Potential issues with this car?

[avro206]

Hello all. Let me quickly introduce myself. I don't own an Audi--yet. I have always admired them and am thinking of buying on as a daily driver. Idrove an A4 3.0--2002? Back when it was new, liked it better then BMW. I have the whole year to do so (leased car goes back in Jan 2011 or earlier if I really want) I am wondering what are recall issues, known troubles and how reliable the car is. Is there alot of (pricey) maintenance involved. Here is a car that caught my eye. I can't link the ad. Its on kijiji..a blue 98 A4 2.8, pls check it out. any comments are welcome, thanks very much!

[ackerman]

i had that car...it was awsome.
however i had a few control arm issues, power steering pump needed to be replaced, and ecu.
regular maintenance was done, it ran very well.

[nemohm]

3.0l engine does not have a sterling reputation.
Nightmare for work on, reliability is quite questionable.
Do your homework of searching for infos .
(no doubt the prices are this $$$ atractive)

[ackerman]

its not a 3.0l engine, hes looking at the 2.8quattro

[nemohm]

2.8 is one of the best - not a capricesive at all. Might leak oil, but hey this is a German car.
Maintenance involved - based on your risk and patience tolerance - just as with investments.
If it doesn't break - don't replace it. Otherwise => any German car easily transforms into one’s *******

[1BODAUDI]

I personlay would go with a 1.8t i had mine for 6yrs now and other then the steering pump and timeing belt its been cery tru to me.......and if you plan on upgrading anytime the 1.8t is the best way to go in my eyes