[A8] Thinking about buying an A8 quattro. Should I?

[Britt Crowell]

So as a joke I bid on an A8 on eBay. 
I got out bid by $100 but the winner didn't pay so the seller sent me a second chance offer.
So now I seriously considering it.
I've had lots of 5000tqs and 200s , but I don't know shit about these things.
What do you guys think about this car?

Its a 1997 you can check out the links and specs here
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1,1&item=4537380626

And If any has access to Carfax and can run this that would be cool too
WAUBG84D0VN009739

So what do you guys think about this car? Is it a great deal that I shouldn't turn down or am I flirting with a possible money pit.

I never had an Audi with less than 100K miles or newer than an '89.  I wonder if its broke in good yet???

I know the timing chain is due at 100K. Is this something I can do myself or should I leave it to the professional?


Thanks for any input.
Britt
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