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Audi A4 2004 and earlier

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  • treygptreygp Member Posts: 1
    I bought a 04 A4 1.8 T months ago. Now the computer of it tell me to have a service in 300 miles, which will be less than 33k total on it. I called audi dealer and they said it gonna be a 35K service. Because it is still under warranty, that service should be a free one. So what shall I do? go ask them to do service in 300 miles or wait untill 35K but ask them to adjust the cpomputer?

    BTW, I don't have 2004 A4 manual but a S4 one. Do they have same maintenance? What else should I do to maintain it except following the computer reminder?

    Thanks, folks
  • kelbelle37kelbelle37 Member Posts: 8
    Don't follow the computer reminder. Follow what the book says. I remember my first service was at 5K, then every 10K after that....15K, 25K, 35K, 45K, etc. You can have it checked now if you want, but that will be your 35K service check-up. You won't go back again until 45K. My computer always is a little off. I ask them to adjust it all of the time, but it's usually off by a couple hundred miles.
  • majordadmajordad Member Posts: 43
    Does anyone know where to obtain good A4 replacement parts online. I've got a 1.8T '05, and I need to replace the center armrest, the top broke off. Additionally, I'd like to find some custom seat covers or replace the front and rear seats.

    Also, the center console ashtray cover is broken and won't stay in the closed position.
  • 204meca204meca Member Posts: 369
    As an A4 owner & follower of this forum, I have some great news. No I did not get a great deal on my insurance (thought it is very reasonable)!

    We got the A4 sedan, 1.8T for comfort, expected to be able to equal or slightly exceed EPA numbers. Big surprise is how Audi has managed to get both plenty of punch & economy in this package. I am a self confessing fuel economy junkie, I am especially pleased with its gas mileage.

    2004 A4, non-quattro, 1.8, CVT.

    Last urban driving tank by wife w moderately heavy foot: 70% in town, trips less than 10 miles got 23.8 mpg Have gotten up to 28 mpg in urban driving.

    Last trip, 423 miles; 5% forest service roads, 15% freeway, 80% two lane blacktop, top speed 80 mph, driven with light foot (only a couple of WOT runs), minimal AC use, average speed overall 49mph (car's computer) got 34.4 mpg. Best was 37 mpg mostly freeway average speed of 65 mph.

    Considering the best I ever got with 92 Honda Civic Si & 97 Del Sol Si was just under 40, the A4 is bit of a surprise. That plus the fact that it is supremely comfortable & had no mechanical problems for 29,000 miles makes us feel like we have a terrific car in the A4! :D
  • majordadmajordad Member Posts: 43
    Noticed I had a finger slip. I have an '04 not an '05.
  • amm2amm2 Member Posts: 12
    I don't know how I missed all these posts. I was looking at a 2004 A4 1.8 quattro avant certified. It seemed worthwhile with an extended warranty until a had another dealer salesman warn me off Audi, he even recommended some of his other competitors! So I guess he's being honest with me. I was impressed with the quattro snow ability. This would be a 100000 warranty from Audi, but if it is going to be just a headache and I am used to Acura and Honda...I'm not sure now...I was also looking at Toyota RAV4 V6, but have not been able yet to get the options I want at the price I want...may wait for Acura RDX or new CRV, but that will not be until August...glad I read your post after readin another one where the enthusiast were okay with Audi..heard some other horror story about lack of support and possibility of audi pulling dealership away from one store.
  • harieharie Member Posts: 1
    I'v just bought an audi a4 (2001), it has climate control, as i'v never had a car with climate control before i'm not sure how to use it and the manual is crap. Could someone please, please help. Can i not have just outside air coming in from my vents or do i have to use the cc to get air coming in, hot or cold and would that not mean i will be using more fuel?
  • jackolanternjackolantern Member Posts: 1
    Hoping someone can help me .
    I have a 2005 A4 Avant 6 speed with 33,000 miles and about 6 months ago I began having problems . My " check engine " light would come on , each time I brought it in to the dealer ( 7 times ) they tried to trouble shoot the problem , from changing the spark plugs, cleaning the fuel rods , cleaning out gas deposits and more . They kept the car for 2 + weeks , only for me to pick it up and three days later have the light come back on . The computer would come back everytime and say the was having mis-fires .
    The last time I had it in there, they told me the problem was cause by bad fuel ? And told me to stop putting premium and use regular unleaded . I have done that, and although the light has not come on, it still mis-fires and has an uneven idle . The Audi dealer w/o the light coming on , they won't do anything .
    I had one of the mechanics pull me aside and told me off the record , that the fuel is not the problem , but they don't know what the problem is .
    Sorry for the long post .
    Mark
  • 204meca204meca Member Posts: 369
    The auto climate control is supposed to be a plus, but frankly it is the feature I like least about my A4. I still get confused by it. :confuse: I suggest you get a manual (try Ebay or dealer) or just go to an Audi Dealer & ask someone to walk you thru it.
  • ebnk1ebnk1 Member Posts: 2
    I've had my car since it was new, it was never modified or chipped, with the exception of aftermarket forged wheels. My question, has anyone had problems with the manual transmission? The mainshaft is fine, other internal parts show normal wear and tear for a 75K mile car. The mechanic showed me the dowel(fits into an actuator rod)that sheared between the shifter and the fork shaft, preventing me from shifting. I can only assume that a bent shaft caused the transmission to bind, and sheared the dowel. This car is stock, and I ALWAYS use the clutch. Any ideas? Will I have problems with AoA if I attempt to get some type of reimbursement??
  • rbenjrbenj Member Posts: 4
    I've got an '04 A4 Avant, so my climate control system may be different than yours. I cannot have air flow through the vents without the cc system being on. That is, if the OFF button's light is on, there's no air flow. My understanding is that you will only use more fuel when the A/C compressor runs, and the only way to ensure that it doesn't run is to have the system OFF or set to ECON. (I guess you could also set the desired temp very high.)

