[MadChicken]

It looks like @Ccrook found his new baby so I am going to piggy back off his thread since I can't seem to make a WTB thread in the for sale section.

I am also looking for pretty much the same criteria as he was. If I could find a NB 18' I would be stoked, I plan on keeping this RS until the wheels fall off! Serious buyer with cash in hand!

Thanks in advance!

 

[Ccrook]

It looks like @Ccrook found his new baby so I am going to piggy back off his thread since I can't seem to make a WTB thread in the for sale section.

I am also looking for pretty much the same criteria as he was. If I could find a NB 18' I would be stoked, I plan on keeping this RS until the wheels fall off! Serious buyer with cash in hand!

Thanks in advance!

If you don't plan on reselling it down the road are you open to a rebuilt title? There's a 30k miles 2018 that's been for sale on Ebay for a few months, think they're asking $36,900 but I'd bet they'd go down to $35-$36k since it's been listed for awhile.

 

[MadChicken]

If you don't plan on reselling it down the road are you open to a rebuilt title? There's a 30k miles 2018 that's been for sale on Ebay for a few months, think they're asking $36,900 but I'd bet they'd go down to $35-$36k since it's been listed for awhile.

Ideally I would want a clean title just because you never really know why the car has a rebuilt title, unless they happen to have documented proof on why... but that doesn't happen very often. From the pictures it does look clean!

Hopefully someone on here needs some Christmas cash to buy presents but I will probably just have to be patient for the right car to come along.. How does that saying go? Good things come to those who wait? Let's hope so! I absolutely love my ST and it's actually my second one. I sold the first one to buy my Mustang and then bought another ST because I missed the first one.. Should have bought an RS the second time around! 🤦‍♂️

 

[Quasar]

Ideally I would want a clean title just because you never really know why the car has a rebuilt title, unless they happen to have documented proof on why... but that doesn't happen very often. From the pictures it does look clean!

Hopefully someone on here needs some Christmas cash to buy presents but I will probably just have to be patient for the right car to come along.. How does that saying go? Good things come to those who wait? Let's hope so! I absolutely love my ST and it's actually my second one. I sold the first one to buy my Mustang and then bought another ST because I missed the first one.. Should have bought an RS the second time around! 🤦‍♂️

Where are you located and can you be flexible with when you buy? At this point I am very likely getting a new CLA 45 AMG or an Audi RS 3. Which one depends on build times and pricing. Audi have been pretty committed to markup though there are second hand lower mileage ones starting to show up. I talked to an MB dealer earlier today and they are getting back to me on whether or not they can build one without markup. If they confirm no markup I will be placing an order, but when I can sell depends on when they can build it. Ideally I’m looking to get into one by May/June of 2023.

My RS is a 2018 Nitrous Blue and mostly stock (aluminum undertray, tint, PPF, trans bracket bushing). Never been tuned or any power adder mods. Just rolled over 34K. Car came with every option except the car cover (it’s usually in my garage).

 

[Bushy86]

Do you still have this car? And seeing the 720 number, are you in Colorado?

 

[Yukon Corleone]

@Quasar which dealership were you using for the RS3? I couldn’t find any help dealerships that were selling MSRP.

 

[Quasar]

@Quasar which dealership were you using for the RS3? I couldn’t find any help dealerships that were selling MSRP.

I haven’t yet. I tried every one within a 50 mile radius (Naperville). Worse yet, the lead time they quoted me was 11 months. Some are starting to show up on sites like Cars & Bids though, with low miles and selling at or just below MSRP. Nice thing with the Audi is there aren’t a ton of ways to spec it, so as long as you find the color you like you might get lucky. The Merc has a ton of options though, so a tougher buy second hand.

 

[MadChicken]

Where are you located and can you be flexible with when you buy? At this point I am very likely getting a new CLA 45 AMG or an Audi RS 3. Which one depends on build times and pricing. Audi have been pretty committed to markup though there are second hand lower mileage ones starting to show up. I talked to an MB dealer earlier today and they are getting back to me on whether or not they can build one without markup. If they confirm no markup I will be placing an order, but when I can sell depends on when they can build it. Ideally I’m looking to get into one by May/June of 2023.

My RS is a 2018 Nitrous Blue and mostly stock (aluminum undertray, tint, PPF, trans bracket bushing). Never been tuned or any power adder mods. Just rolled over 34K. Car came with every option except the car cover (it’s usually in my garage).

Congrats on getting the green light from the wife to upgrade cars!! I am located in Southern California. I am not in any particular rush on buying an RS, I would rather wait for the right car to come along vs buying the first one that's available. I am heading out to my parents in Las Vegas this weekend to spend Christmas and I am going to talk to my dad about the details of him buying my ST.

