I am thinking of selling my current Audi which is 1996 A4 2.8Q


And buying a 1997 A4 1.8T Quattro

Car has 140,000 Miles on it.

Only problem is the Starte needs to get replaced so does ignition switch. (which is covered under recall)

I guess what I am asking is what's like span on 97's? Any feedback would help out.

 

The life span of a 1997, in terms of when it'll die, is one year more than that of a 1996, surely?

What's the mileage of your present car??? If it's anywhere close to 140,000.... go for something even newer than a 1997, eh?

 

my current car has 120,000

 

how much they asking for the 1.8t? and how much u planning on selling ur car for?

 

He's asking 4000 I will end up buying car for 3000 though.


I am selling my current one fo $5000 with 6 offers already

 

You really want a 1.8t that bad ? just so you can mod it ?
You're gunna mod a 1.8t with 140k on it ? [&:]

 

so ur saying i shoiuld keep my 2.8Q

with 120000 miles on it?

 

I think you should get something with 12,000 miles on it!
Or get a certified or off-lease model.

Anything that needs a new starter may well need something more costly soon!

 

So you think he should quadruple his price range? Is that what your suggesting?

 

Cool. I guess I would probably try to find a lower-mileage one, but for 3K you'll have a good deal if nothing else just quits.
Depending on how well it has been maintained, these engines can last a while. The highest I've heard of is 240xxx on a 2.8. I don't know why it wouldn't last forever if you take care of it. The transmission is burly, except for certain synchros, and the bottom end is stout.