    This is my first car with a climate control system, and I'm not fluent with it even after two years. I do miss just having air flow through the vents like in my old BMW, without having to turn something on and adjust it.
  • rovisionrovision Member Posts: 7
    Did the dealer check for a faulty coilpack? From your description, that may be the cause of your problem. Pretty common on Audis after '01. It's a $40/part DYI replacement if needed.
  • vtlax2vtlax2 Member Posts: 1
    I am in the market for a new car and found an amazing deal on a 2003 A4 1.8 Turbo with 30,000 miles. It is a theft recovery vehicle with a rebuilt title, but I did a carfax and it turned out clean of any major damage and clear of accidents. I have been reading this forum and have gotten real scared from reading everyone's horror stories about the problems these cars have when the years and miles start adding up. But then I also see the praise that people have given it. I have concluded that this is a real hit or miss car. I am simply concerned that if I buy this car i will be spending a lot of money in the near future to fix all these problems that may occur. I don"t have deep pockets to keep up with possible probelms. Are regular maintenance issues such as oil changes expensive as well? Or will Jiffy Lube knock it out for 35 bucks? I would appreciate any suggestions that anyone can offer me to help me make this dicision and join the A4 club. thanks!!
  • kelbelle37kelbelle37 Member Posts: 8
    Hi there -
    I love my Audi, but is quite pricey. I actually have nicknamed it "Pricey" just for that reason. Oil changes usually run about $75 at the dealer, and I do suggest going to the dealer for any maintenance - even minor things. I took mine for an oil change at a chain oil change place and the filter (because it was not Audi but aftermarket) caused the oil to "leak" at times. Not so much that there was a problem, but under the car where the oil plug is was a mess and I had to have the Audi garage scrub it clean. The cars are fun to drive and very attractive (I think) but it will be a bit of a headache. I have three dealerships in my area (Pittsburgh, PA) and the one where I bought the car has turned out to be real jerks. I paid over $600 to have a $200 part replaced because, basically, they took their time doing it AND I was without a car for a week!!! One other dealership is not much better. A friend has a TT and I've taken it for maintence (normal stuff-oil changes, etc.) and they are just not nice. And the third dealership is just SO pretentous. I will not take it there. Just make sure the service people at your Audi garage are very accomodating because you WILL get to know them very well. If you have a choice, I'd look for a used Acura or even BMW (no that I'll ever buy another German car). And, BTW, my Audi started having problems at 5,000 miles. It's not just older ones with high mileage.

    Good luck.
  • audicanadaaudicanada Member Posts: 1
    We have a 2002 Audi A4 1.8T Quattro Tiptronic. The car has 84,000Km's on it. No Problems what so ever untill .. today. :sick: the car is curently sitting in our garage and it is NOT starting..the car is turning over but the engine will not start. It just came back from the dealer 2 weeks ago from a 300point inspection oil change, tire rotate, ect..does any1 or anybody have any sort of idea what this problem could be? is it something anybody has experienced before?
  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,369
    do suggest going to the dealer for any maintenance - even minor

    Aside from warranty work I advise you to find a good independent, they are more reasonable than dealers. I'd avoid the lube chains as well. I was quite successful with my '98 A4 in getting maintenance done by a good local Audi-VW specialist at reasonable cost not withstanding the excessively high cost of parts which they must buy thru the dealer network.

