how to buy an a8

[lenoble at optonline.net]

Hello Luke,

The deal sounds ok to me.

If they can spend a little more money they can probably
get a 98 or newer. There were a number of improvements made
to the 98, including the transmission (all have tiptronic).

For lots of information, go to the audiworld.com web
site, the forum on A8's is excellent.

Regarding trouble spots, most fall into the annoyance
category, not serious problems. Typical problems are
power seat adjustments not working for the headrest and
lumbar, steering wheel heaters not working, and assorted
oil leaks (valve cover gaskets, trans output seal) and
the like.

Good luck,
Barry

Barry Lenoble
lenoble at optonline.net
http://members.rennlist.com/drive944/



wish i was in the market for one, but alas no... its my parents...
they are about to go look at a 1997 audi a8 4.2q priced at $25995canadian
with 117km on it...
im told the timing belt needs to be done at 150km and that costs about
$1000. anyone have a
maintenece schedule of one and predicted costs of repairs? are there any
trouble spots to look at?
what are the problem areas? if any...
well im sure it will be fun :) hope i get to drive it soon...
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