[{"id": 5544377, "authorName": "surfwagon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/surfwagon/", "bidAmount": 2021, "content": "$2,021 bid placed by surfwagon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1609573044, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5544451, "authorName": "no.radar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/no.radar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "B5 S4... 'nuff said.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1609588961, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5544524, "authorName": "Bigsmokinjake", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigsmokinjake/", "bidAmount": 2777, "content": "$2,777 bid placed by Bigsmokinjake", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1609594761, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5544535, "authorName": "Carnochan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carnochan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "LOW milage, nice!!!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1609595256, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5544554, "authorName": "linesplice", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/linesplice/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Owned and wrenched on one I used as a daily beat around town for 19 years. Great car. Anyhow, this one looks fairly clean underneath. Can\u2019t tell of the O2 sensors were pulled when the APR exhaust was put in. Probably has a chip, but didn\u2019t see it noted. Seals are a little leaky but nothing to stress about. Can\u2019t tell much from the video other than it runs, drives, brakes, shifts, etc. door cards look pretty good. The yellow volcano is the windshield washer fluid - sensor is probably broken. I think the drive side fender needs to come off to replace. If it\u2019s intermittent, it\u2019s going to be annoying because it\u2019s the loudest chime/beep from the car to tell you it\u2019s low. The pixelated LCD is common on them all and not worth the effort to replace (IMHO). Presume the moonroof slides and not just tilts? Presume the heated seats function? For the right price, a fun car. Always annoyed me how many RPM\u2019s it turns at highway speed (~3000 depending on your legal limits) but the short gearing is part of the charm. People love these because the turbo 2.7 can be tuned up quite a bit. It\u2019s tight quarters in the engine bay so prepare to remove the front of you want to go that route. With a chip and that exhaust it\u2019s going to be around 330HP and a bit more torque (I can\u2019t remember... 350?), depending on how much boost is tuned in and the boost comes in nice and low around 2500 RPM. No need to rev past 4500 as it runs out of breath but anyhow, a fun car. I put 130k on mine without much problem until the end. Good luck!! Interesting to see where this fairly nice example goes.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1609596030, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5544566, "authorName": "Trose", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trose/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The car is hot is that the best on the price you can do?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1609596341, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5544573, "authorName": "CellarDoor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cellardoor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@linesplice\r\nThe inner fender liner needs to come up to fix the window washer. I personally just connect the wires and be done with it. That stupid yellow light would make an unknowing person think the car is going to spontaneously combust. \r\n\r\nThe red pixels in the cluster are terrible. Modular masters can fix that in a day for around 250 bucks. It takes 10 minutes to remove the cluster.I don\u2019t see how any one who would buy a nice s4 like this could be ok with having the pixels scrambled in the direct line of sight. \ud83e\udd37\ud83c\udffb\u200d\u2642\ufe0f \r\n\r\nThese cars really cool. The issue is that it is very expensive to get them sorted out. About 80 percent of these still on the road are trashed or destroyed. People aren\u2019t paying good sums for the nice ones yet either. A stage 3 s4 is a modern classic euro hot rod imho. Glwa!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1609596645, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5544626, "authorName": "rvman1984", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rvman1984/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by rvman1984", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1609598424, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5544642, "authorName": "bingS4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bings4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Decent lower-mileage example here. It has some usual leaks, it appears, and the right front bumper and headlight are poorly aligned. It would be nice to know if this is due to previous damage or just them not being put back in properly after a bumper-off service. Those bumpers can be difficult to align once they've been off and on a few times. Besides the hail damage and scratches it seems like there's not too much that couldn't be fixed up pretty quickly. And with a few more thousand and some good DIY time, you could drop in some stage 3 turbos and fueling and have a real monster. Good luck with the auction!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1609598914, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5544654, "authorName": "Audict (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/audict/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you all for the early interest and input! Let me address a couple of things on the front end. \n\nAirbag light is on- Module has failed, I have another that will come with the car if I don\u2019t have an opportunity to install it.\n\nWindshield washer fluid was low- sensor functions.\nECU is factory. \nFront bumper fitment will be tightened up on the passenger corner this week. - thermostat replacement was faulty so I replaced with new working unit, no issues now aside from the bumper fitment. (Hasn\u2019t been warm enough to play with 20 year old plastic)\nHeated seats and sunroof function excellent. Passenger front door speaker needs to be replaced, functions but is blown. \n\nHappy bidding!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1609599159, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5544660, "authorName": "neverscared", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/neverscared/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "one time my bud and i were really hungry and we decided to stop at a subway inside a walmart. by the time we got back the front bumper of his yellow s4 was gone, clearly the act of another sad and desperate owner. eventually the car just got stolen outright.