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1998 Audi A8 quattro potential purchase..questions inside

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Old 09-20-2004, 07:28 AM
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Default 1998 Audi A8 quattro potential purchase..questions inside

a friend of mine is looking at a 1998 a8 quattro 4.2 with 73k. asking 18,900 for the car. i am not familiar with the a8 and potential problems associated with the car. Any adivice or things to look out/ask for are appreciated. also does anyone know if wheels from a 2000s4 would fit this car
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A 73k mile A8 at that price probably has not had the 90k service. Plan on another $2000-$3000 for a timing belt/water pump, trans flid change, as well as some common leaking gaskets that usually come at this time. I would personally opt for a car that has had all of these services but possibly a few more miles at that price or lower.
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what is involved with the 90k service? how much? any other trouble spot on these cars?
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In my opinion, that is way too expensive. Are you talking US dollars? I'd say 12-14K.
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Check the used buyer's guide at audipages.com, but it's down right now.
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