Help out a newbie..will ya?
5th Gear
Joined: May 2007
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From: noob from NY
RE: Help out a newbie..will ya?
i believe the window sticker says 2 things, where the car was assembled and percentage of where the parts come from. but i got no argument of where audi parts are made but im pretty sure they assemble them here cuz it's alot cheaper to ship a bunch of parts over seas than a bunch of cars. assuming the parts are made in germany that is. but one thing i kno for sure, it's a car designed fortreaturous cold slippery winters lol
sry forgot about the original post. the 2.8 is basically unmodable unless ur a rich **** and luvs cars lol. it's very reliable but i would be careful with it the first month or so u own it. test it out and def get them to drop the price. let's say 7200 would be pretty close. got mine for 5500 with 110k on the clock
sry forgot about the original post. the 2.8 is basically unmodable unless ur a rich **** and luvs cars lol. it's very reliable but i would be careful with it the first month or so u own it. test it out and def get them to drop the price. let's say 7200 would be pretty close. got mine for 5500 with 110k on the clock
5th Gear
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 8,355
From: Orlando, FL
RE: Help out a newbie..will ya?
ORIGINAL: sineo
You're right, Audis are not exclusively constructed in Germany, but I'm fairly certain there aren't any plants in the U.S. I've heard that they are considering building one, but not for several years. My car was definitely built in Germany and I would bet that yours was, too.
Every part I've gotten from Audi was built outside of the U.S., right down to the lug nut cover.
Anyway, I don't want to argue about it...the point is, for the original poster, that parts from Audi will be expensive regardless of where they were manufactured simply because they're from Audi. That's probably the main thing that can make owning an Audi more expensive than some other brand of car. Most of the members of this forum are not rich, but, through judicious searching on eBay, junkyards, and various other websites, they have managed to maintain their cars. It also helps if you're a little bit handy under the hood.
I have a 2.8 and I love it. If the one you found was well-maintained, you'll love it too.
ORIGINAL: chaos92287
There are manufacturing plants in quite a few countries in including America, Germany, Hungary, China, and they're thinking about putting one in India. Your car was most likely made in Detroit not Germany.
There are manufacturing plants in quite a few countries in including America, Germany, Hungary, China, and they're thinking about putting one in India. Your car was most likely made in Detroit not Germany.
Every part I've gotten from Audi was built outside of the U.S., right down to the lug nut cover.
Anyway, I don't want to argue about it...the point is, for the original poster, that parts from Audi will be expensive regardless of where they were manufactured simply because they're from Audi. That's probably the main thing that can make owning an Audi more expensive than some other brand of car. Most of the members of this forum are not rich, but, through judicious searching on eBay, junkyards, and various other websites, they have managed to maintain their cars. It also helps if you're a little bit handy under the hood.
I have a 2.8 and I love it. If the one you found was well-maintained, you'll love it too.
3rd Gear
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,980
From: Houston
RE: Help out a newbie..will ya?
ORIGINAL: chaos92287
ok i just researched it a bit and you are right, there is no plant in America, but there is a VW plant in Mexico. Also Audi parts aren't that much more expensive than other parts, its the labor that costs so much.
ok i just researched it a bit and you are right, there is no plant in America, but there is a VW plant in Mexico. Also Audi parts aren't that much more expensive than other parts, its the labor that costs so much.
1st Gear
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 90
RE: Help out a newbie..will ya?
I think were not helping out the newbie very well.... thats a nice car man, I'm not in love with the color but if you like it go for it. Timing belt will need to be replaced but as long as the car has been taking care of then matience shouldn't be too bad. Welcome to the forums and the wonderful world of AUDI's.
Tech Slut
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 3,150
From: Jersey Shore
RE: Help out a newbie..will ya?
a4's have some pretty common control arm problems... but all in all the 2.8 is pretty reliable... good luck. im italian but i was made in an american waterbed???? what does that say???
3rd Gear
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Houston
RE: Help out a newbie..will ya?
ORIGINAL: FasterA4ThanUrs
...im italian but i was made in an american waterbed???? what does that say???
...im italian but i was made in an american waterbed???? what does that say???
I'm kidding.
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RE: Help out a newbie..will ya?
ORIGINAL: hiwords
im pretty sure they assemble them here cuz it's alot cheaper to ship a bunch of parts over seas than a bunch of cars. assuming the parts are made in germany that is.
im pretty sure they assemble them here cuz it's alot cheaper to ship a bunch of parts over seas than a bunch of cars. assuming the parts are made in germany that is.
The company I work for does both Hyundai & Audi supply chain logistics. For Hyundai we import semi-assembledparts(crate engines from SKorea, assembled tranis & frames from China, etc) and they are assembled at Hyundai's plant in Kentucky.
For Audi, completed cars are loaded onto Ro-Ro(roll-on, roll-off) vessels in Germany & unloaded in NY/NJ for distribution to the eastern seaboard, southeast & mid-west markets.
This is not to say this covers all of either company's cars sold in the US. Both Hyundai & Audi havecontracts with our competitors covering different trade-lanes & services. It all depends on a variety of factors - transportation cost, assembly cost, duty & tax rates, $98dpb (?!?) oil, etc.
A lot of research and trial & error go into getting them to market for the best margin.
1st Gear
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RE: Help out a newbie..will ya?
Personally I think that color is rare to see just like my cars color. You dont see many of the dark red ones like this and the dark green ones like I have, smoking our the tails and throwing some tints on that car will make it quite nice.
5th Gear
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 8,355
From: Orlando, FL
RE: Help out a newbie..will ya?
ORIGINAL: sineo
I think we're both right.
I think we're both right.
ORIGINAL: sineo
That your family settled in Kentucky and assimilated quickly?