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1609599292, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5544675, "authorName": "cjcam930", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cjcam930/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Brings back lots of memories as a 2000 6-speed was my daily driver for about 15 years - I drove it into the ground with over 200K mi and it was a really solid sleeper car - very capable without grabbing a lot of attention. The first car I had that was fun to hammer in the rain. GLWA!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1609599633, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5544782, "authorName": "sy1616", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sy1616/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wonderful car. I too had a 2000\r\ns4 in silver and it\u2019s was just near perfect.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1609603296, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5544860, "authorName": "john.eding", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/john.eding/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love the emblems on these earlier B5 models. These cars are so fun to drive and have fabulous interiors. A challenging platform for DIY wrenchers, but Justin Ballou has an excellent YouTube channel for anyone with enough time and patience to take one on.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1609605041, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5545036, "authorName": "Triumphant4A", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/triumphant4a/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had a 99 in Laser Red till 188k. Loved it, but upgraded to a Wagon for practical reasons. The first time the yellow volcano appeared it totally freaked me out- who needs an alarm like that for low washer fluid? Mine leaked too- steering fluid = rack replacement on mine. But, fun per mile was totally worth the wrenching required! Have 178k now on my wagon with same engine and 6 speed, with just the usual Audi maintenance- these are addicting!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1609608880, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5545423, "authorName": "skipchristensen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skipchristensen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do you have an estimate for hail and scratch repair? Thanks", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1609619498, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5545577, "authorName": "Audict (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/audict/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@skipchristensen I do not have an estimate for the repair, I would guesstimate around $1500. ($500 for the rear bumper respray, roughly $500 in PDR and an addition $500 for room for error. If someone with a better estimate is reading this and has a better idea of roughly how much work would be needed to correct these issues please let us know.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1609623745, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5545808, "authorName": "Rush1392", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rush1392/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I bought a module to trick the airbag sensor on mine. Brings back so many memories, mine was the same understated silver. As far as bumper fitment anyone mentioning this has never owned this car, the front clip has to come off for anything, and is a really a PITA to fit correctly after nearly 2 decades of the bumper being on. a manual one of these with low miles like these is rare.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1609632040, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5545922, "authorName": "GarageSurfer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/garagesurfer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow this brings back memories. My silver \u201801 6 speed (had it from new for 6 years, 125k miles) is still my all time favorite car and the only one I regret not keeping ... GLWA!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1609635859, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5546159, "authorName": "AutohausLancasterInc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/autohauslancasterinc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had a 2001 with rs4 flares and ko4-16\u2019s back in 2002.... hmmm", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1609645960, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5546271, "authorName": "huwla", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/huwla/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just recently lost my 2001 S4 after it was stolen in November. It was my daily driver up until the end for 19 solid years, completely stock. This one in silver is pretty close to ideal for me as a replacement. Can you post the build date from the driver's side sill sticker? Also, the bottom engine cover seems to be missing. Is there a story there or was it simply removed for pictures. Lastly, can you comment on the history of the ECU and turbos? It's stock now but has it ever been chipped? Original K03 turbos?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1609653939, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5546311, "authorName": "surfwagon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/surfwagon/", "bidAmount": 5100, "content": "$5,100 bid placed by surfwagon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1609660762, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5546431, "authorName": "Vailshred", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vailshred/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice car. We have the same car, 1 owner and just under 50k miles on it and I have been considering listing it on BAT. Looking forward to seeing what yours brings in!\r\n GLWS!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1609681547, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5546759, "authorName": "dboyden78", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dboyden78/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Have the same B5 in an '01. My son and I have cared for our S4 for nine years. We love it. Changing an oil on this Audi is amazingly easy with the drain plug and filter on the front of the motor. This six speed looks great in silver, the most popular color. Love the Audi first aid kit! The factory high viz triangle is a great feature.