Hey, I am planning to buy this mother on Monday.

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...dist=20#vdptop

It is a dark blue A4 Quattro with 160,000 miles on it, and a 5 speed manual transmission.

I got it offered to me for 6,000 even and I told the guy I would be taking up his offer on Monday.

Any suggestions? Or ideas about if the price is fair or not? Thanks in advance, I am much appreciative of any help!



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That's a lot of miles. If it hasn't been done yet, it will need it's second timing belt replacement. ($$$)

I highly recommend shopping around more.

 

unless you doing your self the timing, it will cost a mighty buck, my mech wanted 450 buks, dealer whanted double.
shop more....

 

Thats a lot of miles for 6k price tag, I'd keep looking around. Although the 2.8's last longer than the 1.8t's on average, but **** is gonna start breaking, alot at 160k miles..

 

96' with 160k for 6k.....wow I hope thatz what you really want, cause your already in the hole my dude...

 

i would search around some more. remember, if your not doing your own work, then its expensive. And 160k is a lot of miles(things are going to start breaking)

 

O.K. Thanks guys. I found out the T-Belt and front control arms have already been replaced recently, but the clutch and head gaskets have never been replaced.

Any idea how many miles on average that the A4 will go before needing a new clutch or head gasket? (I know this questions relies on a million other factors, but just an idea in general)?

Thanks!

 

OEM clutch is toast by 160K and if it's not you'll kill it quick (first audi) The car will take gettin used to, I'd shop more........

 

DAMN! clutch gone by 160,000. Sux. I really wanted this car but I can't really afford if I am expecting a $1,000 clutch bill soon.

The T-Belt was done at 120,000. Do I really have 90,000 miles per belt like they say?

Oh yea and does this car have an interference engine?

 

Yeah if the tbelt breaks your engine breaks.. Dont get that, you can do better.