A great AW story and thanks to OCDboy (aka kc_kris) - long

SouthboroAudiGuy · 03-02-2006, 09:17 PM

So...

After lots of searching AutoTrader and Cars.com I've finally selected my ride. Low mileage 2001 2.7T fully loaded (no nav) in Cashmere Grey with the Tungsten interior (pretty combo if you've never seen it). Dealer has signed up to work through my list of clean up items prior to delivering it, including a new set of sneakers. After some research here and on TireRack, I request that he put on a set of winter tires (Dunlop Winter Sport M3s) on the 16" sport wheels, figuring I'll get some 17" wheels for my summer treads.

I do the click-click thing with TireRack's "see the wheels on your car" feature and fall for the BBS RKs. Not the cheapest wheel up there, but I got a good deal on the ride so I'm ready to splurge. On a lark, I check eBay. OMG!!! The exact wheels I want are there and the only bid is for $2 (no, the wheels aren't trashed, just nobody else interested). I'm ready to go for them until I read the fine print... No shipping -- pickup or 60 mile delivery only. Wheels in Kansas City and me outside of Boston. Email to double check this confirms it. What to do?...

Time to see if those people on AW are as nice as they seem... I page OCDboy (aka kc_kris) and ask him via email if he can help me out, "Would you be willing to take delivery on some wheels and ship them to me in Boston?" Without any idea of who I am (total AW NOOB), he agrees. I end up getting the wheels for $567 (less than half of what I was going to pay) and they are deliverd to Kris. He takes some high res photos of the wheels and sends them to me to confirm that they are in great shape, scrounges up some packing materials, packages them like they're his own children, takes some more pics, and sends them on their way. A few days later, I'm the VERY happy recipient of some sweet wheels and a very grateful AW fan.

Thanks to ALL the people who helped me make my decision (GrapeKing, BostonDriver, and all the others), but especially to OCDboy for hanging it out there (and rewarding me for doing the same) to take the risk of putting his own time and money on the line for a stranger. You rock dude, you really rock.

When I feel the rush of my side pressing into the bolster as I hit my favorite on-ramp this spring, I'll be thinking of you guys and smiling. Looking forward to officially joining the club tomorrow.

Egil A64.2s - S6 · 03-02-2006, 09:31 PM

At lest it is not 'another' silver car ;-)

I was not so sure at first buy the colour is timeless.

Welcome

Press · 03-02-2006, 10:47 PM

everyday...then he wanted a 4.2 and where did he find one...here in the chicago area....so I went to look I poked, prodded and had the car checked out for him.....he came to chicago to pick it up with grapeking then about 50 chicago area audi folks had a gtg......MichaelAngelo sold me his coilovers, and ming.moro sold me his bbk....also not knowing these people except via email and a few postings here.......this is a great place so this story doesn't suprise me.....glad everything worked out.......OCDboy is just doing his job to help out a fellow aw'er...nice job sir!..8^)

RLG · 03-02-2006, 10:54 PM

"scrounges up some packing materials, packages them like they're his own children..."

Old habits die hard, eh Kris?

BIGwillie · 03-03-2006, 03:29 AM

Been a lurker for about 3 mos now...still waiting to pull the trigger on an A6.

This is one of the most decent and respectful forums I have ever been to (cars or otherwise)

Hats off to all on AW.

OCDboy · 03-03-2006, 03:56 AM

oops...I meant especially Robert (my bad).

Yes, AW is a great community that truly works to help each other out.

I'm very envious of those wheels...man what deal! Glad I could help out!

Fairfax 2.7T · 03-03-2006, 04:12 AM

Grapeking · 03-03-2006, 04:47 AM

Boston Driver · 03-03-2006, 04:55 AM

can't wait to see it up close! Pics as soon as you can, but I awnt to see it in person!!!

I think I'll be planning a Boston Area A6-only GTG this spring. Yeah, it is fun organizing the bir meets with everyone, but it would be nice to ahve the local A6 owners have a "special" event.