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1609692488, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5547471, "authorName": "Audict (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/audict/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To address some of the emails I\u2019ve been receiving as well as update perspective bidders about the car. The vehicle is a non-smoking car there\u2019s no smoke damage nor burns in the interior, it smells clean with a hint of fresh German leather. All of the windows function, sunroof functions, heated seats function.\r\n\r\n This afternoon I dropped off the S4 with two local B5 aficionados and Audi technicians (One of them own\u2019s the Laser Red S4 in the newest photos) to go over the car replace the airbag module, tighten up the bumper fitment, and flush the gearbox oil. The instrument cluster has been removed to get the center screen fixed this week.\r\n\r\n@huwla I\u2019m sorry to hear about your loss! The bottom engine cover is MIA, I have a stack of them in my shed but I don\u2019t think I have any for A B5, I\u2019ll see what I can do regarding this. Original K03 turbos function well, no oil in the intercoolers when I did the timing belt, always warmed up to proper oil temp before boost and cooled before put away. I was under the impression that the ECU was stock when I purchased the car, but the ECU was dead. (previous owner said that the shop doing an alignment on it after the S4 sat in his garage for a while and said the battery died on the alignment rack, they jumped it and then he had intermittent starting issues with it since. I replaced ECU with a stock A-box from another 2000 non-ESP S4. This afternoon I opened up the old ECU and it does have an APR chip on it. So to clarify this S4 had an APR chip for some time and now has a stock ECU.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1609716423, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5547476, "authorName": "no.radar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/no.radar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So, what's the running total on the number of B5 S4 owners/past owners here?\n\nMy son and I acquired his silver/black 2000 last year... one-owner out of Colorado. Tiptronic and in stunning condition. He'd had a black one back in the day. Took it to Germany for his Army stint there, and brought it home, so the car had been across the Atlantic three times! \n\nThe styling of these S4s is truly timeless.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1609716894, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5547531, "authorName": "Just_Ed", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/just_ed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Chiming in as a former owner of an identical 2001.5. Bought it for myself used without telling my wife, but it shortly thereafter became \u201cher\u201d car as my \u201cpunishment\u201d. She loved it. Unfortunately it was totaled when a teenager failed to stop at a traffic light when my wife was making a left hand turn. Agree on the timeless design comments. Just the right size/proportions.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1609719308, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5547566, "authorName": "Bigsmokinjake", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigsmokinjake/", "bidAmount": 5777, "content": "$5,777 bid placed by Bigsmokinjake", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1609720713, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5547696, "authorName": "neverscared", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/neverscared/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seriously though and it cannot be stressed enough, these cars are incredibly low hanging fruit. Install a fuel pump cutoff or anything that slows a thief down. A trained monkey can break in and start one of these in 30 seconds or less. \r\n\r\nBe sure to keep track of other old audi owners, especially the ones that wear adidas tracksuits.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1609726167, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5547955, "authorName": "surfwagon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/surfwagon/", "bidAmount": 5877, "content": "$5,877 bid placed by surfwagon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1609747015, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5547974, "authorName": "Tetus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tetus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bidders and Seller\nFor my education, what is the following statement about? \" This afternoon I opened up the old ECU and it does have an APR chip on it. So to clarify this S4 had an APR chip for some time and now has a stock ECU.\" I have no ideal what a ECU or APR chip does or is, maybe Engine Control Unit?\nI'm in the market for a low mileage daily for my low mileage work trips of 3-4 miles each way.\nThanks\nTom", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1609755689, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5548079, "authorName": "Bigsmokinjake", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigsmokinjake/", "bidAmount": 6777, "content": "$6,777 bid placed by Bigsmokinjake", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1609767357, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5548913, "authorName": "4Rings5Stars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/4rings5stars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice example. Should do well, as they're getting harder to find in original condition. We have the same car in Stage 3 form in addition to a Nogaro Avant awaiting a full makeover. GLWA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1609784259, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5551965, "authorName": "hethergb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hethergb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@tetus - yes ECU is the engine control unit (module). An easy and cheap (relatively) mod is to \"chip\" it, which in this case the main \"chip\" (IC) in the ECU is replaced with an aftermarket chip which has different/modified engine control maps. Chipping usually raises the max level of boost, fueling (need more gas to keep the engine from going lean with all of the extra boost), and also sometimes timing. Adding a chip is generally considered Stage 1, and often leads down an evil path of further and further modification. Lots of discussion of all of the different stages can be found at the websites of Audiworld, Audizine, quattorworld, etc.\r\n\r\nI'm on my second B5S4 having gone ditch racing (unintentionally) with my first one. About 190K on this one, Stage 3+ (hybrid K04/RS6 turbos). Running pig rich so needs some TLC.