Before you go that route, surf over to www.audiworld.com (used to be a4.org) and look at the repair and maintenance issues with the 1.8 T and V-6 A4s.

The good thing is, the quattro system is pretty durable.

What is bad? 1.8T turbochargers, V-6 head gaskets, auto tranny life, electrical problems, etc.

If you could find one in Canada, your budget would buy a nice 1988-1991 BMW 325iX 5-speed. I can't say enough good things about those cars. Engine, tranny, and driveline are VERY durable. Plus, the AWD system is pretty damn good.

-Sam