    2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93

  • cicerocicero Member Posts: 51
    I have not gone further in the stream, and my reply may be unnecessary but I would suggest that if you bought a nice car that you take it to some place other than Quik Lube. The 1.8s need reliable oil service and taking it to Thrift Lube is not going to get you the "R" in reliable. Check the posts and you may find that some owners/renters failed to properly take care of their oil changes and they suffered.
  • kuulei1kuulei1 Member Posts: 2
    Hello,

    If you are still looking for an Audi, I would like to put my two sense in. All cars have problems or will need to fixed or maintained, but Audi's are known to be expensive when it comes to genuine parts. What it really comes down to is how well the car has been treated and maintained, and they way you choose to maintain your audi. Audi's are awesome and I am definetly a fan, I love them. What is truly appealing is the way it is built, how it drives, and the quality of the product that is impressive. For your situation, the best thing to do is not trust carfax. The idea behind it is good, but in my experience it is never accurate and cannot be trusted. Having an experienced body shop check it over is better as they can see things that you would not be able to. If you are looking to purchase this car through a bank, see if they offer extended warranties. They might not on this car because of it's title status. I have owned two audi's so far, an A4 2.8 sedan and a S4 V8. The warranty's pay for themselves. For example I paid $1500 for a 7 yr/100K extended warranty and it has paid for itself 3 times over so far because all that I am responsible for the diagnosis. Find an independent shop that is audi certified and reputable. Definetly maintain it and get oil changes regularly (I suggest synthetic), and if something starts going wrong- get it checked out ASAP before it gets worse because it is not going to go away by ignoring it. Lastly, drive and enjoy it- it's a drivers car. Good Luck.
  • kuulei1kuulei1 Member Posts: 2
    Hope someone fixed this for you, if not- I had a similar problem. My A4 sedan had simlar symtoms and I took it to every single german car shop & the dealership and no one could figure it out. They changed everything it seems, and nothing helped. They even told me the gas myth- which is totally wrong by the way. I finally took it to an american hot rod shop where they asked me to take it for a test drive while they rode in the passenger seat. In less than 5 minutes going around a block at 25 mph- the mechanic told me that it was the spark plug HARNESS. The only thing that no one had changed yet. He was right. After weeks of the run around, and the confusion he had solved my Audi's problem with a $40 fix.
  • engufgneengufgne Member Posts: 1
    Hi folks... I haven't posted here in about 6 years, but that was over on some Ford boards. Lately my wife and I have been looking for a wagon to replace one of our 2-door coupes, mainly for baby hauling =) I searched the regional inventory for wagons under $10k (our budget limit) and under 100k miles and to my surprise a few '98 and '99 A4 Avant Quattros came up. Now I've really only owned domestic cars and the prospect of our new "family" car being a fancy German ride is pretty appealing but also scary. I've done quite a bit of research including reading most of this forum, but I've mostly found information on 2001+ models, none of which are near $10k around here.

    So I was hoping someone out there could take a stab at a couple questions I had. Basically, am I setting myself up for a reliability disaster if I buy a '98/'99 Avant with 80+k miles on it? What sorts of things can I identify from a test drive that foreshadow huge problems? Thanks for any help anyone can provide!!
  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,369
    Basically, am I setting myself up for a reliability disaster if I buy a '98/'99 Avant with 80+k miles on it? What sorts of things can I identify from a test drive that foreshadow huge problems? Thanks for any help anyone can provide!!

    Maybe, maybe not. I'd still have my '98 Avant if my wife hadn't insisted on keeping her blasted Saab. I had a great experience with
    Bronzehilde for five years.

    Have it checked out by an Audi specialist, (it'll be the best $100 you ever spent) maintain it religiously and you'll be alright at least for 2-3 years IMO.

    2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93

  • mdx4me1mdx4me1 Member Posts: 25
    I've got an '01 A4 1.8T, and maintenance is starting to get expensive at the dealer.

    I'm curious - what is the best way to go about finding a mechanic to work on it? My local place where I took an old car would say yes, they work on Audi's. I think everyone will say they work on them to get the business.

    Any thoughts?

    For anyone in the Northern Virginia area with a specific shop in mind, do let me know!
  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,369
    Geez, don't go to the stealer. Look in the yellow pages for someone who advertises that they are a VW-Audi specialist and you'll save considerably.

