danziger_au

Hi Everyone,

Due to the write off of my last car I've been looking around for something else and stumbled upon an A4 2.6 on the weekend. I went for a drive and was extremely impressed but won't be buying that one due to colour and price.

I've had a look on the net since then and I've seen prices from $15k to $25k for the 2.6's...why such a wide price range?

So far I've figured out that these are A4/2.6 specific things I should look out for in addition to the regular used car stuff:
- Timing belt change, preferably with thermostat and water pump at the same time. (what's the interval?)
- Front suspension control arms (clunking etc)
- Electrics (window regulator, cruise etc)

Is there anything else I should be investigating or need to know before I buy? I will be buying in Sydney when I go there at the end of next week, are there any good Audi specialists who can do a pre-purchase inspection for me and how much do they charge?

Thanks in advance for your replies and hopefully I'll be an Audi driver in the next two weeks!

Dan

Richo_Downunder

Quattro models will be more expensive, but well worth it in my opinion.

I think the A4 had a significant change to the ECU in 1997 on, but with a 2.6 there no chips available so it probably doesn't matter. Not sure what else was different thou. The next update was half way thorugh 1998 so 98.5 on would command a higher proces as well. The 98.5 chages include some cosmetic changes as well.

Cheers,

Anthony Richardson

Lucas_Gchips

There are chips available.

but that engine is discsontinued.

i think you would be hapier with a 2.4 engine if you can find one in the price range.

Price range is usually dictated by Kms on clock and generanl condition of the car.

dodge

I just sold a 96 2.6 for $15000 170kms things I had to fix before selling it were CVjoints, timing belts, power steering leak, check the rotors as they diminish with the pads (too soft) air-con fan goes at about 150Km, electric windows at about the same kms, shockers at about 110-120km, timing belts every 80-90Km, once had a problem with the key and when you start it would start then shut down straight away ($700 part) Mine was a great car it was still in good order after that many Kms.