Sweet RS6. Too good to be true?

bfrank · 03-11-2007, 04:25 PM

I've been looking for a reason not to buy an RS6 for a few years. I always manage to find an out. I came across this one on ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2003-...em270097856737

It is my favorite color combo, CPO, and chock full of options including a very professional appearing audio upgrade and some sort of factory navigation upgrade. Furthermore, it appears to be a very reasonable price. Why isn't it selling? Am I missing something?

AuditudeRS4 · 03-11-2007, 05:05 PM

I actually test drove the car and it was ok but the guy was really nasty!! Also the car felt like it was beat. The interior was not in great condition. I would buy one from an Audi Dealer. Look at Cars.com there seems to be a few nice RS6's there. Good Luck!

jatwrite · 03-11-2007, 05:07 PM

I thought CPO meant inspected and certified as good-to-go by an Audi dealer, and Luxor (the seller) isn't listed in my booklet of Audi dealers. (Maybe cuz my book is from 2003?)

If the car somehow IS CPO'd by Audi, maybe you should jump on it. Over three days are left, so the fact that the bidding isn't high now doesn't mean it won't pick up.

Radiation Joe · 03-11-2007, 05:15 PM

LIRS6 · 03-11-2007, 05:21 PM

of the dreaded "red" OnStar light! lol. Looks clean - remember, these cars are getting on 4 yrs old and are facing lots of fresh models out there.

jatwrite · 03-11-2007, 05:48 PM

I just noticed, in small type below the ad's "certificates," that condition is referred to as "good." I don't know what other ratings are available, if any, but I would prefer to see "very good" or "excellent."

I'm at 63K mi but definitely would give my RS6 one of those higher ratings. Aside from a few scratches, all small and none obvious, it looks like new. For a car to be in worse condition with far fewer miles ... well, it depends on what "good" really means. But a few cars were driven hard with little cosmetic care, as mentioned by one or two owners here in the past. You may not want one of those.

Are you someplace you can see it before bidding?
Maybe this IS the one ... and FWIW I love my silver interior. Stays cool, seems roomier, and not that hard to clean if you don't have stain monsters (small kids or messy pets).

jatwrite · 03-11-2007, 05:54 PM

bfrank · 03-11-2007, 06:23 PM

Thanks Auditude. I was seriously considering heading out to NYC to check it out. Your review is enough for me to move on.

no.radar · 03-11-2007, 06:32 PM

03-11-2007, 05:05 PM	#2
AuditudeRS4 AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 1,529	Re: Sweet RS6. Too good to be true? I actually test drove the car and it was ok but the guy was really nasty!! Also the car felt like it was beat. The interior was not in great condition. I would buy one from an Audi Dealer. Look at Cars.com there seems to be a few nice RS6's there. Good Luck! __________________ Stable: 07' Phantom Black RS4 06' Quartz Gray A4 2.0T APR Stage 3 09' Black Sapphire BMW X5 3.0 02' Brilliant Silver MB Ml500 Lorinser 01' Brilliant Black Volvo S80 T6

03-11-2007, 05:07 PM	#3
jatwrite Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 3,186	(If) the seller is not an Audi dealer, how can it be CPOd? I thought CPO meant inspected and certified as good-to-go by an Audi dealer, and Luxor (the seller) isn't listed in my booklet of Audi dealers. (Maybe cuz my book is from 2003?) If the car somehow IS CPO'd by Audi, maybe you should jump on it. Over three days are left, so the fact that the bidding isn't high now doesn't mean it won't pick up. __________________ ------------------------------------ Current: 09 GT G8 Gone but not forgotten: 03 RS6 Previous also includes: 05 Crossfire SRT6, 00 S4, 98 A4, 86 Buick Regal turbo, 75 BMW 530i, 7? Lotus Elite, 72 Jaguar XJ6, 71 Audi 100LS, 69 Firebird 400 convertible, 68 Dodge Charger, 52 Triumph TR2

03-11-2007, 05:15 PM	#4
Radiation Joe AudiWorld Senior Member 2011 BMW M3 Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 727	Up until middle of 2006 CPO was transferable. __________________

03-11-2007, 05:21 PM	#5
LIRS6 AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 2,133	It's not selling because .... of the dreaded "red" OnStar light! lol. Looks clean - remember, these cars are getting on 4 yrs old and are facing lots of fresh models out there. __________________ badges Our new baby: 2003 RS6 Mugello w/STaSIS Motorsport Suspension, RNS-E 1979 Porsche 911SC Targa past: 2001 A6 4.2 1998 A6 2.8 Q 1996 A4 2.8 Q 1984 Ferrari Mondial 1983 Rabbit GTI - (Stage II turbo - what a pisser of a car!) 1979 Mazda RX-7 1977 Ford Capri II

03-11-2007, 05:48 PM	#6
jatwrite Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 3,186	Condition? I just noticed, in small type below the ad's "certificates," that condition is referred to as "good." I don't know what other ratings are available, if any, but I would prefer to see "very good" or "excellent." I'm at 63K mi but definitely would give my RS6 one of those higher ratings. Aside from a few scratches, all small and none obvious, it looks like new. For a car to be in worse condition with far fewer miles ... well, it depends on what "good" really means. But a few cars were driven hard with little cosmetic care, as mentioned by one or two owners here in the past. You may not want one of those. Are you someplace you can see it before bidding? Maybe this IS the one ... and FWIW I love my silver interior. Stays cool, seems roomier, and not that hard to clean if you don't have stain monsters (small kids or messy pets). __________________ ------------------------------------ Current: 09 GT G8 Gone but not forgotten: 03 RS6 Previous also includes: 05 Crossfire SRT6, 00 S4, 98 A4, 86 Buick Regal turbo, 75 BMW 530i, 7? Lotus Elite, 72 Jaguar XJ6, 71 Audi 100LS, 69 Firebird 400 convertible, 68 Dodge Charger, 52 Triumph TR2

Welcome to AudiWorld!
		Welcome to AudiWorld.com. You are currently viewing our forum as a guest, which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our community, at no cost, you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. Registration is free, fast and simple, join AudiWorld.com today!

03-11-2007, 05:54 PM	#7
jatwrite Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 3,186	News to me ... thanks! __________________ ------------------------------------ Current: 09 GT G8 Gone but not forgotten: 03 RS6 Previous also includes: 05 Crossfire SRT6, 00 S4, 98 A4, 86 Buick Regal turbo, 75 BMW 530i, 7? Lotus Elite, 72 Jaguar XJ6, 71 Audi 100LS, 69 Firebird 400 convertible, 68 Dodge Charger, 52 Triumph TR2

03-11-2007, 06:23 PM	#8
bfrank Audiworld Junior Member 2006 Audi S4 Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 31	Re: Sweet RS6. Too good to be true? Thanks Auditude. I was seriously considering heading out to NYC to check it out. Your review is enough for me to move on.

03-11-2007, 06:32 PM	#9
no.radar Guest Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 29,987	NY, NJ, FL... watch out!

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode