The Panther Black exterior is in great condition with very few imperfections. All original paint. No swirls, nothing glaring, or too noticeable; I rate the exterior a 8.5/10 due to normal road usage and some sun fading on the carbon spoiler. No gouges or anything of the sort. The black leather interior is in great condition with minimal imperfections; I rate it a 9.0/10. The vehicle runs flawlessly and has no issues mechanically, whatsoever. Oil change, spark plugs, all fluids, and all filters have just been replaced recently as well. Carbon cleaning was done at 82,000 miles. No service lights, maintenance requests, et cetera. This vehicle has been my personal car for the past 4 years since it had 59,000 miles.
The vehicle functions perfectly and sounds phenomenal. It has plenty of power, shifts smoothly, and is as solid on the road as an RS should be. Again, the car is completely ready to get in and drive; there are no service lights illuminated, nor any maintenance items are needed.
UPGRADES (Over $14k):
The vehicle has a few upgrades done to it. Has a full GTHAUS Meisterschaft valved exhaust system ($4,000), can switch from quiet to loud at any moment. Vehicle is also equipped with a burble tune from VelocityAP ($1500). You can switch back and forth from stock to tune file with the scan tool that is included. Front splitter, rear spoiler, and diffuser are from Maxton design ($500). It complements the car well. The vehicle is also equipped with Airlift suspension ($3000). Meaning you can adjust ride height to any height you’d like, you can also raise the vehicle quickly to clear curbs and you can drop the vehicle when parked. It rides similar to how it would with coilovers, stiffer ride. Currently the vehicle has excellent condition HRE FF15 wheels finished in a Rose Gold with a set of Michelin K1 summer tires ($4,000). As far as interior the steering wheel has been upgraded by askcarbon to a full carbon fiber and alcantera wheel ($950) and alcantara airbag cover ($250). I also have 3 sets of floor mats. The OEM carpet, OEM rubber mats, and upgraded carpet Autostyle mats as pictured. Also, this vehicle has Euro spec headlights. These lights have the clear reflectors rather than the USA spec amber (orange) reflectors ($1300). The vehicle has ceramic window tint on all glass. The stock suspension and exhaust is included as well.
Please see below for a complete build sheet and video.
As far as the title goes, the car will come with a Rebuilt branded title.
The vehicle has never been in an accident, it was purchased as a flood Salvage branded title directly from StateFarm Insurance out of Illinois. As an ASE Certified Mechanic, I deal with these types of vehicles all the time and this is not the first rebuilt vehicle I have sold here on eBay. All work done was completed professionally by myself, or my highly trained staff.
In this particular vehicle, the engine ingested water. All damage was contained to the engine itself – NOT a drop of water to the interior passenger cabin. The water was fresh water, not salt water. This is NOT a hurricane car. The issue was that fresh water was sucked into the engine through the air intake. This choked the engine whenever the car tried to start and seized the engine.
On this car, we ended up not needing to drop the engine. We received the car in non-running condition and once it came in, we pulled the spark plugs, drained all fluids, and spun the engine by hand. After confirming no damage was done internally, we disassembled the top half of the engine. We then turned the engine by hand again to thoroughly oust the water and verify that the engine was spinning smoothly without issue. We put everything back together with brand new spark plugs, new oil, and new filters and the car has been driven without any issues.
As a precaution, we did change all other fluids in the car, as well (though, we found no water in anything but the engine).
I have put about 25,000 miles on the vehicle so far since the work was done and the car has performed flawlessly. Feel free to inspect the vehicle yourself, have it taken to an Audi dealer/another shop, or to send an inspector. Please contact me with any questions you may have.
– (708) 238-2120 Adam
Thank you for your interest!
2014 Audi RS5 | Panther Black | 86,500 Miles | Great Condition
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FAQ
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Why is your car cheaper than most others on eBay?
My cars are generally listed cheaper because they are all rebuilt titled cars. This means the car was formerly totaled and given a salvage title, repaired by me, and inspected by the state to allow the car to be driven/registered again. Please read the details written above for exact specifics of the work done to this car.
I’ve been told to stay away from salvage or rebuilt cars – why are yours different?
I am a well established mechanic/auto repair shop first and foremost. Our bread and butter is working on higher end luxury/exotic cars day in and day out. We handle anything from oil changes, to full engine rebuilds on these cars. We are well established as a reputable shop in Chicago and have been in the same location for about 20 years. I am also an established seller here on eBay – we have been buying and selling rebuilt-titled cars on eBay for 8-9 years now and have 100% feedback.
Why do most of your listings seem to have similar descriptions when talking about the damages?
As a mechanic, I mostly try to purchase cars that need engine work. Most of the time when an insurance company takes possession of a non-running car that hasn’t been in an accident, the car was typically involved in a flood. I’m a very specific buyer and will not buy or sell a vehicle that has had water breach the passenger cabin. None of the cars I sell on eBay will have had water anywhere other than the engine bay. I do purchase collision/accident vehicles as well if there are extenuating circumstances, but that is rare. 90% of my vehicles are non-accident cars that needed engine work.
