I'm getting ready to buy a 2001 A4 1.8T and I'm wondering in regards to parts and maintenance, will it be that bad? Taking into account that I'm a highschool student with a fairly limited budget.

 

any maintenence you'll have to do is going to cost ya if you don't have a warranty. how many miles does it have on it? has the timing belt been replaced already?

 

Hey you should buy my car. Timing belt and 80k service has been done. but you will wanna make sure the basics have been taken care of.....oil changes, timing belt....brakes.....body in good shape

 

Audi's parts cost more than Japanese car parts/American car parts. (I think this applies to most European models/makers).

Like everyone else said, timing belt is a killer for Audis since they can go up to $1000.
Good luck on the purchase.