to buy a car or not

**Fr4665** · 11-09-2006, 02:36 AM

hello all im a car addicted student/intern

i currently drive an old BMW 520i wich is total fine has lots of dings but gets the job done. im in love with bmw's and audis and have to make a decision

i found a new car that interests me wich costs around 6000 euros.
this car is a 94 Audi S6 C4 100 with a v8 4.2l ~300hp Quatro in black and its a wagon. I like wagons wich are fast so thats why im considering it. the car has 111600km on it thats around 69345 so thats fairly low. it has a small ding in the trunk but thats really no issue about golf ball size no rust at all.

now comes the decision to jump on this or wait.
i really dont need a newer car right now cause through the winter the 520i will last but

should i wait till spring to buy one or should i jump on it now

pros for getting it:
i like it
it has 4wd wich is good for the winter
its roomier then my bmw
it has more hp

negs for getting it:
it might be cheaper next year finding a better one
i dont really need it

scottydont2841 · 11-09-2006, 06:41 AM

i'd stick with whats reliable for now, and can always buy a new one when that ones had enough.

**Fr4665** · 11-09-2006, 06:43 AM

thats my thought and the s6 is ridiculous in mpg. it takes 20liters/100km ... thats alot compared to my current car wich does around 9liters/100km

**Fr4665** · 11-09-2006, 08:16 AM

i decided not to buy it thx again. ... now im spending the money on my current car lol

coilover setup with h&r race springs, k&n intake sparco full racing seats with shroth harnesses, rollbar or cage to come.

since this car just turned into another track car project itl be alot of fun to drive on the roads :D

**carsey** · 11-09-2006, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fr4665

i decided not to buy it thx again. ... now im spending the money on my current car lol

coilover setup with h&r race springs, k&n intake sparco full racing seats with shroth harnesses, rollbar or cage to come.

since this car just turned into another track car project itl be alot of fun to drive on the roads :D

Sounds good. Bet it will sound pure class.

Get some pics of it if you can. I love modified cars.

**Fr4665** · 11-10-2006, 01:29 AM

my old one was a little ridiculous here are some pics of my old car:

thats my BMW 2002 1975 with BG race springs Bielstein Sport shocks, Weber 3436 carburator a 320i engine ansa exhaust system tii headers short throw shifter and a momo wheel. its alpine white and i hate that i sold it

it had a whopping 120whp and 130ftlbs on the wheels ...

**Fr4665** · 11-10-2006, 01:33 AM

here is my current bmw

all stock

**carsey** · 11-10-2006, 09:18 AM

With the old BMW, i think it would look cool with rally decals. Not too sure about your new 1 though.

**Fr4665** · 11-14-2006, 09:40 AM

the old one got sold for 4k cause i moved back to germany and it having a modified engine with 120whp wouldnt pass inspections over here.

the new ones just getting coilover suspension and gets dropped about 3.5inches then getting 16inch BBS rx wheels, sparco torino seat rollbar and shroth harnesses and rear gets tinted.

**carsey** · 11-14-2006, 09:47 AM

Remember to post us pictures.... Cant wait to see the outcome...

**Fr4665** · 11-15-2006, 01:24 AM

i hope to be done by spring having the usual $$ issues not because the $$ isnt here because its still in american banks and i cant transfer it for another week *barf* suspensions gona go in first then seats.

ARDILLA · 11-23-2006, 06:35 AM

yeah, where're pictures? :)

daamon_vexion · 11-25-2006, 01:01 PM

american banks suck... i will definately go swiss when i get to Germany :D

**Kalim** · 12-12-2006, 08:20 PM

Good choice. Nice car, reliable and will always keep its value in Europe. I doubt you'll get it much cheaper than that come another year, although you can always get a bargain lurking around somewhere. :roll:

Your mileage is exquisite for that year make/model. Most of them at that price are running @ 200K now. Its repairs are hard to find and expensive, so be careful with it and you can do all the maintainance all DIY, through factory manuals the engineers follow (easy to find). Come next year if you decide to change, you'd probably get the same price back. Powerful though, classy. Good winter cars and long drives IMHO.

Due to its age, it'll be even heavier on the fuel though.

**Fr4665** · 12-13-2006, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kalim

Good choice. Nice car, reliable and will always keep its value in Europe. I doubt you'll get it much cheaper than that come another year, although you can always get a bargain lurking around somewhere. :roll:

Your mileage is exquisite for that year make/model. Most of them at that price are running @ 200K now. Its repairs are hard to find and expensive, so be careful with it and you can do all the maintainance all DIY, through factory manuals the engineers follow (easy to find). Come next year if you decide to change, you'd probably get the same price back. Powerful though, classy. Good winter cars and long drives IMHO.

Due to its age, it'll be even heavier on the fuel though.

thanks i fully decided to keep the 520i until i have a real reason to get another car. and me moving back next summer would be one of those reasons to get a euro spec e36 m3 or c4 s4 audi...

yes the milage is pretty good and regarding this the engine never had any issues. just did a maintanace rebult even tough it wasnt necessary. also replaced all the parts like waterpump etc for preventaive maintanance.

gas wise its not too bad. it does have the inline6 and 130hp BUT i can keep it when cruising under 10 liters @100kilometers in the city and on the highway if i drive under 160kmh, once above that it jumps to around 18 liters @100kilometers. So for such an old car the fuel consumtion isnt too bad.

@ardilla stock car pictures are at top i wont be modding the car unless i stay in germany. if i stay in germany then all the mods will come otherwise there will be a different car.

**Kalim** · 12-14-2006, 01:07 PM

What about the S3.. not really grasp your heart?

