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Found a 1997 A4 with 17,000 miles for $9,900 at a local dealer.

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Old 01-31-2004, 08:40 PM
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Default Found a 1997 A4 with 17,000 miles for $9,900 at a local dealer.

Can someone run a carfax for me? Want to confirm.
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17k miles?
Old 01-31-2004, 08:52 PM
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Default 17k miles??? Probably was in a accident, BE VERY CAREFUL.

Although it could have been driven by a old lady once a week to get milk and a lottery ticket. Just be careful.
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Give me the VIN.
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Default Sorry...Here's the VIN

WAUBB88D1VA060697
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Default Yeah...was searching Autotrader and found it.

As previously said, I suspect that it has been in an accident. Here's a link.<ul><li><a href="http://www.mjtraders.com/inventoryvpc.html">1997 Audi A4 FWD with 17,000 miles</a></li></ul>
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Default Only one previous owner.......

and a clean Carfax report. Interesting.

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The story of this 1997 AUDI A4 1.8 TURBO (WAUBB88D1VA060697) according to our interpretation of the information reported to CARFAX:
This sedan has had 1 owner in New York. It was originally registered by the owner for personal use.
It has had no minor or moderate accidents reported to CARFAX.
It has had no DMV-reported total loss events, like a major accident, fire or flood.
It has a consistent mileage history with no indication of an odometer rollback. It was driven an average of 2,763 miles per year, which is lower than the industry average of 15,000. The last odometer reading, reported on 12/03/2003, was 17,451 miles.
It was not reported to a DMV as a Manufacturer Buyback (LEMON).
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Number of Owners 1 Estimated Owner(s)
Type of Owners Originally Registered as a Personal Vehicle
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No coverage remaining on basic warranty
DETAILED VEHICLE HISTORY 9 HISTORY RECORDS REPORTED
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Year/Make/Model: 1997 AUDI A4 1.8 TURBO

Body Style: SEDAN 4 DR
Engine: 1.8L L4 FI TURBO 20V
Fuel: GASOLINE
Driveline: FRONT WHEEL DRIVE
Manufactured in: GERMANY
Safety Equipment: 4 wheel ABS, Dual front air bags/active (manual) belts

Standard Equipment: Power Windows, Power Steering, Air Conditioning, AM / FM Cassette, Power Brakes, Tilt Wheel


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Total Loss Check:


GOOD NEWS! This 1997 AUDI A4 1.8 TURBO (WAUBB88D1VA060697) has had no severe accidents or other total loss events reported to CARFAX from a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). This vehicle qualifies for the CARFAX Certified History, a guarantee worth up to $5,000.

No Salvage Title Reported No Loss Due To Fire Title Reported
No Junk Title Reported No Flood Damage Title Reported
No Rebuilt/Reconstructed Title Reported No Hail Damage Title Reported
No Dismantled Title Reported No Canadian Total Loss Record Reported

Other Accident Indicators:


This 1997 AUDI A4 1.8 TURBO (WAUBB88D1VA060697) has had no accident indicators reported to CARFAX from its sources. This section checks for accidents and/or related damage reported from many public and private sources. Not all accidents are reported to CARFAX. A vehicle inspection completed by your dealer or professional mechanic is recommended.

No Salvage Auction Record Reported No Crash Test Vehicle Record Reported
No Fire Damage Record Reported No Airbag Deployment Record Reported
No Police Accident Record Reported No Damage Disclosure Record Reported


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Truth-In-Mileage Check:


This 1997 AUDI A4 1.8 TURBO (WAUBB88D1VA060697) had no odometer problems reported to a DMV under the Federal Truth-In-Mileage Act. This Act requires owners to disclose odometer problems and an accurate reading when a vehicle is sold. This vehicle qualifies for the CARFAX Certified History, a guarantee worth up to $5,000.

No Not Actual Mileage Title Reported:
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No Exceeds Mechanical Limits Title Reported:
Title issued by DMV when the owner discloses an odometer rollover.


Odometer Rollback Check:


CARFAX found no odometer rollbacks for this 1997 AUDI A4 1.8 TURBO (WAUBB88D1VA060697). Rollbacks reported in this section originate from readings collected by a DMV or other verifiable source.

