High mileage A4s
07-12-2007 | 01:27 PM
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Re: High mileage A4s
"Nay-Sayer" <Nay_Sayer@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Thinking about buying a high mileage A4 Quattro, '96 - '98 vintage,
> and was wondering if there is anything in particular I should look out
> for? Thanks.
>
> TNS
>
documented evidence of cam belt replacement..........
07-12-2007 | 01:27 PM
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Re: High mileage A4s
"Nay-Sayer" <Nay_Sayer@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Thinking about buying a high mileage A4 Quattro, '96 - '98 vintage,
> and was wondering if there is anything in particular I should look out
> for? Thanks.
>
> TNS
>
documented evidence of cam belt replacement..........
07-12-2007 | 01:27 PM
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Re: High mileage A4s
"Nay-Sayer" <Nay_Sayer@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Thinking about buying a high mileage A4 Quattro, '96 - '98 vintage,
> and was wondering if there is anything in particular I should look out
> for? Thanks.
>
> TNS
>
documented evidence of cam belt replacement..........
07-12-2007 | 01:27 PM
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Re: High mileage A4s
"Nay-Sayer" <Nay_Sayer@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Thinking about buying a high mileage A4 Quattro, '96 - '98 vintage,
> and was wondering if there is anything in particular I should look out
> for? Thanks.
>
> TNS
>
documented evidence of cam belt replacement..........
07-12-2007 | 02:51 PM
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Re: High mileage A4s
Nay-Sayer wrote:
> Thinking about buying a high mileage A4 Quattro, '96 - '98 vintage,
> and was wondering if there is anything in particular I should look out
> for? Thanks.
>
> TNS
>
The obvious one is suspension wear, especially the front.
> Thinking about buying a high mileage A4 Quattro, '96 - '98 vintage,
> and was wondering if there is anything in particular I should look out
> for? Thanks.
>
> TNS
>
The obvious one is suspension wear, especially the front.
07-12-2007 | 02:51 PM
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Re: High mileage A4s
Nay-Sayer wrote:
> Thinking about buying a high mileage A4 Quattro, '96 - '98 vintage,
> and was wondering if there is anything in particular I should look out
> for? Thanks.
>
> TNS
>
The obvious one is suspension wear, especially the front.
> Thinking about buying a high mileage A4 Quattro, '96 - '98 vintage,
> and was wondering if there is anything in particular I should look out
> for? Thanks.
>
> TNS
>
The obvious one is suspension wear, especially the front.
07-12-2007 | 02:51 PM
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Re: High mileage A4s
Nay-Sayer wrote:
> Thinking about buying a high mileage A4 Quattro, '96 - '98 vintage,
> and was wondering if there is anything in particular I should look out
> for? Thanks.
>
> TNS
>
The obvious one is suspension wear, especially the front.
> Thinking about buying a high mileage A4 Quattro, '96 - '98 vintage,
> and was wondering if there is anything in particular I should look out
> for? Thanks.
>
> TNS
>
The obvious one is suspension wear, especially the front.
07-12-2007 | 02:51 PM
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Re: High mileage A4s
Nay-Sayer wrote:
> Thinking about buying a high mileage A4 Quattro, '96 - '98 vintage,
> and was wondering if there is anything in particular I should look out
> for? Thanks.
>
> TNS
>
The obvious one is suspension wear, especially the front.
> Thinking about buying a high mileage A4 Quattro, '96 - '98 vintage,
> and was wondering if there is anything in particular I should look out
> for? Thanks.
>
> TNS
>
The obvious one is suspension wear, especially the front.
07-12-2007 | 04:41 PM
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Re: High mileage A4s
"Nay-Sayer" <Nay_Sayer@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Thinking about buying a high mileage A4 Quattro, '96 - '98 vintage,
> and was wondering if there is anything in particular I should look out
> for? Thanks.
>
> TNS
As others have suggested, timing belt replacement (and associated items such
as water pump, tensioners), front suspension components (control arms, tie
rod ends) and would add: oil or coolant leaks, evidence of sludge problem,
need for brake pads and rotors, CV joint boot integrity.
news:1184255052.081983.303210@n60g2000hse.googlegr oups.com...
> Thinking about buying a high mileage A4 Quattro, '96 - '98 vintage,
> and was wondering if there is anything in particular I should look out
> for? Thanks.
>
> TNS
As others have suggested, timing belt replacement (and associated items such
as water pump, tensioners), front suspension components (control arms, tie
rod ends) and would add: oil or coolant leaks, evidence of sludge problem,
need for brake pads and rotors, CV joint boot integrity.
