IS THIS WORTH PAYING $5K

1998 A4 1.8t quattro 5-speed



Note: The front and rear lip are missing and not included, these pictures are before they came off.

Black
APR chip
unknown suspension modifications- dropped 2" w/ springs and struts
18" upgraded rims, unsure as to brand. not pricey not cheap.
exhaust, unknown as to how extensive but its full.
K&N installed
P-zero tires with 80% tread
interior is good, not amazing. black 'leather'
premium audio
-144,000 miles-
missing front and rear lips and sideskirts + low-profile spoiler need repainting
needs power steering pump (found one for $30)
maintenance has been regular. premium gas and all synthetics.
car has been driven hard every now and then through turns. guy says he next to never redlines the engine.

i have not driven it yet, im currently deployed with the guy right now in the desert and we have been talking about it.

he wants $5k... is this reasonable? what should I be paying for this?

any help appreciated! I have been an RX7 guy for years, its time for a saloon but i dont know if im making the right choice. i am getting $20k for my houses mineral rights so after buying the audi i would probably dump $1.5k-2k into it to fix the body, power steering pump, a good servicing, whatnot.

 

umm no. $5000 would be a maybe if it was in great shape for a 98.

 

Power steering is about $1000 job if you take it to someone. Otherwise a pump can be picked up used for around $250-400. Not sure on the exact pricing for the missing body but expect another $500-1000.

I'd say offer around $3500-4000

 

thank you, that helps. im looking for a ground to stand on when i make a final offer to him. im comfortable keeping my RX7.. but i want something nice.
i dont know anything about audis and their worth so its hard for me to offer him a price.. its modified, but it has high miles and needs body peices... its a tossup.
any other suggestions would be great thanks

 

if you something that has more power like your rx7 then you should get an s4. otherwise you'll hate the a4 when you jump back into your rx7. can't drives number is right on. or offer him 4500 for a problem free car

 

updated, finally got some pictures. let me know what yall think?!

 

$4kish would be pretty fair.