I BOUGHT MY GIRLFRIEND THE CHEAPEST AUDI RS5 IN THE UK
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Try Car Vertical with 10% off here carvertical.com Ive been on the search for a daily car for my girlfriend since i gave away her Liberty walk ford mustang. I put a low ball bid on a crash damaged 2012 Audi RS5 8T and i did not expect to win it. Turns out i did! When buying these crash damaged cars from auction you never know what your going to get but this Audi RS5 surprised me. But will Hannah like it...
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Matt Armstrong documents another crash-damaged car purchase, this time an Audi RS5 that he somehow wins for a surprisingly low bid. He explains the auction process and his rationale for chasing a bargain despite the risks, noting how crash-damaged cars can be a gamble yet potentially pay off with the right repairs. The video moves from the auction win to the initial inspection, where he notes missing exhaust parts, a coolant leak, and chassis concerns that could complicate repairs. He also highlights the CarVertical vehicle history check, using it to assess whether the car has a clean record and to verify mileage inconsistencies between MOT and other databases. Throughout, Matt references his ongoing goal of building a daily driver for Hannah, setting up expectations for a future build series and a broader channel project that merges car repair with lifestyle content. He frames the RS5 as a bargain at roughly £12,000 given typical RS5 prices for similar spec cars, while acknowledging significant work ahead. By the end of the video, Hannah has still not seen the car, and Matt teases a reveal that blends excitement with a hint of potential disapproval from Hannah, all while announcing that Hannah has joined the channel full-time and will launch her own content alongside the build series. The video wraps with encouragement for viewers to subscribe and stay tuned for the next updates in the RS5 restoration journey.
Topics · autos & vehicles · vlogs · car restoration · rebuilds & repairs · daily driver · celebrity/creator · car culture
Questions answered
- What factors made the RS5 a bargain despite crash damage?
- The RS5 was acquired for about £12,000, which is significantly lower than typical prices for similar, undamaged models with mileage around 39k miles.
- What major issues were identified during inspection?
- Noted issues include a coolant leak, disconnected radiator hoses, damaged front end components, missing passenger-side wing mirror glass, evidence of chassis damage, and an airbag sensor connector potentially indicating prior airbag deployment.
- What is planned for Hannah and the RS5 project?
- Hannah will have her own channel and work on the project full-time with Matt, and the RS5 build will become a full series showing repairs and upgrades.