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Poll: If you had a 2000 S4 with 200k miles on it, would you go STG 3 when the original K03's fail?

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Old 11-09-2006, 04:22 AM
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Default Poll: If you had a 2000 S4 with 200k miles on it, would you go STG 3 when the original K03's fail?
I have maintained the car very meticulously (including Mobil 1 0W40 since 10k miles) and currently it only needs a wheel bearing up front.

The car is 100% stock.

I have already replaced all the typical stuff: 3 of the 4 wheel bearings, both upper rear control arms, tie rod ends, MAF, ABS ECU, brakes, aux water pump, washer tank pump, coolant expansion tank, electric fan, viscous fan, just did timing belt/serp belt and water pump (again)... Along with all normal services.

The car still runs very well, so I am considering a STG 3 at ASP if the turbos go, but it seems like money into a risky black hole.
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I would have the motor inspected (partial tear down) and rebuilt with K04s
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As in pressure check/leak down, etc...?
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Default oh man.
i would just sell the car... the stg3 would cost as much the cars worth imo.
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And buy what? Therein lies the dilema. Another used S4?...crap shoot either way.
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why would it have to be another used s4???
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why not?
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It wouldn't, but the options are limited for a car of this level. IMHO
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Reliability of all the components not replaced.
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Default by this level you mean 5-6 yrs old with several issues?
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