 |
|
|
|
|
09-18-2008, 09:44 AM
|
|
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Western North Carolina
|
|
|
|
|
So I decided to go with the A4 over the Acura.
A recap:
The A4 is an original owner car, smoke-free, nearly perfect exterior and interior, 150k miles and a 5 speed -- something I am a big fan of having now that I'm out in the mountains and not commuting an hour a day in bumper to bumper traffic. Private party is asking $6000 for it.
I've spoken to the gentleman selling this and he seems legitimate, says that all 150k miles are highway from his wife commuting to Winston Salem 50 miles each way for work. Pumps and belts were replaced at 94k, and he has all maintenance receipts. Here's more from his autotrader page:
Quote:
|
Audi A4 1.8 Turbo. Original owner. Looks and runs great, dealer maintained with receipts. All highway miles. Great gas mileage. On board computer with climate control. Mobil 1 synthetic oil and filter for life of car. Garage kept, no accidents, clear title. Non-smoker, very clean interior. All weather mats. Keyless entry with alarm. Good tires, good brakes. Maintenance book. OBO
|
Now - with all this in mind - what do I need to be looking for when I go for a test drive in this thing? From what I understand the major stuff (the belts and pump) have been replaced and should be good for at least another 25k. Should I be worried about the clutch, which hasn't been replaced yet, even though almost all 150k were highway miles? He says he's never had issues with the electrical systems at all, which I know Audis are notorious for, so what should I expect to go first? This is also the first car with a turbo I will have ever driven - what should I expect? Any help would be greatly appreciated, I'll be taking it for a spin sometime this weekend when work permits.
|
09-18-2008, 10:03 AM
|
|
frat brah
|
|
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Gainesville
|
|
|
|
|
That alot of miles for an Audi, but I'm sure you already know that.
Theres a few guys who can probably help you out here. But you might want to check an Audi forum just to be sure.
__________________
Florida football is everything.
KYX
|
09-18-2008, 10:18 AM
|
|
professional ninja
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: central jersey
|
|
|
|
|
6000 is way too high though it's a nice car
__________________
lasoya promaster and a couple spyders with some ups
|
09-18-2008, 10:19 AM
|
|
TCUP
|
|
|
Join Date: May 2004
Location: TCUP
|
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by shortypaintballr
That alot of miles for an Audi, but I'm sure you already know that.
Theres a few guys who can probably help you out here. But you might want to check an Audi forum just to be sure.
|
not if its been maintained with all receipts. Then it isnt TOO high of mileage.
I would take it to a local shop that deals with vw/audi if possible. Being that this is your first car of the type. |
09-18-2008, 10:31 AM
|
|
Blue and White ignite!
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Winter Springs, Floraduh
|
|
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Borg-Omen
not if its been maintained with all receipts. Then it isnt TOO high of mileage.
I would take it to a local shop that deals with vw/audi if possible. Being that this is your first car of the type.
|
Definitely take it to a shop, I'll never buy a car without doing that again.
__________________
ST:A - VTAK Just kicked in yo!
/oO___A___Oo\
|=_/______\_=|
'01 Acura Integra GS-R
|
09-18-2008, 11:03 AM
|
|
The jew who knew
|
|
|
|
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by lowbudgethero
6000 is way too high though it's a nice car
|
Tis a little high for 150k mi. I would take it to a shop for sure, I'm not sure how long that will last.
__________________
Abe Lincoln - "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt."
ive been to arizona...do not want to ever go back there. it was like, "ooo lets go rest by that metal pole" "AHHHH DONT TOUCH THAT ****IN POLL, ITS LIKE 450 DEGREES" "lets go on that rock. *sit* AHHH ITS LIKE 500 DEGREES" lukeg1589
|
09-18-2008, 11:10 AM
|
|
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Upstate NY
|
|
|
|
|
arent those turbo's known for ****ting out
|
09-18-2008, 11:17 AM
|
|
|
TCUP
|
|
|
Join Date: May 2004
Location: TCUP
|
|
|
|
|
The S4 turbos are, i dont think they use the same ones? (not sure)
I believe the Audi 1.8t uses a K04 turbo? I dont think those are really known for crapping out. But after 150k you never know.
|
09-18-2008, 12:10 PM
|
|
|
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Western North Carolina
|
|
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by lowbudgethero
6000 is way too high though it's a nice car
|
This car with 150k miles has a KBB of about $6300, how is that way too high of a price? |
09-18-2008, 12:30 PM
|
|
wow!