Let us know how things go today picking up the new ride!!!

Grapeking · 03-03-2006, 05:37 AM

03-02-2006, 09:17 PM	#1
SouthboroAudiGuy Member Account #: 104457 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 3,341	A great AW story and thanks to OCDboy (aka kc_kris) - long So... After lots of searching AutoTrader and Cars.com I've finally selected my ride. Low mileage 2001 2.7T fully loaded (no nav) in Cashmere Grey with the Tungsten interior (pretty combo if you've never seen it). Dealer has signed up to work through my list of clean up items prior to delivering it, including a new set of sneakers. After some research here and on TireRack, I request that he put on a set of winter tires (Dunlop Winter Sport M3s) on the 16" sport wheels, figuring I'll get some 17" wheels for my summer treads. I do the click-click thing with TireRack's "see the wheels on your car" feature and fall for the BBS RKs. Not the cheapest wheel up there, but I got a good deal on the ride so I'm ready to splurge. On a lark, I check eBay. OMG!!! The exact wheels I want are there and the only bid is for $2 (no, the wheels aren't trashed, just nobody else interested). I'm ready to go for them until I read the fine print... No shipping -- pickup or 60 mile delivery only. Wheels in Kansas City and me outside of Boston. Email to double check this confirms it. What to do?... Time to see if those people on AW are as nice as they seem... I page OCDboy (aka kc_kris) and ask him via email if he can help me out, "Would you be willing to take delivery on some wheels and ship them to me in Boston?" Without any idea of who I am (total AW NOOB), he agrees. I end up getting the wheels for $567 (less than half of what I was going to pay) and they are deliverd to Kris. He takes some high res photos of the wheels and sends them to me to confirm that they are in great shape, scrounges up some packing materials, packages them like they're his own children, takes some more pics, and sends them on their way. A few days later, I'm the VERY happy recipient of some sweet wheels and a very grateful AW fan. Thanks to ALL the people who helped me make my decision (GrapeKing, BostonDriver, and all the others), but especially to OCDboy for hanging it out there (and rewarding me for doing the same) to take the risk of putting his own time and money on the line for a stranger. You rock dude, you really rock. When I feel the rush of my side pressing into the bolster as I hit my favorite on-ramp this spring, I'll be thinking of you guys and smiling. Looking forward to officially joining the club tomorrow. __________________ MODS/UPGRADES: 17x8" BBS RKs (great AW story about how I got them...) \| H-sport anti-sway bars \| ToyGuy short shifter \| IceLink/iPod integration \| Escort 8500 hardwire \| fog/running light rewire \| HomeLink home lighting control \| fold-down bag hooks in the trunk \| aux power socket under the armrest \| hidden Symphony EQ settings \| remote locking control recode \| debadged SUGGESTED READING FOR C5 A6 OWNERS: 2001 A6 info from AudiWorld \| 2001 A6 info from Edmunds.com \| Audi 2001 maintenance schedule \| Stoney's links (the ultimate A6 links page) \| the nOOb's guide to everything \| how to make your car shine The other ride: 1998 Mitsubishi Montero (typically with a kayak on top)

03-02-2006, 09:31 PM	#2
Egil A64.2s - S6 AudiWorld Super User Account #: 10170 Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 6,324	Cashmere Grey Rocks! At lest it is not 'another' silver car ;-) I was not so sure at first buy the colour is timeless. Welcome __________________ If it wasn't for computers my life would be so simple

