looking into a 97 with 115,000 miles... what should I ask the dealer?
03-05-2006, 02:24 AM
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looking into a 97 with 115,000 miles... what should I ask the dealer?
Timing Belt, Water Pump, what else? It's not an Audi dealer. thanks so much for your help.
03-05-2006, 02:59 AM
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Re: looking into a 97 with 115,000 miles... what should I ask the dealer?
Ask yourself---
Transmission-- plan on rebuilding it within the first year. It is going to cost you $3-4K.
Is it worth it, price wise to buy this car?
Will he guarantee to fix anything that causes the check engine light to come on in the first month?
Transmission-- plan on rebuilding it within the first year. It is going to cost you $3-4K.
Is it worth it, price wise to buy this car?
Will he guarantee to fix anything that causes the check engine light to come on in the first month?
03-05-2006, 06:38 AM
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Ask one question: "can I have this car inspected by my independent mechanic?" And then...
...print the pdf of PaulW's excellent inspection checklist and either go over the car thoroughly yourself, or, if you're not qualified, pay a good indy mechanic to do it. And you'd be better off with a later model year if there's any way you can swing it. 97s have a higher incidence of glitches.<ul><li><a href="http://www.audipages.com/usedA8/usedA8items.html">Audipages A8 buyer's checklist</a></li></ul>
03-05-2006, 12:04 PM
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Get a warranty that will cover the transmission
I just did the same thing you're doing. Of course if the tranny has been replaced already, depending on how long ago, it should be good. Find out whether its had its timing belt service, and otherwise just do what these other guys said. Good luck!
03-05-2006, 01:39 PM
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Thanks for the help, unfortunatly I wasn't able to talk to the dealer today hopefully
I can talk to him tomorrow, the asking price right now is 9,995....hrmm
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03-05-2006, 04:40 PM
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yea, I think they're dreaming thinking they can sell it for that price, hopefully
when I go look at the car I can meet up with some AW'ers and we can team up on them and talk them down? Any of you you guys in CT? the car is in Hamden.
