Closecall81

Wow all the replies thanks guys ! Im happy you all are speaking in english I know it is difficult but I must say that most people i speak to in Germany think their English is bad but in fact most of it is pretty good and even if its not I really respect them for trying. I'm trying to allocate all my money at the moment. I have never had a car with climate control but have always wanted one so I agree ! Where would i get the Cam belt fixed ? Can any mechanic do it or should i take it to a dealer?

Thanks for the replies guys! Bret: I'm not sure how much I'll be driving it is only 20km to work but being in German is my grand adventure so I want to explore the country as well as the rest of Europe (probably by train). Just a solid reliable car not so worried about other options though.... but suddenly im curious about what the other equipment would be? I know I have to buy a nice GPS system for any car I get. I have more then 5k but was hoping for something around that but I could possibly afford up to 7k. I'm living pretty cheap right now with a friend and in a couple few months I could have even more. herr tichy: Thanks for the warm welcome and the translation! I was thinking that about the car as well and I tried to look up Audi A2 in "Kelley blue book" so I could have a base value of what it is worth. So I'm shooting from the hip about how much A2's are worth. A little sluggish is fine, in the past my lead foot has been a problem with fast cars. Gas seems like a good option then besides the fact as I understand they are cheaper on taxes.

Hallo! I am new to Germany and need a car. My friend told me about the A2 which I have researched and found to be very nice. What can i expect from these little cars? In the USA I grew up thinking Audi where expensive cars so I never had one. Anyhow my friend said if I asked real nicely here that you guys could point me in the right direction of a nice A2. The top of my price range is 5000E but I am not opposed less. I really just need something reliable and cheap on fuel. I've been told that old cars are heavily taxed and that is why you don't see them on the road here. How long before that is a factor for the A2? So far I've found this: Audi A2 1.4 TDI *Klima*Tüv-Z-Riemen-Reifen Neu* als Kleinwagen in Solingen Thanks in advance for any help and or information!