    I live near a small city of 35,000 that has such a specialist, I'm sure there are many in the DC area.

    It doesn't hurt to ask around either.

    2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93

  • mdx4me1mdx4me1 Member Posts: 25
    Does just saying they are specialists make them specialists, or is there some type of certification/other documentation that I should ask about?

    Again, I've had a couple of the major chains out here say they do work on Audi's, but I don't think thay make's them experts in them.

    Thanks for the quick reply, by the way.
  • davberkdavberk Member Posts: 2
    I bought a 1.8T fronttrac A4 new in 2003. I was never satisifed with the handling; even took it in a couple of times to have it checked. Eventually I just accepted how the car drove. It never occurred to me to suspect the original equipment tires (Pirellli P6). Finally, after 3 years, I wore the front ones down and replaced them with new Bridgestone Potenza S-03 Pole Positions.

    The difference is so stunning I was almost depressed. The car handles like a completely different car. Now I understand why I was getting passed by SUVs on the twisties. Before, the car always felt vague and wandery when driving; it took work to keep it pointed straight on the freeway, and more effort to track properly in hard turns. Now, it handles so well I'm speechless. Easy and solid on the freeway, and practically defies the laws of physics when you push it. Now I see why people rave about the A4 so much. The new tires are also quieter and soak up rough pavement better (important here in the San Francisco bay area). No snow here, so they'll be fine all year round I think.

    I wish I'd replaced all four of those damn tires the first day I bought the car! That's why I said I was almost depressed, thinking about wasting the first 3 years of my car's life. If you're going to spend $25K to $35K on a car, it's well worth a few extra hundreds to get tires that let it perform like it was meant to. I'm not big on upgrading my car, pretty much keep my cars stock, but this is one upgrade that is well worth considering.

    Dave
  • v_dv_d Member Posts: 89
    Hey guys,
    I`ve got a topic for you: I want to decide between 2 A4's but I can`t actually point one. Here it goes: the first A4 has 170k Km (110k miles) on it, but its sold by a Audi Dealer; the second one has 130k KM (80k miles) on it and its sold by a Used Car Dealer (which i don`t really trust generally). They`re both manuals, 1.8T Quattro, 2002, and the price dif is just $1K for the one with less mileage, they even have the same packs. The Audi Dealer also has the car with 18pics on the net and it really looks nice and the interior looks new (even when zooming). So my question is: Should I buy the one from the Audi Dealer or from the Used Car Dealer?
    Btw, the prices are $15.995 (first-170k) and $16.900 (second-130k). One is blue and the other is silver, both with 17" rims, if that'll make a dif.

    Thanks. :)
  • kevin34kevin34 Member Posts: 42
    Hello,

    I am trying to determine whether or not it makes financial sense to purchase my Audi at the end of my lease. It's an '04 that I leased in '03 for 39 months/10k miles a year. I only have 20.5k miles on it and the buyout price is almost $20k (including tax). It has leather and sunroof which I think is the premium package but doesn't have the sports package. The market seems to indicate this is a good price but I am still unsure.

    Thank you in advance for any feedback.
  • bpopmanbpopman Member Posts: 2
    Up here in Canada and my car is about to go in for its 70000km service..I am totally covered on warranty bumper to bumper until 80000km.

    Just wondering what I should tell the dealer I think may be going wrong so they fix it for free now rather then me paying for after warranty is up...since dealer just bills Audi Canada/USA for the repairs anyway I thought I might take advantage of this and have them fix stuff that may be on its way to being in need of repair after the warranty is up and on my dollar..

    Thanks for any help!!!
  • quattroporte12quattroporte12 Member Posts: 178
    Well, you need to drive both and see which drives better and make sure there are no major problems in the way it drives. I would say a new dealer can be just as untrustworthy as an old
    (used) dealer and if the 30k less miles are worth it to you, go for the more expensive one...and also tell the used car salesmen to let you take it to your local mechanic before you buy it...otherwise no deal. Then you'll know hes not selling you a flooded or damaged car...
  • frigatefrigate Member Posts: 4
    Hi Mike, sounds like your brake caliper seizing. Mine was changed under warranty and problem never reoccurred.
    In order for the dealer to determmine that the caliper is defective, you may want to leave the car overnight with them.
    Cheers,
    Ron
  • teresap2teresap2 Member Posts: 2
    I am Audi's worst nightmare really.. my A4 Q 1.8 litre engine seized at 87,000 kms....yikes this is not a joke... I lost alot of money on my car and I am still angry to this day... I bought a 2007 BMW because they have (apparently) reliable engines... I think that Audi should be held accountable for their engine sludge (and not reimbursing everyone that was affected by their very bad engineering) but apparently that is not the case,

