# thinking buying used. halp please! brett, nick attn: **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Automotive\ **Created:** [February 10, 2011, 5:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thinking-buying-used-halp-please-brett-nick-attn/256848 "2011-02-10T05:39:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![deadbeatrec](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deadbeatrec/32/6401_2.png) [@deadbeatrec](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deadbeatrec)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2011, 5:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thinking-buying-used-halp-please-brett-nick-attn/256848/1 "2011-02-10T05:39:58Z")
[http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=u&car\_id=292774293&dealer\_id=65965377&car\_year=2001&doors=&systime=&model=A4&search\_lang=en&start\_year=2000&keywordsrep=&keywordsfyc=&highlightFirstMakeModel=&search\_type=used&distance=100&min\_price=0&drive=&rdm=1297341367335&marketZipError=false&advanced=y&fuel=&keywords\_display=&sownerid=74771&lastBeginningStartYear=1981&end\_year=2005&showZipError=n&make2=&certified=&engine=&page\_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&body\_code=0&transmission=Automatic&default\_sort=newsortbyprice\_DESC&max\_mileage=&address=12309&color=BLACK&sort\_type=priceDESC&max\_price=8000&color2=&awsp=false&make=AUDI&seller\_type=b&num\_records=25&cardist=73&standard=false&rdpage=thumb](http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=u&car_id=292774293&dealer_id=65965377&car_year=2001&doors=&systime=&model=A4&search_lang=en&start_year=2000&keywordsrep=&keywordsfyc=&highlightFirstMakeModel=&search_type=used&distance=100&min_price=0&drive=&rdm=1297341367335&marketZipError=false&advanced=y&fuel=&keywords_display=&sownerid=74771&lastBeginningStartYear=1981&end_year=2005&showZipError=n&make2=&certified=&engine=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&body_code=0&transmission=Automatic&default_sort=newsortbyprice_DESC&max_mileage=&address=12309&color=BLACK&sort_type=priceDESC&max_price=8000&color2=&awsp=false&make=AUDI&seller_type=b&num_records=25&cardist=73&standard=false&rdpage=thumb) what do u guys think? pros- cons- it has to be black and auto and want AWD. its not for me and i dont want to pay anything more than 6k. this one has everything and a clean carfax. 102,000 miles but all logged on car fax. body looks clean but have yet to look at it in personl what should i look for in terms of maintanence things. timing chain, turbo, oil in intercooler, brakes…what else? ---
**Author:** ![Sketchy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sketchy/32/6378_2.png) [@Sketchy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Sketchy)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2011, 5:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thinking-buying-used-halp-please-brett-nick-attn/256848/2 "2011-02-10T05:56:34Z")
No timing chain on a 1.8t its a belt. ---
**Author:** ![deadbeatrec](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deadbeatrec/32/6401_2.png) [@deadbeatrec](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deadbeatrec)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2011, 6:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thinking-buying-used-halp-please-brett-nick-attn/256848/3 "2011-02-10T06:04:02Z")
> [@F/S 17" winter tires 215/45R17](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/f-s-17-winter-tires-215-45r17/39306/3): > > No timing chain on a 1.8t its a belt. i knew that haha. i was just saying for instance. ---
**Author:** ![Boost\_Creep](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boost_creep/32/6366_2.png) [@Boost\_Creep](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boost_Creep)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2011, 6:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thinking-buying-used-halp-please-brett-nick-attn/256848/4 "2011-02-10T06:17:59Z")
My 1.8t was awesome. Make sure timing belt + water pump (metal impeller) was done at 80kmi or so. ---
**Author:** ![GermanPSI](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/germanpsi/32/6353_2.png) [@GermanPSI](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GermanPSI)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2011, 6:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thinking-buying-used-halp-please-brett-nick-attn/256848/5 "2011-02-10T06:23:39Z")
Like u said ask when timing belt, water pump, thermostat has been done. When you drive it listen for clunks in front end, all 8 control arms go bad all the time. Also listen for humming because wheel bearings go bad too. ---
**Author:** ![JSEnclosures](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jsenclosures/32/6678_2.png) [@JSEnclosures](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JSEnclosures)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2011, 6:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thinking-buying-used-halp-please-brett-nick-attn/256848/6 "2011-02-10T06:26:55Z")
I had the same car. Bought it at 82k, right after it hit 100 everything started to go to shit. I wouldn’t buy one with over 100k, they are pricey to fix. Cam tensioner went on mine which was tbe final straw, and that’s when I traded it in. ---
