1998 A4 Avant ... Problem Areas?

[Grant Lenahan]

v6 only? Hmm, that surprises me. I'll take your word for it.

- tie rod ends
- front control arm bushings
- check when timing belt ("nose job") was done
- the usual electrical gremlins

Good luck,

Grant
On Jul 7, 2007, at 12:01 PM, MXHOWES at aol.com wrote:

> I have just started my search for a A4 Avant. Looks like there a lot 
> more
> '98's on the market than '99 or '00's.
> I plan a trip in a few days to check out some of these cars ......  
> What do I
> look for (problem wise)? What are the weak points? The '98's only come 
>  with
> a V6 (any problems?) I will be looking at 5-speeds and don't mind the  
> taller
> gears with the V6.
> I know my older Audi's (currently own a '85 4KQ and a '88 80Q), I do 
> all my
> own wrenching, but have never even driven an A4.
>
> Thanks for any input in advance.
> Jim
>
>
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