11-09-2006, 02:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
Fr4665 aka mr.fraggs Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA or Germany Posts: 2,959 OS: Win XP,Knoppix My System	to buy a car or not hello all im a car addicted student/intern i currently drive an old BMW 520i wich is total fine has lots of dings but gets the job done. im in love with bmw's and audis and have to make a decision i found a new car that interests me wich costs around 6000 euros. this car is a 94 Audi S6 C4 100 with a v8 4.2l ~300hp Quatro in black and its a wagon. I like wagons wich are fast so thats why im considering it. the car has 111600km on it thats around 69345 so thats fairly low. it has a small ding in the trunk but thats really no issue about golf ball size no rust at all. now comes the decision to jump on this or wait. i really dont need a newer car right now cause through the winter the 520i will last but should i wait till spring to buy one or should i jump on it now pros for getting it: i like it it has 4wd wich is good for the winter its roomier then my bmw it has more hp negs for getting it: it might be cheaper next year finding a better one i dont really need it __________________ I don't subscribe to threads please PM me if i miss a reply. ------- Everest SensorView Pro DriverCleaner how to fix your game

11-09-2006, 06:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
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11-09-2006, 06:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
Fr4665 aka mr.fraggs Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA or Germany Posts: 2,959 OS: Win XP,Knoppix My System	thats my thought and the s6 is ridiculous in mpg. it takes 20liters/100km ... thats alot compared to my current car wich does around 9liters/100km __________________ I don't subscribe to threads please PM me if i miss a reply. ------- Everest SensorView Pro DriverCleaner how to fix your game

11-09-2006, 08:16 AM	#4 (permalink)
Fr4665 aka mr.fraggs Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA or Germany Posts: 2,959 OS: Win XP,Knoppix My System	i decided not to buy it thx again. ... now im spending the money on my current car lol coilover setup with h&r race springs, k&n intake sparco full racing seats with shroth harnesses, rollbar or cage to come. since this car just turned into another track car project itl be alot of fun to drive on the roads :D __________________ I don't subscribe to threads please PM me if i miss a reply. ------- Everest SensorView Pro DriverCleaner how to fix your game

11-10-2006, 01:29 AM	#6 (permalink)
Fr4665 aka mr.fraggs Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA or Germany Posts: 2,959 OS: Win XP,Knoppix My System	my old one was a little ridiculous here are some pics of my old car: thats my BMW 2002 1975 with BG race springs Bielstein Sport shocks, Weber 3436 carburator a 320i engine ansa exhaust system tii headers short throw shifter and a momo wheel. its alpine white and i hate that i sold it it had a whopping 120whp and 130ftlbs on the wheels ... __________________ I don't subscribe to threads please PM me if i miss a reply. ------- Everest SensorView Pro DriverCleaner how to fix your game Last edited by Fr4665 : 11-10-2006 at 01:31 AM.

11-10-2006, 01:33 AM	#7 (permalink)
Fr4665 aka mr.fraggs Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA or Germany Posts: 2,959 OS: Win XP,Knoppix My System	here is my current bmw all stock __________________ I don't subscribe to threads please PM me if i miss a reply. ------- Everest SensorView Pro DriverCleaner how to fix your game

11-10-2006, 09:18 AM	#8 (permalink)
carsey Moderator, TSF Articles Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hunwick, Co. Durham England Posts: 9,847 OS: XP Pro SP3 My System	With the old BMW, i think it would look cool with rally decals. Not too sure about your new 1 though. __________________ Submit New Articles Here

11-14-2006, 09:40 AM	#9 (permalink)
Fr4665 aka mr.fraggs Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA or Germany Posts: 2,959 OS: Win XP,Knoppix My System	the old one got sold for 4k cause i moved back to germany and it having a modified engine with 120whp wouldnt pass inspections over here. the new ones just getting coilover suspension and gets dropped about 3.5inches then getting 16inch BBS rx wheels, sparco torino seat rollbar and shroth harnesses and rear gets tinted. __________________ I don't subscribe to threads please PM me if i miss a reply. ------- Everest SensorView Pro DriverCleaner how to fix your game

11-14-2006, 09:47 AM	#10 (permalink)
carsey Moderator, TSF Articles Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hunwick, Co. Durham England Posts: 9,847 OS: XP Pro SP3 My System	Remember to post us pictures.... Cant wait to see the outcome...

11-15-2006, 01:24 AM	#11 (permalink)
Fr4665 aka mr.fraggs Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA or Germany Posts: 2,959 OS: Win XP,Knoppix My System	i hope to be done by spring having the usual $$ issues not because the $$ isnt here because its still in american banks and i cant transfer it for another week barf suspensions gona go in first then seats. __________________ I don't subscribe to threads please PM me if i miss a reply. ------- Everest SensorView Pro DriverCleaner how to fix your game

11-23-2006, 06:35 AM	#12 (permalink)
ARDILLA Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 4 OS: WinXP	yeah, where're pictures? :)

11-25-2006, 01:01 PM	#13 (permalink)
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12-12-2006, 08:20 PM	#14 (permalink)
Kalim Roaming To Help Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 5,614 OS: Many	Good choice. Nice car, reliable and will always keep its value in Europe. I doubt you'll get it much cheaper than that come another year, although you can always get a bargain lurking around somewhere. :roll: Your mileage is exquisite for that year make/model. Most of them at that price are running @ 200K now. Its repairs are hard to find and expensive, so be careful with it and you can do all the maintainance all DIY, through factory manuals the engineers follow (easy to find). Come next year if you decide to change, you'd probably get the same price back. Powerful though, classy. Good winter cars and long drives IMHO. Due to its age, it'll be even heavier on the fuel though. Last edited by Kalim : 12-12-2006 at 08:22 PM.

12-14-2006, 01:07 PM	#16 (permalink)
Kalim Roaming To Help Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 5,614 OS: Many	What about the S3.. not really grasp your heart?
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