How much $ have you spent on your car since out of warranty? (no mods)
09-12-2008, 09:36 AM
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How much $ have you spent on your car since out of warranty? (no mods)
Since out of warranty I think in April I went passed 50K. I've had 2 replace...
1. water pump
2. Timing belt(didn't have 2, but replaced when water pump impellor cracked)
3. passenger window regulator
4. in the process of replacing cracked exhaust manifold
I know this is not the end, eventually I will have to upgrade my clutch.
Rant over...still love the car...still look back at her when I leave her in a parking lot.
1. water pump
2. Timing belt(didn't have 2, but replaced when water pump impellor cracked)
3. passenger window regulator
4. in the process of replacing cracked exhaust manifold
I know this is not the end, eventually I will have to upgrade my clutch.
Rant over...still love the car...still look back at her when I leave her in a parking lot.
09-12-2008, 09:46 AM
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I quit counting :(....at least $3K in the last 6 months....
-rear brake pads and rotors
-timing belt and water pump, plus accessory pulley
-coolant flange and sensor
-MAF sensor
-clutch
-multiple cp failures
-now I have to get new tires...went a little too long and my front right tire shreaded on the way to work this morning....not good.
Of course when I first got it I spent alot of money on exterior/interior upgrades (S4 pedals and dead pedal, lip spoiler, tint, S4 blades).
I'm pretty much done with my A4....try to get what I can out of it and move on. It's turned into a love/hate relationship.
-timing belt and water pump, plus accessory pulley
-coolant flange and sensor
-MAF sensor
-clutch
-multiple cp failures
-now I have to get new tires...went a little too long and my front right tire shreaded on the way to work this morning....not good.
Of course when I first got it I spent alot of money on exterior/interior upgrades (S4 pedals and dead pedal, lip spoiler, tint, S4 blades).
I'm pretty much done with my A4....try to get what I can out of it and move on. It's turned into a love/hate relationship.
09-12-2008, 10:12 AM
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Not sure....might just get a new Jetta...would love a Passat, but don't want the big payment.
I just need something that has a full warranty so I can be stress free for at least 3-4 years 
Looked at getting an extended warranty on my A4, but with 82K miles, not worth it now.
Looked at getting an extended warranty on my A4, but with 82K miles, not worth it now.
09-12-2008, 10:24 AM
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Let's see... $3k for...
$3000 = trans replacement
$400 = clutch
$200 = mounts
$1200 = control arms
$600 = suspension
$300 = brakes (upgrade to front)
$500 = tires (order today)
$1800 = tb and wp (in-warranty, on my dime)
$150 = alignment
After all of that, I'm still stage ZERO!
How goddam depressing? Why'd I bother to figure that out?
$400 = clutch
$200 = mounts
$1200 = control arms
$600 = suspension
$300 = brakes (upgrade to front)
$500 = tires (order today)
$1800 = tb and wp (in-warranty, on my dime)
$150 = alignment
After all of that, I'm still stage ZERO!
How goddam depressing? Why'd I bother to figure that out?
