Newbie in the market...what is better for me?

[AUDIgt]

Hello, I'm a student and therefore don't have much money. I'm in the market for a '95-98 Audi A4. I read reviews that this car can be a real pain to maintain, and so for someone like me without much money which model would you recommend? I have my heart set for a 2.8 Quattro, I know you can get more performance out of 1.8T with mods, but I probably won't have money for that so 2.8 sounds nice. Out of those model years, any specific year(s) I should avoid?

Thanks a lot.

 

[AndyMac]

The 2.8Q changed dramatically on '96 plate from a 12v to a 30v engine. Make sure you get the 30v, significant increase in power(40-50bhp = 192bhp on 30v, can't remember what the 12v was). So go for a 97 upwards if you can afford it.
Also, make sure the cam belts have been replaced at 80,000 miles, as this is a £700+ job, and you don't want a snapped cam belt on a 30v engine.
Apart from that the engine is bulletproof.

 

[JohnH]

My A4 1.8T Sport is for sale.....

1997/R 104,000 Ming Blue, Climate, Alloys, Sportec Remap etc etc £4500

Just thought I would chuck that into the pot /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Regards,