dare i indulge in a '94 audi?

MarkMoore · Post by **MarkMoore** » May 7th, 2005, 12:08 pm

dare i go for my 4th car? this audi came up somethin' like $4000 on kelly blue book

http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/car/71469570.html

BuGS · Post by **BuGS** » May 7th, 2005, 1:38 pm

Just remember, THey are really expensive to fix anything! An Audi is not a mazda in any means.... They are complicated...

Tunes67 · Post by **Tunes67** » May 7th, 2005, 1:56 pm

Buy it.. sell it for a profit.. use profit on your MX-3

Tunes67

MarkMoore · Post by **MarkMoore** » May 10th, 2005, 7:35 am

BuGS wrote:Just remember, THey are really expensive to fix anything! An Audi is not a mazda in any means.... They are complicated...

sorry, but what do u mean "they're complicated"? i thought a car was a car... i mean i know i've never dealt w/ ABS and other certain little amenitites my mazda and nissan don't have, but i'd like to think i could figure it out... i'm just interested to know what u meant by that

93SOHC · Post by **93SOHC** » May 10th, 2005, 10:53 am

Not only is the electrical system a nightmare on these cars, but the engine and drivetrain can be a bit of a challenge to work with. Its a really nice ride, but if you think parts for your mx-3 are expensive...

As far as working on them, in general its like any other car, but if it has electrical, braking or drive train problems, i'd pass on it.

mazdubber · Post by **mazdubber** » May 10th, 2005, 8:24 pm

If you were closer I'd say bring it to my house to work on stuff. I know how to do just about anything on a VW or Audi. Once you know the common tools needed your set! I still have a love for the germans. My buddies new corrado 1.8T isn't helping either. I miss my rabbit

BuGS · Post by **BuGS** » May 11th, 2005, 12:16 am

MarkMoore wrote:
BuGS wrote:Just remember, THey are really expensive to fix anything! An Audi is not a mazda in any means.... They are complicated...
sorry, but what do u mean "they're complicated"? i thought a car was a car... i mean i know i've never dealt w/ ABS and other certain little amenitites my mazda and nissan don't have, but i'd like to think i could figure it out... i'm just interested to know what u meant by that

We have two Audi 5000S's in out backyard that have been sitting ther for 2 yrs because one has a blown engine one has a bad wiring harness and I don't want to swap engines. Just look at it, The Wiring/engine complications are way more complex!

93SOHC · Post by **93SOHC** » May 11th, 2005, 3:54 am

glad someone agree s w/ me here

TekPmp · Post by **TekPmp** » May 14th, 2005, 1:30 pm

Agreed, electrical on an Audi is a nightmare. It almost as if they made it more complex on purpose. Even changing out a simple car radio is a huge job. Theres factory amps that need to be bypassed and strange ohm load speakers. Its more complicated than it should be. Not bashing Audi, just a heads up for those that like the DIY approach.

-Joe

jschrauwen · Post by **jschrauwen** » May 14th, 2005, 7:08 pm

Going by the pics I'd say that's a damn fine deal. I'm sure that if you floated between $2,000 and $2,200 in front of him, he'd take it. Looks in pretty darn good shape though. The other posts are quite true, Having owned numerous Japanese cars, British car and an Italian car it's quite true that not only are they complicated meaning it's not a fairly simple car for the average DIY'. Qualified mechanics for Audi's are not cheep and neither are Audi parts. If your willing to take on that responsibility, then like I said, snap it up. I wonder if thay have a BB for Audi's too.....LOL

mazdubber · Post by **mazdubber** » May 14th, 2005, 7:22 pm

jschrauwen wrote:Going by the pics I'd say that's a damn fine deal. I'm sure that if you floated between $2,000 and $2,200 in front of him, he'd take it. Looks in pretty darn good shape though. The other posts are quite true, Having owned numerous Japanese cars, British car and an Italian car it's quite true that not only are they complicated meaning it's not a fairly simple car for the average DIY'. Qualified mechanics for Audi's are not cheep and neither are Audi parts. If your willing to take on that responsibility, then like I said, snap it up. I wonder if thay have a BB for Audi's too.....LOL

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Kokiriwave · Post by **Kokiriwave** » May 16th, 2005, 1:37 am

THERE IS NOTHING AND I MEAN NOTHING SIMPLE ABOUT GERMAN CARS!!!

VW, AUDI, BMW, Mercedes have the most complicated (electrical, engine, suspension, everything) setup. I work at a dealership and from time to time we get these cars, it takes 1 hour to figure out how to take the seats out, and another hour to actually take it out..

save your cash.