Thinking of buying a used 2000 S4... what to look for?
 

Searched already, but I'd love some up-to-date opinions on what to look for personally, and if I get to the level of having an Audi tech inspect the car...

The car's a 6 speed.

thanks,
-Alt

Still as happy with my 2000, as the day I bought it.

a warranty

my bad... "a used S4 from a private owner"... not dealer

still, try to get it under the warranty miles or time frame if possible.
 

Then beat the crap out of it and get everything brand spankin new.

I'm not saying I did that, just thats what I would do.

for a used S4, my experience is best to buy from dealer.. here is why
 

If you buy if from an Audi Dealer, which i prefer. This way the Audi mechanics have looked it over and inspected it top to bottom (supposed to) and give it the "Audi Assured" Pre-Owned vehicle sticker stating that this vehicle is in TOP Condition for resale. Also if you get from a Dealer, you can purchse the extended warranty (which i prefer) this will save you so many headaches later after your 3 year / 50k mile warranty has ended. If there are any problems you can bring it back to them.

I bought my S4 used with only 12k miles on it, fully assured and covered by the 3 year warranty and an additional 3 year warranty added onto it. There was nothing wrong with the car, it was in perfect condition. Some people will be split between Dealer / Private Owner delima..

Good Luck.. Let me know if you have any further questions..

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I appreciate both your posts! Thanks guys...
 

what you said makes sense. I've put so much money into keeping my Z in top form that I can understand what you're saying quite painfully :)

regards,
-Alt

Private owner can still have warranty, and you should not buy without one!!!
 

Two ways a private owner can have a warranty: 1)miles & time left on factory warranty; or, 2) owner purchased an extended warranty from a non-Audi source, as I just did. Follow this forum for a while and you will see REPEATED warnings to NOT OWN AN S4 WITHOUT A WARRANTY. Reason: repairs can be frequent, expensive, or both. Like $10K for a new 6-spd, $6K for a used one, and if you plan to drive the car hard, the manny tranny is a prime prospect for failure.
If the current owner doesn't have a warranty, you can shop for one yourself, and that can take a while. Try a "search" & you should come up with numerous entries. Make sure turbos & AWD are covered.

thanks for the advice!

Here you go, used with warranty
 

<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/35344/front_driver_low.jpg"></center><p>Audi assured kicks in in January. 6spd, 44K, nice car, not abused. Such a deal I can give you.