Opinions solicited. Test drove a 2004 with just under 69K miles this weekend. Needs to have rear tires replaced (fronts look to be stock Conti's 235/45-17) because some moron put on some cheap Jap brand 235/50-17s. I'll replace with matchingConti's. Other blems include a intermittently working temp gauge, a ding in the windshield (not cracked), and a poorly repaired dent in the lower left rear quarter just behind the wheel. Everything else I could test works.Owner will take $12,500.

Is this reasonable or should I keep looking? Car will be lightly used (~5k per year) for the next 4-6 years.

Alternative is a 2003 A4 with 3.0l and MT6 with about the same mileage, matching good rubber, o dings, might need rotors/brakes, and everything works. It has an extended warranty that might transfer. I think I could get it for $13-13.5.

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2003 Audi A6 2.7T MT6
Premium Package-Cold Weather Package-Bose
GIAC-Bailey DVs-Samco TBB
AWE Stage 2 Clutch+Lightweight Flywheel
235/45 R17 Pirelli P6 All-season; OEMs
235/40 ZR18 ContiExtremeContact;
Velocity RS4 Replica Rims

If everything else is in a good condition, then maybe it is an OK deal ))

stay away from the 3.0 engines as you can see, there is a thread now about a guy with a blown engine..

keep in mind its due for its timing belt service, i would have him knock off $1k for that then DIY for $250

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APR 1+ Stasis StreetSports/Center Diff Neuspeed Exhaust/TP Podi w/ VEI Digital Gauge JHM Short Shifter Southbend FE SS Racetec FMIC Apikol Snub 6000k HIDs

2004 AUDI A4 1.8T UltraSport

I had zero problems with my 3.0 which I drove for over 40k miles. I don't know why people are always talking smack about those cars.

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05 S4 6MT - H&R Coils, Hotchkis Sways, Koni Sports, K&N Panel
03 A4 Avant 1.8T Tip - APR Tip, R1, K&N Panel
03 TT 225 - APR 93/100, APR Tip, R1, APR 3" exh, Hotchkis Coils, H&R Sways, Bilstiens, K&N Panel

well, read about the half dozen or more people on here with blown 3.0 engine, sheared cams and audi techs who gave inside info on all the trouble the 3.0 had... not to mention how much more the timing belt service is on it and how the cats fail on them about 80-100k (usually once you are out of warranty) and then you are stuck paying $800 a pop plus some major labor

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APR 1+ Stasis StreetSports/Center Diff Neuspeed Exhaust/TP Podi w/ VEI Digital Gauge JHM Short Shifter Southbend FE SS Racetec FMIC Apikol Snub 6000k HIDs

2004 AUDI A4 1.8T UltraSport

My car had 93k on the clock when I sold it. Not a single problem with it.

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05 S4 6MT - H&R Coils, Hotchkis Sways, Koni Sports, K&N Panel
03 A4 Avant 1.8T Tip - APR Tip, R1, K&N Panel
03 TT 225 - APR 93/100, APR Tip, R1, APR 3" exh, Hotchkis Coils, H&R Sways, Bilstiens, K&N Panel

not saying every 3.0 is a ticking time bomb but 1.8t wins for overall reliablity, cheaper maintinence, gas mileage, more power with just a 1+ flash

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APR 1+ Stasis StreetSports/Center Diff Neuspeed Exhaust/TP Podi w/ VEI Digital Gauge JHM Short Shifter Southbend FE SS Racetec FMIC Apikol Snub 6000k HIDs

2004 AUDI A4 1.8T UltraSport