    Sincerely,
    Teresa Peterson
  • shiposhipo Member Posts: 9,148
    Hmmm, let's see here, eight posts in five or six different discussions, all with similar content about your A4 Quattro 1.8 engine failing at 87,000 kilometers (about 54,000 miles). You claim bad engineering, however, the hundreds of thousands of properly maintained 1.8T engines out there with more mileage than yours (many of which have run for over 200,000 kilometers with virtually no problems) suggests otherwise.

    As for your engine, my bet is that your dealership didn't use the proper oil (many Audi dealerships refused to adhere to the VW 502.00 oil standard for several years after it was published, some still don't), preferring instead to buy cheap bulk conventional oil. Said another way, I have yet to see a single case where a properly maintained (i.e. 502.00 oil or better every 8,000 kilometers) 1.8T failed or sludged.

    Assuming your dealership cheated on the quality of the oil for your car, is that Audi's fault?

    Best Regards,
    Shipo
  • audia42002audia42002 Member Posts: 2
    I have an Audi A4 2002 quattro with the same problem. The remote door lock/alarm system intermittently beeps 4 times after starting the car. It usually happens in cold weather. It's the same beep as when I push the remote door lock button. The beeps are emanating from the trunk on the passenger side. There are no codes set in the computer and no trouble indicators on the dash.

    I've contacted the dealership twice and they have no idea. They are unwilling to ask the regional rep if he knows what it is, and unwilling to investigate further if they don't hear the beeps.

    On a different forum for a different car with the same problem, I saw a post that suggested the alarm system battery may be failing and need to be replaced. I found this info on Carguide's site regarding the "B6" model A4 introduced in late 2001/early 2002:
    "an alarm system with its own dedicated battery - if a thief cuts the electrical wiring the alarm still operates - and it also has built-in tilt sensors to help prevent tow-away theft." (quoted from http://www.carguidemagazine.com/archive/dec2001/roadTests/audi4.php)
  • utahjakeutahjake Member Posts: 20
    Congratulations - you just entered the nightmare of run flat tires and some serious reliability issues with BMW software. My 2006 had two major software issues. Hope you hvae better luck.
  • audia42002audia42002 Member Posts: 2
    I asked the dealership about the "dedicated battery" for the alarm system in the 2002 A4, and neither the service departmnet nor the parts department have heard of it. Parts looked up the alarm system diagram and says they don't see a battery and they don't have a part number. So I guess the Car Guide article was mistaken.
  • thankdogthankdog Member Posts: 14
    Hello folks

    I am at a loss here. I've been researching how to place a fair price on my car which I have to sell. It is paid for and i hate to do it - but alas - as fun as this car has been - you just cannot put two 300 VariKennels into it for my two dogs ! :)

    I have seen pricing from as low as 25,000 up to 32,000 for the car I have with the mileage and condition. How do I know what to ask? People have internet access and challenge everything.

    I also know that ppl tend to think that their car/house/whatever is worth so much more than the next guys is (tongue in cheek here) but my car is still under warranty, has under 16,000 miles on it, has always been detailed, maintained for regular service, not wrecked, one non-smoking owner and garage parked. I plan to have it detailed next week after I take it for a service to have everything checked out.

    I love this car and have not had any trouble with it but I want to price it fairly. Any ideas? I've been to all the online pricing sites and thats where the confusion came in - all were very diff!

    TIA

    Lynnie
  • mikimmikim Member Posts: 1
    I have a 1999 A4 2.8 that needs a new transmission. It has 117,000+ miles on it (I commute daily about 55-60 miles). I know the ABS module needs to be replaced as well($1400 roughly). My question is, would it be cost efficient to get these repairs done given the high mileage and age, or should I consider getting a newer A4 with lower mileage? How long (mileage wise)should I expect my car to last?
  • shiposhipo Member Posts: 9,148
    First question, Manual or Automatic and what makes you think you need a new tranny?

    Seconds question, what's wrong with the ABS module that indicates it needs to be replaced?

    Third question, what kind of shape is the rest of the car in?

    Forth question, who is giving you your quotes for work, a dealer or a good independent?

