red flags to look for on a used Audi A4

[WRXD]

someone I know is in the market for a Audi A4 1.8t and had found one for sale near where he lives with 58k miles on it. I dont know much about audi or the 1.8t motor at all but I have heard that a few things are prone to go wrong with these cars. I hoping one of you experts out there can give me something to look for.

the car is a loaded 5mt 2002 Audi 1.8t quattro 58k

[CHAOS]

if you maintain them properly they are fine... like any car... but they are expensive to maintain.

[LilRedVDub]

I have a 1.8t and knock on wood have never had any problems. You just have to keep up on the regular service and you will be fine. Espically the oil changes!

[S4toSTI]

If it has service records look for coil pack replacements they go bad and audi has a hugeee issue with them. It is a tsb but i dunno about how that would work after wrranty even tho it is a known issue.

[jdm free]

ive heard of oil pan problems and the hoses cracking

not 100% sure tho

[05OCsrt-4]

vaccuum lines are crap, valve cover gasket tends to need to be done about 60K (on average), front suspension will cost you a bundle, if it has the 2 upper control arms. just make sure u use 0W40 synthetic for oil, audi has a TSB for that, if i think of anymore i'll tell u.
The coilpacks like everyone has said.

[teh DIRT]

my sisters VW has ignition issues. Like barry said above, check for coilpack and whatnot

[05OCsrt-4]

my sisters VW has ignition issues. Like barry said above, check for coilpack and whatnot

take a picture of the coilpacks that your sisters's car has. I have a few laying around (still good) from previous ones that i've replaced.