First Audi.. My 2nd Car... Should I buy???? or wait??
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First Audi.. My 2nd Car... Should I buy???? or wait??
http://www.colossus-lp.com/01audia4q
This vehicle is for sale locally. It seems like a really great deal. Nice ride, everything about it is what I want in a car.
The only problems, though minor, are:
The headlight washers will not pop up, the rear right speaker (Bose) is blown, there's a fine scratch or scrape along the rear driver's side fender <which can be repaired I believe.
It was inspected by a local and independent auto show, who said the car was fine except it might need new rear brakes soon. (Fine with me, I want to put Stoptechs on it)
Here's my only issue. Maintenance!
With 94,000mi. on it, will it hold up for the next 4-5 years that I drive it?
I just turned 19, going to college this fall, and will be commuting between my home and college (about 30minutes), everyday. I really don't want to continue driving my beater Ford Explorer, (1997 with 111,000 miles on it, and getting in pretty bad shape)....
Anyway, I'm just concerned that it will be problematic with maintenance. Consumer Reports said it was terrible with reliabilty and was a used car to "avoid."
ANY THOUGHTS??????????
This vehicle is for sale locally. It seems like a really great deal. Nice ride, everything about it is what I want in a car.
The only problems, though minor, are:
The headlight washers will not pop up, the rear right speaker (Bose) is blown, there's a fine scratch or scrape along the rear driver's side fender <which can be repaired I believe.
It was inspected by a local and independent auto show, who said the car was fine except it might need new rear brakes soon. (Fine with me, I want to put Stoptechs on it)
Here's my only issue. Maintenance!
With 94,000mi. on it, will it hold up for the next 4-5 years that I drive it?
I just turned 19, going to college this fall, and will be commuting between my home and college (about 30minutes), everyday. I really don't want to continue driving my beater Ford Explorer, (1997 with 111,000 miles on it, and getting in pretty bad shape)....
Anyway, I'm just concerned that it will be problematic with maintenance. Consumer Reports said it was terrible with reliabilty and was a used car to "avoid."
ANY THOUGHTS??????????
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RE: First Audi.. My 2nd Car... Should I buy???? or wait??
you should be more concerned if you make it beyond the life of the car lol, 111k on a 1997 is low millage and the consumer report covers every car and Audi come out tops, go for it
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Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Ames, IA
RE: First Audi.. My 2nd Car... Should I buy???? or wait??
Unless you can work on the car yourself when things go wrong then I wouldn't buy it. You'll probably be strapped for cash in college. I know I am.
One main issue with that car will be the timing belt. If that breaks you've got a 4,000 bill on your hands. If you decide to buy it make sure that's done.
One main issue with that car will be the timing belt. If that breaks you've got a 4,000 bill on your hands. If you decide to buy it make sure that's done.
