Good day
I once had a 1999 a4 1.8t and it was a fun time. Not sure exactly sure why but I find myself very interested in a 1999 A4 quattro 2.8 with 225K miles for $1700, which appears overpriced.

The car is a single owner car with all the service records.

Good:
-Interior is in good shape except for ripped leather on drivers seat
-sunroof actually works
-Drives very smoothly
-Owner changed oil every 5K without fail
-Front axles changed @ 218K
-Timing belt, water pump, drive belt all changed at 213K in Apr 17
-Front brakes at 189K
-timing belt, crankshaft and cam seals, water pump and cam sensor at 182K in July 2011
-Clutch and right cat done at 171K in Oct 2010
-Coolant reservoir and cam plug at 160K in Apr 09
-Valve cover gaskets, spark plug seals, timing chain gaskets in 2008 at 150K
-ABS control unit at 122K
- I can add more but not sure what else is key

Bad:
-Car has nasty smell of burning oil at first and then clears up. Owner says he checks oil first of every month and usually adds 1/2-3/4 qt. I'm guessing valve cover gaskets
-Car AC works intermittently and best on highways. I'm guessing auxiliary fan
-Don't see fluid changes except for brake fluid at 140K and rear diff at 85K
-Last repair shop slip said clutch was worn but seemed to shift fine to me.

My questions overall are:
1. Am I walking into a money pit of high mileage maintenace especially with the suspected issues? Am i better off saving my $$. I'm able to do basic car maintenance, not sure about advanced work.
2. Is there anything else I should be looking for with the car?

Thanks

 

 

My advice is to not buy another Audi...and if it's your first Audi it will be the biggest car buying mistake you have made thus far.......any model.