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Old 10-27-2008, 08:43 PM
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Default Cursory Inspection of a used RS4?

Color and mileage aside, what other things to look for in a pre-owned RS4 like options (Ti/Nav/etc) or mechanics?

I'm going to look at two in Houston.<ul><li><a href="http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=u&amp;car_id=253798375&amp;dealer_id=38 470175&amp;car_year=2007&amp;num_records=25&amp;mo del=RS4&amp;systime=&amp;make2=&amp;highlightFirst MakeModel=&amp;start_year=2007&amp;engine=&amp;key wor
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In terms of options, make sure you get the premium package. The other option is rear airbags.

Make sure you check out all the obvious (not audi-specific) stuff like signs of collision damage, excessively hard use, gear box grinding, etc.

Also, I would have a good independent shop do a pre-purchase inspection. Make sure to check out the DRC system for leaks.
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Default The example would be top dollar for a CPO car from Audi!

The obvious thing to look for is leaking struts (DRC)
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RS4 at a Nissan dealer hmmm....GTR trade in for sure.
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also make sure all paint is original.
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correct. I have a certified example on my lot for the same price, with the same miles...
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Default These DRC thread make the seach go limp.

From what I'm reading it's only a matter of time for the leaking. If I would need to replace the entire system I'd kick it to the curb.
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This DRC thread is more confidence inspiring
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Default Re: This DRC thread is more confidence inspiring

<ul><li><a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/rs4b7/msgs/97579.phtml">DRC again</a></li></ul>
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