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Old 09-10-2012, 05:57 PM
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Hi all I am new here.
I have been looking at A4's for awhile haven't bought one yet.

Came across one on craigslist for $600. The listing just says car is great but has a bad transmission. I haven't owned any audi before. Is it straight forward swapping out a transmission on these cars? I have done many FWD and RWD transmission removals. I am curious if the quattro system complicates this or is just an in and out procedure. The car is a 98 2.8V6 MT

Here is the listing
Audi A4 1998 - v6

Thanks
Any feedback is appreciated. I thought this would be a cheaper way to get into an A4 rather than spend 5K on an operating model.
 
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Old 09-10-2012, 07:42 PM
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I like that interior color. Nice.

I've pulled an auto on a V6. Not much room, a lot has to come off just to get to the trans bolts. I assume the manual (I think that's a manual) is the same, but there's more room as the trans is smaller. At the end of the day, its just wrenching. If you have more time than money, go to it.
 
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Old 09-10-2012, 07:58 PM
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Awesome color combo. The trans removal isnt too big of a deal, if you can wrench go for it.
 
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Old 09-11-2012, 11:42 AM
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Well the car sold already. I guess it really was a good deal. Just needed to jump on it faster. Still in the hunt for an A4...
At least I learned a lot about the A4 in a short period of time to figure out if this car was worth.
Thanks for the replies.
 
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