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Old Sep 23, 2023 | 01:07 PM
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I'm considering buying the below 2022 S6. I was wondering why it was so cheap until I read further. They try to make it seem the issue was resolved by simply replacing the N80 Vent Valve. If it was really that simple why was the car ultimately bought back by the dealership? Any insight or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

https://www.deluxeautosales.com/used...rader_listings
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Old Sep 23, 2023 | 01:55 PM
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I would probably at least take it for a long test drive and see if any issues pop up. And the factory warranty is still good for a couple of years if you have any issues with it. The ad seems to indicate the original owner wasn't confident in the car so Audi bought it back, but that the car was repaired under warranty. I'm not really one to buy used cars at this point in my life, so I would pass on it. But if I were in the market for an S6 and was one who bought used cars this one would interest me.
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Old Sep 25, 2023 | 05:04 AM
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Life is too short to own a lemon. There's no guarantee that the "simply replaced" solved the problem. I'm sure the original went through some angst and then exercised the buy back option.

You will not have that option available to you.
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