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03-10-2012, 11:51 AM
#51
are you really gonna rebuild a transmission? seriously, thats a lot of technical work, I would just get a used transmission (like I did, even though I didn't need one) and then fix the stupid shaft seal or whatever caused the leak and sell the old one, well, if you really broke the old one, just scrap it.
03-14-2012, 06:26 AM
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craigslist, ebay. the only 2 worthwile places to look.
people do list cars for more, but you can call them and you can obviously talk them down to reasonable prices.
a 2002-04 a6 4.2 for $6-8k are you serious, they are all over the place for $4-5k.
try searching google for sites that do entire state searches on craigslist or even the entire craigslist...
for the 2006+ A6 for around $10k I seen a couple on craigslist, and perhaps ebay, too bad ebay doesn't show much older complete auctions... but honestly, i dont like the interior colors for the tan leather package in the 2006+ models. thats why I didn't buy one. the 2006+ mercedes models have a much much nicer interior...
its all about patience when buying a car. you almost need to not Need/want the car until you find a good deal...
people do list cars for more, but you can call them and you can obviously talk them down to reasonable prices.
a 2002-04 a6 4.2 for $6-8k are you serious, they are all over the place for $4-5k.
try searching google for sites that do entire state searches on craigslist or even the entire craigslist...
for the 2006+ A6 for around $10k I seen a couple on craigslist, and perhaps ebay, too bad ebay doesn't show much older complete auctions... but honestly, i dont like the interior colors for the tan leather package in the 2006+ models. thats why I didn't buy one. the 2006+ mercedes models have a much much nicer interior...
its all about patience when buying a car. you almost need to not Need/want the car until you find a good deal...
03-14-2012, 07:43 AM
#53
about the timing belt, if I didn't know how to do the timing belt job myself and would be dependent on mechanics to do that kind of work, I wouldn't buy an audi unless the timing belt job was done by a dealer or has warranty or something.
There are countless stories here and everywhere that someones belt broke a couple miles after installed and their engines are toast.
Having the timing belt done recently should not effect your decision to buy the car. The MOST important things are how the interior and exterior looks, how the engine sounds and feels, and how the transmission shifts.
You will always be happier if your car looks good. The most expensive work on a car is changing an engine or transmission, everything else can be changed for a lot less if you diy or have a good mechanic friend/relationship...
ohh and seriously, any non dealer mechanic actually having the "right" tools to do a timing belt job on a Audi A6 would be very rare in my opinion. Do you see a stack of labeled cam lock bars and other specialized tools in shops? I haven't... I'm pretty sure they eye everything.
There are countless stories here and everywhere that someones belt broke a couple miles after installed and their engines are toast.
Having the timing belt done recently should not effect your decision to buy the car. The MOST important things are how the interior and exterior looks, how the engine sounds and feels, and how the transmission shifts.
You will always be happier if your car looks good. The most expensive work on a car is changing an engine or transmission, everything else can be changed for a lot less if you diy or have a good mechanic friend/relationship...
ohh and seriously, any non dealer mechanic actually having the "right" tools to do a timing belt job on a Audi A6 would be very rare in my opinion. Do you see a stack of labeled cam lock bars and other specialized tools in shops? I haven't... I'm pretty sure they eye everything.
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03-14-2012, 08:01 AM
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You would be surprised about some indy shops - we have one right here in my little town which is owned by a factory trained master tech who only works on VAG vehicles - he has or gets as needed every specialized tool you've ever seen or heard of...
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03-15-2012, 05:12 PM
#56
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You broke the code. Bentley takes no responsibility for the data that Audi gives them and they mindlessly put into their manuals.
08-24-2012, 10:35 PM
#57
sorry to "hijack" the thread
but i am also looking at buying a 2001 Audi A6 4.2
http://www.autotrader.ca/a/Audi/A6/K...howcpo=ShowCPO
this one in particular
it has 132xxxKM and asking price is $8995 CDN which seems like a very good deal
the vehicle has 2 owners and 1 minor accident in 2002 (repair cost under $4000).
the dealer has all the service records from the 2nd owner since 2006. based on what i saw, all the services were performed on time, including a $5000 service to replace timing belt and water pump at 99000km. (owners manual says that doesnt need to be replaced until 160000km..not sure why it was done early).
