Is This A Good Deal?

[pipster11]

hey guys,

looks like im getting a stag as i just put down a deposit on an RS4S

is $13k a good price for one of these? Im thining it is as there are other selling for around $16k and they are series 2 autos

I haven't looked at the car yet cos i'm out of state but when i do what are the main things to look out for particularly on a factory manual one? (i've read the buyers guide and know about the rust under the mirrors)

Specs of the car: 1999, 80,000kms, factory manual, yellow, dayz body kit (i think, its the one with carbon bits on it), boost guage and turbo back exhaust and pod filter are the only mods

Thanks

Tom

[mattye]

hard to say without seeing the car mate.

have a look through the buyers guide. http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/Bu...n-C-t92065.html

also very handy to get a mechanic to look at it for peace of mind.

[910trx]

i got my auto 98 rs4 for $10 500 - low (wound back - c'mon a 98 vehicle with 65000kms!) kms and no sunroofs

mechanically brilliant, rust beginning under the mirrors (not visible unless you take the mirrors off)

it is the base modle and was completely stock including radio

exhaust to to yourself is about $500 2nd hand to $1000 jdm bolt on one

manuals are more sought after

yours is a days too with guages and stuff

yep i think $13 is worth it pending mechanical evaluation by an independent mechanic

also if there is no evidence of a 100,000 (genuine km) service, drop the price by $500

[pipster11]

thanks, i would put up the link but he has taken it off carsales already

the car looks pretty clean, i'll post some picks that he sent me

in the pics it has 20's on it but it doesn't come with them (they look a bit ghey to me anyway)

enjoy

[pixel8r]

Mate, assuming its in good mechanical condition etc (which going by the kms it should be - IF they're genuine that is), you're getting a VERY good buy.

I sold my auto rs4 last year for just under $13K and that was in good condition, 95000km, 1999 model, with mods and 160awkw. there were minor scratches on the paint but nothing unusual for a 1999 model car.

The manuals usually sell for $2-4K more, depending on condition etc. because they're more rare. DAYZ doesn't add a whole lot (at least not to the price), mostly just branding/aesthetics/bodykit etc as far as I know. Someone on here may be able to tell you if that is a factory DAYZ model (i thought they had "DAYZ" written on the dash etc). could just be a standard model with dayz kit.

Still, looking at the pics, at $13K I'd say you should be VERY happy with that.

[xRHETTx]

I'd get someone to check the vin number in fast to see what it pops up as. The dayz front bars are very desirable.

From the photos it looks fine, one weird thing is that the climate control unit, cd player and the triple gauge cluster are all not in their normal positions. they are usually the other way around.

PS I paid $19.5k for a yellow RS4S in January this year, and I thought it was a good price. It has a powerFC though and aftermarket suspension.

[Stooge007]

as long as it checks out mechanically, should be fine

are you going to get it checked out e.g. http://www.stateroads.com.au/ ?

i would definitely get an inspection done if you're not able to see it before buying

i just paid $15k for a "52,000 km" black RS Four S from a stealership, so $13k sounds ok

[kidafa]

Mate by my calculations yes pending mechanical inspection and how it drives your getting a very good deal....

From the photos it looks fine, one weird thing is that the climate control unit, cd player and the triple gauge cluster are all not in their normal positions. they are usually the other way around.

This is nothing to worry about and means nothing.

[Tangles]

nice deal

considering my auto S1 wouldnt part without 40k coming my way

[A31-RB20]

I ran the vin with fast, all checks out fine.

Confirmed it is a genuine manual RS4-S, yellow with no major options.

13k seems like a good deal considering it is close to standard and not optioned up.

[pipster11]

I ran the vin with fast, all checks out fine.

Confirmed it is a genuine manual RS4-S, yellow with no major options.

13k seems like a good deal considering it is close to standard and not optioned up.

sweet

thanks to everyone, get back and get to have a look at it on monday so i cant wait

gonna take my mate along who knows too much about skylines, and i know a fair bit myself (but not as much as i would like)

i will print out the checklist too and go through that and i may take it to an ultratune for an inspection if i can

just cant wait to get my hand on it

[kidafa]

just cant wait to get my hand on it

SURE MATE

[chef_stagea]

just cant wait to get my hand on it

LOL...

i was saying the same thing out on the town sat night... just not out allowed

www.redtube.com might be helpfull to ya. not for L or P platers this one...

Edited November 5, 2009 by chef_stagea

[EGA41T]

LOL...

i was saying the same thing out on the town sat night... just not out allowed

www.redtube.com might be helpfull to ya. not for L or P platers this one...

[atomaly]

i payed a bit more..99 model 80,000kms..... 18k for mine but then mine had ALOT of extras..

black (blacks more expensive for some reason ) , carbon fibre hood, FMIC, pod,bov, 3" straight exaust (no cat LOL) and an aftermarket freeway dolphin kit, and suspension.. not to mention the twin sunrooves =]

13k sounds like a good deal tho for a factory dayz

hope it goes well!

Edited November 5, 2009 by atomaly

[SABBAi]

Soundslike a good deal to me.

[lachlanw]

loving the teabag holder next to the steeribng wheel . any one else notice the factory port for boost gauge on the plenum is capped off

[RBPOWA-(TJ)]

the passenger strut tower. next to the strut brace top bolt. looks very strange ??

like some one bashed it ? or replace metal ? or bog? double check that.

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/St...tml&hl=rust

thats my result in not checking completely turns out there was bog on my towers!!!!

other than that, car looks sweet as!

[JDM_Spirit]

thanks, i would put up the link but he has taken it off carsales already

the car looks pretty clean, i'll post some picks that he sent me

in the pics it has 20's on it but it doesn't come with them (they look a bit ghey to me anyway)

enjoy

Small world, I saw this EXACT car last week at my work

Had a good look, needed a wash, but other than that VERY tidy

Im jealous of the Dayz carbon lip dressing...

Edited November 8, 2009 by JDM_Spirit

[pipster11]

thanks guys, this is all good to hear

will check out those strut towers and check all under the rear of the car around the rear cradle