My '97 A4 with 143,000 miles is beginning to show its age, and I'm in
the market for a "new" car. I haven't been paying too close attention
to what's out there, but I've loved the car, and would like a new one,
but I just can't spend $30K+ on a car right now.

I am thinking of trying to find a recent (2-3 year old) A4 to replace
mine. Are there any years or options to avoid, any issues to be aware
of in looking for one? I am thinking I might go to the Audi dealer
and look for a couple year old A4 "Certified" (ie comes with a
warranty)(maybe a lease return) with reasonable mileage. Maybe I
could find something for about $20K?

Your thoughts and wisdom are appreciated-

PS- If anyone is interested in my car, let me know and I'll give the
details.

Brad in New Hampshire, US

 

"brad" <bradnh@volcanomail.com> wrote...
> My '97 A4 with 143,000 miles is beginning to show its age, and I'm in
> the market for a "new" car. I haven't been paying too close attention
> to what's out there, but I've loved the car, and would like a new one,
> but I just can't spend $30K+ on a car right now.
>
> I am thinking of trying to find a recent (2-3 year old) A4 to replace
> mine. Are there any years or options to avoid, any issues to be aware
> of in looking for one? I am thinking I might go to the Audi dealer
> and look for a couple year old A4 "Certified" (ie comes with a
> warranty)(maybe a lease return) with reasonable mileage. Maybe I
> could find something for about $20K?
>
> Your thoughts and wisdom are appreciated-
>
> PS- If anyone is interested in my car, let me know and I'll give the
> details.
>
> Brad in New Hampshire, US

I just bought a used A4 from a _used_ car dealer, and the only
thing I can think of recommending is: avoid used car dealerships
like a plague. Definitely deal with those who buy/sell new cars
as their primary business (not necessarily their primary source
of income, though). New car dealerships need to keep the bar at
a certain level. That makes all the difference.

Victor, now in New Hampshire too.

 

On 3 Sep 2003 08:23:27 -0700, bradnh@volcanomail.com (brad) wrote:

>My '97 A4 with 143,000 miles is beginning to show its age, and I'm in
>the market for a "new" car. I haven't been paying too close attention
>to what's out there, but I've loved the car, and would like a new one,
>but I just can't spend $30K+ on a car right now.
>
>I am thinking of trying to find a recent (2-3 year old) A4 to replace
>mine. Are there any years or options to avoid, any issues to be aware
>of in looking for one? I am thinking I might go to the Audi dealer
>and look for a couple year old A4 "Certified" (ie comes with a
>warranty)(maybe a lease return) with reasonable mileage. Maybe I
>could find something for about $20K?
>
>Your thoughts and wisdom are appreciated-
>
>PS- If anyone is interested in my car, let me know and I'll give the
>details.
>
>Brad in New Hampshire, US

In your (our) area, for $20K you should be easily able to pick up a loaded
2000 A4 with reasonable mileage on the clock (45K-60K). If you're really lucky
you'll find one that's already had the cam belt/tensioner/idler & water pump
replaced...

/daytripper
'00 s4 6spd, Stow, Massachusetts

 

"Victor Bazarov" <vAbazarov@comAcast.net> wrote in message > I just bought a used A4 from a _used_ car dealer, and the only
> thing I can think of recommending is: avoid used car dealerships
> like a plague. Definitely deal with those who buy/sell new cars
> as their primary business (not necessarily their primary source
> of income, though). New car dealerships need to keep the bar at
> a certain level. That makes all the difference.
>
> Victor, now in New Hampshire too.

Sorry to hear about what sounds like a bad experience. Yes, I was
thinking only of new car dealers. I'd prefer a "certified" used car.

 

WC-

Thank you very much, that's very nice of you. I certainly could be
interested, and I have e-mailed you with some questions.

It never occurred to me to ask here, but does anyone else know of
anything?

Brad




"bunchi" <archivestuff@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:<Q9L5b.17346$n94.17302@fed1read04>...
> Brad, my brother in law's aunt recently passed away unexpectedly [stroke]
> and he's selling her 2000 A4. All I know is that it's silver with black
> interior, 5 speed manual transmission and has 30 something thousand miles on
> it. I believe his asking price is less than $20k [like $18k or $19k] -
> at this point he's just trying to juggle the settling of her estate so he's
> not
> looking to get top dollar for it. Anyway, if you are interested, I can give
> you his email and you can contact him directly. Of course the bad thing
> is that we're out in CA - specifically they are in Martinez, so you
> would have to arrange for shipping. But I think you would still come out
> ahead.
>
> Email me at archivestuff@yahoo.com if you are interested. I love my '99 A4.
> It's an automatic but I still love driving it.
>
> WC