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3360
I got an incredible interest rate on my home loan, I am self employed I refinanced my home. This service can help. http://allapprovelender.com take 30 seconds...
mwbdskqay
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May 3, 2005
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3361
On the 99 model its a 5 minute job. Open the Hood, pop off the plastic cover that covers the back of the headlight assembly. This exposes the rear of the...
joepevey
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May 6, 2005
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3362
Do all new Audis now come with daytime running lights....
Fabio
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May 9, 2005
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3363
Yes, I believe all Audi and VW products have DRL. There are frequently instructions available in enthusiast forums, which explain how to disable this safety...
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chrishart11
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May 9, 2005
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3364
I guess that depends on what you call new. My '02 A4 does not have DRL. Chris '02 A4 1.8TQ http://mywebpages.comcast.net/calberto/ ... From: <macpro@...> ...
Chris
Harley_Rider_NJ
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May 10, 2005
2:46 am
3365
Depends on the country. I think Canadian cars have them, but US cars do not. That's for Audi. VW's have them, I believe. Best bet would be to check your...
Dan DiBiase
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May 10, 2005
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3366
what do I do? What kind of things should I look for? Is 2000 a good year? Thanks for any help...
mrdba
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May 25, 2005
1:42 am
3367
check for worn suspension parts like tierod ends and ball joints, brake pads, etc, drive it make sure there is no weird noises when you turn or drive, other...
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gtibrax
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May 25, 2005
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3368
p.s. MAKE SURE THE TIMING BELT HAS BEEN DONE! SHOULDA BEEN DONE AT 70K...
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gtibrax
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May 25, 2005
1:53 am
3369
Great How can I tell????? :-(...
Mike
mrdba
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May 25, 2005
1:55 am
3370
if u dont know about cars take it to get inspected at a brake / muffler shop, have all of the front suspension checked, ask the owner if the timing belt was...
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gtibrax
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May 25, 2005
2:06 am
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You could ask for service records. Or, if paper is not available, the dealership where the service was performed should have a record of it. Chris '02 A4...
Chris
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May 25, 2005
2:12 am
3372
I'm buying it from ebay...http://www.ebizautos.com/autodirectllc/detail.cfm?iid=608148&src=email Not sure if I can get all the info I need. Thanks...
Mike
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May 25, 2005
8:33 am
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In a message dated 5/25/2005 4:34:38 AM Eastern Daylight Time, mrdb@... writes: http://www.ebizautos.com/autodirectllc/detail.cfm?iid=608148&src=email ...
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gtibrax
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May 25, 2005
11:47 am
3374
So tell be about your Audi. How long have you had it? Any major problems? Do you have it serviced at the dealer or a local shop? Thanks....
Mike
mrdba
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May 26, 2005
1:49 am
3375
i work on it myself, nothing major, tune up / brakes/ abs module, other than that it has been great, its still my fav and i have owned many cars, you should...
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gtibrax
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May 26, 2005
2:17 am
3376
what's a tune up on one of these? How often do ya do them? my big question, is 90,000 too many miles? Did you have to have the front end worked on. I've read...
Mike
mrdba
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May 26, 2005
10:29 pm
3377
like any car with 90k miles, it needs to be checked, if the front is worn bad it can be costly, however it prolly is ok and not bad, just have it checked if...
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gtibrax
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May 26, 2005
10:34 pm
3378
Here's what the guy said about the belts... "A4 1.8 belts get replaced at 120000 miles." Lot of help. I ran it through AutoCheck and it came out clean. For...
Mike
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May 27, 2005
12:03 am
3379
the second time is 120k i believe, first time is 60-70k, should of already been done Here's what the guy said about the belts... "A4 1.8 belts get replaced at...
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gtibrax
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May 27, 2005
12:07 am
3380
Hope it was. If it wasn't done 20-30k ago what could happen? I'm gonna be driving this thing home Saturday - 180 miles. Once home, I can take it over the...
Mike
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May 27, 2005
12:23 am
3381
if the timing belt pops the pistons slam into the valves then u need to rebuild the motor and the head...
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gtibrax
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May 27, 2005
12:29 am
3382
didn't buy the car. called the local Audi dealer who checked the vin for me and explained the belt must be changed by 90,000 miles. he explaned that it...
Mike
mrdba
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May 27, 2005
11:40 pm
3383
haha what a jerk, just call them and offer less unless they can provide service records, otherwise be patient , there are tons of a4s everywhere, i swear the...
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gtibrax
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May 27, 2005
11:57 pm
3384
wonder if that's why the original owner dumped it at 90,000 - he probable skipped the service and saved the bucks. i'm considering offering the guy the money...
Mike
mrdba
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May 28, 2005
10:23 am
3385
just be patient, wait a couple days then call him with a offer of like 8k...
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gtibrax
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May 28, 2005
11:46 am
3386
You have to realize that you will have to replace the timing belt at some point, if you purchase an Audi. Even if you don't have to replace it right away,...
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chrishart11
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May 28, 2005
2:03 pm
3387
8k plus shipping? i already had him down to 8250. i don't know - got my eye on several others now! the v6 doesn't have any belt replacement needs? right?...
Mike
mrdba
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May 28, 2005
2:14 pm
3388
Thanks, but what I hate is driving the car 200 miles on a belt with 90+k on it! I'd be worried it would blow along the way. maybe the guy will ship it - and...
Mike
mrdba
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May 28, 2005
2:18 pm
3389
You live in the Cleveland area? I thought maybe you were out in the boondocks and that's why you couldn't find a car nearby. You're in a big metro area,...
Chris
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