Dear Mr. Wizard....

[Ed Kellock]

The engine it has should be stated. There's are +/- for both the 1.8t and
the V6.  The 1.8t will be more economical on gas but those engines have had
some issues with sludge.  With 60k on it, is it due for a timing belt in the
near future?  That might be something that sours the deal in the not too
distant future (especially give the family connection maybe).  No car is
maintenance free, but in comparison to a 91 Olds of any ilk an A4 may prove
to be more expensive even for regular maintenance if there's no DIY.

Ed

> -----Original Message-----
> From: quattro-bounces at audifans.com 
> [mailto:quattro-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf Of Tess McMillan
> Sent: Sunday, April 06, 2008 9:51 AM
> To: quattro at audifans.com
> Subject: Dear Mr. Wizard....
> 
> 
> Oh great ones:
> 
> I've been trying to coax one of my friends out of his '91 
> OldFolksmobile for some time now. (What can I say, he's a 
> writer and a musician with a growing family ....)
> 
> Charles has just written me that his sister has grown tired 
> of her A4 and wants to sell it to him. He asks me if this 
> will be a wise purchase.
> 
> What should I tell him?
> 
> Here is his query:
> 
> "She has a 2000 Audi A4 Quattro. 5-speed manual, 60,000 
> miles. She'll give it to us for the trade-in value, probably 6K or 7K.
> 
> It's the right type of car in terms of size, but I'm worried 
> it will cost us much too much as soon as something goes 
> wrong. I've heard horror stories about $2000 ball joints and stuff.
> 
> For some it would be a dream deal, but for us, is it worth 
> considering? Or will it break our heart?"
> 
> Please let me know your opinions!
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Tess
> in Bellevue, WA USA
> '88 80Q wearing a few band-aids 
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