anything i need to know about a 1997 Audi A4?

[TubbyTommy]

Picking up a 1997 Audi A4 at the end of next week, anything I should look out for? It's been serviced regularly and well looked after.

[cod man]

Hello, I've got a '98 1.8. Things to look out for I would say are:

If it's got the Bose radio, the volume control can get a mind of it's own.
The pixels in the on board computer display can go.
If it's a 1.8 the valve cover gasket can leak causing oil to collect in the spark plug recesses (possibly applies to other engines as well) but easy to replace.
Temperature gauge not working - probably the sensor in the engine bay - easy to replace.
Check the timing belt is not due for replacement (every 60k I think) quite an expensive job.
Shock absorbers may be close to the end of their life if still original.
Plus the usual things I guess like remaining tyre life, battery condition etc.

[Petrolhead_Rich]

ABS Pump!

[col1960]

A very common problem is front suspension linkages which arecostly to replace