Thanks to those who've answered my newbie questions the last couple weeks.

I finally got my audi yesterday! It's a silver 2003 1.8t quattro with black leater interior, tinted windows, and 37k miles. It also has 7 months left on the factory warranty - which sold me.

I'm already extremely impressed with it. And guess what? It's snowing here - there's already about 4 inches outside, so i'll get to really experience the quattro.

I figure i'll wait the 7 months till the warranty expires, then get a chip - i'll probably go with giac unless somone can convince me otherwise

Thanks again for your help.