AtmosXJ

first timer to the audis. usually I do a bunch of research before buying a car but this popped up on craigslist http://i1165.photobucket.com/albums/...e/photo1-1.png

and I need a daily driver. my jeep just isn't streetable. I have the cash but have never handed that much money to a stranger before and hoped he doesn't screw me. it's not smogged. he's worried about the cats and 02's. the rest is in the ad.

I am not new to the car world. I wrench and do body work and understand it'll probably need some parts. what do you guys think

AtmosXJ

I checked the 'ol consumer guide to auto and liked the overall review
http://consumerguideauto.howstuffwor...-audi-a4-6.htm

I would spend more time reading but he (of course) has "another guy" interested in buying it and I told him I would come look at it tomorrow

mtroxel

Your link just takes us to a picture of a Jeep. Not much to go on there.

AtmosXJ

wow that's embarassing thanks for the heads up. http://sacramento.craigslist.org/bfs/3514700650.html
can we not edit posts here?

turbo510

Sounds like its worth test driving. $2K isn't a lot to risk anyway. See if you can get him to reveal all the "mechanical issues".

AtmosXJ

he agreed to take it and have it smogged today before I go look at it. I need something semi-quick and easy to take me to work. if nothing about the ad jumps out at you guys I'll probably swoop it. and I'll ask him about the mech issues

AtmosXJ

for the mechanical issues. he confirmed that it's just the ABS module and the cv boot "clicking."

AtmosXJ

ok so he brought up some more issues. he said he replaced a vacuum hose and the check engine light turned off and "idk it's weird the low idle it had last week just went away." he's going to smog it and raise the price to $2500 sounds fishy I think I'm out. thanks for the replies

AtmosXJ

and he disconnected the battery and said the rough idle will just work itself out. nope

AudiGrrl32

Haha! Reading the post was like looking at my own car! Not a bad deal for 2 grand. Can you take it to your own mechanic, get a second opinion? I bought mine from a repair/sales place, but went to another mechanic and told him give me the worst possible news. A second opinion in person never hurt. They are great daily drivers if taken care of. Post pics if you get her!