hey 4g63 guys, im looking into buying this 95 TSi awd, seems to run fine, but i really dont know much about the 4g63, and just wondering what i should look for or listen too, for any problems. it has 104k miles, and has never been modded. he's selling it for $4800

Make sure the timing belt has been changed. Check and make sure the oil has been changed every 3000 miles. Any leaks? Any shaft play in the turbo? Have the caps in the ECU been replaced (or have they leaked?)

I'm having a brain fart right now. I'll post more later. Also, spend a minute or two searching for this kind of question. There have been several threads about this in the last month or so.

Best of luck, and talk him don in price. I don't know off hand, but what is KBB value on the car with that many miles.

im gonna talk to him tomorrow, where is the most common leaks on these cars?

edit- should i have him knock off 400 bucks if the timing belt hasnt been changed?

Originally posted by 96rs-t
im gonna talk to him tomorrow, where is the most common leaks on these cars?

Over time you'll get oil leaks in strange places, like front case, valve cover, small cracks in old plastic. Those other threads I mentioned should have alot of thos answers.

Also, how does the tranny shift? Any grinding? Also make sure you do a compression test. and check for how much play there is in the crankshaft (for CW).

no grinding, kkb price is around $5400 in good condition and $4300 in fair condition.

I'd do it as long as it runs and drives fine.
If I ever buy another DSM for a project car, it'll be a 95 TSi-AWD...

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Originally posted by Remy
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agreed....just check for rust.:thumbsup

use the search button first----i wrote a paragraph on this, depending on how anal you want to be. Basically, it is to your advantage to find out if the car has been modded. If it has, it isn't worth as much (= you saving money, which can then be spent on mods).

also, take it to a parking lot and make a left turn in 2nd gear, and see if the clutch sticks to the firewall. if questionable, THEN you should REALLY actually do the CW test, not just talk to the guy about it.

try to get him on this and that to save money for mods---you're gonna need it.

Here you go: http://forums.2gnt.com/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=17&topic_id=8399&mode=full

its a bit extreme, but its everything I could think of

above all, good luck :thumbsup

matt