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Old Jun 18, 2007 | 01:26 PM
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new member here. any of you guys happen to know anything about this car:

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/car/350194953.html

trying to but this for $6500.00. u guys think it's a good buy? Thanks.
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Old Jun 18, 2007 | 01:29 PM
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make sure timing belt has been done, or do it AS SOON as you get it.
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Old Jun 18, 2007 | 02:08 PM
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Default you should read the faq

<ul><li><a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/a4/msgs/2299748.phtml">https://forums.audiworld.com/a4/msgs/2299748.phtml</a</li></ul>
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Old Jun 18, 2007 | 02:18 PM
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Default Re: you should read the faq

was able to review that and brought it w/me when I checked the car. I'm not sure if it's the same car under faq / hp wheels. the airbag light is lit all the time. is this a big fix?
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Old Jun 18, 2007 | 03:54 PM
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Default there are several reasons the airbag light comes on....

you need to get the code read. autozone will read and reset any code for free.
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Old Jun 18, 2007 | 04:30 PM
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Default Re: there are several reasons the airbag light comes on....

ok, thanks! i hope it's as simple as that.
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Old Jun 18, 2007 | 07:38 PM
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Default email me... depending on where in LA you are i might be able to swing by>

and go check the car out with you.

i can scan it for codes and see how it looks/runs.
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Old Jun 19, 2007 | 10:24 AM
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the car was in monterey prk. i just went and bought it for $6500.00. got 88,700 miles, lowered h&amp;r springs,borla exhaust,turbo timer and 18'hp rims,turbo stock no leaks.what do u think, did i get a good deal? u guys coming to audi meet in encino?
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