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Old 12-11-2008, 07:09 PM
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Default Found a '01 A8L that the boss wants....

Ok, the woman, er Boss, wants a new, er better car than her '01 GM POS GrandPrix GT 2dr with 130K miles (yes it still runs!)
So I found a '01 A8L in Mississippi with 80K for $10K.
I know AudiPages.com ect, what to expect, blah blah, blah.
Its only about 250 miles away.
So knowing nothing about the car, assuming it needs a TB job, the wheels are ulgy, and nothing else major is wrong with it.
What do yall think about the $10k price tag?

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Default offer what u think is fair. deduct for the TB change, and the wheels, etc

offer $7500 and go up from there.
Old 12-12-2008, 05:08 AM
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Default Re: Found a '01 A8L that the boss wants....

It is at 105,000 miles when you will need a new timming belt, you still have a long way to go.
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Maybe BruceM can find something for you.
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Default couple of things that should probably be added to the buyers checklist:

1) cluster - faded or missing pixels (not repairable)

2) All output and input seals (six)

3) tie rod ends and control arms

4) oil cooler

5) front engine mount

6) Intake runner arms broken? If yes, do the intake actuators move? If no, not trivial to repair (lubricate or get parts from a used intake) or replace the whole thing

7) axle boot? almost always one split at that mileage.


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Old 12-13-2008, 12:47 PM
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Default Second that - bought exactly the same a year ago for

14500....was listed at 17900....
if you can get it for 8K - take it and run.....if it otherwise checks out OK that is...
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