ydowork

I'm an frequent AW reader, you guys are great. I can't wait for the day this summer when I actually can buy my own A4. For now, I just live vicariously through you guys.

I've got about 12k to spend, and I want to buy a used A4. (And I'd love a turbo for all the usual reasons) Thoughts about buying a used 1.8t? I know that for that kind of money I'm going to have to get one with relatively high miles. For the money, and for maintenance purposes, would I be better off with a 2.8?

canonicalman

You will get a newer car in better shape if you go for the 1.8t over the 2.8. One thing to watch out for is the 90k service. This is the one where the timing belt, water pump, etc are replaced. This service is very expensive, $1800, but necessary. If this service has been done, then better. If not, then plan on this expense. If you are mechanical, and you can do the work yourself, the parts cost about $400, saving you a bundle. I just did this myself. It took about 20hrs from prepping to cleanup, including the 30k service items like plugs, filters, oil, etc.

QuiksilverS4

I would save a bit more and get a lower mileage 1.8T Quattro.

ydowork

Yeah. . . college payments keeping me from making too much progress

AaronBryan

you'll find something with less miles for about 12 come this summer

BSCA4

12k actually is not too bad, you may get a 98 A4 1.8T for that price

BSCA4

That confirm my fear, my car worth much less. Oh well, just drive right?

Ritz

You should be able to get a 98 with reasonable miles or 99 with high miles for 12k if you wait til this summer.

Niko_F

it was 1 owner and a 45 year old woman the car was and still is mint...

audiski

How many miles youse got now?