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Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 14
Do you like your new audi? It's well built and solid, excellent shape for a 98.5 w/146k. Previous owner put over $7k into maintenance/repairs over the course of 5 years so little for me to do now. It is a little underpowered, even for a 1.8T so I have to look into the turbo and make sure it's fully functional.
How long have you owned it? Bought May 1, so 12 days now.
Why did you decide to buy one? I've been a BMW guy with 3 E34s prior to this for my commuter cars. Last one was totaled in a rear end accident and I could not find a suitable replacement. Always had the B5 as an alternate and decided to take the leap this time around.
Was there another vehicle you were thinking about before you bought the audi? Just another E34. One thing I've noticed is that Audis hold up better against rust than similarly aged BMWs. Not sure if lower door design is the reason or something else, but it was easy to find Midwest examples with no rust at all. Not so easy with E34s.
How long have you owned it? Bought May 1, so 12 days now.
Why did you decide to buy one? I've been a BMW guy with 3 E34s prior to this for my commuter cars. Last one was totaled in a rear end accident and I could not find a suitable replacement. Always had the B5 as an alternate and decided to take the leap this time around.
Was there another vehicle you were thinking about before you bought the audi? Just another E34. One thing I've noticed is that Audis hold up better against rust than similarly aged BMWs. Not sure if lower door design is the reason or something else, but it was easy to find Midwest examples with no rust at all. Not so easy with E34s.
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Joined: May 2011
Posts: 5
My Grandfather has always had vw and audi cars. Gave my dad his first audi 4 years ago. 220,000 miles front wheel drive automatic 2.3 L we loved it ran good stuck in gear once in a while just put in nuetral and shut off and restarted engine and it was fine. Father is not one for maintnance and we never changed the timing belt so it went bending the valves and so on. We did change some bad wheel bearings but thats it.
Now he got a 1997 audi a4 2.8L quattro given to him 5 speed manual heated leather seats 6 cd changer 170,000 miles original clutch is shot but is still being driven every day. Wheel bearings need replacement. Hit dear removing rf turn signal ***. But all in all good car. Ellectric fans don't work so over heats while sitting in summer if heat is not on.
I am going to look at the exact 1997 audi a4 quattro 2.8L 5 speed with 170,000 but had clutch replaced and transe gone through. Body looks exellent and owner wants $750 It has an old inspection and some codes witch I posted as a seperate thread but I am hoping to be buying that. I am gonna offer him $500 today
I have a 2000 cadi sts with a 4.6 northstar with an overheating problem as my first car and plan to fix it but do not have the time/money to drop the sub frame until school is out and I can make some money working. I paid $1,000 for this car
This would be a video of me doing what I love.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1717HawxFDM
Running a Dirt Full midget with around 380 HP 900 lb car So I am into working on cars my self and doing everything I can with them.
Now he got a 1997 audi a4 2.8L quattro given to him 5 speed manual heated leather seats 6 cd changer 170,000 miles original clutch is shot but is still being driven every day. Wheel bearings need replacement. Hit dear removing rf turn signal ***. But all in all good car. Ellectric fans don't work so over heats while sitting in summer if heat is not on.
I am going to look at the exact 1997 audi a4 quattro 2.8L 5 speed with 170,000 but had clutch replaced and transe gone through. Body looks exellent and owner wants $750 It has an old inspection and some codes witch I posted as a seperate thread but I am hoping to be buying that. I am gonna offer him $500 today
I have a 2000 cadi sts with a 4.6 northstar with an overheating problem as my first car and plan to fix it but do not have the time/money to drop the sub frame until school is out and I can make some money working. I paid $1,000 for this car
This would be a video of me doing what I love.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1717HawxFDM
Running a Dirt Full midget with around 380 HP 900 lb car So I am into working on cars my self and doing everything I can with them.
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Joined: May 2011
Posts: 5
Just wanted to see how many of the B5 forum are new members. The demographic of audi ownership is changing as the prices are more in the reach of the younger generation.
Questions to answer:
Do you like your new audi? I positively love it so far...I am hooked
How long have you owned it? About 3 weeks, Bought it may 4, 2011
Why did you decide to buy one? The fuel mileage in my Suburban was KILLING my pocketbook, and I have always liked the look of the audi's, never thought I would own one though
Was there another vehicle you were thinking about before you bought the audi? I was looking at cars in the past I have owned that I liked. Ford Probe GT's, Pontiac Grand Prix GTP, This Audi puts them all to shame though, it fits me perfect.