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1609802137, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5552939, "authorName": "RexII", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rexii/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The current bid is my budget for this winters upgrades to my 2000(early)(B5 people will get that) S4. Mine also silver has been a K04 wolf in sheep's clothing sleeper for the last 5 years, always chasing the next upgrade. I grenaded my Left K04 turbo about 6 weeks back Roll Racing an M35 GTR when my M75 valve failed on a 3-4 upshift at 7800RPM. Quite the smoke show! The mill is fine and I'm going to TTE550's with a standalone Maxxecu, to compliment Meth, and a water to air Intercooler upgrade. these are the best most tunable getting rare Germans a regular person can get their hands on. This is a nice example. If your bored with your M3, and have courage, passion, a good workshop and a healthy financial position These can make 550hp on the stock lower end and 1000+ with pistons rods and supporting mods. \r\nI paid $2200 7 years ago from a guy who had to sell it to pay for the wedding band (true story). I have 20K into mine and this spring will be in rarified air as far as speed goes. I've left many including an F430, Challenger Daytona 500, all STI variants, and almost anything else on the road for dead. Had 3 cars on the GTR when that Borg Warner let go.\r\nThese will continue to appreciate, get your number or hold and let it appreciate. Good luck with the auction! Thanks Bat.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1609823546, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5554412, "authorName": "HowManyCars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/howmanycars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Checking in here as a current owner (15+ years) of a mostly-stock 2001 Nogaro 6-speed sedan with Sport Pkg (Nogaro Alcantara seat inserts/aluminum trim), cold weather pkg, and moonroof. I'm the second owner, and I bought it in CA and drove it back to MI to get that specific configuration. These are great cars and I love mine dearly. I find the animated Low Washer Fluid warning to be a fun frivolity not typically found on German cars. The center pixel display can be upgraded to a color screen (ColorMFA), but I'm somewhat of a purist, and the animation makes me smile, so I'll keep it just as it came from the factory.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1609872989, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5555895, "authorName": "Wmrazek", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wmrazek/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Another prior B5 S4 owner checking in... this is really tempting me to go back down the rabbit hole. By far my favorite chassis, power plant and transmission combo. Will be watching closely and potentially bidding as this could be a great project car, pending the reserve amount of course. GLWA.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1609880257, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5555970, "authorName": "Audict (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/audict/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you all for chiming in and sharing your B5 ownership experience, I\u2019ll be sad to see this one go. I plan to 2.7t swap my b7 avant to fill the void. \r\n\r\nI am trying to have the center display in the instrument cluster replaced this week, fingers are crossed this can line up. \r\n\r\nAttached are some photos of the service completed September 2019 at 76,000 miles. A timing bar was used to complete the timing service but is not in the photos.\r\nThe service consisted of the following:\r\n-Timing belt, rollers, tensioner, pump \r\n-Coolant reservoir \r\n-Engine mounts\r\n-Transmission mounts \r\n-Spark plugs", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1609880583, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5556170, "authorName": "cu52", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cu52/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you need the cluster done fast reach out to Josh at cluster mods CO, he is in Leadville. Can do a turn around really quick! Did my cluster last month. Nice example here with Low miles!! I am not in the market, but watching closely as I have one I am getting ready to sell!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1609881721, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5556653, "authorName": "surfwagon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/surfwagon/", "bidAmount": 6877, "content": "$6,877 bid placed by surfwagon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1609884402, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5556719, "authorName": "Bigsmokinjake", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigsmokinjake/", "bidAmount": 7777, "content": "$7,777 bid placed by Bigsmokinjake", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1609884757, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5556722, "authorName": "BAMAboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bamaboy/", "bidAmount": 8350, "content": "$8,350 bid placed by BAMAboy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1609884768, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5557600, "authorName": "bingS4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bings4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Speaking as someone who has had my S4 apart like in your timing belt pictures several times, that is one very clean looking engine. Congratulations on not having obvious oil seepage coming from somewhere! Not an easy feat.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1609893995, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5560091, "authorName": "3rson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3rson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If a silver sedan gets into the 5 figure range (which I think it will) that will really set the tone for the B5 platform in 2021!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1609960167, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5561423, "authorName": "Audict (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/audict/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@3rson I agree, I think this one will set a nice bar for B5's in 2021!\n\n@bingS4 I was honestly shocked by how clean the engine is in this car.\n\nThere are a little under 48 hours to go in the auction, please ask any questions and get your bids in!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1609968983, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5562576, "authorName": "CellarDoor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cellardoor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's sad to me that people are cheerleading for 5 figures on a clean b5 S4. The value of the dollar is not much and people ask for 20k on Clist for E36 M3's. 10k is nothing for a car now, and these cars have had a very loyal following for 20 years now. People have spent 30-50k on these cars and sell them for low teens. It sucks. I doubt it will ever be truly collectable because you really have to love wrenching to own one at this point. It's such a rewarding car.