1997 Audi A4 Quattro 5 speed. AEB B5 , Sable Mica Metallic. Sunroof. Ecru interior. Heated seats. Original stereo and aftermarket 6-disc changer in the trunk.
Car is located on my patio in South Florida.
I am the second owner and bought it in 1999. I drove it for several years with a minor ECU tune, K&N and some Bilstein shocks.
I hate that I have to sell this. I wanted to make this awesome, but after almost 20 years, I need to move on. I don’t want to sell it for scrap because there are SO many great parts for the right person. Unfortunately, at this point, the exterior itself is in pretty rough shape. There is almost no rust, but paint is faded, and the heat has not been kind.
In 2005 I decided I would pour money in it and try to make the most bad-ass A4 ever. That was stupid of me. I tried to do too much at once and I was never able to finish the project.
What you are buying is a ton of parts. They happen to be attached to a car. That makes it easier to take all of them at once because you can push the car onto a trailer or a roll-back truck and get everything with one purchase.
The bad: Anything made of plastic inside the car is essentially crumbling as a result of Florida’s horrific heat and sunshine. For example; I tried to hook up a battery and lower the front windows and all of the regulator plastics fell apart. I put some blocks of wood in to hold the glass in place and keep water out, but the regulators will need replaced if you want to use them. Also, the steering wheel, gear shift handle etc. are all rotting as well. (The airbag is fine – it has been kept separately in storage.) The tires were new in 2005 and probably only have about 10 miles on them (Like all of the ‘new’ parts in the car) but will likely need replaced. Same for the brake discs (although you might be OK just hitting them with an abrasive to clean them up). The weather-stripping is degrading also. The upholstery is the faux-leather vinyl, so it’s not in terrible condition but still shows wear.
The good: Everything Mechanical has about 10 miles on it. I was able to take a couple of ‘around the block’ test trips driven with an incorrectly programmed ECU, but nothing has ever been under full-load strain. The motor is an AEB engine bored and stroked to 2.0 liter, and built with forged pistons. (the ECU is still programmed for a normal 1.8t APR stage 3 tune, so wouldn’t run the current engine quite right). The head has Bronze-phosphor valve guides. APR Stage 3 Turbo with Inconel manifold. APR intercooler and intake (ITG filter will need replaced). Insulating intake manifold gasket to keep heat-soak away from intake side. APR stainless exhaust. Front brakes calipers are from Porsche Boxster, on stock discs (so they will fit under smaller diameter wheels – I thought I might rally-cross the car at some point, and smaller tires are cheaper). Kosei TS2 alloys with Avon tires. LS1 ignition coils. Megasquirt MS3x ECU – (I started to wire it in, but there is a bit of work left to do. Or else, you will need to replace/rebuild the engine harness and use a different engine management system.) Wide-band O2 sensor and gauge.
You will also get every possible Audi or performance VW thing I can find in or around my garage. Service manual, notes, spare wire harness, trim pieces, plastic fender liners, car cover. Literally anything I can find. I need to make a complete break from the project so I can make room in my life. It was fun when I was in my late twenties, but as I’ve turned the corner towards 50. I need to move on. Clean title. Cash or Paypal only - at time of purchase.
I WILL NOT PART-OUT. It’s an all or nothing deal.
$3500 or make me an offer. If you prove yourself worthy I will be open to offers. It’s a lot of ‘junk’ to some, but I would like it all to go to somebody who wants the parts (or whole car) for their project and will enjoy everything!
I should also mention I might consider interesting trades?
Possibly another running/driving car or truck? (sporty and/or interesting preferred)
I might also consider - 25hp to 40hp 20" shaft tiller outboard 4-stroke boat motor?
Or a running boat/motor/trailer?
Partial trade for a nice Snap-On toolbox?
Or if you work in fencing - (I know this is a long shot) - partial trade for privacy fence?
Or??
