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Old 06-23-2008, 06:38 PM
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I like Audis. Do I get a 2.8 or 1.8t? Which is morest reliable? I heard they brake a lot. If I get it 1.8, I will do mbc and 5,500cc injectors. If it is 2.8, Ill just put a turbo on it for cheap.Guy at dealer said hed cut me a bargain and do $80 oil changes. Seems too good to be true. One more thing. I was looking at one today 4 sale and here are the details. Let me know if these simple cheap fixes.

Car pulls to one side all the time (even when stopped?)
Steering wheel wanders left and right, yet car does not move accordingly
Sunroof is stuck open
Engine ticks and oil light is on, yet oil level is great. Also saounds like a dentist drill in the air filter box.
ABS and Brake likght on and beeps at the same time
Lower moulding is falling off
When I turn or go over bumps I hear knocking, squeeking, rubbing
Cup holder is stuck
Ashtray is stuck
Leaks a certain I dont know what
Boost is 2 psi
I lost to Geo Metro (it was really close though, is this normal?)
Also radio is stuck in SAFE and CEL is on and flashing at all time
Guys said the EPC light is normal and also the flickering battery light is just a short in the dash which is also causing all the gear #s on the dash to light up in a red box (automatic)

Let me know what you guys thing!

2000 14.8t 237k miles
asked $9000 firm
 
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Old 06-23-2008, 06:57 PM
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sounds like a winner.
 
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Old 06-23-2008, 06:59 PM
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Looks good, you forgot dead pixels and leaking mirrors
 
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Old 06-23-2008, 07:02 PM
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Guy just called . also has bad pixels in the HUD and the mirriors leak a brown liquid.
 
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Old 06-23-2008, 07:03 PM
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o i saw that ad. i called the guy and he told me the blinker fluid was just changed.
 
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Old 06-23-2008, 07:04 PM
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GUy called again. There is red fluid out of the motor mounts and a picture of a exploding yellow volcano on the hud. He said these things are normal for audis so its nothing to worry.
 
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Old 06-23-2008, 07:15 PM
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i'd say buy it, but only if it has a NOS sticker on it...
(i heard that adds 100hp to the wheels)
 




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