Think I got a good deal? 98 T/A
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Think I got a good deal? 98 T/A
I was just curious what you guys think, I paid $10,800 for a 98 T/A A4 with 46k on it. It seems pretty solid so far, although I get a weird shift and just started getting a strange noise at idle when it first starts up. It sounds like a tape player rewinding, then it goes into that whistle you hear at idle from the front of the car. I've heard a lot of people giving 98's a bad rep. Should I trade it in for a different year or anything??? Just thought I'd ask cuz I'm kinda worried about it bein a 98 and all, thanks!
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Originally Posted by 98Trans
I've heard a lot of people giving 98's a bad rep. Should I trade it in for a different year or anything??? Just thought I'd ask cuz I'm kinda worried about it bein a 98 and all, thanks!
Whoever is telling you '98s are "bad", clearly knows nothing about these cars.
As for the noise, it's likely the AIR pump as stated above. All my LS1s have made that sound on startup. It goes away after a minute or so when the pump shuts off.
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Hey, thanks guys...appreciate it!!! Yea, that is true about the extra 1800 for a better looking car haha. I noticed when I went to buy my T/A, I almost bought a Camaro just for the price tag. As for it being a '98, just seemed like some guys had a bad vibe around here about them. So, just thought I'd ask....thanks for the assurance!
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Originally Posted by 98Trans
As for it being a '98, just seemed like some guys had a bad vibe around here about them.
Other than that, the only real downside specific to having a '98 is the metal 15.5 gallon fuel tank vs. the 16.8 gallon plastic tank in the '99+ cars. There are some other differences among the years, and the '98s actually have some advantages over some of the newer models (like a temp gage that actually functions, bigger injectors than '99-'00 cars, and a stronger flexplate than '01-'02 cars to name a few).