Audi S4 manual IAAI auction

https://www.iaai.com/VehicleDetails?itemid=42859719&RowNumber=1&similarVehicleItemId=&isNext=&loadRecent=true
 

looks like definitely has some issues. But v8 manual AWD sounds fun. 
 

timed auction up tonight at 8:38. 
 

lf you got it for starting bid with the fees would be just under $1,300. 

Here's a Jaguar XJR Supercharged in Cleveland that didn't meet the reserve yesterday so it is now being offered as "buy it now" for $1,250 which is $1,728 after fees (plus $200 is your a first time buyer.)  1998 w/ 139k

The jumping cat has been swiped from the hood.  The trunk might not close/latch but this looks like a tree-pull (at the trunk latch) and fresh bumper cover away from going back on the road.  

The missing trunk silver trim and badging implies to me that the body shop started to tear the car down a little to right the repair estimate.  

This site say that this Jag brought in a bid of $675 on 1-11 and then a bid of $600 on 1-18.  That's pretty far off the $1,250 that Progressive has on the car now.

Parts search show one yard in Detroit has a black.
$275 bumper cover assembly
$225 trunk lid
$65 tail light
$565 total but there might be some price movement on a multi piece buy.  Best part, its already black! 

But, $1728 car purchase plus $500 parts puts you near $2,300.  

In reply to Somebeach (Forum Supporter) :

One shady thing I see on the Audi is that the key they show is just the metal blade (which could be inserted to unlock the door) but not the whole fob which would be needed to start the car.  Aren't Audi keys really expensive and somewhat difficult (tow car to dealer?)  The Audi is being sold as, miles unknown, since they dont have the ability to turn the key and turn on the electric odometer.

Like most IAA listings, the Jag has a little "engine running video" but the Audi does not.  

Underarmor sticker across the front bumper? Black tail lights? No idea if timing chains have been done on that motor? B6? Yikes, gross.

Run Forest, RUN!

The only upside to getting the Audi would be if you had an Audi specialty wrecking yard. It will never run again without several cubic yards of money. WAY more money that it would be worth running.