Searching S6's, what specifics to look for?

[Chris Talley]

My remmarks pertained to the Urs/C4, My egocentricity made me think that was
the potential vehicle.

Chris

On Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 5:48 PM, Grant Lenahan <glenahan at vfemail.net> wrote:

> Sorry, i just got home and leave for an international trip in the am.
>
> When you say S6 avant, do you mean C4 or C5?
>
> I cant say for C4. C5 is basically durable, but Timing Belt service is VERY
> costly ( abut every 75k); control arms and TREs need replacing every 60-90k,
> balancing is stupid-fussy. That's about it.
>
> Grant
>
> On Aug 29, 2010, at 6:43 PM, Douglas Fifield wrote:
>
> > Nick,
> >
> > You should drop in over at the S-car list <s-car-list at audifans.com>
> > where you will find dedicated S-nuts.  There is a buyers guide posted
> > somewhere on what to look for in a UrS-car.  Perhaps someone over
> > there will post a link.
> >
> > D.
> >
> >
> >
> > On Sat, Aug 28, 2010 at 9:48 PM, NIck Miller <chance9121 at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >> So, I lost my V8 this week, and I'm already hot on the trail of a new
> >> replacement, hopefully by christmas.  2 Audi's personally owned now,
> I've
> >> always liked S wagons, and I think the epitome of Audi ownership to me
> at
> >> this point is probably looking like an S6 Avant, in Emerald Green with
> Ecru
> >> interior.   Not that it has to be that specific, but I'm just getting
> into
> >> the market now looking at cars, and just curious what sort of things you
> >> guys feel are important other than the obvious..  figure some things I
> could
> >> use clarification on would be the following:
> >>
> >> -Suspension ... When does it need overhaul, and what does it require?
> >> Basically like a T44 or different?  Engine/trans mounts needed/not need
> in
> >> same interval?
> >> -Mileage ... How do the S cars hold up past 100k?  150?  200?  There is
> >> naturally a cut off, so what is the best range for price vs maint.
> >> requirement do you think?
> >> -Common issues ... Coil pack failures requiring upgrade?  Bad recirc
> valve?
> >> Leaky waste gate?  Crack prone EM?  Anything that is a given I should
> spot
> >> and check for updates/repairs would be nice.
> >> -Rust ... Any sneaky spots underneath trim pannels, behind wheel wells /
> >> flashing, bumpers, etc etc that is common?  Lots of these cars are from
> >> Colorado and NE area, so that's a concern, even with the galvanized
> body.
> >>
> >>
> >> Already basic items are on the check list.  Timing/water pump job within
> >> last 20k/2yrs, I don't wanna deal with it myself right off.   Tires,
> brakes,
> >> Seats/upholstery, Steering wheel, shifter, Windows/Locks/Switches
> operation,
> >> Brake bomb, and leaks are basically what I'm asking about and looking
> for to
> >> start.
> >>
> >> Really like the idea of a lightly modded S6 Avant with bilstein/HR
> >> suspension and mid 200's, maybe 250+ awhp to be a fun alternative to the
> >> little play toy I have for a car now.  Doesn't have to be fast, just
> comfy,
> >> quick, and net decent mid 20's highway mileage.  Might do some aero mods
> >> while I'm at it, usually on my list with other cars.
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