skwoods

Had some time to put together most of the service work my 1999 A8 has had over the past almost 7 years of ownership. Some service items are missing, but the major stuff is listed.

Lots of the work was done by various dealers, not because I don't have the skills, but I don't have the time. Sobering, but I still like this car. It is still solid and has only stranded me once. Like I said, a sure sign of mental illness...
DATE MILES PROBLEM AND COST
01/26/02 51201 Purchased used 1999 A8 $35,923.20

02/27/02 51993 Cruise control inop: replace cruise control module switch $530.89

03/26/02 53036 Oil change. Driver window hangs up-lubed. ABS: right front wheel speed sensor replaced $498.21

07/10/02 59152 Sunroof sunshade inop. Oil change. $194.33

11/04/02 64471 Replace front brake pads/rotors. $788.29

12/26/02 66264 60k service. ABS: replace Left front wheel speed sensor. Driver seat head rest won't raise. $1,095.92

01/14/03 66760 Replace left rear door handle. Wheel balance. $171.01

06/06/03 73173 75k service. Oil change. ABS: right front speed sensor replaced. Replace right headlight assembly. Driver seat headrest repaired. $2,559.75

07/22/03 74917 Replace brake rotors (I supplied parts). $189.78

10/31/03 80503 Oil change, Left fuel sending seal recall done. $72.08

04/19/04 Body damage repair, replace broken rear glass. $2,611.96

05/03/04 86464 Front and rear brake pads. $282.24

05/13/04 EBC brake pads $107.15

07/02/04 88470 Oil leak: replaced crank breather hoses under intake manifold. $1,187.75

07/20/04 88667 Replace tie rod ends, alignment. $482.21

09/29/04 92032 Transmission slipping. Fluid replaced. $178.27

12/10/04 94000 New snow tires, Michelin x-ice. $603.84

12/28/04 94407 Replace right CV boot front. New battery. Oil change. $715.44

08/02/05 99967 Oil leak and transmission slipping: replace transmission output shaft seal, transmission service and replace filter, reseal oil pan. New spark plugs, fuel filter, air filter, induction system cleaned. Cabin air filters replaced, service differential. $2,155.39

08/12/05 99984 Driver seat cannot adjust. Replace seat electrical module. $971.90

09/07/05 100557 Large oil leak: replace oil pressure sending unit. $302.49

05/31/06 106887 Replace rear brake pads, calipers, rotors. Driver side arm rest broken, not replaced. $1,143.34

10/07/06 109000 New Goodyear F1 GS-D3 tires and BBS VZ wheels. $2,106.02

10/15/06 110000 Transmission rebuild, Peter Schmidt, San Francisco. $3,651.00

03/06/07 114725 Oil Leak: found to be leaking from the headgasket and rear head cam sensors. Oil changed. $110.40

08/29/07 115104 Replace timing belt, water pump, oil pump, oil pan gasket, radiator hoses, thermostat, upper and lower control arms. Front alignment. $3,209.49

11/07/07 118031 Oil leak: replace valve cover gaskets, cam seals, timing belt cover seals, cam cap seals, upper and lower oil pan gaskets. $2,692.52

03/25/08 Oil change $52.01

05/19/08 Oil change, Front rotors and pads replaced. $578.67

09/16/08 Heater inoperative: replace heater connector hose. $145.76

09/29/08 Oil change $48.57

11/20/08 134800 EVAP system leak $70.00

11/24/08 134800 EVAP system leak. Replace solenoid $205.08

Repair costs $29,711.76
Cost/mile for repairs since purchase $0.36

Sleeper8

(1) You're getting hosed on a lot of your service (must be stealership service?)

Sleeper8

(2) some of those items shouldn't be incl. in cost of repairs, ex.: new wheels, body work, etc

Sleeper8

(3) you could do many of these repairs yourself with the information here and $ave pile$

mkurak

I have a 99'. You're making me nervous (LOL) and I have a decent job. I feel for the younger guys who buy one of these things thinking that they are cool without knowing what they are getting themselves into - take heed. Incidentally, my old Italian mechanic once told me never to add up one's repair bills. Now I know why. I suppose that shouldn't surprise anyone.

IAS5

But i do agree on a 2nd/3rd owner looking into a higher mile Audi......

Jkay

Also WOW your '99 A8 has a LOT of problems .. I must be very lucky or you are incredibly unlucky.

Only the standard, normal things break on my '99 A8 like oil seals and sending unit leakage. I'll say that you received an awesome price for the transmission tho. Grats and I hope it lasts you another 110K.

EDIT: OH SWEET JEBUS YOU WAITED TIL 115000 for the timing belt?

dimitristx

Oh my... Those ABS/speed sensors seem to have cost you over $5k over the years. I'd consider this more than absurd--$5k in ABS repairs?! 1/4th the cost of a brand new Accord? I guess this is how dealers make money.. (Don't fret, I'm a victim too..)

SlicerDicer

Skwoods.. I would just say find somebody in your area who can help you and bribe them with beer. Its far cheaper than stealer Its likely fun too!

JimR

Did the work myself, of course.