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Fancied one of these for years but never got to the point of actually buying one. They are big, guzzle fuel and cause bankruptcy when the timing chains stretch or even snap.
But, they are well enough priced now to take a punt so started looking for a nice B6 S4. The B6 is a nice car BUT does feel a little long in the tooth these days, but B7s are still pretty expensive. After much searching managed to find an 05 B7 for B6 money. Little leggy at 116k but according to the seller was in super condition. Had a chat and decided to make the trip to Cumbria for it. Should have brought a canoe there was that much rain.
To be fair to the guy the car was indeed in superb condition. Good history, recent service and MOT, wheels refurbished and good michelin tyres. Nice spec (minus nav
) including xenons, cruise, MFSW, front and rear parking sensors etc. Half leather still very good.
Good blast home to get the early boat and very much enjoyed the power, surprising agility for a big avant, and refinement. Though coming from a 197 clio this was to be expected!
Plans are to sort out a decent stereo (maybe double din) and drive the thing. May refurb the wheels back to silver undecided yet. Looking out for a set of winter wheels and tyres so then would be the perfect time. They do look better in the flesh than in the pics though. Also might do the door blades back to black again as per standard.
Came out this morning to an icy S4 and was relieved to find NO rattle whatsoever on startup.
Few seller pics, crappy I know but all I have right now.
But, they are well enough priced now to take a punt so started looking for a nice B6 S4. The B6 is a nice car BUT does feel a little long in the tooth these days, but B7s are still pretty expensive. After much searching managed to find an 05 B7 for B6 money. Little leggy at 116k but according to the seller was in super condition. Had a chat and decided to make the trip to Cumbria for it. Should have brought a canoe there was that much rain.
To be fair to the guy the car was indeed in superb condition. Good history, recent service and MOT, wheels refurbished and good michelin tyres. Nice spec (minus nav
) including xenons, cruise, MFSW, front and rear parking sensors etc. Half leather still very good.Good blast home to get the early boat and very much enjoyed the power, surprising agility for a big avant, and refinement. Though coming from a 197 clio this was to be expected!
Plans are to sort out a decent stereo (maybe double din) and drive the thing. May refurb the wheels back to silver undecided yet. Looking out for a set of winter wheels and tyres so then would be the perfect time. They do look better in the flesh than in the pics though. Also might do the door blades back to black again as per standard.
Came out this morning to an icy S4 and was relieved to find NO rattle whatsoever on startup.
Few seller pics, crappy I know but all I have right now.
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