03-02-2006, 10:47 PM	#3
Press Yeah, I have a Porsche Account #: 78455 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 20,147	been that way here for a long time........I had never met Boston Driver, but talked to him almost everyday...then he wanted a 4.2 and where did he find one...here in the chicago area....so I went to look I poked, prodded and had the car checked out for him.....he came to chicago to pick it up with grapeking then about 50 chicago area audi folks had a gtg......MichaelAngelo sold me his coilovers, and ming.moro sold me his bbk....also not knowing these people except via email and a few postings here.......this is a great place so this story doesn't suprise me.....glad everything worked out.......OCDboy is just doing his job to help out a fellow aw'er...nice job sir!..8^) __________________ PSA - Don't post angry "Just living the dream" Autobahn Country Club (North-South-Full), Blackhawk Farms, Daytona International Speedway, GingerMan, Grattan, Mid-Ohio, Milwaukee Mile, Nurburgring, Road America, VIRginia International Raceway, Watkins Glen International "The most fun you can have in a car with your pants on"™ RIP Zipper 08/03/1999 - 05/09/2009 TeamJanicaRacing.com 2004 A4 3.0 USP Avant 1989 Porsche 951 2001 A6 4.2

03-02-2006, 10:54 PM	#4
RLG Member Account #: 83796 Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 4,207	Kris is a good guy. I just can't get over the fact that he still packages his own children to travel "scrounges up some packing materials, packages them like they're his own children..." Old habits die hard, eh Kris? __________________

03-03-2006, 03:29 AM	#5
BIGwillie New Member Account #: 104105 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 134	Tips Hat to All Been a lurker for about 3 mos now...still waiting to pull the trigger on an A6. This is one of the most decent and respectful forums I have ever been to (cars or otherwise) Hats off to all on AW.

03-03-2006, 03:56 AM	#6
OCDboy AudiWorld Senior Member Account #: 76151 Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 2,955	No Prob...I'm sure I can count on many of these folks...except Robert of course oops...I meant especially Robert (my bad). Yes, AW is a great community that truly works to help each other out. I'm very envious of those wheels...man what deal! Glad I could help out! __________________ '01 A6 2.7T 6-spd (Ming Blue, Cold, Sport, Premium), 2 x K04, APR Downpipe & Cat-back (where did I leave the Cats anyway?), Bi-pipe, Forge Diverter Valves, Snub Mount, AWE Fueling Kit, RS4 Intercoolers, Stoptech 332 BBK, RS4 Clutch Kit, AWE DTS, Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, H-sport swaybars, Setrab 12x9 Oil cooler with Mocal 180deg adapter plate, 18x8 RS4 DTM Wheels Falken FK-452 (235/40/18), Track: 17" Flik Lex Wheels with Falken rt-615 245/45/17, B&M Short Shift Kit, Samco hose kit, Forge DV's, RS6 Fender Liners, hella smoked tails. Dyno results 371whp/411wtq!!! Other Rides '03 Mini Cooper--Mama's Ride '87 4000 CSQ--Under construction Past Rides '86 Coupe GT--Tornado Red! '98 Jetta TDI, aka "Chitty-chitty, Bang-bang" (Gone but not forgotten) '86 CSQ--gave it's life so other could live (chop, chop) Kansas City Chapter Website Kansas City Audi Yahoo Group--Local News and Info

03-03-2006, 04:12 AM	#7
Fairfax 2.7T Member Account #: 28004 Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 3,367	Yes, we are part of a great community, and Kris is a big contributor. __________________

03-03-2006, 04:47 AM	#8
Grapeking AudiWorld Super User Account #: 18685 Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 8,878	That is a great story - - props to Kris! And thanks for sharing!

03-03-2006, 04:55 AM	#9
Boston Driver AudiWorld Expert Account #: 69482 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Lexington, MA Posts: 26,761	Very nice story, and nice to meet you earlier this week... can't wait to see it up close! Pics as soon as you can, but I awnt to see it in person!!! I think I'll be planning a Boston Area A6-only GTG this spring. Yeah, it is fun organizing the bir meets with everyone, but it would be nice to ahve the local A6 owners have a "special" event. Let us know how things go today picking up the new ride!!! __________________ 2002 A6 4.2 Sport...with a few things added

03-03-2006, 05:37 AM	#10
Grapeking AudiWorld Super User Account #: 18685 Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 8,878	cheaper to ship the kids UPS than buy airline tickets for them?? LOL

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