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Old 01-07-2009, 10:31 AM
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Saturday I traded in my 2003 A4 when I purchased a new Toyota Tacoma. I really like the truck but sad to see the A4 go. I decided to get rid of the car because I couldn't get it to pass the state inspection and I just didn't want to put more money into the Audi. One thing that I did do is to make sure that I pulled out my stereo before trading it in and I still have my custom subwoffer enclosure and the sub that I would be willing to sell along with the stock wheels. Any suggestions on where I should go about trying to sell this stuff at? Never sold anything on Ebay but that would be an option.
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What was wrong with the car?
Old 01-08-2009, 05:12 AM
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Main problem was with the fuel injectors. I had one that was causing the engine to miss fire. While this didn't cause me a problem while driving it did cause my exhaust to exceed the limitations. On top of that I was going to have to replace my tires in the next 4K and I was already planning on getting rid of the car next fall. It just didn't seem like putting anymore money into the car made any sense. I really liked the car but everytime something broke it was expensive to repair and the frquency of the repairs were increasing.
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Can't fault you. Stuff like control arms and tensioners can hit all at once, costing $$$$$$$.
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Default Craigslist is free. Instant calls as soon as you list.

Ebay sucks with all the fees. And then you have to ship.

I can't blame you for trading the car. Supporting yourself comes fist, not Audi.
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I hear you...I'm in the same boat. I want to sell soon before I need the big repairs!
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Default That's where I'm at with my '02 right now

Control arms - ~$1k
Belt + Water Pump - ~$1.5k
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Worst part is that I did my timing belt and water pump already with the thought that I was going to run it for another two years at the time but only got one year out of it.

Love the Tacoma but still miss my Audi. The Tacoma is a great truck but the german cars just have a feel about them that the other cars just don't.
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Default Depends on where you are...I have posted '04 Saab on CL 3x, at a reasonable price...

No calls, no nothing so far.
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Hopefull you earned some of that cost back with the sale
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