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Old 12-08-2008, 07:10 PM
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hello -- i am new to this forum so dont shhoot me - i am looking at multiple cars but found a 2001 S4 auto with about 55k for $12k and seems mint and there is a 2005 s4 auto with 90k on it for $20k and it looks perfect.. and a 2005 manual for $24k with 55k on it.... i like the 2005 body style but like the price of the 2001 (not sure if its a 2001.5 -- have to recheck)

so what is the best way to go here -- i can spin a wrench but want this to be a dependable daily driver thats fun to drive --

i know this is the B5 forum but would appreciate your inputs

thanks\
 
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Old 12-08-2008, 07:42 PM
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are u looking to mod any of these if you had one of them, and if so what would u be looking to do as far as mods/ also what kind of people owned the cars before, have they taken care of them with all the maintance like timing belt, fluids, the little things that are needed
 
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Old 12-08-2008, 08:01 PM
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You want the one with a manual transmission. If you think you want the one with an automatic, then you are obviously a 12-year-old girl.
 
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Old 12-08-2008, 08:24 PM
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auto = fail.. trust me i know.. my transmission just failed on me
 
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Old 12-08-2008, 08:28 PM
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i would go with the 01 s4... body style is sick on those, AND youll have 10k left over if you go this route. (for mods and repairs)
 
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Old 12-08-2008, 09:19 PM
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not worth the automatic go with the 2001 s4 2.7t alot cheaper and easier to mod
 
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Old 12-08-2008, 10:33 PM
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find a manual 01 S4.

if you want to mod = 00-01 S4

if you want a daily drive w reliability get the 05 S4.

don't get an auto transmission whatever your pick is!
 
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