vita;310404 wrote:
if you dont mind me asking... how much did you (or can you) find this car for? I got a room mate looking for an audi and this is about what he would want for a vehicle.

I picked it up for 2200 w/ the touchscreen, new control arms ($2000 alone), and a new clutch. The only things bad with mine are the dent in the hood and it needs a 300 dollar heater motor.

I'd expect to find them under $3k in good supply.

Don't get one that is automatic, and don't get one that is FWD instead of quattro.

Eurofan;310371 wrote:
Nice.... Keep it stock man.

LOL at people who put bimmer halo's in non BMW's. Id take them out asap.

dumbest post thus far.

Depo also makes cheaper lights that at least look more euro-correct.

For me the goal is to have the best possible lighting... even a knock-off setup that has the currect european housing and beam pattern is an upgrade over 14 year old US spec lights.

Looks like the rockers have alreayd been painted, but maybe need a touchup? Hood shouldn't be hard to come by either.. you can do an RS4 or Kamei grille at that time.

capitlj;310362 wrote:
Not a bad ride at all, I just hope nothing breaks on it.

Yah i know lol, however it has new control arms, wheel bearings in front, and clutch so hopefully i will be ok for a little bit

Nah im gonna leave the a halos they look good.

LOL at people who put bimmer halo's in non BMW's. Id take them out asap.

Plans for the car are, all red taillights, tinted rear window to match the sides, exhaust not loud just a nice tone, new speakers all around, and i would love to get black 18s with a red strip.

The B5 A4 is still the best looking A4, and although I don't especially like red, they are great cars. They are an amazing deal.. the early A4s are probably one of the best buys in terms of how much car you get for only a few grand.

This has the code AFC 12 valve V6.. 150hp and no power mods to speak of on this car. But these cars can definitley use better brakes, and you'll want to get a 2nd set of rims [5x112 pattern] and some snow tires.

Getting some coils would let you run a bit of drop in the summer and then jack it up to 4x4 height in the winter for good ground clearance.

Ground clearance is the limiting factor for these cars in winter.. with quattro and snow tires they are monsters.

www.ecstuning.com is going to be your best friend for parts.. both maintenance and aftermarket stuff.

Congrats on a great pick.