[s-cars] Buying 1995 S6 have questions now after test drive.

[Vincent Frégeac]

Hi Mike,

I'm not the best expert on this list but here is a first opinion:
1) Brake light can be something as simple as low brake fluid or low
hydraulic fluid or a really weak PS pump. If you haven't check the fluid
levels, I would bet on a low fluid level. Usually it means a leak
somewhere. If it's the hydraulic fluid which is low, there is a good
chance the PO have use the wrong fluid - regular PS fluid instead of
mineral fluid - and now the steering rack is leaking. Not a cheap or an
easy fix.
2) ln2 service indicator just means the last services have not been done
by a mechanic who has the VAG-COM tool so he was not able to reset the
service indicator.
3) It all depends on the color of the S6. Some colors are easy to match
but Pearlescent White is the body shop's worst nightmare.
5) Wheels can be refurbished, somewhere around 200$/ea but it can also
be a very good reason to go 17x8" or more.
6) That's something I've heard a few time. IIRC, the problem is in the
antenna. I've no BTDT so you should dig into the archive.
7) Easy fix if you know how to use a soldering iron. Usually, when
fixing this light, listers tend to upgrade the whole dashboard with 2W
bulbs from http://www.thepartsconnection.com/. Read the technical
section of www.urS4.com for the details.
8) The fix is at the same place as 7).

That's about it for me. I'll let other listers complete your grocery
list.




Vincent.

-----Message d'origine-----
De : s-car-list-admin at audifans.com
[mailto:s-car-list-admin at audifans.com] De la part de Mike Lind
Envoyé : 5 oct. 2003 19:35
À : SCAR List
Objet : [s-cars] Buying 1995 S6 have questions now after test drive.

I am looking into a 1995 Audi S6 and thanks to you guys and the S-Car
Org I
looked over the buying guide and printed out the check list, list is
what I
found:

1) Brake Light Stays On
2) In 2 Service indicator on (Trip meter)
3) About 4 door dings, 2 bumper dings with paint transfer from pole in
garage.
	Also, both driver side doors have paint wore off where the doors
have been
opened to the side of the garage, thin line of rust, where the paint is
gone.  Should not be too hard to clean and touch up.
4) Front bumper by passenger wheel, has major paint transfer and scrapes
from same garage pole.
5) Curb rash on two of the Avus wheels, one is major, and covers about
75%
if the wheel rim.
6) Bose Delta Radio apears to work fine (Speakers sound OK) however, the
AM
radio dosn't work when warm.  Aftermarket CD changer also not working.
7) Outside Temp Guage dosn't light up.
8) Outside mirror controls don't light up.
9) Leaking oil hose in back of engine bay, looks like it is coming out
of
the Intake Manifold?
10) Missing Air Intake Cover.

Any ball park guestimates as to how much time/money it would cost to
address
these issues.  Which ones are sinple fix's and which are not?  Could any
of
these be symptoms of other more major problems.

This is a stock 95 S6 (with 101,000 miles, 2nd owner has had car since
98)that seems to drive and handle well, with no unusual noise other that
a
bit of brake squeel.  Current owner is getting his maintenance paper
work
togather, and says the tires and timing belt where changed at 90,000
miles.
Also, had tie rod ends replaced due to rust.

General appearance of the car is that it needs a thourough detailing and
cleaning, inside, outside, and under the hood.  I expect the car needs
new
brake fluid, rotors, and pads.  Also, not sure the coolant should be
green
in this car.  My 97 A8 had Red Audi Coolant.  Current owner says he has
had
the oil changed at local Jiffy Lube type outlets.  Not sure this was a
good
practice on his part.

Sorry for the long message, but I value the veteran opinions and
comments of
this list.

Thanks, Mike Lind in Kansas City Metro Area.


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