Hi

I am new to this forum here, and I am looking to buy a 2001 Audi A4 1.8 Quattro. It has 90,600 miles on it, and the seller is asking for $7,250 for it.

I test drove the car and thought it was in a very good condition, but I was not sure how to evaluate the car based on it history of maintenance as well. So I wanted to check up with the folk here at this forum, if this car would be a good buy or not. I am listing the carfax record below.

Thanks in advance for your help.

CARFAX REPORT

DATE MILES DETAILS
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03/31/2001 57 Odometer reading reported

04/26/2001 Title issued or updated. First owner reported. Registered as personal vehicle. Loan or lien reported

05/16/2001 4,616 VAS system checked. Manufacturer's recommended maintenance performed

08/20/2001 11,317 Manufacturer's recommended maintenance performed. Radio speakers replaced

12/19/2001 14,559 Oil and filter changed chassis lubricated

06/05/2002 20,442 Manufacturer's recommended maintenance performed

01/10/2003 30,447 Manufacturer's recommended maintenance performed. Brake fluid flushed/changed. Console replaced. Console repaired. Airbag computer/module replaced. Maintenance inspection completed

10/06/2003 33,809 Maintenance inspection completed. Console replaced. Radio speakers replaced. Brake light bulb replaced

03/31/2004 37,799 Rear output shaft seal replaced. Rear brake pads replaced. Front wiper blades/refills replaced. Headlight washer pump motor replaced. Wheel(s) replaced. Parts ordered. Front brake pads replaced. Washer fluid reservoir replaced. Manufacturer's recommended maintenance performed

06/07/2004 38,506 Fuel tank level sender replaced.

03/02/2005 Front door trim panel replaced. Engine/powertrain computer/module checked. Manufacturer's recommended maintenance performed. Radio speakers replaced. VAS system checked. Brake fluid flushed/changed. Electrical

10/21/2005 Sunroof drain hoses repaired. Rear brake pads and rotors replaced. Manufacturer's recommended maintenance performed. Tires rotated and balanced. Engine/powertrain computer/module checked. Oil and filter changed chassis lubricated. Air filter replaced

07/06/2006 Manufacturer's recommended maintenance performed. Oil and filter changed chassis lubricated.

03/16/2007 Engine/powertrain computer/module checked. Oil and filter changed chassis lubricated.

03/25/2007 77,783 Passed emissions inspection.

04/29/2008 87,326 Vehicle serviced

12/29/2008 90,156 Vehicle offered for sale

01/02/2009 Title issued or updated. Dealer took title of this vehicle while it was in inventory. Loan or lien released. Registration updated when owner moved the vehicle to a new location.

01/05/2009 90,168 Sold at auction in Pacific Region. Listed as a dealer vehicle

01/09/2009 90,226 Passed emissions inspection

 

Any thoughts anyone? I am trying to decide on this today, and could really use the opinions of the knowledgeable folk here.

Thanks

 

go for it man. i got the exact same car as yours (2001 1.8t) with 86,000 and its running like a champ. thanks not a bad price for it either. i say yes!

 

That is really great to hear! Well, I took your advice and bought the car. The car came with its 90K maintenance already done, and the mechanic who inspected it found everything in the car to be in good standing! That just made my decision far more easier! Thanks a lot for your response! Now, I cant wait to take the car for a good long drive!

 

congrats on the purchase man,
post some pics of it and read the stickies, alot of good stuff in there

 

did on that, congrats. glad to hear your officially a B5'er. post up what you think from time to time

 

Looks pretty good. When glancing at the carfax why did they have to replace the rear brake pads at 37,000 and then again 1.5 years later even before 77,000 miles? Strange that the front pads didn't get replaced as they do most of the braking. My last set of rear brakes lasted me almost 70k. Make sure to double check that the timing belt was done. Welcome aboard