"agaibulin" <agaibulin@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:06d7edbd-628e-43cc-b04e-5418884882e7@d61g2000hsa.googlegroups.com...
> Hi all,
>
> Looking forward to acquire a 99 A4, equipped with a 2.4 liter V6 (30
> valve) and auto-transmission.
> Would appreciate your reviews of this car and its PRO's and CON's.
>
> Cheers.

Tony mentions the trany oil change.............if you have this done get
garage tech to drive with you BEFORE its replaced to show them the vehicle
runs 100%. Then if there's any problems after its THEIR error. This follows
a post a few months ago where someone had it changed and the box f'kk'd up
after.

I have no real problems with my 98 2.4 it went through MOT yesterday with
only a minor recommendation on a steering joint. Car has been in family from
new, father then me.

T belt, water pump, idlers all replaced at 66k for £600. Now at 88K

One steering joint, cooler header tank and 2 new gaiters replaced over last
year.

Original heated wing mirrors failed years ago when owned by my father and I
replaced them a few years back. Been OK since with new design.

All lower door trims replaced over 5 years.

Instrument panel illumination fades a little in hot
weather..............this appears to be a common thing on this era of Audi.
Way too expensive to worry about.

otherwise a great car.

dj
in UK

 

"agaibulin" <agaibulin@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:06d7edbd-628e-43cc-b04e-5418884882e7@d61g2000hsa.googlegroups.com...
> Hi all,
>
> Looking forward to acquire a 99 A4, equipped with a 2.4 liter V6 (30
> valve) and auto-transmission.
> Would appreciate your reviews of this car and its PRO's and CON's.
>
> Cheers.

Tony mentions the trany oil change.............if you have this done get
garage tech to drive with you BEFORE its replaced to show them the vehicle
runs 100%. Then if there's any problems after its THEIR error. This follows
a post a few months ago where someone had it changed and the box f'kk'd up
after.

I have no real problems with my 98 2.4 it went through MOT yesterday with
only a minor recommendation on a steering joint. Car has been in family from
new, father then me.

T belt, water pump, idlers all replaced at 66k for £600. Now at 88K

One steering joint, cooler header tank and 2 new gaiters replaced over last
year.

Original heated wing mirrors failed years ago when owned by my father and I
replaced them a few years back. Been OK since with new design.

All lower door trims replaced over 5 years.

Instrument panel illumination fades a little in hot
weather..............this appears to be a common thing on this era of Audi.
Way too expensive to worry about.

otherwise a great car.

dj
in UK

 

"agaibulin" <agaibulin@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:06d7edbd-628e-43cc-b04e-5418884882e7@d61g2000hsa.googlegroups.com...
> Hi all,
>
> Looking forward to acquire a 99 A4, equipped with a 2.4 liter V6 (30
> valve) and auto-transmission.
> Would appreciate your reviews of this car and its PRO's and CON's.
>
> Cheers.

Tony mentions the trany oil change.............if you have this done get
garage tech to drive with you BEFORE its replaced to show them the vehicle
runs 100%. Then if there's any problems after its THEIR error. This follows
a post a few months ago where someone had it changed and the box f'kk'd up
after.

I have no real problems with my 98 2.4 it went through MOT yesterday with
only a minor recommendation on a steering joint. Car has been in family from
new, father then me.

T belt, water pump, idlers all replaced at 66k for £600. Now at 88K

One steering joint, cooler header tank and 2 new gaiters replaced over last
year.

Original heated wing mirrors failed years ago when owned by my father and I
replaced them a few years back. Been OK since with new design.

All lower door trims replaced over 5 years.

Instrument panel illumination fades a little in hot
weather..............this appears to be a common thing on this era of Audi.
Way too expensive to worry about.

otherwise a great car.

dj
in UK

 

On Mon, 10 Dec 2007 18:33:27 -0800 (PST), agaibulin
<agaibulin@gmail.com> wrote:

>Some reviewers say that a common problem for Audi's V6 engines are
>their timing belt along with its tensioner and ribbed belt. Any
>thoughts on that?

It's for real, and you need to find a garage that'll install the new
water pump and tensioner and belt correctly and not overtighten them,
as happened on my now-stolen 98.5 A4.

 

On Mon, 10 Dec 2007 18:33:27 -0800 (PST), agaibulin
<agaibulin@gmail.com> wrote:

>Some reviewers say that a common problem for Audi's V6 engines are
>their timing belt along with its tensioner and ribbed belt. Any
>thoughts on that?

It's for real, and you need to find a garage that'll install the new
water pump and tensioner and belt correctly and not overtighten them,
as happened on my now-stolen 98.5 A4.

 

On Mon, 10 Dec 2007 18:33:27 -0800 (PST), agaibulin
<agaibulin@gmail.com> wrote:

>Some reviewers say that a common problem for Audi's V6 engines are
>their timing belt along with its tensioner and ribbed belt. Any
>thoughts on that?

It's for real, and you need to find a garage that'll install the new
water pump and tensioner and belt correctly and not overtighten them,
as happened on my now-stolen 98.5 A4.

