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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 09:03 PM
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I was just wondering how long untill they start showing there age (problems). Anything I should check before the purchase?


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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 09:07 PM
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I just bought that exact model and i love it.really there isnt anything else to check out other than you would a normal car.
 
Old Jun 17, 2008 | 09:12 PM
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your not from NH are you?
 
Old Jun 17, 2008 | 11:53 PM
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timing belt!!
 
Old Jun 17, 2008 | 11:56 PM
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No i live in idaho... why?
 
Old Jun 18, 2008 | 05:48 AM
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cause the one i am buying is in nh so i was o shizzzz
 
Old Jun 18, 2008 | 09:02 AM
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Check For:

Timing belt replacement (should be ~every 70k miles)
upper and lower control arms
ABS module/ sensors
sunroof opens and closes per controls (faulty/dirty switch)

these are just the common things that come to me off the top of my head. Best of luck on the purchase!
Ryan
 
Old Jun 18, 2008 | 12:55 PM
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Well i am the HAPPY owner of an Audi A4 2.8 Quattro... Indeed the timming belt needs to be done.... That is most likly coming thrown in with the purchase =D
 
Old Jun 18, 2008 | 01:42 PM
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I was just wondering how long untill they start showing there age (problems). Anything I should check before the purchase?


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Connor
It's an 11-12 year old car depending on the build date. I would say it would be showing some "age" Remember, you have prettymuch zero options when it comes to modding the car for more power..........
 
Old Jun 18, 2008 | 09:56 PM
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my first audi was a 96 2.8 and it had 112k miles on it when my friend totalled it and it was running incredibly strong, nothing wrong AT ALL!
 

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