clutch, turbos, suspension
12-12-2006, 05:12 PM
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clutch, turbos, suspension
So... the day i've dreaded. I'm told that my turbos are shot, my clutch is toast, and my rear air suspension is leaking, and a few other odds and ends. anyone know what this could cost, labor and all?
car is a 2002 2.7T 6speed. 78000 miles. think its worth it to do all that?
i could get about 14k in a trade towards a new car...
depreiation never stops...
thoughts?
car is a 2002 2.7T 6speed. 78000 miles. think its worth it to do all that?
i could get about 14k in a trade towards a new car...
depreiation never stops...
thoughts?
12-12-2006, 05:39 PM
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Honestly, that's not a horrible trade in amount, assuming they don't screw you on the price ...
... of the replacement vehicle.
(I'll guess ~$5K or so for turbos/clutch/suspension fix at an indy)
Tough call. I guess it all comes down to whether or not you want to keep the car a few more years.
(I'll guess ~$5K or so for turbos/clutch/suspension fix at an indy)
Tough call. I guess it all comes down to whether or not you want to keep the car a few more years.
12-12-2006, 05:47 PM
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With only 64k last May they would only give me 11k for mine as a trade on an Audi so that isn't
terrible, it's not good either. I decided to keep mine...and if you think about it this way where could you find such a cool car for the 5k to fix it...assuming it's paid for, if you've got a loan like I do, then you are in a huge quandry...but can you trade it in with it broken like this?
12-12-2006, 07:06 PM
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That is what makes me paranoid about this car. They seem to have
numerous problems and always in need of some repair. I have had mine about 1 1/2 years and want to keep it, but only if I feel it will be somewhat dependable.
Best of luck with the car, but with those repairs and that potential trade value I would dump the car if the new car purchase is attractive.
Best of luck with the car, but with those repairs and that potential trade value I would dump the car if the new car purchase is attractive.
12-13-2006, 03:46 AM
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Just keep in mind that as proud of our ar's as we are, we are not a representative sample of all ar
owners...there could really be no statistical correlation from the posts here as there are only a fraction of the 30k approx cars that were delivered to North America represented here...plus some from overseas too
That and our very proud slogan: "It's not a Honda"
That and our very proud slogan: "It's not a Honda"
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12-13-2006, 05:42 AM
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Allroad clutches are not the same as B4 S4's.
My 03's clutch went at 34K mi. The car had about 55 demo miles on it when I acquired back in 03.
I drive mostly urban miles and never track the car.
I been driving stick for 30yrs and this is the shortest clutch life of all my cars to date. Luckly Audi paid for it.
I drive mostly urban miles and never track the car.
I been driving stick for 30yrs and this is the shortest clutch life of all my cars to date. Luckly Audi paid for it.
12-13-2006, 06:25 AM
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not only are we NOT represntative of the whole...
we do represent a much more demanding group.
Its been my experience while sitting in service that the "other allroad drivers" have no clue as to what their car is capable of.
Most males wil say, I like the wagon and tough look, most women have said, its better than an SUV.
The funniest comment from a guy was:
"Do you think anyone really uses that suspension button? What goo its it?"
Why did you buy the car?
" My wife likes the looks, its just a wagon."
This is the norm. (imho)
Its been my experience while sitting in service that the "other allroad drivers" have no clue as to what their car is capable of.
Most males wil say, I like the wagon and tough look, most women have said, its better than an SUV.
The funniest comment from a guy was:
"Do you think anyone really uses that suspension button? What goo its it?"
Why did you buy the car?
" My wife likes the looks, its just a wagon."
This is the norm. (imho)