dschwalm

I am looking at a '98 A8 w/ 87k miles. It had two owners and all maintenance is documented - including 85k service with the timing belt, all fluids and plugs replaced - also has new tires. Really, I can't see that it needs anything. Exterior and interior are flawless. Everything works. I can buy it for $13k. I am a bit concerned with the miles - and I am sure repairs are expensive. Does this seem like a fair price for this car? Will it give me years of service? I guess I am a bit afraid of owning a car that sold for $70,000 new. Any advise would be appreciated!
Thanks
David

escapA8

Make sure the transmission fluid and filter were done...

Also check here of course:<ul><li><a href="http://www.audipages.com/usedA8.html">http://www.audipages.com/usedA8.html</a</li></ul>

Sparkco

Any idea of how much to change a timing belt on a '97 A8 4.2 ????

JimR

This is a key question. When that maintenance is done, there's a lot more that should be replaced, than just the timing belt.

The car may still be a good deal, but you need to realize that you may have to go back into the front end sooner rather than later.<ul><li><a href="http://www.audipages.com/Tech_Articles/enginemechanical/tbparts.html">Parts Required for a Timing Belt Job</a></li></ul>

PaulW

If you do it yourself, about $500 in parts.

Independent.....$1400???