Im in the market for a B5, preferably a 2001. BUUUT, ive seen a lot of cars reaching up towards 100k miles. Im just wondering from people that have cars with higher milages, what is the maintence like. Im coming out of a mk2 and an E30, and I want something that runs smoothly. Something you dont have to worry about breaking down on dates and stuff. I just hate dealing with tons of little BS problems. I can do my own maintence but im wondering how bad it is. Would I be better off looking for a low milage example? Im looking at a car with 93xxx, in the right area, for about 9500. QM 1.8t santorini. Thanks.

 

I've said this before, but the independent Audi mechanic I go to has an S6 with 400k+ miles on it and he says he has a few customers who are approaching that with other models. Of course he's had to replace some major parts, but I think a car with 93k miles is gonna last awhile. Mine has 95k now and I bought it with 82. You should definitely do some negotiating though b/c $9500 seems just a little bit high. Go for $8k. I haven't done many mods to mine yet (they're coming) but I expect to have it way past 200k unless I inherit some $$$ (in which case I'll upgrade to an S4).

 

alot of ppl have high miles on their 1.8Ts. Its ok to buy it as long as ur going to mkae sure its maintence an doil changes and stuff get changed. If u treat it good it will treat u good.

 

Isn't the 01 a B6? I thought the last B5 was 00'?

 

no b6 start at 02'. btw, alf kicks ***!

 

Make sure timing belt was replaced, could cost from $700 to $1,200. Check engine for oil sludge. Control arms and wheel bearings are problem areas with these cars.