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Old Oct 21, 2010 | 09:13 PM
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Just got the car a month ago. So far i've only got the windows tinted. What do you guys think of the purchase? I paid 4500 for the car and the ******* who i bought it from told me the tip-tronic wasn't working causing he pulled the fuse out for some weird reason. I have found out he lied and the tip-tronic is broken, lesson learned. The car has 132,111 miles on it. He said he had the timing belt sone at 110000 but i dont know how much i should trust him on that. I wish i would have went with a 5 speed. Sorry for the iphone pic. lol



 
Old Oct 21, 2010 | 09:20 PM
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go low.
 
Old Oct 21, 2010 | 09:28 PM
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agreed low IF all maintenance is done nice looking car and also agree you should of got a 5 speed
 
Old Oct 21, 2010 | 09:29 PM
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After he lied about the tip being broken i wouldn't trust him about the timing belt
 
Old Oct 21, 2010 | 09:53 PM
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yeah i wanna go low but not sure what route to go on as im a college student and broke haha Should i do cheap coilovers or just springs? I have the sport package.
but yeah my dads the super intendent on an audi dealership thats getting remodeled, thats where i took it to find out the tip was broke, so when i finally get that fixed im gunna have them check out the timing belt and all that good stuff.
 
Old Oct 21, 2010 | 10:00 PM
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i see your location says cali so if i were id go springs they are cheaper unless if you want to be able to adjust the height ...
 
Old Oct 21, 2010 | 10:07 PM
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yeah i was leaning towards springs but the coilovers would be nice to adjust.
Whats my location have to do with it? Tempertures or something? Im a noobbb haha
 
Old Oct 21, 2010 | 10:17 PM
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well you wouldnt have a need for adjusting. for example i live in Colorado so id have to raise mine up once winter comes cause we get a crazy amount of snow. i guess its just the need of adjust ability vs the want of adjust ability
 
Old Oct 21, 2010 | 10:20 PM
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ok makes sense, springs will probably be my first thing after the tip-tronic is fixed.
 
Old Oct 21, 2010 | 10:57 PM
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I'd make your timing service number one before springs. Don't mess around - make sure the car is reliable before dropping money on toys for the car.
 

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