Would like to talk to A4 1.8 guys, getting ready to buy

[Sean Tompkins]

Ack, don't say something like "the turbos go bad" without
any other information....

I believe there was a problem with perhaps only the 97 model, something to
do with the oil feed line clogging, or the heat shield... Wastegate rod
breakage, I think. Check www.audiworld.com for 
more info if that's not enough info for you. The newer models don't have this problem 
at all, and are quite reliable. There have been very few instances of actual turbo failure. 

I have a 99.5, the last of the Drive by Cable cars. everything after is Drive by Wire, if
that makes a difference to you. 

Feel free to ask any specific questions you may have, email or list. 
They are great cars, and 98-99 models can be had for quite reasonable 
prices. 

Sean Tompkins
99A4
86CGT


Subject: Re: Would like to talk to A4 1.8 guys, getting ready to buy
To: Matt Van Bogart <mvanbogart at hotmail.com>,
        quattro list <quattro at audifans.com>

have one at work. apr chip, 993 front calipers, a8
rotors, koni shocks and intrax springs. only bad
things about the cars is turbos go bad and the front
control arms squeek. go with the 99, they updated the
arms about 5 times now and it would have the newest
ones. 
                                    brian o'
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