Mileage Consistency Check:


CARFAX found no inconsistent odometer readings in the mileage history of this 1997 AUDI A4 1.8 TURBO (WAUBB88D1VA060697).

Date: Mileage:
09/15/1997 22
12/07/1998 10,059
03/07/2000 12,500
06/19/2001 14,962
08/24/2002 16,342
12/03/2003 17,451



Average miles driven per year 2,763 CARFAX AdvisorTM Compare this vehicle's average annual mileage to the industry average of 15,000 miles per year. Use this comparison to determine how this vehicle was driven.

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GOOD NEWS! This 1997 AUDI A4 1.8 TURBO (WAUBB88D1VA060697) has had no Manufacturer Buyback (LEMON) reported to CARFAX from a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). This vehicle qualifies for the CARFAX Certified History, a guarantee worth up to $5,000.

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Ownership History:


CARFAX estimates that this 1997 AUDI A4 1.8 TURBO (WAUBB88D1VA060697) has had 1 owner(s). CARFAX analyzed this vehicle's title history and other supporting events to identify potential ownership transfers. In compliance with the U.S. privacy laws, CARFAX does not collect or report owner names or addresses.

Estimated Owners: Date: Location:
1st owner 09/15/1997 New York

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This 1997 AUDI A4 1.8 TURBO (WAUBB88D1VA060697) was originally registered as a Personal Vehicle.

Personal Use Registration Reported No Fleet Registration Reported
No Lease Registration Reported No Commercial Registration Reported
No Rental Registration Reported No Non-Profit Registration Reported
No Government Registration Reported No Built to Non U.S. Standards Record Reported
No Taxi Registration Reported

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CARFAX estimated the remaining original manufacturer warranty coverage for this 1997 AUDI A4 1.8 TURBO (WAUBB88D1VA060697) using the date this report was generated (01.Feb.2004 00:45:43) and the last odometer reading reported to CARFAX. If you have a current odometer reading, you may recalculate the remaining warranty coverage.

Estimated start date of warranty: 08/11/1997
Last reading reported on 12/03/2003: 17,451 miles
Today's Date: February 1, 2004

Type of Coverage: Original Warranty: Remaining Coverage:
Basic 36 months or 50,000 miles Coverage expired
Drivetrain 36 months or 50,000 miles Coverage expired
Emissions 24 months or 24,000 miles Coverage expired
Corrosion 120 months or unlimited mileage 43 months or unlimited mileage
Transferable Transferable at no cost Same
Roadside Assistance 36 months or unlimited mileage Coverage expired
Safety belt &amp; inflatable restraint No data reported to CARFAX




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CARFAX searched more than 2.7 billion records from over 5,300 sources and found 9 record(s) for this 1997 AUDI A4 1.8 TURBO (WAUBB88D1VA060697).

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08/11/1997 New York
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Rye, NY
Registered as
personal vehicle


09/15/1997 22 New York
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Rye, NY
Title issued
First owner reported


12/07/1998 10,059 New York
Inspection Station
New York City Area
Passed safety inspection


03/07/2000 12,500 New York
Inspection Station
New York City Area
Passed safety inspection
Passed emissions inspection


06/19/2001 14,962 New York
Inspection Station
New York City Area
Passed safety inspection
Passed emissions inspection


01/22/2002 New York
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Rye, NY
Title issued


08/24/2002 16,342 New York
Inspection Station
New York City Area
Passed safety inspection
Passed emissions inspection


11/30/2003 Dealer Inventory
New York
Vehicle sold


12/03/2003 17,451 Dealer Inventory
Kearny, NJ
Vehicle offered for sale


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First Owner
When the first owner(s) obtains a title from a Department of Motor Vehicles as proof of ownership.

Personal Use
Vehicle was registered by the owner for private or personal use.
Old 02-01-2004, 12:14 AM
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shoot, buy it man. 17K? I'd drive that thing to hell and back.
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Default Thanks man...

Really appreciate it. Wish I had the money now but I would have to sell my car first. I was debating whether I should sell my car (1996 a4q) and get a 1.8t. The only drawback is that it is not Quattro (damn!). Kind of wierd seeing a 97 a4 with only 17,000 miles. Thanks again man.
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Default agree, check it out close. But stuff happens..

got a friend with a miata, 5 years old and 16k miles - never driven in nasty weather... damn car will out live us all!


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