help I am nervous but excited
 

I am looking at an Audi 2.8l Quattro 2001 with 97000 miles on it. It is a beauty and all records but the 100000 mile maintenance. What does that entail and how much.

Is 12900 too much?

RE: help I am nervous but excited
 

The 2.8L is slow but is one of the most reliable engines audi makes. Just change the oil and it will run FOREVER! The price is a little too steep though, i would offer him 10 grand.

RE: help I am nervous but excited
 

I bought mine 99 with 90k on it for 8k and yes bit on slow side but reliable. I'm learning lot about audi with mine.

RE: help I am nervous but excited
 

To pricy, but I have had the best of luck with the 2.8, reliability beats the other audi motors I have had. I am a dealer in NC and sell mostly audis and mercedes and after seeing what these cars are selling for at auctions that price is definatly too high. I would say 9-10k would be a pretty good buy.

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Has the timing belt been changed? The price is a little high. I bought my '00 2.8 last year 114k, all records, recent dealer changed tb for 9k.

Jeff

RE: help I am nervous but excited
 

I have listed a 98.5 A4 2.8 in the classifieds all big issues already done VERY clean. Check it out.

RE: help I am nervous but excited
 

Thanks for all your help! I just love the car, I am trying to keep emotions out of it but.;)

I really haven't ever been too concerned with speed over comfort. I like to be able to cruisein my daily commute in comfort and music...

I will go in with some new found confidence and info!!

RE: help I am nervous but excited
 

have you tried a public car auction, you can get them really cheap.. i think i got mine for around 4000 with about the same miles

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Don't know of any auctions here in the heartland of Iowa:eek:

Is the 2.8L an interference or non-interference and what does that mean?

RE: help I am nervous but excited
 

Dude, if you attempted to pay nearly$13K, take your time and find a4.2 V8.They are out there. See examples on Ebay

300hp out of the box andmore than enough power when you need it.