Other "problems" that were fixed includes a $2000 repair job at an audi dealership to replace a O2 sensor and a $1500 repair to fix a broken motor on the steer wheel adjuster.
the only problem that is not fixed is the cluster display that has a few dead pixles which makes the screen that displays the current fuel economoy and such not readable.
the other cars I am looking at includes a 2004 Volvo S80 2.5T awd and a 2003 Audi A4 3.0 Quattro
http://www.autotrader.ca/a/Volvo/S80...howcpo=ShowCPO
http://www.autotrader.ca/a/Audi/A4/R...howcpo=ShowCPO
but they are both more expensive by about $2000 CDN.
in you guy;s opinion, should I "walk away" from the A6 and go for the newer A4 or S80....or is this a safe gamble given that it has all the service histories?
but i am also looking at buying a 2001 Audi A6 4.2
http://www.autotrader.ca/a/Audi/A6/K...howcpo=ShowCPO
this one in particular
it has 132xxxKM and asking price is $8995 CDN which seems like a very good deal
the vehicle has 2 owners and 1 minor accident in 2002 (repair cost under $4000).
the dealer has all the service records from the 2nd owner since 2006. based on what i saw, all the services were performed on time, including a $5000 service to replace timing belt and water pump at 99000km. (owners manual says that doesnt need to be replaced until 160000km..not sure why it was done early).
Other "problems" that were fixed includes a $2000 repair job at an audi dealership to replace a O2 sensor and a $1500 repair to fix a broken motor on the steer wheel adjuster.
the only problem that is not fixed is the cluster display that has a few dead pixles which makes the screen that displays the current fuel economoy and such not readable.
the other cars I am looking at includes a 2004 Volvo S80 2.5T awd and a 2003 Audi A4 3.0 Quattro
http://www.autotrader.ca/a/Volvo/S80...howcpo=ShowCPO
http://www.autotrader.ca/a/Audi/A4/R...howcpo=ShowCPO
but they are both more expensive by about $2000 CDN.
in you guy;s opinion, should I "walk away" from the A6 and go for the newer A4 or S80....or is this a safe gamble given that it has all the service histories?
08-25-2012, 03:30 AM
#58
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I'd run, not walk away from this deal. $5K to do a TB service? wow. BTW...you do realize this was a March 2012 thread, and a big one at that? Better to start a new thread on the subject than dredge up this old dog.
08-25-2012, 04:31 AM
#59
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sorry to "hijack" the thread
but i am also looking at buying a 2001 Audi A6 4.2
http://www.autotrader.ca/a/Audi/A6/K...howcpo=ShowCPO
this one in particular
it has 132xxxKM and asking price is $8995 CDN which seems like a very good deal
the vehicle has 2 owners and 1 minor accident in 2002 (repair cost under $4000).
the dealer has all the service records from the 2nd owner since 2006. based on what i saw, all the services were performed on time, including a $5000 service to replace timing belt and water pump at 99000km. (owners manual says that doesnt need to be replaced until 160000km..not sure why it was done early).
Other "problems" that were fixed includes a $2000 repair job at an audi dealership to replace a O2 sensor and a $1500 repair to fix a broken motor on the steer wheel adjuster.
the only problem that is not fixed is the cluster display that has a few dead pixles which makes the screen that displays the current fuel economoy and such not readable.
the other cars I am looking at includes a 2004 Volvo S80 2.5T awd and a 2003 Audi A4 3.0 Quattro
http://www.autotrader.ca/a/Volvo/S80...howcpo=ShowCPO
http://www.autotrader.ca/a/Audi/A4/R...howcpo=ShowCPO
but they are both more expensive by about $2000 CDN.
in you guy;s opinion, should I "walk away" from the A6 and go for the newer A4 or S80....or is this a safe gamble given that it has all the service histories?
but i am also looking at buying a 2001 Audi A6 4.2
http://www.autotrader.ca/a/Audi/A6/K...howcpo=ShowCPO
this one in particular
it has 132xxxKM and asking price is $8995 CDN which seems like a very good deal
the vehicle has 2 owners and 1 minor accident in 2002 (repair cost under $4000).
the dealer has all the service records from the 2nd owner since 2006. based on what i saw, all the services were performed on time, including a $5000 service to replace timing belt and water pump at 99000km. (owners manual says that doesnt need to be replaced until 160000km..not sure why it was done early).
Other "problems" that were fixed includes a $2000 repair job at an audi dealership to replace a O2 sensor and a $1500 repair to fix a broken motor on the steer wheel adjuster.
the only problem that is not fixed is the cluster display that has a few dead pixles which makes the screen that displays the current fuel economoy and such not readable.
the other cars I am looking at includes a 2004 Volvo S80 2.5T awd and a 2003 Audi A4 3.0 Quattro
http://www.autotrader.ca/a/Volvo/S80...howcpo=ShowCPO
http://www.autotrader.ca/a/Audi/A4/R...howcpo=ShowCPO
but they are both more expensive by about $2000 CDN.
in you guy;s opinion, should I "walk away" from the A6 and go for the newer A4 or S80....or is this a safe gamble given that it has all the service histories?
The display is fixable.
08-25-2012, 06:56 AM
#60
TB service was done at a dealership.....hence the high prices