Questions to answer:
Do you like your new audi? I positively love it so far...I am hooked
How long have you owned it? About 3 weeks, Bought it may 4, 2011
Why did you decide to buy one? The fuel mileage in my Suburban was KILLING my pocketbook, and I have always liked the look of the audi's, never thought I would own one though
Was there another vehicle you were thinking about before you bought the audi? I was looking at cars in the past I have owned that I liked. Ford Probe GT's, Pontiac Grand Prix GTP, This Audi puts them all to shame though, it fits me perfect.
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Joined: May 2011
Posts: 3
From: NH
So far I like it, and I will most likely love it when it gets on the road for daily use.
Bought it May 18, 2011
Bought it off a friend with a pretty well modded S4. Couldn't beat the price. And my 89 Honda Accord should have stopped passing inspection at least 4-5 years ago :x
I was tossing around a few ideas...B5 S4, Infiniti G35, Nissan 300zx, V8 S10 mini truck project, full size pickup...But for the price and condition of this A4, I definitely could not pass it up.
Bought it May 18, 2011
Bought it off a friend with a pretty well modded S4. Couldn't beat the price. And my 89 Honda Accord should have stopped passing inspection at least 4-5 years ago :x
I was tossing around a few ideas...B5 S4, Infiniti G35, Nissan 300zx, V8 S10 mini truck project, full size pickup...But for the price and condition of this A4, I definitely could not pass it up.
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Joined: May 2011
Posts: 1
96 a4 quattro 2.8 v6 12v 5-speed (Help please!)
My name is Jake 16, Love it first audi best choice made so far Just has to many problems with it that i want to fix. I wouldnt mind someone who has experience to help or at least look at it. I live in Downers Grove IL if anyone is intrested please message me dealer says its unsafe to drive and major oil/transmission/ rear differential leaks/coolant leaks. Car still runs pulls strong and the quattro system seems to work fine helped threw the snow never got stuck and car doesnt over heat and everything works so i dont know how its unsafe.
Bought it Feburary 2011 from a friend that was selling it for cheep
I had a different car before and always wanted an audi and my friend was selling this so i decided to buy it. Had a honda accord good on gas but slow as **** and terrible in the snow only mod was exhaust manifold intake and transmission. If someone is willing to help i would appreciate it.
Contact Info: jake_goolsby94@yahoo.com (get back to you as soon as possible thank you)
Bought it Feburary 2011 from a friend that was selling it for cheep
I had a different car before and always wanted an audi and my friend was selling this so i decided to buy it. Had a honda accord good on gas but slow as **** and terrible in the snow only mod was exhaust manifold intake and transmission. If someone is willing to help i would appreciate it.
Contact Info: jake_goolsby94@yahoo.com (get back to you as soon as possible thank you)
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Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 2
1. Love the Audi, one of the most comfortable rides I've been in and certainly one of the most fun to drive. I have a B5 2001 Audi A4 Quattro 1.8t.
2.I've owned it for only a few months. Shortly after I bought it I was deployed overseas (depressing). Not enough play time with her.
3.I wanted an AWD car that had a great deal of potential, that was fun to drive, reliable, but also with a sense of luxury.
4.I've looked at EVOs, and I do like them. But I've fallen for Audis.
Can't wait to get to know everyone here. I'm sure theres a bunch of knowledge waiting to be soaked up.
2.I've owned it for only a few months. Shortly after I bought it I was deployed overseas (depressing). Not enough play time with her.
3.I wanted an AWD car that had a great deal of potential, that was fun to drive, reliable, but also with a sense of luxury.
4.I've looked at EVOs, and I do like them. But I've fallen for Audis.
Can't wait to get to know everyone here. I'm sure theres a bunch of knowledge waiting to be soaked up.
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Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 2
From: Raleigh
1. Love it
2. 2 days
3. I HATE hondas, my jeep is a pita and i need a dd
4. I was lookin' at a Mazda 6s 5 speed, until i started it and the check engine light came on immediately. Shortest test drive I've ever been on...
2. 2 days
3. I HATE hondas, my jeep is a pita and i need a dd
4. I was lookin' at a Mazda 6s 5 speed, until i started it and the check engine light came on immediately. Shortest test drive I've ever been on...
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Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 9
1. I Love this car
2. I just bought it 2 weeks ago
3. I've been looking at the model for a while now. Im sick of my automatic Civic. I wanted something that was all wheel drive, v6 and a manual that was affordable, so here it is a '99 Audi a4 2.8 quattro
4. I was looking at '99 miata, '99-'00 BMW 323i
2. I just bought it 2 weeks ago
3. I've been looking at the model for a while now. Im sick of my automatic Civic. I wanted something that was all wheel drive, v6 and a manual that was affordable, so here it is a '99 Audi a4 2.8 quattro
4. I was looking at '99 miata, '99-'00 BMW 323i