6 Speed S4 Posted February 24, 2007 Report Share Posted February 24, 2007 My audi was inspected by my mechanic and he said its gunna cost me about 3000 or more for repairs including labor. It needs a new front suspension (5 of 8 ball joints are broken), oil cooler, valve cover gasket, oil dipstick gasket, front and rear diff. seals, and the abs brakes are malfunctioning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boost-n-Juice Posted February 24, 2007 Report Share Posted February 24, 2007 you have 8 ball joints???!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 Speed S4 Posted February 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2007 you have 8 ball joints???!! haha sorry I'm out of it right now. Im not sure of all the front suspension parts but it needs a control arm kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s13 Posted February 24, 2007 Report Share Posted February 24, 2007 Take it to Brads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest powers Posted February 24, 2007 Report Share Posted February 24, 2007 Just and FYI Jesse did this to his s4. Parts alone were over 700 dollars. There are a tone of joints on the front of that car and many of the arms need to be replace to fix them. This is the life of an Audi owner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted February 24, 2007 Report Share Posted February 24, 2007 I can do the suspension work if you want, get the parts and we can work out the labor I won't do any engine repair no matter how minor or basic on any audi though sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 Speed S4 Posted February 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2007 Just and FYI Jesse did this to his s4. Parts alone were over 700 dollars. There are a tone of joints on the front of that car and many of the arms need to be replace to fix them. This is the life of an Audi owner. yep, I found a suspension kit for like 500 without the sway bar which it needs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS69 Posted February 25, 2007 Report Share Posted February 25, 2007 I thought you just bought this car, I hope you got a very deal on it since it needs this much work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest powers Posted February 25, 2007 Report Share Posted February 25, 2007 yep, I found a suspension kit for like 500 without the sway bar which it needs don't cheap out on parts for this car you will just end up doing them again. To to Blaufergnugen and buy the german front end kit. http://www.blauparts.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted February 25, 2007 Report Share Posted February 25, 2007 I ve done lots of those... we can take care of it aswell..first link in my sig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verse Posted February 25, 2007 Report Share Posted February 25, 2007 I could do it, Jake has my number if you can get a hold of him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 Speed S4 Posted February 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2007 According to the 4th line in Rob's sig you have a very fast car hahaha. it turns out im just goin to throw this car up on ebay and look for a lower mileage audi A4 99-02. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest crazylady Posted February 25, 2007 Report Share Posted February 25, 2007 hahaha. it turns out im just goin to throw this car up on ebay and look for a lower mileage audi A4 99-02. that will most likely need ball joints on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 Speed S4 Posted February 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2007 I might even look for an S4 with under 60K miles on it. I love the way they drive and handle. They are a tad out of my price range but I will see what I can do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotarded1647545491 Posted February 25, 2007 Report Share Posted February 25, 2007 that will most likely need ball joints on it. Truth. hahaha. it turns out im just goin to throw this car up on ebay and look for a lower mileage audi A4 99-02. Mileage is only one factor in this equation. Maintenace history, driving conditions, accidents, modifications, etc. all add up to wear and tear. If you are not prepared to spend at least $1000 in maintenance and repairs per year, you should not even consider buying another Audi that isn't under factory warranty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest powers Posted February 25, 2007 Report Share Posted February 25, 2007 Truth. Mileage is only one factor in this equation. Maintenace history, driving conditions, accidents, modifications, etc. all add up to wear and tear. If you are not prepared to spend at least $1000 in maintenance and repairs per year, you should not even consider buying another Audi that isn't under factory warranty. So true. 1k a year is normal maint for any audi over 32K miles. Some people spend upwards of 2K a year. Audi owners should be people who can work on the car themselves, this excludes most people. If you sell it and replace it with another, you will most likely be dissapointed when you have to put more money in the one you buy. Most people are selling them because they need repair and are unwilling to do it. The people who maintain the cars and keep them in top notch condition keep driving them becasue they love their cars and the condition of the car shows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOZZER Posted February 25, 2007 Report Share Posted February 25, 2007 Truth. Mileage is only one factor in this equation. Maintenace history, driving conditions, accidents, modifications, etc. all add up to wear and tear. If you are not prepared to spend at least $1000 in maintenance and repairs per year, you should not even consider buying another Audi that isn't under factory warranty. You can't be cheap with these cars. If you still want it fixed pm me. I have done a lot of work on Audis. I do work on the side. Jessie can verify my knowledge on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 Speed S4 Posted February 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2007 Truth. Mileage is only one factor in this equation. Maintenace history, driving conditions, accidents, modifications, etc. all add up to wear and tear. If you are not prepared to spend at least $1000 in maintenance and repairs per year, you should not even consider buying another Audi that isn't under factory warranty. Oh I know maintenance is expensive on Audi's but my mechanic said this one isn't worth keeping and it will become a money put. He told me to find one from a dealer with a warranty or a very good condition one from a private seller with all maintenance records. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotarded1647545491 Posted February 25, 2007 Report Share Posted February 25, 2007 . He told me to find one from a dealer with a warranty or a very good condition one from a private seller with all maintenance records. I found mine from a private owner. She had immaculate and complete records of all services done to the vehicle in the 94k miles. This paid off when I had to have the motor rebuilt because of the sludge issue. If it were not for these records, and the Audi extended warranty of 8 years unlimited mileage, I would have paid over $3k for just that repair. I still have put over $2k in the car including a flex pipe, abs electronics, an igniter, plugs, and a maf sensor in the last 12 months. I do my own oil changes and those cost me $32 each due to the Mobil1 0W50 and special filter that are required. I also know I need at least one wheel bearing now, as I can hear it singing. Trust me and the others, unless you have a factory warranty, or the best extended coverage on the planet, this car is gonna quarter and dollar you to death as a daily driver. Don't think that I don't love my A4. It's still a PITA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janszen Posted February 26, 2007 Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 you go to the northern wretch don't you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotCarl Posted February 26, 2007 Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 hahaha. it turns out im just goin to throw this car up on ebay and look for a lower mileage audi A4 99-02. That won't exactly solve the problem will it? Correct me if im wrong but you go this car as a 'dependable' daily driver to deliver pizza's in while you go to school right? But your requirment was AWD. why buy another audi if you could run into the same maintenance issues? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 Speed S4 Posted February 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 That won't exactly solve the problem will it? Correct me if im wrong but you go this car as a 'dependable' daily driver to deliver pizza's in while you go to school right? But your requirment was AWD. why buy another audi if you could run into the same maintenance issues? Im not going to be at pizza hut starting in late May. Im getting a mechanic internship to start off before school in sept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 Speed S4 Posted February 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 you go to the northern wretch don't you? yeah I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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