So, tell me about them.. Am I a fool for thinking of getting one? Are the horror stories of big problems and big money to fix them all true?

What things should I look for when looking for one?

How do they drive etc?


Tell me what I need to know


Thanks!

 

i think the 96 is a 12valve, 97 and up is a 30 valve I THINK but i would reccomend a 1.8t, theres alot more potential

 

i have a 96 2.8Q manual. I would suggest if you want the V6 get a 30V. It's worth the extra cash if you ever want to upgrade. If you're looking for one with the most potential a 1.8t has much more potential then the V6.

Although I've heard the 96's have the least problems and least maintenence, you have to remember it's 10 years old and will have those extra little bugs.

The only thing that pisses me off is my climate control doesn't light up sometimes and the fuel guage doesn't work after 1/2 tank which is real annoying cause I always run out of gas...lol. I'll fix it this week probably though.

If you do buy it get the timing belt changed right away, don't trust them when they say they've done it...oh yea, I forgot that's a $600 job and that's at a discounted price. [:'(]

 

so other then the timing belt what else should I look for?

 

Get a 1.8T if you plan on doing any mods .

 

Control arms have a tendency to start squeeking and require replacement $90 a peice.

My rears squeek a bit, starting to **** me off also.

 

I just bought a 96 A4 for 11K dollars... it only has 150,000 miles on it.. the guy said it was worh a lot more

 

omg 11k for a 96 with 150000 U GOT RIPPED A NEW ASSSHOLE

 

How so it wasnt in any accidents It runs good.. just needs a new timing belt.. the guy i bought it from said napa can get me one for 20 dollars

 

you defenitly got ripped. mine had less than 150k when I bought it and I got it for less than 5k.