So what now.....?

[Chuckie]

i'd be very tempted to make a cheeky offer on this and have the minor body work sorted out. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2014450464...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

**edit** just noticed the bit about water leaks and misfire. you'd need to take a look and be confident you knew the problems I guess. maybe this is leaning towards "project" again?

undamaged I'd expect a similar car to go for around £5000 and change. This one finished at £5300 recently but has been relisted
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2003-AUDI-...item3d0558dad2

of course without a turbo you're limited in possible power gains later. the NA curse!

Yeah had seen that first s4 prior to your link and did think the same.
Shame the b6's are that bit more expensive but guess you get what you pay for.

[Nj]

Yeah had seen that first s4 prior to your link and did think the same.
Shame the b6's are that bit more expensive but guess you get what you pay for.

yeah, in my humble opinion a well looked-after B6 is actually a lot of car for the money. I keep thinking about changing mine but it's looking after me so well I struggle to justify it.

[Chuckie]

Mate, keep saving a bit more and buy a already done car like an Evo V or VI for ~ 6500/7000



You'll have 4 doors instead of the 2 of the S2, decent trunk, very good brakes and suspension from scratch, 300bhp... And only with a remap ~ 360bhp

Forget expensive and heavy Audi B5 stuff


Don't buy with hurry and make up your mind

Yeah the more I look the more I think I should wait.

Again the Evo's are lovely cars and would love to have one. Is there a reason why there seems to be more 6's than 5's for sale??

[Chuckie]

yeah, in my humble opinion a well looked-after B6 is actually a lot of car for the money. I keep thinking about changing mine but it's looking after me so well I struggle to justify it.

First dibs!

[gavs20v]

Mk4 r32 / s3 or 3.2 v6 tity

[Rocco]

Yeah the more I look the more I think I should wait.

Again the Evo's are lovely cars and would love to have one. Is there a reason why there seems to be more 6's than 5's for sale??

I'll PM you

[newsh]

What about a nice Merc AMG?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_fr...w=amg&_sacat=0

[andy10v]

B6 V8 timing chains are at the back of the engine.

B5 S4 have 2 turbos that require engine removal.

I would suggest against buying a car at the cheap end of the price bracket if you want to avoid a project.

TT/S3 should be 260 bhp with a couple of bolt ons and a remap.

Jap stuff seems to rust like mad compared to German.

Random list of cars that are somewhat "interesting" within that price

Audi
S2
100 S4
B5 S5
B6 S4
C5 S6
8L S3
TT

VW
Golf GTI
Corrado

Seat
Leon Cupra R

Honda
S2000
EP3 type R
DC2 type R

BMW
Z4
Z3
330
M5

Mitsubishi
Evo's
3000gt

Subaru
Impreza

Toyota
MR2 turbo
NA Supra

Mazda
MX5
RX8

Jaguar
XK

Mercedes
CL55 AMG

Nissan
350z
Skyline
300zx

I would note that some of the cars on that list at that price will be basket cases.

I bought a 350z as a turn key fun car, 280bhp, rwd, nice handling and reliable, also "new" (eg 2000+) which is a novelty to me.

[andy10v]

What about a nice Merc AMG?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_fr...w=amg&_sacat=0

Some AMG Mercs are insanely cheap to buy now, any idea of running costs for fixing them when they break?

EG Range Rover Sport active anti roll bar setup can be £3-£4k to replace

[mackenzie50]

Wasn't there a beautiful 'raspberry' coloured Vr6 Corrado on sale here very recently??

[Chuckie]

Mk4 r32 / s3 or 3.2 v6 tity

I need another 2k for mk4 r32 but would be worth the wait.
S3 is looking the most appealing atm
3.2 V6 TT's are lovely but would just feel like bit of a p***k in one

[Chuckie]

What about a nice Merc AMG?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_fr...w=amg&_sacat=0

The Mercs have never really floated my boat if am honest. Not sure what is about them. Maybe i'm dead inside?

[Chuckie]

B6 V8 timing chains are at the back of the engine.

B5 S4 have 2 turbos that require engine removal.

I would suggest against buying a car at the cheap end of the price bracket if you want to avoid a project.

TT/S3 should be 260 bhp with a couple of bolt ons and a remap.

Jap stuff seems to rust like mad compared to German.

Random list of cars that are somewhat "interesting" within that price

Audi
S2
100 S4
B5 S5
B6 S4
C5 S6
8L S3
TT

VW
Golf GTI
Corrado

Seat
Leon Cupra R

Honda
S2000
EP3 type R
DC2 type R

BMW
Z4
Z3
330
M5

Mitsubishi
Evo's
3000gt

Subaru
Impreza

Toyota
MR2 turbo
NA Supra

Mazda
MX5
RX8

Jaguar
XK

Mercedes
CL55 AMG

Nissan
350z
Skyline
300zx

I would note that some of the cars on that list at that price will be basket cases.

I bought a 350z as a turn key fun car, 280bhp, rwd, nice handling and reliable, also "new" (eg 2000+) which is a novelty to me.

Blimey Andy! You been off work today or something? That's one heck of a list, thanks man

Have got some homework to do!

[Chuckie]

Wasn't there a beautiful 'raspberry' coloured Vr6 Corrado on sale here very recently??

There was indeed! And I love it, just about 3k over my price range though

[andy10v]

Blimey Andy! You been off work today or something? That's one heck of a list, thanks man

Have got some homework to do!

Nah just recently got rid of my never-ending S2 project and wanted another fun car, so that was some of the ones I considered at that price range.