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1609981436, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5562855, "authorName": "Audict (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/audict/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here are a couple of photos of the adjusted bumper I received this evening, looks much better! The center display should be fix by Saturday at the latest. Transmission gear oil has been flushed and an engine coolant temperature sensor has been replaced.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1609987910, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5563139, "authorName": "surfwagon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/surfwagon/", "bidAmount": 8500, "content": "$8,500 bid placed by surfwagon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1609996245, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5564636, "authorName": "Audict (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/audict/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1610045830, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5564739, "authorName": "Zabuza", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zabuza/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can anyone familiar with the S4 share the difficulty to repair the power steering and turbo oil line leak?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610046434, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5564844, "authorName": "Audict (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/audict/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Zabuza The power steering line part number #4B1422893AH is roughly $300 and I would estimate a few hours labor. The turbo oil return line is actually just the O-ring at the oil pan on the driver side oil return line. The sway bar needs to be flipped down and the oil needs to be drained. Neither are terribly difficult jobs, but the power steering rack banjo bolt can be a pain due to its proximity to the chassis.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610047313, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5564873, "authorName": "Zabuza", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zabuza/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@audict Thanks for the response. Do you think both of these leaks should be dealt with right away by the next buyer?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610047582, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5564971, "authorName": "Audict (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/audict/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Zabuza I would say it depends on the buyer's intended use, if it's going it sit around I wouldn't worry about it. If the plan is to daily drive it's something I would address sooner than later and keep an eye on the fluid levels in the meantime. The two leaks combined leave roughly a quarter sized mark on the garage floor after it sits for a couple of weeks at a time.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610048532, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5568959, "authorName": "Audict (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/audict/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Today is the day my friends, step right up and get yourself a sweet low mileage German muscle sedan your dentist or lawyer would envy. \r\n\r\nItems that have been fixed on the car since the auction began: \r\nCoolant temp sensor \r\nCenter display in cluster (I\u2019m hoping to pick it up from shop today or tomorrow)\r\nFront bumper fitment \r\nGear oil in transmission has been changed \r\nAirbag module has been replaced \r\n\r\nI\u2019ll be available this afternoon for any questions. Happy bidding!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1610119037, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5569446, "authorName": "Germanbrew", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/germanbrew/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This has a feature that makes it 10% better:\r\n\r\nEARLY 2000. No ESP gives it away. This is the last of the true Quattro experience cars. No nannies, no interference. Simply awesome experience. Plus, the Aluminum uprights for less unsprung weight on an under steering platform makes it even better!\r\nI had a black early 2000 build. Good luck with the auction!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1610125228, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5569849, "authorName": "zmw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zmw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I happen to have some real BBS LM's for this car if you're interested, DM me.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1610130507, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5570039, "authorName": "wheelsjk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wheelsjk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thinking about this one and was curious are there any CV issues or known replacements in the past?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610132519, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5570074, "authorName": "Audict (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/audict/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wheelssjk Passenger front outer cv boot was recently replaced, other boots and joints are healthy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610132729, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5570085, "authorName": "Josefitz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/josefitz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! a blank canvas on one of the most fun cars to tune/mod in the last 20 years. Silver '00 B5 previous owner here. By the time I was done (17 years later) and sold my beast it was pushing just over 400hp at the wheel (mustang dyno). Complete wolf in sheep's clothing. I may never own a car as fast and stable again. This is a beautiful example and still very reasonable miles. Could be a great fun daily driver as is or as someone previously said...taken down the rabbit hole and really create a monster. Good luck!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1610132766, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5570361, "authorName": "Josefitz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/josefitz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I also still have two sets of rims (OZ Chrono Evolution and Superleggaras) leftover if buyer ends up in Chicago area ping me. One strapped with track tires and the other winter. Wife has been on me for years to get rid of them...it's like I'm holding on to the past. I am!