1995 Audi A6 Head Gasket

1995 AUDI A6
178,000 MILES • 6 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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FARGUSD
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Hi, thanks in advance for the help. I'm planning on buying a 1995 Audi A6, but the head gasket on it needs to be replaced. I don't know any mechanics besides names and functioning of the parts.
How much do you think it'll cost to buy a new one and repair it? and also, do you think it's a good deal considering I would buy it for $1,200?
Thanks again!!
Nov 8, 2010 at 11:22 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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do you mean cost of buying the gasket and have a shop replace it or buying the gasket and you replacing it yourself? i would be very leery of purchasing a vehicle with head gasket issues. that normally means the engine has overheating issues, so when the gasket is fixed there is still a problem to fix..
Nov 8, 2010 at 11:39 PM
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FARGUSD
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Thanks for the reply! Well I do have a friend who would have no problems replacing it. He just told me the price is around $30
So, do you think it'll be better just to avoid this one and try buying another car? or maybe I can take my friend (with large knowledge of mechanics) with me to check it?
Thanks again!
Nov 8, 2010 at 11:43 PM
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thats a big job so you must have a great friend...it wouldnt hurt taking friend along to check it out if you really like the car. anything can be fixed, its just a matter of time and cost..
Nov 9, 2010 at 12:04 AM
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Oh I see.. thanks for the info! And how much is the usual cost of having it replaced by a mechanic?
Thanks!
Nov 9, 2010 at 12:05 AM
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Nov 9, 2010 at 7:26 PM