Your RS sounds pretty sweet, but I think you're located in the Chicago, Illinois area which might be a little far at ~2,000 miles..

 

[Quasar]

Congrats on getting the green light from the wife to upgrade cars!! I am located in Southern California. I am not in any particular rush on buying an RS, I would rather wait for the right car to come along vs buying the first one that's available. I am heading out to my parents in Las Vegas this weekend to spend Christmas and I am going to talk to my dad about the details of him buying my ST.

Your RS sounds pretty sweet, but I think you're located in the Chicago, Illinois area which might be a little far at ~2,000 miles..

Yes I am in the Chicago area. Let me know if you change your mind or want any details/photos.

 

[Yukon Corleone]

I wasn’t too thrilled with Fletcher Jones Audi and the Audi dealership in Westmont either. The Audi Exchange in Highland Park is probably a good one to go to, although far from where you be or I live.

 

[Quasar]

I wasn’t too thrilled with Fletcher Jones Audi and the Audi dealership in Westmont either. The Audi Exchange in Highland Park is probably a good one to go to, although far from where you be or I live.

I haven’t had a great experience with any of them. I was talking to Highland Park the most but they weren’t budging from the $5K markup (lower than some at $10k). Once I found out from another Audi dealer the lead time was 11 months, I stopped trying and started looking at the AMG again. I’m going to keep looking as I have some time but it’s frustrating how slow/difficult things are. I’ve never had to work so hard to try and give someone my money.

 

[Yukon Corleone]

I haven’t had a great experience with any of them. I was talking to Highland Park the most but they weren’t budging from the $5K markup (lower than some at $10k). Once I found out from another Audi dealer the lead time was 11 months, I stopped trying and started looking at the AMG again. I’m going to keep looking as I have some time but it’s frustrating how slow/difficult things are. I’ve never had to work so hard to try and give someone my money.

The problem as I see it, is that they want over sticker and then they make you wait a long time. I lose all interest and move on.

 

[Bushy86]

If you don't plan on reselling it down the road are you open to a rebuilt title? There's a 30k miles 2018 that's been for sale on Ebay for a few months, think they're asking $36,900 but I'd bet they'd go down to $35-$36k since it's been listed for awhile.

That dealer is shady. Tried to buy a GT350R from them years ago and they were not playing by the standard dealer/broker rules. My broker told me to talk away.

Car could be a good deal though.

Actually thinking about getting back into an RS myself - hence while I'm trolling here looking at the cars for sale! Bounced around a bit, but the practicality and AWD on the RS made it the only car I could actually live with year round in Colorado. E55 wagon was wild, Civic type r was AMAZING on track. SL65 is just brutal, heavy and $$$.

 

[Ccrook]

That dealer is shady. Tried to buy a GT350R from them years ago and they were not playing by the standard dealer/broker rules. My broker told me to talk away.

Car could be a good deal though.

Actually thinking about getting back into an RS myself - hence while I'm trolling here looking at the cars for sale! Bounced around a bit, but the practicality and AWD on the RS made it the only car I could actually live with year round in Colorado. E55 wagon was wild, Civic type r was AMAZING on track. SL65 is just brutal, heavy and $$$.

Good to know, it's been for sale for AWHILE so that checks out. Did you pick up a GT350R elsewhere? The first RS I had I sold to get into a GT350R. Incredible car, but it was only really enjoyable going to the track and back. Too much of a monster to enjoy on the street and I was always stressed about the CF wheels. Sold that for a more livable Supra that we did some road trips in, now I'm back in an RS while I wait for my GR Corolla allocation. I actually picked up my current RS in Denver a few months ago 😂 For four season climates the RS is hard to beat.

 

[Bushy86]

Good to know, it's been for sale for AWHILE so that checks out. Did you pick up a GT350R elsewhere? The first RS I had I sold to get into a GT350R. Incredible car, but it was only really enjoyable going to the track and back. Too much of a monster to enjoy on the street and I was always stressed about the CF wheels. Sold that for a more livable Supra that we did some road trips in, now I'm back in an RS while I wait for my GR Corolla allocation. I actually picked up my current RS in Denver a few months ago 😂 For four season climates the RS is hard to beat.

Never got my 350R. Still salty about it. I had a 16 locally with 5k mi for $54k pre-covid. Thought my trade value was too low, like $3k. walked... Next was an 18 with 900mi at a dealer. Had it posted for $80k. Emailed the dealer and asked for a real price. This was pre covid. $80k was a bonkers number on a $65k car. Sent me a $63k price via email, RACED down there to buy it. Then tried to tell me the price was $80k and that was an accident. Then, this GORGEOUS red 350R at that dealer. Had sold my RS, was ready to go with a big downpayment. Then this dealer was shady.