 

On Tue, 11 Dec 2007 06:19:18 -0000, "Me" <to@youbtinternet.com> wrote:

>
>"agaibulin" <agaibulin@gmail.com> wrote in message
>news:06d7edbd-628e-43cc-b04e-5418884882e7@d61g2000hsa.googlegroups.com...
>> Hi all,
>>
>> Looking forward to acquire a 99 A4, equipped with a 2.4 liter V6 (30
>> valve) and auto-transmission.
>> Would appreciate your reviews of this car and its PRO's and CON's.
>>
>> Cheers.
>
>Tony mentions the trany oil change.............if you have this done get
>garage tech to drive with you BEFORE its replaced to show them the vehicle
>runs 100%. Then if there's any problems after its THEIR error. This follows
>a post a few months ago where someone had it changed and the box f'kk'd up
>after.
>
>I have no real problems with my 98 2.4 it went through MOT yesterday with
>only a minor recommendation on a steering joint. Car has been in family from
>new, father then me.
>
>T belt, water pump, idlers all replaced at 66k for £600. Now at 88K
>
>One steering joint, cooler header tank and 2 new gaiters replaced over last
>year.
>
>Original heated wing mirrors failed years ago when owned by my father and I
>replaced them a few years back. Been OK since with new design.
>
>All lower door trims replaced over 5 years.
>
>Instrument panel illumination fades a little in hot
>weather..............this appears to be a common thing on this era of Audi.
>Way too expensive to worry about.
>
>otherwise a great car.

Agreed.

IME trouble/weak spots are:
- Front steering components.
- Water pump & cam belt tensioner.
- Electic windows has "gremlins" (windows occasionally
open on their own).
- Window mechanisms - the windows stick and damage the motors.
- Instrument panel fades.
- Engine sensors.

M.

 

On Tue, 11 Dec 2007 06:19:18 -0000, "Me" <to@youbtinternet.com> wrote:

>
>"agaibulin" <agaibulin@gmail.com> wrote in message
>news:06d7edbd-628e-43cc-b04e-5418884882e7@d61g2000hsa.googlegroups.com...
>> Hi all,
>>
>> Looking forward to acquire a 99 A4, equipped with a 2.4 liter V6 (30
>> valve) and auto-transmission.
>> Would appreciate your reviews of this car and its PRO's and CON's.
>>
>> Cheers.
>
>Tony mentions the trany oil change.............if you have this done get
>garage tech to drive with you BEFORE its replaced to show them the vehicle
>runs 100%. Then if there's any problems after its THEIR error. This follows
>a post a few months ago where someone had it changed and the box f'kk'd up
>after.
>
>I have no real problems with my 98 2.4 it went through MOT yesterday with
>only a minor recommendation on a steering joint. Car has been in family from
>new, father then me.
>
>T belt, water pump, idlers all replaced at 66k for £600. Now at 88K
>
>One steering joint, cooler header tank and 2 new gaiters replaced over last
>year.
>
>Original heated wing mirrors failed years ago when owned by my father and I
>replaced them a few years back. Been OK since with new design.
>
>All lower door trims replaced over 5 years.
>
>Instrument panel illumination fades a little in hot
>weather..............this appears to be a common thing on this era of Audi.
>Way too expensive to worry about.
>
>otherwise a great car.

Agreed.

IME trouble/weak spots are:
- Front steering components.
- Water pump & cam belt tensioner.
- Electic windows has "gremlins" (windows occasionally
open on their own).
- Window mechanisms - the windows stick and damage the motors.
- Instrument panel fades.
- Engine sensors.

M.

 

On Tue, 11 Dec 2007 06:19:18 -0000, "Me" <to@youbtinternet.com> wrote:

>
>"agaibulin" <agaibulin@gmail.com> wrote in message
>news:06d7edbd-628e-43cc-b04e-5418884882e7@d61g2000hsa.googlegroups.com...
>> Hi all,
>>
>> Looking forward to acquire a 99 A4, equipped with a 2.4 liter V6 (30
>> valve) and auto-transmission.
>> Would appreciate your reviews of this car and its PRO's and CON's.
>>
>> Cheers.
>
>Tony mentions the trany oil change.............if you have this done get
>garage tech to drive with you BEFORE its replaced to show them the vehicle
>runs 100%. Then if there's any problems after its THEIR error. This follows
>a post a few months ago where someone had it changed and the box f'kk'd up
>after.
>
>I have no real problems with my 98 2.4 it went through MOT yesterday with
>only a minor recommendation on a steering joint. Car has been in family from
>new, father then me.
>
>T belt, water pump, idlers all replaced at 66k for £600. Now at 88K
>
>One steering joint, cooler header tank and 2 new gaiters replaced over last
>year.
>
>Original heated wing mirrors failed years ago when owned by my father and I
>replaced them a few years back. Been OK since with new design.
>
>All lower door trims replaced over 5 years.
>
>Instrument panel illumination fades a little in hot
>weather..............this appears to be a common thing on this era of Audi.
>Way too expensive to worry about.
>
>otherwise a great car.

Agreed.

IME trouble/weak spots are:
- Front steering components.
- Water pump & cam belt tensioner.
- Electic windows has "gremlins" (windows occasionally
open on their own).
- Window mechanisms - the windows stick and damage the motors.
- Instrument panel fades.
- Engine sensors.

M.