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: L.A./SLO
|
|
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Borg-Omen
The S4 turbos are, i dont think they use the same ones? (not sure)
I believe the Audi 1.8t uses a K04 turbo? I dont think those are really known for crapping out. But after 150k you never know.
|
I thought they used a k03 and the k04 was the usual upgrade when the k03 goes? And if it hasnt been replaced or rebuilt by 150k its going to need to be fairly soon.
__________________
ST:Ahow we do it
"Originally posted by /\/07 Midget: i smoke a lot of dick.
a lot"
"Originally posted by p8ntfreak98:yea man, me and pat are totally gunna gay out at splitrock one night"
|
09-18-2008, 12:45 PM
|
|
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Redding, CA
|
|
|
|
|
When its cold check for shaft play in the turbo.
|
09-18-2008, 12:51 PM
|
|
|
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Western North Carolina
|
|
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by dervishboy05
When its cold check for shaft play in the turbo.
|
Is that a sexual innuendo or are you actually making a suggestion? I don't have the foggiest idea what that means, in all honesty |
09-18-2008, 12:54 PM
|
|
Ricer
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: MD
|
|
|
|
|
threes no way KBB for that is 6300. if so then damn thats crazy cuz i see nicer ones going for like 9-10k. and they dont have 150k on the clock...
__________________
2006 350Z Pikes Peak White GONE!
1990 XJ 4.0
|
09-18-2008, 12:58 PM
|
|
|
wow!
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: L.A./SLO
|
|
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by undirected
Is that a sexual innuendo or are you actually making a suggestion? I don't have the foggiest idea what that means, in all honesty
|
http://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-te...-faq-info.html
http://www.audizine.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=2
read up. I suggest you try to learn as much about this type of car before you go buy it.
__________________
ST:Ahow we do it
"Originally posted by /\/07 Midget: i smoke a lot of dick.
a lot"
"Originally posted by p8ntfreak98:yea man, me and pat are totally gunna gay out at splitrock one night"
|
09-18-2008, 01:00 PM
|
|
|
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Redding, CA
|
|
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by undirected
Is that a sexual innuendo or are you actually making a suggestion? I don't have the foggiest idea what that means, in all honesty
|
If he will let you take the intake hose off the turbo when its cold and physically grasp the shaft in the turbo hole and check for play back and forth and up and down, if it doesn't move in any way but spins freely then its good. Make sure its spins good.
Right? lol someone make sure im correct. |
09-18-2008, 01:07 PM
|
|
|
TCUP
|
|
|
Join Date: May 2004
Location: TCUP
|
|
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by do i know u?
I thought they used a k03 and the k04 was the usual upgrade when the k03 goes? And if it hasnt been replaced or rebuilt by 150k its going to need to be fairly soon.
|
That could be.
I dont know why i was under the impression they came with a k04. maybe they come with the k03s?
im confused |
09-18-2008, 01:09 PM
|
|
|
wow!
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: L.A./SLO
|
|
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Borg-Omen
That could be.
I dont know why i was under the impression they came with a k04. maybe they come with the k03s?
im confused
|
Im pretty sure the 1.8t's came with either the k03 or the k03s. The S4 came with the k04 I think and its a popular upgrade?
__________________
ST:Ahow we do it
"Originally posted by /\/07 Midget: i smoke a lot of dick.
a lot"
"Originally posted by p8ntfreak98:yea man, me and pat are totally gunna gay out at splitrock one night"
|
09-18-2008, 01:11 PM
|
|
Edupunk
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: The Big Apple
|
|
|
|
|
what year is it?
__________________
There once was an X from place B,
That satisfied predicate P,
He or she did thing A,
In an adjective way,
Resulting in circumstance C.
|
09-18-2008, 01:13 PM
|
|
|
TCUP
|
|
|
Join Date: May 2004
Location: TCUP
|
|
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by do i know u?
Im pretty sure the 1.8t's came with either the k03 or the k03s. The S4 came with the k04 I think and its a popular upgrade?
|
i believe that is correct. |
09-18-2008, 01:13 PM
|
|
omgwtfbbqwrx
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Nor*Cal
|
|
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by undirected
Is that a sexual innuendo or are you actually making a suggestion? I don't have the foggiest idea what that means, in all honesty
|
lol. Might wanna read those links that guy posted before you go buying a fairly high mileage german car.
__________________
FFBN KR3W
'09 swp wrx
|
09-18-2008, 01:15 PM
|
|
|
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Redding, CA
|
|
|
|
|
Hammi would know what turbo it is but hes not online.
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
