audi a4 b5 1.8 turbo quattro sport (180bhp limited edition) year 2000

[bradderz_1988]

:D :D :D :D thinking of changing from a4 b5 1.8 20v (125hp) (with 100,000 miles) year 1997 and buying a audi a4 b5 1.8 turbo quattro sport (180bhp limited edition with 81,000 miles) year 2000, is this a good move and are these a good car with performance as i no my 125bhp has good acceleration and is a good smooth drive but handling is poor, could someone point me in the right direction, am a mechanic so not to bothered about common faults/problems as long as they aren't to costly (parts wise) as i will do them myself !!

cheers

[Cincy]

As long as the previous owner used the larger oil filter with synthetic oil there shouldnt be anything out of the ordinary with the car. Just keep in mind that the car should of had the timing belt changed already (if not, do it now) and due to its age, need most rubber parts replaced (bushings, vacuum lines, etc).

[A4speed]

I think 2000 is 150 hp, 2001+ is 170 hp

[bradderz_1988]

its definately 180 bhp the 150bhp is the front wheel drive version and the 170 is the a4 b6 !!! and cheers cincy ill check on that m8, and its just had timing belt done (so he says but might just do for peace of mind, just done it on one i got was well lucky teeth were lifting of belt and couple missing lol

[Cincy]

I think 2000 is 150 hp, 2001+ is 170 hp

He is not from the States so the trim levels are completely different

[bradderz_1988]

Have gone ahead and purchased the new car will get some pics upload tonite possibly for u audi freaks as we now we all love our Audi's lol

[bradderz_1988]

has to be said but think regula tuning are best for pulling off some great bodykits for audis, the pounds will be being saved for this can see a project coming out of the hat lol !!!!

http://www.audifreaks.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=34&pictureid=352

[bradderz_1988]

What is the oil grade for the 1.8t ? Is it 10w40 semi-synthetic ???

[Cincy]

5w40 or 0w40 Mobil full synthetic.

[bradderz_1988]

5w40 or 0w40 Mobil full synthetic.

cheers cincy, will that grade be ok if its on 114,000miles ?? or will i need thicker oil ??