have them change it or soemthing.

 

yeah if im not happy i will get them to change it before I take it. but it sounds like all of your experiences are that the clutch is generally high anyway

 

The mechanic cant "look" at the clutch to see if it needs to be replaced without taking the tranny appart, and at that point, even if its not in bad shape it would be worthwhile to change anyway because most of the cost for a clutch job is the labor taking it appart and putting it back together. Sounds like he is just telling you that to shut you up.. But if most other audi's clutches engage at that point, i wouldnt worry about it. Ive heard of many people on original clutches past 100k miles.

 

the 5th gear test always works to test clutches
from neutral...go straight in 5th..and release the clutch slowly as if you would be in 1st
if the car dies, clutch is fine
if the engine still runs.....save some doe for a new clutch


Try it before you make the deal!!

 

it must be an import then the 1.8 was out in 1994 and changed to the ADR engine code in 1995 to 2001 ( Europe that is )

 

cheers again for all your advice I will do the 5th gear test, however I did stall it in 1st the first time i test drove it perhaps it is fine!! I wont take it off him unless im sure its ok, cheers guys