travlincub321

So my neighbor has offered me a 2001 Audi Allroad with 110K for $1500 roughly.

Needs the axle replaced, maybe an air strut, a battery and has a cel on for a o2 sensor he thinks, but can't rememebr

I know there is an issue with the tourqe converters, oil leaks, some electrical issues and so forth... Turbos on some models

I need a car to run around town and so forth..Replacing a ford explorer with a bad set of timing chains.

DO I run? or Do I accept and sell?

jcman

It depends on how much cash you want to spend to bring her up to par, so far I'm seeing at least 1500 to 2500 bucks if you do the work and that's not including suspension or a full timing belt service and that's about $1500+ more.

travlincub321

The axle he has and is going with the car....

I am told it has all the seals replaced and the timing belt was recently done, he has to find reciepts though.. Trans fluid was also changed and he replaced the drivers side air strut already


I may try and push for $1000.... The axle doesn't seem hard, he said it was the passanger side..

Arnott Air Struts are roughly $250 or so online...

I have to put $4000 into my explorer and thats something I can't handle..If I can get this thing for $1300 and put $1300 into it, selling my explorer for $1900, then im good..

jcman

If the torque converter is acting up it's going south soon....not cheap,
outside of that you might have a gem...hope those cats are good!

travlincub321

Is there a way to easily check the torque converter??

jcman

Typically it would show up as a code in vagcom or vcds diagnostic's, how was this determined from the owner?

jcman

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travlincub321

He was hooking his laptop up to the car... I think the torque converter is fine, buts its running rough with the bad 02 sensor

Thanks

My gut tells me $1200 tops and get it to an audi/vw shop and have them look it over.. If it fails, then, I am sure i can recoup my $1200 and move on.

travlincub321

Are these things a PITA to work on, or is it more cramped with a hearty helping of German Logic?

georgeb944

They are German 3D Jigsaw puzzles.

If you are friends with your neighbor, and value that friendship, this car may be the end of it.