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#5987 of 6042 How to price 2004 Audi A4 1.8T Cabriolet? by thankdog

Feb 15, 2007 (2:15 pm)

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

#5988 of 6042 Should I think about buying another? by mikim

Feb 18, 2007 (12:44 pm)

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?

#5989 of 6042 Re: Should I think about buying another? [mikim] by shipo

Feb 18, 2007 (2:28 pm)

Replying to: mikim (Feb 18, 2007 12:44 pm)
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

#5990 of 6042 2000 A4Quattro by 944s

Feb 20, 2007 (5:48 pm)

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

#5991 of 6042 Acceleration lagging problem - 02 A4 by ajg33

Feb 24, 2007 (11:02 am)

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.

#5992 of 6042 Re: 2000 A4Quattro [944s] by andys120

Feb 24, 2007 (12:46 pm)

Replying to: 944s (Feb 20, 2007 5:48 pm)
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.

#5993 of 6042 Re: Welcome... [L8_Apex] by edisson

Mar 14, 2007 (11:32 am)

Replying to: L8_Apex (Nov 24, 1999 5:40 am)
i love it ">link title
great audi photos !

#5994 of 6042 Re: Steady RPM [audiman5] by kingoftone

Mar 17, 2007 (1:28 pm)

Replying to: audiman5 (Jan 04, 2006 3:37 pm)
Having the same problem with my 99 a4. Did you ever find out what the problem is?

#5995 of 6042 Re: Beeping on startup. [audia42002] by jdog6973

May 16, 2007 (6:10 pm)

Replying to: audia42002 (Jan 18, 2007 6:58 am)
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!!!

#5996 of 6042 Gem or junk?? Audi 5000-1983 by ownerswife

Jun 23, 2007 (10:43 am)

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?

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