is there a way to check and see if a tt has a history of electrical problems?
10-20-2005, 06:00 PM
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is there a way to check and see if a tt has a history of electrical problems?
also, what else should i check for? yeah, this is posted all of the time ... doesn't hurt to help your pal from tcarbon though, right?
10-20-2005, 06:09 PM
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well, i ran the vin ...
and it doesn't say anything about electrical problems, but would it? it's out of state, and i was going to have it taken to a trusted local shop ... do you think i should find a dealer instead?
it's a spoilerless '00, but the carfax says "suspension serviced" ... i pray that doesn't mean they took the control arms out -- that and spoilerless are the reasons i'm even looking at it
it's a spoilerless '00, but the carfax says "suspension serviced" ... i pray that doesn't mean they took the control arms out -- that and spoilerless are the reasons i'm even looking at it
10-20-2005, 06:33 PM
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Re: Yup.......>
quattro, private party, getting the timing belt replaced as soon as it gets to me.
i was wondering if there was a way to check clutch/tranny since the early 180's had problems, right?
also, a dealer will check this for you on the phone, or... ?
i was wondering if there was a way to check clutch/tranny since the early 180's had problems, right?
also, a dealer will check this for you on the phone, or... ?
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10-20-2005, 06:38 PM
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If you really want to get it checked out...>>
You need to have a Pre-purchase inspection done. Reputable indepenents, and sometimes dealers will do This. It can cost a couple hundred $$. This would take some coordination with the seller of course and may be viewed as a PITA. Often done with Porsches and other high end cars..
Some of the 5 speeds were notchy and problematic but by no means all of them. I've driven that exact car with 100K+ (and a stage 3) on it and seemed as tight as mine. You just never know.
Some of the 5 speeds were notchy and problematic but by no means all of them. I've driven that exact car with 100K+ (and a stage 3) on it and seemed as tight as mine. You just never know.
10-20-2005, 06:46 PM
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Tylor, here is my opinion....
Obviously, Steve is dead nuts on throughout this conversation. You are going through exactly what I did just over 1 year ago.
Out of state purchase, I had a reputable (Carosal Audi) in MN do a full inspection, was around 195.00 I had it split with the seller! Great info, also recieved a print out from that Audi dealership on everything ever done to the car.
I drive a 2000 180 FWD and I love it, of course I would rather have a 225 Quattro
ahh..the grass is always greener on the other side!
Good luck bro!
Out of state purchase, I had a reputable (Carosal Audi) in MN do a full inspection, was around 195.00 I had it split with the seller! Great info, also recieved a print out from that Audi dealership on everything ever done to the car.
I drive a 2000 180 FWD and I love it, of course I would rather have a 225 Quattro
ahh..the grass is always greener on the other side!Good luck bro!
10-20-2005, 06:58 PM
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did you see your car in person first? ...
i don't think i will be able to :-(
i'm willing to pay $200 as long as it's accurate. my brother bought a car, had it inspected by a dealer, and later found out that the car was wrecked ... i don't want to make the same mistake.
this one is a quattro, which i absolutely need. the 180 would upset me if i didn't know a large turbo kit wasn't coming out soonish ;-)
i'm willing to pay $200 as long as it's accurate. my brother bought a car, had it inspected by a dealer, and later found out that the car was wrecked ... i don't want to make the same mistake.
this one is a quattro, which i absolutely need. the 180 would upset me if i didn't know a large turbo kit wasn't coming out soonish ;-)