I'm kidding.
ORIGINAL: FasterA4ThanUrs
...im italian but i was made in an american waterbed???? what does that say???
...im italian but i was made in an american waterbed???? what does that say???
I'm kidding.
ORIGINAL: al77382
Gotta chime in here since this is right up my alley (freight forwarding)... As with most anything it is not so easily generalized.
The company I work for does both Hyundai & Audi supply chain logistics. For Hyundai we import semi-assembledparts(crate engines from SKorea, assembled tranis & frames from China, etc) and they are assembled at Hyundai's plant in Kentucky.
For Audi, completed cars are loaded onto Ro-Ro(roll-on, roll-off) vessels in Germany & unloaded in NY/NJ for distribution to the eastern seaboard, southeast & mid-west markets.
This is not to say this covers all of either company's cars sold in the US. Both Hyundai & Audi havecontracts with our competitors covering different trade-lanes & services. It all depends on a variety of factors - transportation cost, assembly cost, duty & tax rates, $98dpb (?!?) oil, etc.
A lot of research and trial & error go into getting them to market for the best margin.
Gotta chime in here since this is right up my alley (freight forwarding)... As with most anything it is not so easily generalized.
The company I work for does both Hyundai & Audi supply chain logistics. For Hyundai we import semi-assembledparts(crate engines from SKorea, assembled tranis & frames from China, etc) and they are assembled at Hyundai's plant in Kentucky.
For Audi, completed cars are loaded onto Ro-Ro(roll-on, roll-off) vessels in Germany & unloaded in NY/NJ for distribution to the eastern seaboard, southeast & mid-west markets.
This is not to say this covers all of either company's cars sold in the US. Both Hyundai & Audi havecontracts with our competitors covering different trade-lanes & services. It all depends on a variety of factors - transportation cost, assembly cost, duty & tax rates, $98dpb (?!?) oil, etc.
A lot of research and trial & error go into getting them to market for the best margin.
5th Gear
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 8,355
From: Orlando, FL
RE: Help out a newbie..will ya?
sorry i got your thread sidetracked. hope this helps...
your gona end up spending more money on this car than say a honda, but your getting a much nicer car in return
ORIGINAL: Sal4m4nd3r
Hi everyone! I'm a newbie on several accounts. This is my first post, and i am considering the purchase of an audi for the first time. Here are the specs:
98' A4
2.8L Quattro AWD
77000 miles, leather, 5 speed,
They have it listed for $7900
Here is a direct link to the shop's photos of the car in question:
http://www.autouplinkusa.com/FindVeh...;DealerId=6566
I test drove it a couple days ago. It feels real smooth. The tranny feels nice, the clutch is ok. A few minor scratches here and there, but overall VERY clean. under the hood looks nice too.
My main concern is that i have never had an Audi before, and i have heard they are expensive to fix, which is understandable because of the foriegness of the parts and such. Is this the case most of the time? the labor the dealer and shops charge you to work on an audi is the worst part. the parts aren't too much more expensive than other carsYou guys probably wouldnt drive these cars if they broke down all the time, but are there any classic or recurring problems with the a4's i should look out for?yeah search "common problems" and you'll get hundreds of threads to look through. Control arms, tie rod ends, and wheel bearings come to mind. but the 2.8 is the more reliable of the 2 engines so you shouldn't have too many problems Overall I like this car a lot. It's about an hour away from me so its kind of a pain but i dont mind the drive if i know i will be getting a nice ride.
Previously i have owned..a lot of cars.. but in summary.. an 01 tiburon, 00 maxima, a couple of jeeps. Very different from audi's and i need some advice. What do you guys think??
make sure the timing belt is done. costs between 700-1000 to do and should be done every 80k or so. unless you DIY, then its ~280. also there are practically no mods for the 2.8. only thing you can do to add significant power is supercharge it. other than that i say everything looks good. its a good price but try and haggle him down a few hundred.
Thanks so much for any help/advice/comments and suggestions you can offer !
Hi everyone! I'm a newbie on several accounts. This is my first post, and i am considering the purchase of an audi for the first time. Here are the specs:
98' A4
2.8L Quattro AWD
77000 miles, leather, 5 speed,
They have it listed for $7900
Here is a direct link to the shop's photos of the car in question:
http://www.autouplinkusa.com/FindVeh...;DealerId=6566
I test drove it a couple days ago. It feels real smooth. The tranny feels nice, the clutch is ok. A few minor scratches here and there, but overall VERY clean. under the hood looks nice too.
My main concern is that i have never had an Audi before, and i have heard they are expensive to fix, which is understandable because of the foriegness of the parts and such. Is this the case most of the time? the labor the dealer and shops charge you to work on an audi is the worst part. the parts aren't too much more expensive than other carsYou guys probably wouldnt drive these cars if they broke down all the time, but are there any classic or recurring problems with the a4's i should look out for?yeah search "common problems" and you'll get hundreds of threads to look through. Control arms, tie rod ends, and wheel bearings come to mind. but the 2.8 is the more reliable of the 2 engines so you shouldn't have too many problems Overall I like this car a lot. It's about an hour away from me so its kind of a pain but i dont mind the drive if i know i will be getting a nice ride.
Previously i have owned..a lot of cars.. but in summary.. an 01 tiburon, 00 maxima, a couple of jeeps. Very different from audi's and i need some advice. What do you guys think??
make sure the timing belt is done. costs between 700-1000 to do and should be done every 80k or so. unless you DIY, then its ~280. also there are practically no mods for the 2.8. only thing you can do to add significant power is supercharge it. other than that i say everything looks good. its a good price but try and haggle him down a few hundred.
Thanks so much for any help/advice/comments and suggestions you can offer !