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1610133885, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5570578, "authorName": "wheelsjk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wheelsjk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It Looks like the hail damage is minimal and or been repaired. Is there rippling or checking in paint can\u2019t tell in the photos.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610135332, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5570695, "authorName": "Audict (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/audict/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Wheelsjk I don't believe there is any checking in the paint, please see the walk around video for a better view of the damage.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610136074, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5570697, "authorName": "BAMAboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bamaboy/", "bidAmount": 8750, "content": "$8,750 bid placed by BAMAboy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610136086, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5571046, "authorName": "wheelsjk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wheelsjk/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by wheelsjk", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610138480, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5571268, "authorName": "AutoZine", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/autozine/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Worth EVERY single penny paid! Nearly impossible to find an example with less than 100,000 miles that has not been destroyed by some living out their childhood RS6 fantasies!!!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1610139964, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5571332, "authorName": "jibberjive", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jibberjive/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow. Though not the best condition nor the most in-demand color, it looks like someone is going to get a steal for one with that low of mileage.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1610140342, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5571362, "authorName": "1CJS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1cjs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Has reserve been met? Bid is at $9000 and this car has faults. I think it should sell.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610140468, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5571395, "authorName": "VolvoguyKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvoguykc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For 2000, isn't \"S4 6-speed\" redundant? They didn't offer an automatic in 2000 did they?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610140668, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5571421, "authorName": "Germanbrew", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/germanbrew/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@volvoguykc there were Tiptronic 2000 S4's", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1610140835, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5571428, "authorName": "CSM1234", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/csm1234/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@VolvoguyKC\r\nThe auto was a no-cost option in 2000.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610140872, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5571429, "authorName": "VolvoguyKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvoguykc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Germanbrew thanks. I did not know that.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610140886, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5571431, "authorName": "billylane2021", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billylane2021/", "bidAmount": 9100, "content": "$9,100 bid placed by billylane2021", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610140908, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5571436, "authorName": "Zabuza", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zabuza/", "bidAmount": 9200, "content": "$9,200 bid placed by Zabuza", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610140938, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5571437, "authorName": "billylane2021", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billylane2021/", "bidAmount": 9350, "content": "$9,350 bid placed by billylane2021", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610140954, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5571456, "authorName": "bhall16", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bhall16/", "bidAmount": 9500, "content": "$9,500 bid placed by bhall16", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610141061, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5571459, "authorName": "wheelsjk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wheelsjk/", "bidAmount": 9600, "content": "$9,600 bid placed by wheelsjk", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610141077, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5571461, "authorName": "Audict (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/audict/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve has been met, let's go boys!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1610141083, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5571464, "authorName": "Shaafdiesel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shaafdiesel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@zabuza taking no prisoners!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610141103, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5571467, "authorName": "bhall16", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bhall16/", "bidAmount": 9700, "content": "$9,700 bid placed by bhall16", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610141123, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5571471, "authorName": "wheelsjk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wheelsjk/", "bidAmount": 9800, "content": "$9,800 bid placed by wheelsjk", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610141149, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5571482, "authorName": "Zabuza", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zabuza/", "bidAmount": 9999, "content": "$9,999 bid placed by Zabuza", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610141224, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5571483, "authorName": "wheelsjk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wheelsjk/", "bidAmount": 10100, "content": "$10,100 bid placed by wheelsjk", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610141247, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5571493, "authorName": "AutoZine", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/autozine/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We ALL know low mileage B5 S4 is only going to increase in value!!!!