Old Man Sedan: 2003 RS6

[davej]

all audis do this, either through physical abuse or financial collapse.  its part of the charm.

re: timing belt
I think the heat in the bay just bakes the belt. I've talked to a couple of owners that have run them until 70-80k miles regularly and swear it's fine, but that seems like playing Russian Roulette with only one empty chamber.