Hi all im new to the forum and was just wondering if you guys can help.....I just sold my old car (stage 3 turbo 95 neon) and im going to look at an A4 tonight... i was wondering if you guys can help me with what to look for the car is a 97 A4 1.8t quattro 5 speed with 72,xxx miles on it for 9,450.00 please help me by noting what to look for on the car as i dont want to buy something that will fall apart since im planning on keeping it for atleast 3 years.. thanks guys any help is appreciated
Jay

 

Hey welcome to audiforums! Here's some things to look at:

Make sure the timing belt/water pump/tentioners have been changed. (1000 dollar job by dealer and MUST be done around 80k miles).
check the control arms by pushing the car down on all 4 corners - listen for squeaking.

 

too much money. look to spend aroung 7500-8500

 

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I agree unless its modded heavily and the maintenance has been kept up like jestnomen said.... Its not worth it