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Bought new March of 02 for ~$27K. The initial 50K service was done by the dealer, however, it has not been in a commercial shop since. The car still runs and drives much like it did when new. I just drive to work and back every day and will continue until some major issue pops up where I decide it's finally time for a new Audi. Pretty much a stock example.
Items replaced:
Exhaust system replaced (under warranty) from the Cat all the way back due to broken support weld near back. The replacement exhaust weld eventually broke too. It's still that way.
Fuel Pump
Coolant sensor at back of engine replaced twice
Coil packs. Too many to count.
Thermostat housing
Left front wheel bearing
Radiator
2 valve cover gaskets
Upgraded Brakes
3 timing belts with all the kit components including water pump
Clutch and DM flywheel
CV Axles on both sides
Oil level sensor
Speed sensor (My own damn fault)
Items that need fixing:
FM signal booster above back window.
Interior roof liner getting loose in back
Interior buttons/switches where black coating has rubbed off. Just looks bad.
That silly little credit card drawer thingy above radio. It launched itself into the back seat in several pieces.
A few other little things you'd expect from a old car.
128k on 2002 1.8t avant MT5, denim blue, s-line suspension backfit. No major accidents but driven hard and now on life support with broken rear spring, frozen rear caliper, boost limit not reached, timing over advanced, leaking front and rear crankseals,...Resurrected!
Last edited by NEsportswagen; 03-28-2015 at 08:30 AM.
10-21-2014, 11:45 AM
02 1.8t 5 Spd FT SP with 223K on ODO
