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Old Nov 8, 2006 | 11:01 PM
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I tried searching for some threads about did, but found none. To make the story short, I found a 2000 A4 2.8Q, auto with 118,000 for $6,500 - negotiable ? Now I think this is a steal. Guy owned the car for 4 years and says nothing is wrong with the car inside and outside with paperwork for all services ( changed timing, LCA, Brakes) . I am going to see the car toomorow. What should I look for, i know a lot bout hondas but I am newbie to audi world. Appriciate the help.......
 
Old Nov 8, 2006 | 11:12 PM
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make sure the Timing belt has been done
 
Old Nov 8, 2006 | 11:30 PM
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What about tranny? Are the triptronics on 2.8 problematic?
 
Old Nov 9, 2006 | 12:21 AM
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They don't care for much hp over stock.
 
Old Nov 9, 2006 | 12:52 AM
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The car will stay stock, I am asking for any signs I should look for which would mean trouble for the car. If I rember right tranny should be warm when driving etc..... anything I would need to know?
 
Old Nov 9, 2006 | 12:58 AM
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damn, everyones jumping off the honda wagon for an audi
 
Old Nov 9, 2006 | 12:58 AM
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look for signs of sludge in the oil system.
 
Old Nov 9, 2006 | 12:59 AM
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2.8s really havent had probs with that just 1.8ts but still a good thing to look for
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look for signs of sludge in the oil system.
 
Old Nov 9, 2006 | 03:34 AM
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damn, everyones jumping off the honda wagon for an audi

Nah....... Still keeping my "rocket"; just need a daily car


Anyone else? I know of the sludge thingy ( my wifey has 2000 1.8 )
 
Old Nov 9, 2006 | 03:38 AM
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nah the 2.8's are really reliable. just check to make sure he's been changing oil regularly with synthetic oil. u should trade your wifey audi for your new one. the turbo's are so much funner to drive
 



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