hey everyone new guy seriously considering an audi but just have a few concerns and questions. I am getting rid of a nissan titan as it is not very convenient for me at this time, i've been considering an audi a4. So my first question is about reg/routine maintenance is it any different or more difficult than any other car? i have never worked on a car like this, i'm no mechanic but can work my way around a car. also i will be going to check out a 2002 a4 quattro, should there be anything to look for or ask as far as any recalls. i believe i read something about the timing belts but i'm not sure.
any help is greatly appreciated
thanks

Link to the one i'll be checking out today
http://www.unoautosales.net/2002_Aud..._191226257.veh

 

https://www.audiforums.com/forum/aud...ion-2-a-80968/

https://www.audiforums.com/forum/b5-...%2A%2A-109459/

If you can work on cars, you should be fine. It's slightly more work, slightly more expensive, and helps if you have small hands. Dealership work will be much more expensive for comparable year cars.

1.8T has the turbo and mods
2.8L has no turbo and no practical performance mods, but is more reliable

Timing belt with tensioner should be replaced every 60,000 miles regardless of what the dealer tells you. No new hydraulic tensioner means you do it again or risk failure. Parts will cost ~$300. Labor will cost about ~$800-1100.

Check the ball joints as those start to go around 130-150k miles. Parts will cost ~$300. Labor will cost double or more than double that easily.

That car looks clean, but Audis generally look "good" when cleaned and appearance won't reflect engine neglect.

Recalls: Coil packs. I'm sure there are more, but the coil pack issue is what you'll hear most about. Google will serve you best with that issue.

 

Skythe set yo ***, straight! There's really nothing else much to say. well, there is one thing.

That Audi you linked, is a b6 i think? our B5's run from 1996-2001

There's a thread for that body style on this forum.

Someone correct me if i am wrong.

 

Thanks guys think I may pull the trigger on it


Morpheous I had posted it on the new member forum then the mods moved it here lol no idea..

 

Modified intake? Clear, not pink, antifreeze? I'm skeptical. Make sure the heater blows hot consistently, make sure it shifts smoothly, figure you will be doing a timing belt soon. Seems like too much money in my estimation. Good luck. Agree on the suspension. Drive it over some bumpy stuff and see if rattles.

Kelley Blue Book

 

This is the B5 section, but the 2002 model is extremely similar and you'll find most of your questions for a B6 answered here as well.

Good points. OEM coolant is G12 and is pink. If you mix it with something else, you're going to have a bad time. If you run purely anything else, you might not have as bad of a time, but it is possible.

You'll definitely want a new timing belt with hydraulic tensioner. As for suspension, you can push down right above the wheels. Any squeaking means the joints are blown, but a bumpy road would also help tell if the struts/shocks (Idk, haha) are blown. The springs on that car are not stock and if the struts weren't upgraded, they're going to fail more quickly. Check the sunroof to make sure it actually works smoothly and fairly quickly. For every B5 with a working sunroof, there are probably 10 non-working ones, but that's a guess.

That car looks either loved or beat on, probably both-ish. It's hard to tell if the preventative maintenance money went to the suspension (definitely not stock), wheels, chrome front grill, the window tint, tinted taillights, tinted side markers, headlights (don't appear stock), probably HIDs (hope they're not pink or 1240000K blue), the intake, or to actual maintenance or upgrades.

 

Now all we can do is hope the prospective buyer heeds out warnings. Maybe he'll just pull the trigger and then quickly learn about our beloved Audis. Like we all did.

 

I just got my first Audi in October after owning American cars all my life. To be honest it was a big mistake, these cars are very expensive to maintain and a pain to work on. I've always worked on my cars to save money but these cars are crazy, a simple repair like changing a $20 thermostat will cost you $800-$1,200 in a shop , a heater core will cost the same, valve covers $400-$600 , it all adds up in a hurry. Unless you can work on these youself, you better be prepared for some big repair bills

The reason I got mine was because it was cheap, a friend just bought a new Audi and just wanted to dump his old one on the cheap.

The plus about the car is I love the way it drives and handles, looks cool after 14 years and is solid as a rock and will last 200k no problem.

I would have an Audi mechanic check it out before you buy it to avoid any surprises.

 

Well the whole car is solid no rattling, it does have some wear and tear but nothing too serious. Ended up getting it.
Really could not be happier though. Can't wait to start nodding!

 

Try to stay awake!