I think I came to the same realization. You can drive these cars at 7-8/10 on the street, in the canyons, in the winter, and they're FUN. I put my foot down in my SL65, and I'm going 100mph. Same with the ZL1 1LE that I've had on order for over a year. Amazing cars, just not practical.

I think for like $25-35k, I could get back into a solid RS. Do some suspension work, maybe add a bit of power, sort the RDU for track use, and have plenty of left over money for track time and all the wheel/tire combos. Then, when the time comes in 2-3 years, get into a GRC then an FL5 CTR. My FK8 CTR was so fun on track. And it was actually more practical then the RS. Just a better designed hatch space, more comfy seats, better driver interface. But I live in CO and even with snow tires, these FWD cars aren't great.

I had a dealer with a loaded GRC Core in VA for $5k over sticker and was ready to pull the trigger, then they pulled the "you're out of state" card and said they needed to charge me another $2k in accessories. I would be trading in my 22 TRD Pro 4Runner, and they were $5k low on it, which is fair given that market is very different then CO. Plus shipping, and no security they wouldn't drop the value of my 4R by $5k after I spend money to get it to VA.

 

[Ccrook]

Never got my 350R. Still salty about it. I had a 16 locally with 5k mi for $54k pre-covid. Thought my trade value was too low, like $3k. walked... Next was an 18 with 900mi at a dealer. Had it posted for $80k. Emailed the dealer and asked for a real price. This was pre covid. $80k was a bonkers number on a $65k car. Sent me a $63k price via email, RACED down there to buy it. Then tried to tell me the price was $80k and that was an accident. Then, this GORGEOUS red 350R at that dealer. Had sold my RS, was ready to go with a big downpayment. Then this dealer was shady.

I think I came to the same realization. You can drive these cars at 7-8/10 on the street, in the canyons, in the winter, and they're FUN. I put my foot down in my SL65, and I'm going 100mph. Same with the ZL1 1LE that I've had on order for over a year. Amazing cars, just not practical.

I think for like $25-35k, I could get back into a solid RS. Do some suspension work, maybe add a bit of power, sort the RDU for track use, and have plenty of left over money for track time and all the wheel/tire combos. Then, when the time comes in 2-3 years, get into a GRC then an FL5 CTR. My FK8 CTR was so fun on track. And it was actually more practical then the RS. Just a better designed hatch space, more comfy seats, better driver interface. But I live in CO and even with snow tires, these FWD cars aren't great.

I had a dealer with a loaded GRC Core in VA for $5k over sticker and was ready to pull the trigger, then they pulled the "you're out of state" card and said they needed to charge me another $2k in accessories. I would be trading in my 22 TRD Pro 4Runner, and they were $5k low on it, which is fair given that market is very different then CO. Plus shipping, and no security they wouldn't drop the value of my 4R by $5k after I spend money to get it to VA.

That's bs, I hate the bait and switch s*** that dealers pull just to get you in the door. I'd still recommend experiencing the GT350R, values are coming down but it is difficult to fully enjoy unless you're on the track. Especially with that 5.2, it revs so high you only need to shift once before you're over the speed limit. Shift from 2nd to 3rd and you're going to jail lol. All around the RS is a fantastic value, it can do all the things and push high hp numbers with some simple mods. I managed to find an MSRP only dealership for the GRC so it's worth it to at least give it a go. I wouldn't be surprised if I come back to the RS though seeing as I'm already on my 2nd. I thought I could get a Circuit which is why I bought another RS, but it's looking more like a Core so I'll have to sell my RS sooner than originally planned. I'll probably be listing it in the next month or so.

 

[hydrostream]

If you like your RS why not just wait until you can get a Circuit? They're building them for a few years aren't they?

 

[Ccrook]

If you like your RS why not just wait until you can get a Circuit? They're building them for a few years aren't they?

Unfortunately not, the circuit is a limited run of only 1500 for the first year. I was initially told I was first on the list, but recently I was told I was 3rd with both people in front of me wanting a Circuit. I know for sure one is in the family of the dealership owner, I assume the other one who hopped in front of me is internal at the dealership as well. The probability of this dealer getting 3 Circuits is very low, so I figured I better settle with a Core rather than wait and end up with nothing.

 

[hydrostream]

Ahh I had no idea. That's a bummer!

 

[Ccrook]

Yea, I'm pretty bummed. RS interior is comparable to the Circuit and better than the Cores interior, so we'll see if the driving dynamics of the car makeup for that lol