Hey guys, im about to purchase a B5 2001 A4 1.8T its from a mechanic that has babied it, do you guys believe the clutch or the engine is about to go?, the car runs very well no sound from the engine at all the clutch is soft, But I am very worried about the clutch burning out anytime soon please give me some feedback i would love to know if the car would still be good. Please give me any information thank you in advance guys!

 

An original clutch with that kind ks is something to worry about. Also depends on how much you're paying for the car, it maybe worth it if the price is low enough.

 

well im paying 6000 for the car, so do you think i should worry, i drove it myself no slipping, soft. the mechanic took very good care of it. How much is it for a new clutch?

 

It's the labor that's expensive...tried eBay for OEM?

 

i replaced mine, and it cost 2500 with labor from the dealership

 

OH GOD! thats bloody expensive! i suggest getting a third party clutch, maby even stage 2 to make it a bit more sporty and paying your regular mechanic for the labor, will be cheaper then that! There is a good place called migus auto works by dundas and dixie, these guys are polish and they rock! I always go there for my oil changes and repairs for all my rides! give them a shout see what they can estimate it to.

 

A soft clutch is NOT sign of impending doom!

When driven nicely a good clutch - and AUDIs have good clutches - lasts as long as the engine.

I have seen 40,000Km clutches burnt like toast... I have seen 300,000Km clutches which look like they were just put in!

...'sides: clutches are like brakes: eventually they wear out! It's a fact of life!

 

^^^^ exactly, on my 2003 cavalier i pretty much destroyed the clutch in the matter of a couple of moths, it was good when i got it first. It all depends on the usage and audi has some of the softest clutches i used. I used to sport WRX and that thing kicked back! For that price it seems like a good deal over all. I got min for 10 gs wit 100 ,000 km on it a few months back but it is very mint. For the price your paying, and the engine being that good, your laughing!