[cha1n]

Hi everyone, first post on the forum. I am just about to purchase a audi A3 1.8T. What i wanted to know is if there are any important changes to the car or engine between when they were first made and the 1999 model.

I ask this because looking at prices of the cars, they start at about £5000 for the older models, up to about £7000 for a late 1999 model. So any big changes that went on through the years to put me off buying an earlier model? cheers

Ross

 

[escobar_uk]

Hi everyone,

My first post and as it is on similar line that that made by Ross I thought it best to add my comment here rather than start a new post.

Im looking at 1997/98 1.8T's and thought I d ask if it was worth waiting until I can afford a 99-00 model or if I should be just as happy with a 97-98 model with say 110k on the clock.

One specific question if I can - anyone know how reliable the autobox on the A3 is. I.e if an auto has seen 100k is it likely that I ll need to replace the gearbox in the near future?

Any reply will be appreicated.

P