I found a deal on a 98 audi a4 1.8t, shifttronic (....) 180,000 km for 3200$

Worth it? I've only had swapped Honda/acuras since I have my license never been into german cars

its a 1.8t diesel ?

way overpriced!

no, diesel is 1.9.
Find out the engine code and check if it's the ~150bhp or the ~180 one. That year could be either.
Then find out if it's quattro or not.
Then find out how many owners, where it was maintained, and how much rust.

If it's 150hp, not worth it, if it's not quattro, not worth it, if it's had an accident, not worth it.
Also find out the real KMs on it. The volkswagens roll back to 0km after 300k, not sure about the audis but probably similar.
This is because I love the b5's, otherwise it's way overpriced.

You want a 2001.5

Those are the most trouble free motors of the bunch. But shes turbo and shes got some time on the clock. Inspect thoroughly before buying.

Almost at the second timing belt/wp replacement along with other maintenance , considering its age i suggest u do them if they haven't been done yet, That being said I wouldn't buy it.

Its the 150hp one, quattro, no accident no rust at all and its the real km.


I dont really mind much about the hp as im used to torqueless honda's and only got 1 point left on my license, I want a car that is reliable, good looking and comfortable for around 3k (awd is a +)

If all you want is something reliable you can probably find something better than that.

Check for engine sludge the 1.8 t are very known for it. If I was ran with a non Audi approved oil it will have it