The only member in Brazil?

[Smf32]

Another from Brazil

Thanks Edegar. If you have any tips on mechanics in Sao Paulo for me, that would be much appreciated. Abs

[Smf32]

Definitely you are not alone.

Post some pics!

good luck!

Haha, good to know. An S2 in Brazil? That's a rare thing. Have posted a couple of pictures I took when I had a ride round USP, will try to get some more when the sun comes out again.

Abs

[Smf32]

I'm too thinking about buying an RS2 in Brazil but then importing it to Canada were I live. I'm keeping an eye on the market there and I agree with you, they are the only 90's performance car reasonable priced there.
Have you find a reputable shop in SP to maintain your RS2 ? I Would like to have a PPI done locally before pulling the trigger on my purchase .

Hey Carioca. Haven't had time to do car stuff recently but I'm still on the look out for a good mechanic. Am trying out a local garage near me next week to see if they know what they're doing but not overly confident. A dealer once told me there was an RS2 specialist in Sorocaba, but I haven't heard about him again and haven't found anything on the internet. I'm going to keep on looking round and I'll let you know when I find someone with experience.

I ended up just buying blind but have heard there are a few performance car garages that will do an all round check on any car for about 800 reais. There's one in Vila Conceicao that everyone recommends but can't remember the name off the top of my head. I'll look it up and send through to you.

Are you using Webmotors? There looks to be a nice one up for R$100 thousand at the moment. Black, looks very original (except bad `porsche` sticker on back) and allegedly only 45 thousand km. If you could bargain him down to R$90 thousand, that could be a great deal. I was thinking of going over there to have a look at it sometime soon - can report back if you'd like?

Abs

[Edegar]

Thanks Edegar. If you have any tips on mechanics in Sao Paulo for me, that would be much appreciated. Abs

Hi, look for Rodolfo Moreira ( MDM performance) or Motorfort sport cars . Two in SP have
experience with quattro's . Motorfort is preparing red RS2 from Florianopolis SC , this car with 37,000 km only.

S2 limo (MDM performance) car topic:
http://forum.hotcampinas.com/showthr...S2-Sedan-780cv!


Something about red RS2 before prepared in Florianopolis by jj competitions:
(now in motorfort)

http://forum.hotcampinas.com/showthread.php?29013-Audi-RS2-900Hp-5-cil-Turbo-4x4-JJ-Competi%C3%A7%C3%B5es

Motorfort S2 coupe (only two quattro coupes in Brazil):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyAphh4TIrc

RC racing from Porto Alegre RS, S2 Avant:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBlwEGdt-Mk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K53RBQz6-fs

[Guslotti]

A brief introduction for those interested in this 'exotic' market before I start using the great resources available here on the S2 forum:
I am two weeks into ownership of an RS2 in the not very German surroundings of Sao Paulo. As you may or may not know the Brazilian car market is distorted by import and sales taxes such that imported cars cost 50-100% more than in the UK and locally made cars generally stick to less than two litre non-turbo engines. This means that fast cars are generally only for the rich and are imported in low quantities. Fortunately, rich people tend to like new cars, so as they age, previously unaffordable cars depreciate more than the cheaper ones and reach somewhere near uk second hand prices.

This is the case for the RS2. It is said that between 60 and 80 were imported here in 95. The market isn't very transparent so no idea how many are still out there but there are generally about five available at any moment in time for between r$70 to 80k (fx rate is currently 4.7 to the pound). Think there's a coulle of noggy blue ones out there but they rarely come up. It's the only 90s performance car that I have found in any volume and for a reasonable price out here so after a year of keeping my eye on the market I took the plunge and purchased a silver one for weekend fun. Details below:
- alleged 70 thousand km, although service history is not common or reliable out here so it's difficult to verify. Could well be genuine looking at the condition of the seats, steering wheel and gear stick;
- some history, the only significant thing being a full clutch change in 2012;
- terribly loud exhaust put on which desperately needs changing (any recommendations?);
- a turbo pressure gauge (which at least looks to be official audi) put in in place of one of the driver air vents;
- air con not cooling;
- slight offset from first to second (have to shift down and slightly to the right to engage second - is this normal?)
- non-original carpets;
- everything else looks original and is in good working order.
Breaking her in with care as the last owner rarely used it, but am happy to confirm that it still flies! The main risk is the state of the roads out here - any damage will cost a fortune to repair as parts will have to be imported and subject to ridiculous taxes. Potentially the best or most expensive decision i've made.

I am from Brazil too (São Paulo). Import taxes... don't tell me. I am starting a Sport Quattro project and importing a complete body kit. The kit more shipping, insurance and taxes I could buy another S2.

If you need some help here or with or car please let me know.

By the way, my father is an ex Audi Brazil employee and he sent me a file with number of cars imported until 2001. Were imported exactly 80 RS2.

[Maniche]

Hi. Not alone as Diogo said.

Welcome to the jungle of the Inline-5 monsters!