So we have had several Audi A4 Quattros come up in a local auction. One of which has really caught my eye and fancy. It's a five speed 1.8T. Not much is known about it. 122 some odd change miles. It says no run/clutch problems. Driver seat is torn pretty bad, and trunk is dented. I'm a mechanic at a big name shop. I have tools and time, but little experience with Audi's. Need to know what you all think. The bidding so far hasn't been very enthusiastic. Five speeds aren't well loved around these parts. I may be able to pick this up under six hundred dollars. Any advice would be appreciated.

 

Oh, and here are some pictures and the VIN WAUCB28D5XA284978

 

Depending on how much you can get it for could be a sweet deal. be sure to spend some time in the A4 section, that should give you some ideas of what to expect. being as you are an experienced mechanic you should not have any major issues. biggest maintenance drawback to these cars is the amount of time it takes to do anything. it takes a lot of "digging" to get to the components that need wrenching on.

good luck, keep us updated

 

Ended up passing on the Audi. It went for a thousand and I just didn't want it over that point. I got an 89 Trans Am GTA for a thousand, and it is easy to work on and way more fun to drive. Thanks for all your opinions.