Thinking of buying a used 2000 S4... what to look for?
10-17-2002, 12:20 PM
#1
New Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2001
Posts: 180
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
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
The car's a 6 speed.
thanks,
-Alt
10-17-2002, 12:50 PM
#5
AudiWorld Super User
Join Date: May 2000
Posts: 7,685
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
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.
I'm not saying I did that, just thats what I would do.
10-17-2002, 01:01 PM
#6
AudiWorld Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2001
Posts: 1,482
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
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..
MSN Messenger - Raveman7@Hotmail.com
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..
MSN Messenger - Raveman7@Hotmail.com
10-17-2002, 02:09 PM
#7
New Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2001
Posts: 180
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
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
regards,
-Alt
Trending Topics
10-17-2002, 02:27 PM
#8
Member
Join Date: Apr 2001
Posts: 3,182
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
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.
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.
10-17-2002, 04:57 PM
#10
New Member
Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 422
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
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.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
S4Patrick
S4 / RS4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
3
08-18-2003 12:47 PM
Tim Reibling
S4 / RS4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
1
01-31-2003 09:20 PM
Innovator
S4 / RS4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
3
09-07-2000 07:30 PM