So I'm planning on getting my first car soon and I've negotiated a price for a 1998 A4 for $3400.00 Canadian dollars with certification and e tests included. However, the mileage is currently sitting at 204,000! The car itself looks sleek and has been stored indoors but I'm wondering, is this a good buy? Keep in mind I only need the car for the next 3-4 years and don't plan on having it last for several years.

Also, the owner has told me that there is a small oil leak and the ABS system is down.

Here is the link: 1998 Audi A4 2,8 Quattro Sedan - Mississauga / Peel Region Cars For Sale - Kijiji Mississauga / Peel Region Canada.

Should I buy this car?

 

I paid $4200 for my 1998 last month, only 85,000 miles, had to get rear diff seals replaced, valve cover gaskets/rear cam seals, and ignition wires replaced on it shortly after buying it. Cost of repairs were about $650.

So, just make sure you have some extra cash to fix some things as they come up, and I would check exactly where the oil leak is coming from 1st.... or just have a shop do a pre-purchase inspection for you before you buy it so you know what you're getting into.

 

Having extra money for repairs is good advice. I would suggest having roughly $1500 around.

On top of that, most used cars will need roughly $1000 in repairs right off the bat. Rarely will someone sell a car in perfect repair.

 

i paid 3500 for my 98 a4 1.8t.
so far ive spend about 2k in maintaince repair parts & oil leak

 

The 2.8 is a very tough engine. It'll last quite a while. That said, I would only buy this if you're looking to do the maintenance yourself, otherwise it could be very costly. With 200,000 KM's on the clock, it would be a bad idea to not put in a new timing belt, water pump, thermostat, G12 coolant etc. Oil change with some castrol or mobil 1 full syn, any certified vw 501.00 oil. New spark plugs, check out your crankcase breather system and vacuum lines. You're looking at spending around 500usd to make sure everything is up to par.

 

i wouldnt go for it. that is pretty high, i bought a 97 1.8t for $3500 with 150,000 miles, unless that thing is in imaculate condition i wouldnt, just my 2 cents.

 

It's got 200,000 Km's, not Miles. That equals about 125,000 miles. Not bad at all.


OP, if you do not decide to go with this one, look for one 99.5 and up. If you've gotta pay 500 more for a facelift audi, pay it. It'll be worth it.

 

oh sorry nvm then sounds like a good deal