I'm considering buying a 05-07 Audi A4 - Many of the cars I've seen have high mileage (I really prefer a manual transmission and none in my area have low mileage), generally ranging from 70,000-85,000

What would be some problems with buying a 2.0T with this type of mileage? What are some typical problems/issues and what needs to be replaced around this time?

Thank you in advance for your replies.

 

That would be a B7 A4, not a B6. I'd try asking over in the B7 forum, as the responses you get *should* be more useful.

If the 2.0T is anything like the 1.8T, you'll be looking at cars that either just had or will shortly need a timing belt change - find out what the (real world) interval is for the 2.0T and check whether it's been done on any car you're interested in buying. It's a big issue for 1.8T cars because the manual says 105K, but in reality-land, it needs to be done between 70K and 80K, and it can cost $1K (more, in some areas) to get it done. Basically, if the interval on the 2.0T is similar, use it as a negotiation point. If it hasn't been done, you can ask for a significant amount of money off the asking price based on that need, and if it has been done, you've got peace of mind. Either way, it's best to know what you're getting into.