Contemplating a 2nd Audi for Me

[Peter Guthrie]

Check if the timing belt has been done.

Audi states it should be done at 90k on the 12 valve V6 but it's wise
to have it done at 80k or before. I've just had mine done at 80k the
bill was $1000 but that also included a few other things and was done
at an Audi dealer here in the UK (so the usual 'rip-off-britain'
surcharge was applied).

Remember the water pump and tensioners should be replaced too, on of the
main dealer service departments I called for quotes didn't know this. It's
worth replacing the thermostat too.

Peter
95 A4Q

Andrew Duane USG wrote:
> 
> Hairy green toads from Mars made Tomsaudi at aol.com say:
> 
> > Luckily, just down the road from where I work is a 1992 Audi 100CS Quattro
> > wagon for sale at a reputable European car specialist. She is dark green
> > metallic with dark tan hides, with the works. Mileage is 79k miles. I had a
> > quick look at her today, and she seemed to be in very good shape. My question
> > to you guys, is what should I be looking at?
> 
> The '92s were the first year with the V6 engine, so there were some
> teething pains. The main one is the head gasket, which was eventually
> recalled and replaced under "warranty". Make sure this was done!
> I believe Sean Ford has a few choice words (many with 4 letters in
> them!) about this.
> 
> Other than that, they are pretty good and solid. I have a '95
> A6QW, basically the same car with a few ongoing tweaks. Been very
> good to me for 88K miles. A good test drive will tell many things.
> 
> Is the interior "Ecru"? This color (which was common with the green
> exterior) is not my first choice; it tends to get dirty easily and
> shows wear a lot more than the other colors.
> 
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