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Old 07-11-2003, 08:58 AM
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Default Need some input from early A4 owners
I'm about to start looking at some early A4's, about 1997-99. Can anyone give me any pointers as to what to look for, as well as common problems?

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go 99.5 if you can
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Yeah I have a 98...dumb CUP HOLDER!!! Try to get a NDBW
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Default 99.5 if you can...else
99. people say 96's are reliable...um...yeah...don't tell ME that.
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Default unless you are going for a high horsepower kit later on...go with the latest model year you can..
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Default get maintainance records....
on any year. if the car is 4 yrs. or older make sure the timing belt has been changed!!!
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