on the street on Gladstone just off of Fernwood ave. I decided not to go for it. I listened to my gut feeling about everything.

Also to be honest I'm not dead set on a M3. I have just been looking around for a weekend car for awhile now. The laundry list of cars I've been looking for is very long.

I bet the guys that looked at it after me bought it. They looked like the guys who run that used car dealer on Johnson street. I bet we'll see it back up online soon after paint for 16-ish.

$5 for a teg. Its a GSR too!!
Integra gsr aircaired

i hate it when people do that :rukidding:

Edit:Very nice GS400 http://vancouver.craigslist.ca/pml/cto/4792128509.html

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Originally Posted by tegra7 (Post 8578849)

Edit:Very nice GS400 1999 LEXUS GS400 GS 400

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$5000 as is (stock tires and all seasons stock exhaust)
Sold!!!

Prob trying to sell the wheels and stuff.

^ The ad for the teg says it's tuned for 10,000rpm's... I don't know much about those motors but that doesn't sound healthy...

The ad sounds fucking retarded period.