Buying A 1997 A4 2.8 Quattro.. Things To Look For?

[jrleech]

My first post to the Audi forum, hello

I'm looking for an Audi A4 2.8 Quattro, around 1997-1998, 100k miles, manual gearbox, and am wondering what to look for when I go to view the cars.

I'm a die hard Mk1 Toyota MR2 nut, and am used to looking for rust and sticking calipers etc.., but these aren't things that are going to be a problem on the Audi.

I'm after the black cloth sports trim, as 10 year old leather is rarely in good condition.

Obviously I'll check the bodywork, joints/seams, all the electrics, coolant, oil, service history, brakes etc... but I was wondering if there is anything specific that is a problem area on the B5 Audi?

Had a search for buyers guides on the internet but haven't been able to come up with anything.

Many thanks,
Jon