tarpeyphoto

im thinking of buying a 99 a4 1.8t quattro. anything i should really look at while checking it out? anything i should know? any questions other than the normal ones that i should ask? ive had two integras, and a hatch, so im definitely new to audi. any help is appreciated.

thanks

Grease Monkey

Make sure the timing belt has been done if you get a higher mileage one, also they had an issue with coilpacks as well

tarpeyphoto

thanks man. keep em coming.

NastyNate

Timing belt and waterpump...make sure those were done cause if not its a hefty price to do. They are prone to check engine lights and electrical problems ie. abs control module/pump...like a $1400.00 repair, fairly common. All in all good cars, but expensive to maintain and repair.

tarpeyphoto

thanks.

HatefulMechanic

are douches.

tarpeyphoto

thanks for the help man!

fucking idiot.

HatefulMechanic

well.....ya know.


make sure it has been maintained! like stated earlier, they are good cars, but they really need to have the maint. done on them (ie, timing belt, tune up, water pump, etc) higher milage used ones are rather common, and at a good price, but be aware of the cost of repairs on some things.

there have been some issues with the headlamp circuits i have heard (no firsthand experience with the later Audi electrical problems like the older models did, i guess they are getting that taken care of) and make sure its got a good alignment on it too.

there are three recalls out for that year:

00V414000-excessive tie rod wear
99V131001-brake booster vacuum valve failure
99V248000-tie rod seal failure

i would check to see if they had been done first though.

Grease Monkey

They have issues with the headlight switches. A pretty simple fix.. It would be worthwhile to buy a Vag Com if you plan on working on it yourself, and also check out www.audiworld.com Good advice on there as well..

I love mine tho

Archer

Audi is owned by Volkswagen. Therefore, look for all kinds of stupid shit to break.