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Old Oct 16, 2006 | 11:49 AM
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Default Looking to get an 01 A4...

I am looking at a 2001 A4 1.8T Quattro 5 Speed that is priced really well at $8995 but the mileage is pretty high and scaring me away. It has 99,960 miles. Anyone have any advice or things I should look for on the car?
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Old Oct 16, 2006 | 11:58 AM
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Default make sure the timing belt and water pump have been changed, tire rod ends, control arms, brakes and

I would take it to a mechanic that you trust and have them check it out. The car will be fine with that many miles as long as there isnt to much deferred maintenance.
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Old Oct 16, 2006 | 12:06 PM
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Default which means you could offer $7500 and probably get it for $8k out the door. ::sigh::

with 100k, I'd look over every engine oil, trans, and diff seal.

timing belt, water pump, etc. service would need to have been done by 60-75k.

check all control arms, TREs, etc.

exhaust for leaks.

make sure the a/c works.

typical used car buying stuff.
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Old Oct 16, 2006 | 12:12 PM
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Mine has 92k and runs fine... so far.
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Old Oct 16, 2006 | 12:23 PM
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Default all vac lines will need to be replaced if they haven't been yet. Check L hose too.

other things:

suction jet pump
valve cover gaskets
cam adjuster gasket
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Old Oct 16, 2006 | 12:25 PM
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buy mine... much lower miles.. LMAO
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Old Oct 16, 2006 | 12:41 PM
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u can buy a new 911 turbo for what you've spent on your car!
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Old Oct 16, 2006 | 12:43 PM
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shush you !
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Default lol, by the time he's done with the A4 he could have bought an Enzo...

or two. :-)
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Old Oct 16, 2006 | 03:03 PM
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