    Last year I was faced with a similar dilemma as you. I was then driving about 100 miles per day and my transmission went out at 109,000 miles (exactly). When I say "went out", I mean "grind, screech, full stop, ain't moving again" kind of went out. I decided that it was a whole lot cheaper to put a tranny in the old gal as I was racking up so many miles as opposed to buying a new(er) car and doing the same thing. I'm glad I did as the new tranny cost me $2,600, roughly the cost of five monthly payments on a new car.

    Regarding how long your car should last. Assuming that your engine has been cared for with good high quality oil and been treated to frequent (enough) oil changes, there is no reason why your A4 shouldn't last for a quarter of a million miles. True, you will have to spend a bit on maintenance and repairs to reach the mileage, but I seriously doubt said repairs would match what a car loan would cost you on a monthly basis.

    Now, if you want a new(er) car, that's an entirely different discussion. ;-)

    Best Regards,
    Shipo
  • 944s944s Member Posts: 42
    i need help,, i am a college student looking to purchase a pre owned 2000 A4Quattro with 67000 miles on the odometer. the dealership wants $9000 for it. i mainly need this car because i am moving out of town and i am sick and tired of dealing with a car that breaks down all the time. i really like audis, and i really like this model. i am a mechanically inclined person so i can do all of the basic tune ups on it,, i need to know from people who have owned it and to let me know it it is a reliable car,,, i have read plenty of good and bad reviews on this car so i am a little ocnfused! please help
    -ricardo :confuse:
  • ajg33ajg33 Member Posts: 13
    Not ever time I drive but sometimes when I start from 1st gear or reverse there is a lag in the acceleration (total power loss) for about 4 seconds and then the power comes back. Nothing lights up on the dash to shows there is a problem.

    Has anybody else experienced this and if so what was fixed to correct this problem? Thanks.
  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,369
    I don't think the A4 is a good car for a college student. They're solid, reliable cars but part and service are expensive
    so that when/if something breaks you'll be out some big bucks.

    E.g. Power steering racks may fail prematurely, IIRC it's over $2k to replace one.

    Having said all that I put 123K on a '92 A4 Avant without a failure worse than the auxiliary fan going out (about $600)
    but if I were living on a student's budget I'd recommend a Subaru. For the record I didn't have a car when I was in college. ;)

    2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93

  • edissonedisson Member Posts: 1
    i love it :) ">link title
    great audi photos !
  • kingoftonekingoftone Member Posts: 1
    Having the same problem with my 99 a4. Did you ever find out what the problem is?
  • jdog6973jdog6973 Member Posts: 3
    I am having the same problem! But when I approached the dealer they treated ms as if I was hearing things. Even after showing them several post from the audi forum and also edmunds forum!!! What can we do to get them to explain this issue? I just want to know what is causing it!!!
  • ownerswifeownerswife Member Posts: 1
    We have a 1983 Audi 5000 turbo diesel that my son and husband are fond of. We are now storing it in the garage, as it was smoking (?blew a head gasket), and has rear end collision damage- rear lights broke and trunk lid won't close. They want to hang onto it, as they feel it may have some value as "only 500 of these cars were made", or feel it would at least be valuable as a parts car for someone. I say give me my garage space back!! Who's right, and if it could be sold for parts,, where would we post it?
  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,369
    Junk it!

    2001 BMW 330ci/E46, 2008 BMW 335i conv/E93

  • gearhead7478gearhead7478 Member Posts: 1
    Are you looking to sell the car? I am looking for a 1980-83 Audi 5000 diesel or turbo diesel to restore. Where are you located? Any pictures? :)
  • jeep53jeep53 Member Posts: 49
    I just purchased a 2003 A4 Audi convertible recently. It's a fun car to drive, especially when the turbo kicks in. I'm still learning a lot about the car. I was wondering if anyone knows whether the ESP switch should be on all the time or just in certain driving conditions.

    Overall so far I really like the car. It has some turbo lag at the early speeds but that's normal. I had a VW Jetta that did the same thing. Any other information anyone can give would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

    Steve(Jeepster53@aol.com)
  • jescuejescue Member Posts: 521
    the ESP automatically defaults to on when you start the car. The switch is there to switch it off if you so choose. I personally never turn it off. With the CVT transmission you really need the ESP to minimize wheelspin on agressive takeoff-the traction control is switched on and off with it.
  • helpmefindacarhelpmefindacar Member Posts: 14
    Hi! My daughter is looking for her first car. We found a 2001 Audi A4 with 61,000 miles for $11,900. What do you think of that?

    Are Audi A4 Parts a lot more expensive than Toyota parts,etc if something happens with the car?

    Thanks
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