I can pick up a 2002 a4 1.8 turbo quattro for 11,000 with 95,000 miles (chicago area), the car is in really good shape no accidents, 5-speed too. What do I need to look out for and is that a good price to pay for one of those, it's loaded. Also are any suspension parts interchangeable from a 97 a4 Thanx in advance. Jerry

 

suspension is diferent from a 97' and the price is ok if timing belt job is done

 

Yeah, look if the timing belt change has been done/// and other required maintance.
If it is a private seller or even a Dealer, ask them for all the receipts for the car.
Where in Chicago are u?

 

DesPlaines few minutes north oh O'hare airport. Timing belt wasn't done but I can do that myself not too worried about that, the clutch might be the bigger one, it grabs kind of high so I assume it needs to be done eventually (not slipping ), However I've seen over 7 of these cars and everyone was ether hit or just piece of crap for huge money this is the best deal I found.

 

I'm from Des Plaines too, closer to Glenview ))
Are u a mechanic or do u have any experience with timing belts? Cause i need to change mine soon.
As for the clutch, when i bought my car, it was grabbing high too, and then after a week it was done ( but i didnt know how to drive manual yet, so i guess i "helped" it ). I think there was a Fuel Pump recallfor 02's. Basically if you know basics, check the car, look at the fluids level, ask how often/what kind of oil was changed, ask what problems it had. Good Luck.

 

And, you know that often Water Pump goes bad not the timing belt itself.

 

I'm not a mechanic for a livingbut it's my hobby to fix up cars, I've been doing timing belts since I was 21 or so. It's not hard at all just the time to do it, and I figured something locks up besides the belt just snapping, my fiance's Jetta was pretty close, the water pump fell apart when I did the timing belt.

The fluids lood good there is a clean carfax on it with service records such as oil changes and minor work, no accidens or other surprises. I told the guy 10,500 but he really wants 11,000 so we'll see what happens, it is really a nice car.

 

Hey, the cheapest quote i got so far is $350 + my parts to do my TB. But still id rather buy more mods ))
What color is that??? I dont when u wanna buy it but we are having a cruise from Schaumburg to the Loop and then back... About 300-400 cars VW and AUDI should be there, let me know if u are interested.

 

the car is dark grey and the 97 a4 that I'm selling is silver. I would definitely be intereted in the drive let me know the dates: if I'm in town I would love to check it out.

TB is pretty cheap it is allot of work and it takes time, whereis the shop?

 

When is the cruise from Schaumburg to the loop? I am interested in attending the cruise..................