Saw this great looking wagon with all the trimmings, but with high miles. What's the reliability of the A4's? Can we expect to drive it to 180k? We are having a mechanic look it over. Any particular issues to look out for?
2006-07-16 16:21:55 · 5 answers · asked by karlla_fed 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Audi
Since it is a foreign car, you can expect many miles out of it, however, there are many things to consider... First of all, contact the previous owner. What can they tell you about the car. Try to get a feel for this person; is it an older individual? An older person, though not always reliable when it comes to preventative maintenance, IE. filter and lube, they tend to drive their vehicles much more responsibly. If it's a younger person, they tend to "rod" the heck out of them thereby shortening the life of the vehicle. Is this a DOHC engine? This particular car has two different engine classes. Both are 2.8 liter, but one is Single Overhead Cam, and the other is Dual Overhead Cam. If you do purchase the car; the very FIRST thing you need to do is buy a Haynes manual for this car and purchase the timing belts. I believe that this is an interference engine which means that if a timing belt breaks....well, let's just say....REPLACE 'EM NOW. You'll like yourself better for doing it. Whatever you decide, good luck. P.S. go to www.napaonline.com and browse their catalog. You'll be amazed.
2006-07-16 16:39:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If its a turbo they have problems with those. Since they are tucked up next to the firewall they get very hot and can burn out. If not a turbo that is a strong motor and will go 180k easy if serviced correctly. Also watch out for the cars with automatics they do tend to go out around the millage its at now. Also check to see if the front control arms and ball joints have been done. If not they will need to be.
Keep in mind any car you buy will have some problems the A4 is a great car you just need to have a tech who knows the car.
2006-07-16 23:36:30 · answer #2 · answered by uthockey32 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I ownded an A4 to about 133k miles it was still running however the cost or repairs was staggering. It was cheaper to lease a brand new vehicle. If you do buy it... follow the maintenance schedule to the LETTER.
2006-07-21 14:10:12 · answer #3 · answered by Mike Hunt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its ....8 years old...average vehicle does 20,000 a year.....which would make it 160,000 miles.....so they didnt drive it as much as most people do.....180k......it might make it as long as theirs nothing signifantly wrong for it. I tell you now I wouldnt pay to much for it....
2006-07-16 23:25:08 · answer #4 · answered by cats4ever2k1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't buy it
2006-07-19 09:41:37 · answer #5 · answered by pk9394racing 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