AUDI '98 AUDI a4 1.8t 95,123 miles, 4 door, auto manual transmission, fair condition, silver exterior, black interior, 4 cylinders, 2WD, AM/FM, ABS, air, alloy wheels, CD, cruise, leather, passenger airbag, power locks, power windows, rear window defrost, sun roof, tinted windows, inspected, tires like new, $4,000
Sounds like one to me, but i want other opinions...
2006-08-11 15:19:21 · 11 answers · asked by Etak 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Audi
I recommend you have the vehicle PROFESSIONALLY INSPECTED before making any commitment. It is a 8 year old car with almost 100 thousand miles on it. And it is a complex European vehicle.
It can cost you A LOT of money to fix anything that may be wrong with it. It is normal to assume, not everything is in pristine condition.
Most mechanic will spend 1 to 2 hours inspecting it and charge you his/her normal shop rate. There is a lot you can't see but he can once he puts it on the lift.
150 dollars you spent will reward you with thousands you won't have to spend. (or at least know what's wrong going in)
2006-08-11 15:28:37 · answer #1 · answered by tkquestion 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the ad is online, it may not be legit. I usually see 98s going for at least twice that. One question: "auto manual transmission"? It's one or the other unless you're talking about a tiptronic... If it's legit, I'd grab it in a heart beat. Just make sure it has a clean title and the car was maintained well enough. Parts get very expensive... which is why I buy Audis and sell them before the warranty expires.
2006-08-11 18:39:12 · answer #2 · answered by cardesiner 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You MUST test drive it like crazy. I mean when you test drive it, listen carefully for weird sounds, and pay attention to how it feels. Test the brakes, acceleration, transmission. Look underneath at the frame for engine, or trans leaks. While under the car, check the backside of the brakes for fluid leaks. The car has A LOT of miles on it. Ask the owner if they replaced the timing belt. This is a biggy. What I would do, if you want my opinion, is use the $4000 as a big down payment on a little car, like a small Toyota. Not brand new, but a year or two old. This size down payment will make the monthly payments smaller, and build your credit rating.
2006-08-11 15:27:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd be drivin by now...the sunroof cinched it for a lousy $4 grand! Plus leather! Sorry ~ You're way too late! Someone else has been cruizin fer at least 100 miles! Wish it was me!
2006-08-11 15:27:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Amazing
2006-08-11 15:24:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is one of those deals that sounds to good to be true,,but if it is as good as you say,,i would buy it,,even if it turned out that you decided that you don't like it,,you could re-sale it,,and make money on it,,but the deal you have mentioned is a really good one,,i passed up a deal like this once,,and have kicked my self for it ever since i did it,,so if you can get it take it,,i hope this helps.
2006-08-11 15:28:35 · answer #6 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't say amazing. About normal price. Something that old, it really depends on when you drive it and see how it feels. Does everything operate smoothly? Any rattles and ticks?
2006-08-11 15:22:44 · answer #7 · answered by auntiegrav 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good but it sounds like a 'trap'. You know what I mean. Engine problems etc.
2006-08-12 03:40:30 · answer #8 · answered by Evolution 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is an amazing deal but id check it out for myself if i were you
2006-08-11 15:23:40 · answer #9 · answered by cyberkid535452000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
none of the above, but don't let me put you off, what do i know.... i'm audi!
2006-08-11 15:25:14 · answer #10 · answered by Gninja 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