smilecry

I was looking into a 97 Audi A6 quattro wagon,
81000miles.
Just did the mechanic check, they told me it has leak in right front strut, minor leak at rear differential, oil cooler O-ring leaks.
The deal now is $9750, do you guys think it is a good deal?
How much will be needed to repair those leaks?
Thanks a lot!

CK:1.8T+Rabbitâ„¢

You'll want to replace both front struts together. That's around $150 in parts and probably 1-2 hours/side in labor and then an alignment. Rear diff seals, cheap parts maybe another 1-2 hours labor. Not quite sure about the other stuff. S4Master can probably tell you though.

smilecry

Seems replacing struts will cost around $500,
the seller claims that he is also a mechanic and
he told me that replacking both will only cost 1 hour, seems he was not telling the truth.
Thanks a lot ck100q.

smilecry

both structs$488,
rear differential seal $500+,
oil cooler O-ring $194
They are really "impressive".

CK:1.8T+Rabbitâ„¢

Ouch on that rear diff seal. Shocks sound right. Oil cooler seems like a DIY item

greenaudi100

I would try and talk him down even more to at least 8

smilecry

Does it really need that much time?

smilecry

This car's private party price is around $11800
and even trade in price will be around $9700?
Thanks.

Potomac2.7Tee

Pricey repairs... Several hundred. Look for 9K tops.

CK:1.8T+Rabbitâ„¢

No clue. Maybe they have to drop the rear diff which would be complex.