Silver is the normal present for a twenty fifth Anniversary, and at this time’s Good Value or No Cube twenty fifth Anniversary S4 is rightfully painted Avus Silver. Certainly one of 250 particular version automobiles, this one additionally has a supercharger and upgraded wheels and brakes. Let’s see if it can break the financial institution.
I feel that if the 1986 Volvo 240 Property that fell beneath our collective gaze yesterday have been to have a theme track, it could in all probability be Dan Hicks’ 1969 nation lament How Can I Miss You If You Gained’t Go Away? Volvos of this ilk do, in any case, have a repute for tenacity and sturdiness. What our Volvo seemingly lacked, nonetheless, was total worth. At a $10,500 asking worth, it proved to be simply too pricey for our collective tastes, an indisputable fact contemplating its 77 % No Cube loss.
Whether or not it’s a birthday, anniversary, or sustaining a notable private achievement, all of us have a tendency to love marking milestones by full orbits of the solar. At present’s 2006 Audi S4 Quattro is a particular version denoting 25 such orbits because the debut of Audi’s iconic Quattro all-wheel-drive system which turned a dominant issue for Audi in each rally racing and model constructing.
This 25Quattro has nearly all the unique bits that denote the twenty fifth Anniversary bundle—manufacturing unit DTM physique package, particular Nappa two-tone leather-based upholstery, particular Avus Silver Metallic paint, and a few carbon fiber trim thrown in for good measure. Along with all these manufacturing unit goodies, this S4 has had a slew of aftermarket kibbles added to its bits.
Essentially the most notable of these is the PES supercharger with water-to-air intercooling bolted within the valley of the 4.2-liter DOHC V8. With out the Eaton M90 puffing its adder, the all-alloy engine makes 340 horsepower and 302 lb-ft of torque. We’ll need to anticipate that being blown, it now ought to make extra. Sadly, there’s no data within the advert as to how a lot this one makes, nor what different tomfoolery—bigger injectors, european tune, and many others.—has been finished to assist the blower do its factor. Additionally, the PES bundle doesn’t have the very best rep within the biz, so take that with a grain of NaCl.
Different updates embrace a set of factory-looking Ronal alloys, StopTech entrance brakes, and a built-in K40 radar detector to maintain the Po-Po at bay. Aesthetic updates are comprised of a gloss black grille that sadly has misplaced its Quattro badge, Audi Ring door decals, and, oddly sufficient, the portray in physique colour of all 4 side-marker lights. Dufuq?
Apart from these updates, all of it appears to be like fairly manufacturing unit and to be in terrific situation. The specifically upholstered Recaro seats seem to have little to no put on. The steering wheel and particular “Certainly one of 250” shift knob for the six-speed transaxle look in comparable form.
After all, there are many toys within the cabin, together with heated seats, computerized this and that, and a double DIN stereo with Bose sound and built-in Nav. The automobile reportedly has a mere 51,374 miles on the clock and comes with a clear title. It’s being provided by a seller that goes by Dreamrides which is situated in Hunt Valley, Maryland.
The asking worth for this supposed dream trip is $25,900.
Now, for context, that’s a couple of third of what this automobile—with out the blower and different non-factory bits—went for when new. That is additionally, because the shift knob reminds us, certainly one of simply 250 automobiles Audi constructed to acknowledge the Quattro’s twenty fifth Anniversary. It additionally needs to be thought of that, whereas the aftermarket additions do make the automobile extra distinctive, they detract from its authentic restricted version uniqueness.
With all that in thoughts, what do you concentrate on this S4 25Quattro and that $25,900 asking worth? And sure, the seller ought to have simply provided it at a flat $25K to stick with the theme, however then, not everybody may be as intelligent as you and me. Regardless, is that deal for a fair hotter model of an already scorching Audi? Or is that this one anniversary you’d plan on skipping?
You resolve!
Baltimore, Maryland, Craigslist, or go right here if the advert disappears.
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