I had the S4 out today, well kind of he drove it. I think he thought iwas just a tire kicker as he asked if i knew how much he car was worth, and when i gave him the figures he was like ok lets go then. Long story.

So heres what i know after today. First things first after first getting in i wasn't that much more inpressed than my 88 90 quattro. And couldn't believe it didn't have a trip computer. But anyway.

It seems to shift smooth from watching him. Iwill know for my self next week, after i make an offer he said i could drive it. I turned off the climate control and stereo and didn't here much noise from the transmision, though at times there was a hint.

Everything works except fot the brake warning light is on on the display, he says it's cause the wear sensor isn't hooked up as the pads had diff set up.
I was wrong with the kms, there is 104k kms.

Under the hood wasn't too clean but not dirty. However the top pan looks to be seeping. How much will that cost to get parts? i will do my self but want to give a dealer or garage quote.

The recalls weren't done.

The hoses going to the steering pump at the pump are also seeping.

There is a gas hose, with a banjo fitting on the end that inn't hooked up. This hose is up by the filter next to the turbo. And hasn't been for a while judging by the slight corrosion. IS this the standard line that would be on the 100 but is a dud on the S4?. As it seems to idle perfect and accelarate smoothly. But i need to drive to make sure.

The oil has been changed every 3-5k kms.

The alignment is also off a slight but not as much as my 90 is now.

So with all things considered what do you guys think i should offer this guy. In canadian dollars. ON auto trader they are going from 13 to 20g. I like this car and want it but don't want ot spend too much. I was think around 15 000. But i don't want to offend him either. And of course i will need to drive my self as he was shifting at like 4 grand. Not good enough for me. I think thats why i am not too excited yet, i didn't fee lthe S4 rush.

anyway thanks for all your opinions....

Mike

If the brake light is on continously, he may be hiding much more than what he described.

From what you described, I'd offer him the 15K, but 94 S4s here go for 14-15K US Dollars easy. You've got to fix it in order to get it in tip top shape.

This is the first S4 you've been in right? There will be others. If he shifted at 4000, he shifted a little too soon into the fun parts:) Boost is great:)

Hope you find an S4 you are looking for. OH and after 92, trip computers were taken off the S4s, as were rear sway bars. The cars got cushier as years went on.

Paul
-p.s.- I saw my 93 S4 advertised for 9800. They bluebooked for 12K in piss poor shape. My interior is nearly mint, but the exterior isn't. Things needed to be done, but I did get my car for 8K. It all depends on his situation. THe car most likely won't sell quickly. Offer him your desired price. If he says no, come back about 2-3 weeks later, and offer him a little more, but not too much more.

Why did they take out the trip computer. They had them on the 92 us version was it?
ANyway. I need to drive the thing first. Like i mentioned before i think he just thinks i am looking at his car cause i like the paint or something. I need to tell him that i am serious.
THe car ins't for sale. OR atleast wasn't until i looked at. There hasn't been any major work done on it. SO nothing big broke yet. I did a scan at the dealer.

SO i am going to go out the week and tell him that i am willing to pay 15 300. But only if everything else works out. See what he says, and that way he will know that i am serious and know the price of the car. He prob thinks i want ot only pay 5 grand for it.

Thanks for the tips.
As for the top pan gasket, it don't look to hard. I will call the dealer tom and see what they quote.

Those phones that come with the car. Are they upgradeable? THere should be a newer model that will hook right up?

I keep ye posted....

MIKe