Re: Bying a '99 A4, 2.4L / 30V, AT. Any PRO's and CON's?

On Tue, 11 Dec 2007 06:19:18 -0000, "Me" <to@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>"agaibulin" <agaibulin@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>> Hi all,
>>
>> Looking forward to acquire a 99 A4, equipped with a 2.4 liter V6 (30
>> valve) and auto-transmission.
>> Would appreciate your reviews of this car and its PRO's and CON's.
>>
>> Cheers.
>
>Tony mentions the trany oil change.............if you have this done get 
>garage tech to drive with you BEFORE its replaced to show them the
vehicle 
>runs 100%. Then if there's any problems after its THEIR error. This
follows 
>a post a few months ago where someone had it changed and the box f'kk'd
up 
>after.
>
>I have no real problems with my 98 2.4 it went through MOT yesterday with

>only a minor recommendation on a steering joint. Car has been in family
from 
>new, father then me.
>
>T belt, water pump, idlers all replaced at 66k for £600. Now at 88K
>
>One steering joint, cooler header tank and 2 new gaiters replaced over
last 
>year.
>
>Original heated wing mirrors failed years ago when owned by my father and
I 
>replaced them a few years back. Been OK since with new design.
>
>All lower door trims replaced over 5 years.
>
>Instrument panel illumination fades a little in hot 
>weather..............this appears to be a common thing on this era of
Audi. 
>Way too expensive to worry about.
>
>otherwise a great car.

Agreed.  

IME trouble/weak spots are:
- Front steering components.
- Water pump & cam belt tensioner.
- Electic windows has "gremlins" (windows occasionally
open on their own).
- Window mechanisms - the windows stick and damage the motors.
- Instrument panel fades.
- Engine sensors.

M.