I went and test drove this 1998(.5?) a4 1.8t today -
http://www.freemanmotor.com/portland...3184,3074,3192

High mileage, and carfax shows it missed a couple services in the last 4 years. I was going to buy it on the spot, because it ran great right there - but to make sure I didn't get bit in the ***, I waited a night. I was hoping to could get some advide on whether or not this is a good deal, or if i'm getting ripped. You guys seem to know a lot better than me!

 

well i bought mine with 135k on it and havent had any unexpected problems, but at that mileage you should get a solid answer on whether or not it had the timing belt changed the second time. cause they are supposed to be changed every 70k or so. otherwise body is a little rough interior looks mint. and thats not a bad price either

 

The half model year on 98's isn't important at all, check the engine for sludge and see when the timing belt was done. At that mileage, it should have been changed twice now.

 

Yeah, find out about the timing belt. I would also make buffing out that scuff on the front bumper part of the deal.

And yeah, that doesn't really seem like such an amazing bargain. I bought my '99 2.8Q Tip Avant with 86k miles for just under $8,000 and it included ALL maintenance records.

 

I bought my 01 2.8 with 47K on the odo. Keep looking you will find something better

EDIT: Then again i got mine for 12.5 Thats .

Try www.craigslist.org

 

That's alot of miles man. Try to get them down to 5k or so. Oh, and those hideous wheels need to be replaced ASAP.

 

one year ago I bought that same exact car except mine has wood trim (yes a 1.8 w wood) and only 87k on the odometer...oh and that one is a 98.5 like mine....I paid $6,500 cash private owner...if you keep your eyes out someting better will come your way....I love my black car, but it refuses to stay clean!

alright, well, good luck!

 

Bargain that price down or walk! I bet the dealership payed 3k for that car BArgain BArgain BargaiN!!!!

 

They should definatly be able to do better on the price, i just bought my 99.5 2.8q manual with 90k for 52000, all matienence records included from day one. I would keep looking, there are definatly better cars out there. You just have to be patient.

 

CORRECTION : I paid $5,200....not $52,000 as my previous post says! lol