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2003 Audi Allroad Quattro, Clean, 6-speed Manual on 2040-cars

Year:2003 Mileage:141000 Color: /Body
Location:

Pleasant Ridge, Michigan, United States

Pleasant Ridge, Michigan, United States
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 Hi, all-

Thanks much for taking a look at my auction.  Available here is a 2003 Audi Allroad with 2.7 Turbo engine and 6-speed manual transmission.  Most are automatics, so if you've been waiting for a manual car, this may be the one for you.  As with most cars this age and miles, it's not without its flaws, but it is an overall very clean example of an Allroad and should give the next owner many more miles of enjoyment.  I've owned the car for about 2 years, and the recent purchase of an electric car has this one sitting around.  I'll give a brief description of my car here, and please feel free to ask any questions you have.

Mechanical:  It runs very well, with just a couple of maintenance items to tend to.  The air suspension works well, with 3 of the 4 bladders, all of the struts, and the compressor having been replaced in the last 2 years.  The car will be sold with an uninstalled replacement right-front bladder.  The current one lost pressure on the coldest days this past winter.  It will also need rear brake pads, as the existing ones are near the end of their service life.  I very recently had the water pump, timing belt, and a thermostat gasket serviced... which sounds like a simple thing, but it's really not.  I replaced the tires with Pirelli P6 Allroad all season tires about a year ago, and they have less than 2,000 miles on them.   In summary, I don't think you'll find very much to service.

Electrical: Nearly everything works perfectly.  Occasionally the remote lock fails to unlock the car, but once unlocked with the physical key, it seems to work fine.  I've replaced the turn signal switch, which is a common ailment for this vintage of Audi.   I've also replaced the original foggy headlamps with clear aftermarket units, and all of their auto-leveling function is retained and functional.  The rear lamps have been replaced with LED lamps.  There is an iPod adapter installed, and I replaced with radio, which works properly.  As with the mechanical system, there's very little to tend to.

Interior: The interior is clean, with a few defects.  The soft-touch paint has worn from the air conditioning controls and window switches, which is common.  The driver-side window switch pod is a bit loose.  The wood is not cracked or hazed.  The seat covers are not split and the seams are good.  If not for the soft touch pieces, it would be in great shape.

Exterior/Body: It's quite clean for its age, but there is an issue with the paint.  Some time in 2007, the previous own had a body repair done to the front of the vehicle by the dealership, and in attempting to match the color, they sprayed the front half the car.  Over time the color has faded differently that the back half, and under certain lighting conditions, you can see the difference.  I attempted to take the photos under conditions that it is obvious, and if you look closely, you can see it in the photos (difference in color where front and rear doors meet).  I bought it this way because the rest of the car was clean and had a good service history, and given that the repair was performed at a dealership, you can find it on its Carfax report.  Beyond this, there are a few various small door dings and light scratches on the body, the largest of which are on the hood (from highway debris) and the rear bumper.  I've also noticed that the left-front door is sometime difficult to latch... it takes a certain effort... and so the car will include a replacement latch mechanism.  This is a common issue.  Lastly, I had the wheels refinished last year, but there's a scratch on one of them, and they do need to be detailed.

In summary, it's a nice car, and I wouldn't hesitate driving it anywhere.   As mentioned above, please ask any questions you may have.

A bit of small print:  The car is being offered locally and I reserve the right to end the auction early if a local buyer purchases the vehicle.  A $500 deposit is needed within 48 hours of the end of the auction, and the balance is due within 7 days.  Bidders with less than 10 feedback should contact me before bidding, or I may cancel your bid.  Bidding is open internationally, and the buyer is responsible for all transportation and its arrangement.  It's desired to have the vehicle picked up within 2 weeks following the conclusion of the auction.  If you require more time, I can arrange storage at a cost.

Thanks again for looking!

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