Audi a4 durability

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Sep 19, 2013 | 11:47 PM

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hartsoe1

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Joined: Jan 2007

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From: western NJ

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Originally Posted by masgreving

Hi, I just got a 1996 audi a4 2.8 with a 5 speed manual trans. The car has 139k on it. I was just wondering how durable these cars are. If i took it "racing" around a dirt field would that be horrible for the suspension or could it handle a little fun? I know these cars are pretty well made. Also, how tuff are the clutches and drive trains? If I release the clutch at around 3k would that be bad for the drivetrain of the car? Just let me know what you guys think.

don't worry about the clutch. on the dirt that won't be a problem. i assume you bought a 17 year old car to have fun with it off road. I is a german rig and it will hold up better in the woods than many, because, even if you are driving down the interstate, something will fail. and mechanical failures are not common due to bumps and drifting. Our cars develop faults because.....................well, I'm not sure. Sun spots?