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1610141320, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5571494, "authorName": "Zabuza", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zabuza/", "bidAmount": 10350, "content": "$10,350 bid placed by Zabuza", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610141338, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5571502, "authorName": "wheelsjk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wheelsjk/", "bidAmount": 10600, "content": "$10,600 bid placed by wheelsjk", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610141408, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5571503, "authorName": "Audict (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/audict/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Autozine is correct, only up in value from here.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1610141414, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5571505, "authorName": "Zabuza", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zabuza/", "bidAmount": 10850, "content": "$10,850 bid placed by Zabuza", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610141446, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5571510, "authorName": "wheelsjk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wheelsjk/", "bidAmount": 11100, "content": "$11,100 bid placed by wheelsjk", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610141560, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 5571512, "authorName": "Zabuza", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zabuza/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wheelsjk congrats. all yours.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1610141583, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5571514, "authorName": "Josefitz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/josefitz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wheelsjk...knockout punch?!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610141609, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5571519, "authorName": "wheelsjk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wheelsjk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 1/8/21 for $11,100 to wheelsjk", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610141681, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 5571520, "authorName": "Audict (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/audict/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations @wheelsjk !", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1610141711, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5571521, "authorName": "Carnochan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carnochan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats - good deal on a clean low milage S4", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1610141719, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5571522, "authorName": "Josefitz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/josefitz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats! Great auction! Great buy!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1610141730, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5571525, "authorName": "rsierra", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rsierra/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The b5, the car that put audi on the map. I still have three. Timeless design, congrats to the buyer.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1610141762, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5571527, "authorName": "hethergb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hethergb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats to both, nice sale.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1610141768, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5571532, "authorName": "Josefitz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/josefitz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So much life left. I owned mine up to 170k miles and I drove it HARD. Great buy.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1610141880, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5571560, "authorName": "Zabuza", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zabuza/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cu52 when do you think you're posting yours for sale?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1610142332, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5571599, "authorName": "Dreamer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dreamer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wheelsjk Congrats on the 2000 Audi S4 6-Speed. Well played and bought. Enjoy!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1610143107, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5571703, "authorName": "wheelsjk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wheelsjk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks all 1st win on BAT and it was a lot of fun. We will enjoy this ride!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1610144403, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5571741, "authorName": "cu52", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cu52/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Zabuza Llisting is up locally in CO. Testing waters before BAT. Imola.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610145144, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5572377, "authorName": "RexII", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rexii/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@josefitz I'm interested in those Superleggaras. As they are not part of an auction does BAT allow us to collaborate on that topic? Please tell me they are Red or Black! haha. for my S4 Build of course! At the price I should have bid and transplanted my driveline, and sold my carcass and this Stockish drivetrain. NICELY PRESENTED AND WELL PURCHASED!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1610158110, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5574469, "authorName": "Josefitz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/josefitz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Rexll it doesn't seem to let me post my email. If you take my BAT name add a 1 then add @gmail. I can send you some pics. They are silver though...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610226158, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 5574471, "authorName": "Josefitz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/josefitz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RexII see below.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1610226217, "type": "comment"}]