Looking to become an audi A4 owner
02-18-2008, 01:01 PM
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Looking to become an audi A4 owner
hey, i'm from ottawa, in the next couple weeks hopefully looking forward to finding myself an pre-owned a4 a step up from an acura EL, now before my purchase.. i wanted to get feedback before i got put down 25000 or so , i'm looking for 2003-2005 model , engine size isn't an issue, probably 1.8T around 60 xxxkm, now is their anything i need to know?.. how are repairs on this thing..? costly?.. how much is timing belt?.. etc. .etc... also where would i find the audi 12 spoke rims.. anyone selling?.. not into the 5 spoke ones... any help is appreciated. thanks.
02-18-2008, 01:36 PM
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Re: Looking to become an audi A4 owner
The audi 12 spoke are s4 rims, as far as I know, this question is asked so commonly would you just mind searching because you will ge tthe exact same answers! Not trying to be rude, but I can tell you make sure you get a car with all maintenace records etc. and balance of warranty if available. welcome to the forum and good luck with the findings/purchase
02-18-2008, 01:49 PM
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Re: Looking to become an audi A4 owner
Make sure the 1.8T has up to date oil change records, those engines can have problems with sludge. Look for complete history as much as possible.
Repairs can become costly if tons of things go wrong. Timing belt is going to run you upwards of $1000 depending on which shop does it and where you get the kit.
good luck in your search, whels aren't a huge issue and you can find great replicas any way you like them.
Repairs can become costly if tons of things go wrong. Timing belt is going to run you upwards of $1000 depending on which shop does it and where you get the kit.
good luck in your search, whels aren't a huge issue and you can find great replicas any way you like them.
02-19-2008, 08:26 PM
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Re: Looking to become an audi A4 owner
hey, welcome to the forum... basically as the others have said... look for maintenance history, particularly the timing belt, which is costly. Also check the front end suspension to be sure it is tight, as that can be costly to replace as well.
Timing belt should be done around 120-140k...
Timing belt should be done around 120-140k...
02-24-2008, 08:55 AM
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Re: Looking to become an audi A4 owner
thanks for the replys, as of yestrday i put monday down on a black (with no grey molding at the bottom) 2004 a4 1.8t quattro , im kinda hyped about that, accoding to audi belt should be done at 115 000km.. .. the car is still at 70 000km.. 
02-26-2008, 08:16 PM
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Re: Looking to become an audi A4 owner
i just got my audi 2 hours ago .. dumb question.. how do i activate the wipers so that they keep going.. i mean i turned the dial thing. and nothing.. are they the sensitive ones..or what.. i dono lol.. is there a place where all the features are discribed.. other then the manual.... i looked this up and i got nothing on the seach..thanks.
.. dumb question.. how do i activate the wipers so that they keep going.. i mean i turned the dial thing. and nothing.. are they the sensitive ones..or what.. i dono lol.. is there a place where all the features are discribed.. other then the manual.... i looked this up and i got nothing on the seach..thanks.
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