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Old 10-05-2011, 12:33 PM
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Hello to all that is reading this. I have been prowling the internet for two months trying to find the perfect 6 speed manual Audi S4 in my price range with a fairly decent amount of miles. So far all I have found are S4's with high mileage and/or automatic transmissions. Recently I came across this: (sorry for no pictures on here this is just convenient) http://www.auditysonscorner.com/deta...d-7714185.html it is a 2002 S4 with 83,000 miles on it from an Audi dealership in Vienna, Virginia *I am from Central New Jersey. They are asking for $11,750 with clean Carfax (from what I can tell) and is a grand lower than KBB. My price range was about $8,000 but if this is what I would be better off doing I would like to find out. *There are no mods done to the car which is ideal. I would like to do some slight mods myself. Also if anyone has an S4 for sale that would be willing to send me a link, that would be appreciated. Again, if you took the time to read this I really appreciate it.
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also please only answer this with experienced opinions and without sarcasm, thanks
Old 10-06-2011, 12:46 AM
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you shouldnt focus soley on mileage. these cars are 10 yrs old and "low" mileage is around 100-120k ... focus more on maintenence ... and DEFINITELY drive the car before you buy it. its worth finding a nice gem b/c if you find the WRONG one, you will easily dump 5k into it in a heartbeat (timing belt, valve covers, blown turbos, bad 1-2 shift collar in tranny, torn axle boots, torn hoses/boost leaks, bad cam tensioner, sludge buildup, bad cats, bad tune

scared yet? the things i listed off the top of my head are common issues.

having said all that, email me i have an s4 for sale hahah
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