What is the difference between a salvage-titled car and a rebuilt-titled car?
A rebuilt-titled car has been fully repaired and then subsequently inspected by the state and given a “rebuilt” title. This means you will be able to register the car like any other vehicle in most states. A salvage title would not be able to be registered. With our Rebuilt title, most states are business as usual in terms of registration and you will not need to do anything extra/unusual to register the car once you make your purchase. NY/NJ will require one additional salvage inspection and California will still require a smog check.
Can I still obtain financing on a rebuilt title?
It is more difficult to obtain financing on a rebuilt-titled car. Most major banks will not finance a rebuilt title regardless of your relationship with them or your credit score. There are a few banks that will, however. Lightstream is the easiest – they are an online bank that will finance the car based on your credit score (you will need to have excellent credit). USAA bank and Wells Fargo will finance the total purchase amount. PenFed will finance up to 50% of the actual car value. Additionally, many other credit unions will finance rebuilt titles as well.
Can I still insure a rebuilt-titled car?
You will be able to insure a rebuilt-titled car the same as any other vehicle. Pricing/premiums are not any different or more expensive. It is still possible to have your rebuilt-titled car covered with full/comprehensive coverage, the only difference is if you were to total the car further on down the line, your insurance company would deduct a small percentage from the valuation of the car at the time of payout.
Mechanical & Powertrain
Engine: 4.2L FSI V8 DOHC -inc: FSI direct injection
Transmission: 7-Speed S tronic Automatic -inc: 3-spoke flat-bottom steering wheel w/shift paddles, sport program, manual shift mode and launch control
Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode
Full-Time All-Wheel
4.38 Axle Ratio
Engine Oil Cooler
80-Amp/Hr Maintenance-Free Battery
190 Amp Alternator
Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars
Automatic w/Driver Control Ride Control Sport Tuned Suspension
Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
16.1 Gal. Fuel Tank
Dual Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Polished Tailpipe Finisher
Multi-Link Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front And Rear Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake
Electro-Mechanical Limited Slip Differential
Safety
Side Impact Beams
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
Front And Rear Parking Sensors
Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
SIDEGUARD Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
Airbag Occupancy Sensor
Driver And Passenger Knee Airbag
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
Interior
Driver Seat
Passenger Seat
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
Fixed Rear Windows
Sport Leather Steering Wheel
Front Cupholder
Rear Cupholder
Front Cigar Lighter(s)
Ashtray
Compass
Valet Function
Power Fuel Flap Locking Type
Remote Releases -Inc: Power Cargo Access
HomeLink Garage Door Transmitter
HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts and Console Ducts
Illuminated Locking Glove Box
Driver Foot Rest
Interior Trim -inc: Piano Black Instrument Panel Insert, Aluminum/Carbon Fiber Door Panel Insert, Carbon Fiber Console Insert and Chrome/Metal-Look Interior Accents
Full Cloth Headliner
Leather Door Trim Insert
Leather/Aluminum Gear Shifter Material
Day-Night Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination
Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage, Rear Console w/Storage and 3 12V DC Power Outlets
Front And Rear Map Lights
Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats
Carpet Floor Trim and Carpet Trunk Lid/Rear Cargo Door Trim
Cargo Features -inc: Spare Tire Mobility Kit
Cargo Space Lights
Refrigerated/Cooled Box Located In The Glovebox, Driver And Passenger Door Bins
Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver And Passenger 1-Touch Up/Down
Delayed Accessory Power
Systems Monitor
Redundant Digital Speedometer
Outside Temp Gauge
Analog Display
Fixed Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
2 Seatback Storage Pockets
Perimeter Alarm
Engine Immobilizer
3 12V DC Power Outlets
Air Filtration
Exterior
Wheels: 9.0J x 19″ 10-Spoke Forged RS-Design
Spare Tire Mobility Kit
Clearcoat Paint
Express Open/Close Tilting Glass 1st Row Sunroof w/Sunshade
Body-Colored Front Bumper w/Metal-Look Bumper Insert
Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Metal-Look Bumper Insert
Aluminum Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield Trim
Body-Colored Door Handles
Metal-Look Power Heated Auto Dimming Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
Fixed Rear Window w/Defroster
Light Tinted Glass
Speed Sensitive Rain Detecting Variable Intermittent Wipers w/Heated Jets
Galvanized Steel/Aluminum Panels
Power Spoiler
Metal-Look Grille
Trunk Rear Cargo Access
Programmable Projector Beam High Intensity Low/High Beam Daytime Running Auto-Leveling Directionally Adaptive Headlamps w/Washer and Delay-Off
Rear Fog Lamps
Perimeter/Approach Lights
LED Brakelights