**Author:** ![deadbeatrec](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deadbeatrec/32/6401_2.png) [@deadbeatrec](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deadbeatrec)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2011, 6:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thinking-buying-used-halp-please-brett-nick-attn/256848/7 "2011-02-10T06:28:50Z")
im going to call and see if he can tell me about the car more and what has been replaced. ---
**Author:** ![Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mk4_30r_ban/32/6347_2.png) [@Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mk4_30R_Ban)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2011, 8:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thinking-buying-used-halp-please-brett-nick-attn/256848/8 "2011-02-10T08:50:57Z")
ehh even in stock form the tip tronic trans isnt to fantastic. maintenance, and service records are KEY. seats are prone to ripping from the faux leather used. same goes for the arm rest. which also like to break. i wouldnt pay more than 4250 for that ---
**Author:** ![deadbeatrec](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deadbeatrec/32/6401_2.png) [@deadbeatrec](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deadbeatrec)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2011, 10:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thinking-buying-used-halp-please-brett-nick-attn/256848/9 "2011-02-10T10:14:58Z")
> [@What type of club/bar/lounge does B-lo need?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-type-of-club-bar-lounge-does-b-lo-need/39554/4): > > ehh even in stock form the tip tronic trans isnt to fantastic. > > maintenance, and service records are KEY. > > seats are prone to ripping from the faux leather used. same goes for the arm rest. which also like to break. > > i wouldnt pay more than 4250 for that good looking out. anyone know of any in the area or semi close that are pristine with low miles for 6 or less? ---
**Author:** ![deadbeatrec](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deadbeatrec/32/6401_2.png) [@deadbeatrec](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deadbeatrec)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2011, 10:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thinking-buying-used-halp-please-brett-nick-attn/256848/10 "2011-02-10T10:14:58Z")
double post ---
**Author:** ![ReDevil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redevil/32/6385_2.png) [@ReDevil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ReDevil)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2011, 10:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thinking-buying-used-halp-please-brett-nick-attn/256848/11 "2011-02-10T10:20:03Z")
How much for your e36 assuming you find one? I dont want to be a tdi buddy lol ---
**Author:** ![ninety1two40](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ninety1two40/32/6332_2.png) [@ninety1two40](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ninety1two40)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2011, 10:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thinking-buying-used-halp-please-brett-nick-attn/256848/12 "2011-02-10T10:21:52Z")
^ reading owns you. Nice seeing how weed doesnt effect anything :lol ---
**Author:** ![deadbeatrec](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deadbeatrec/32/6401_2.png) [@deadbeatrec](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deadbeatrec)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2011, 11:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thinking-buying-used-halp-please-brett-nick-attn/256848/13 "2011-02-10T11:35:37Z")
> [@What type of club/bar/lounge does B-lo need?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-type-of-club-bar-lounge-does-b-lo-need/39554/16): > > How much for your e36 assuming you find one? I dont want to be a tdi buddy lol :facepalm ---
**Author:** ![ReDevil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redevil/32/6385_2.png) [@ReDevil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ReDevil)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2011, 11:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thinking-buying-used-halp-please-brett-nick-attn/256848/14 "2011-02-10T11:41:56Z")
> [@Challenger SRT will MSRP $40,095](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/challenger-srt-will-msrp-40-095/39538/11): > > its not for me :facepalm @ myself. Shit. lol ---
**Author:** ![deadbeatrec](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deadbeatrec/32/6401_2.png) [@deadbeatrec](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deadbeatrec)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2011, 12:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thinking-buying-used-halp-please-brett-nick-attn/256848/15 "2011-02-10T12:22:51Z")
> [@carfax request](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/carfax-request/39491/6): > > :facepalm @ myself. Shit. lol its ok. M3 isnt for sale unless i can make some money on it. make me an offer lol ---
**Author:** ![Alpine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/4da419/32.png) [@Alpine](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Alpine)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2011, 4:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/thinking-buying-used-halp-please-brett-nick-attn/256848/16 "2011-02-10T16:56:50Z")
Don’t get it. That thing is a maintenance trap waiting to happen.