SyNtAxx
Veteran Member
My sister and her husband had one of there cars demolished in an accident. Everybody is safe, but they are now faced with finding a new ride. My sister currently owns a 2004 Passat Wagon 4motion GLX(? 2.8Ltr) loaded to the gills.
We have sourced an 1998 Audi A6 Wagon Quattro with approx 100k miles.
The car looks to be in outstanding shape but we are not clear on service records. I suggested from experience in the TDI world that it is probably best when in doubt to have the timing belt and any relevent parts changed out as part of the purchase price by a qualified person. I realize the word "qualified" is open to interpretation .
That being said, I presume the driveline and engine are almost if not the same as what is in my sisters 2004 Passat? I know both cars have the 2.8 V6 and are all wheel drive.
Can anybody provide any insite on the service intervals for the timing belt, etc. Design differences? Also, I am not sure on how long these engines are designed for...but I am sure as long as they are well cared for they should run past 100k assuming no inherent design flaws correct? I dont expect it to self destruct right away..but you get my drift.
Please advise. Thank you.
Nick
We have sourced an 1998 Audi A6 Wagon Quattro with approx 100k miles.
The car looks to be in outstanding shape but we are not clear on service records. I suggested from experience in the TDI world that it is probably best when in doubt to have the timing belt and any relevent parts changed out as part of the purchase price by a qualified person. I realize the word "qualified" is open to interpretation .
That being said, I presume the driveline and engine are almost if not the same as what is in my sisters 2004 Passat? I know both cars have the 2.8 V6 and are all wheel drive.
Can anybody provide any insite on the service intervals for the timing belt, etc. Design differences? Also, I am not sure on how long these engines are designed for...but I am sure as long as they are well cared for they should run past 100k assuming no inherent design flaws correct? I dont expect it to self destruct right away..but you get my drift.
Please advise. Thank you.
Nick