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Audi RS6 (2003)
for sale

Price: US $12,900.00

Description:

Stock 2003 Audi RS6 with factory options: Daytona Gray exterior, Ebony interior, wood trim and sound-enhanced exhaust. I added the Audi RSN-E navigation unit. If you are looking at this auction you probably know a little about the RS6. I am a long-time Audi enthusiast having owned 3 Audis in the last 11 years.
Please note: the RNS-E Audi navigation system is NOT included in the price. If you wish to include the RNS-E, you must add $900 to your final price. If the car is sold to a buyer who would not like to include the RNS-E, then the sale price will include the factory Audi Symphony II stereo/CD head unit installed and delivered with car. To reiterate: Price includes factory Audi Symphony II head unit installed (NOT pictured). Final sale price +$900 will include optional Audi RNS-E navigation unit installed (pictured).
I am the 3rd owner of this car. I purchased at 48, 482 miles in 2012 from owner number #2. Owner #2 purchased from his boss who was owner #1. I communicated with both owners before I purchased the car to get background on the car. Prior to 48K miles, the car was driven very little especially by owner #1. From 2003 until 2012 the car was only driven 48K miles. From March 2012 until June 2013, I drove the car 5, 320 miles. From June 2013 until now, I have driven the car slightly lower than average use for a normal daily driver for the period of time I have owned the car. You will notice a 4th registered owner just before my ownership if you pull a carfax. This was the dealer I purchased the car from in Iowa who received it as a trade-in by owner #2 on a new Range Rover Sport. I live in South Carolina and the car has been in SC my entire ownership and under coverage of a Lexas Gold Care extended service plan for the duration.
In full disclosure, you will notice an accident reported by owner #1. This was a low speed collision in a parking deck when someone backed into the driver's side rear quarter panel and damaged the side, rear corner and tail light. The repair work is excellent with no visible signs of body repair work to the normal eye.
I have performed all recommended and required maintenance on the car since ownership. The DRC recall has been performed by Audi and the suspension was just recharged 8K miles ago. The car is in excellent condition with minor wear and tear exposure. The Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires have 7K miles on them with ample amount of rubber life left. Oil change intervals at 5K miles with Mobile 1 and OEM or Mann filters only. The car received all 4 OEM upper control arms and inner and outer tie rod ends 12K miles ago. A new OEM fuel filter was installed about 100 miles ago. New OEM alternator less than 2 years ago (will have to look up miles). All Brake pads and rotors are good with no pulsation or squeaking. Acceleration and stopping is strong and as expected. The car has no mechanical issues or concerns. The exception to this is passenger side slight seeping valve cover gasket. It is not full leak and I have never smelled burning oil or experience oil residue on belly pan when removed. Other than this, engine bay is clean, orderly and with no concerns.
The two major concerns you will find with the RS6 platform are suspension and transmission. My car shifts smoothly and as expected in normal Drive. Shifting in Sport mode is as expected with higher shift points and a little more lively shifting transitions. Suspension is solid and planted. No DRC bouncing or knocking. This DRC is the second generation with the original platform recalled and installed under the Audi replacement campaign. No issues whatsoever with either transmission or suspension.
Given age of car, the interior is a 9 out of 10. Interior is in excellent condition. No rips, tears, cracks, notches or major scratches. There are smudges in the usual place like kick panels, very bottom back of front seats, doors handles and some buttons. Overall, the buttons have held up very well with little wear off of the black coating which very common in 2002 and newer C5 platforms with the soft-touch generational interior change. One exception to this is the near complete removal of all soft-touch coating on the front passenger door handle by my 12 year old son (!). Now, that handle is simply a slight gloss black instead of matt black. Car includes the rubber OEM Audi all weather matts with no holes or cracks. The carpet underneath is clean. The car is 100% non-smoking car.
Exterior overall is an 8.5 out of 10. I rate it this way due to a few localized blemishes. Overall, paint is very shiny and polishes well with a good clay bar and wax. There are no paint issues related to fading, hazing or discoloration. The car has been garaged 90% of it’s life by both me and the previous owners. The car shows very well when cleaned. The wheels have minor curb rash produced by previous owner – I am not majorly concerned about small wheel rash so I have not had repaired. There is also a small ½ slight dent in the passenger side rear door (thank you other son with scooter). There is a small crack, less then 1” long, in the lower lip of the front bumper. It is minor but it is noticeable if you look for it. Additionally, there is a small scratch in the paint on the hood near the grill which has been sealed but not completely repaired. I replaced the grill with a new OEM grill when I purchased the car as the honeycomb was cracked with a small piece missing. The previous owner told me a shovel in his garage fell and hit the front part of hood and grill and that was origination of the hood damage. It is small.
Regarding the RNS-E navigation… I took my time and wired this to the factory sharkfin GPS antenna on roof instead of installing the typically included ‘hockey puck’ antenna up under the dash. 6-7 satellites locked on and registered in the RNS-E 100% of the time.
Overall, this is a solid, reliable and of course the fastest color RS6. The car performs as expected in all areas and I have no complaints or concerns. Acceleration is strong, braking is exceptional and handling is superb. The Cosworth engine sound is normal with no odd sounds or concerns. Mechanically, the car is perfect.
If you are looking for a Daytona Gray RS6, this is an excellent example with relatively low miles and well-cared for by an Audi enthusiast. If you have any questions at all please feel free to ask.

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