# Question on Audis
**URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-on-audis/196179
**Category:** PittSpeed Automotive
**Created:** [March 17, 2008, 8:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-on-audis/196179 "2008-03-17T20:54:20Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
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### Author:  [@LilGreenB18](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LilGreenB18)
#### Post date: [April 2, 2008, 6:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-on-audis/196179/21 "2008-04-02T06:13:16Z")
> [@What would you do...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-would-you-do/35524/5):
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> don’t buy it
bada bing
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### Author:  [@tegSimple](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tegSimple)
#### Post date: [April 3, 2008, 7:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-on-audis/196179/22 "2008-04-03T07:07:43Z")
> [@Honda+Acura Parts, Swap stuff, Wheels, Cars...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/honda-acura-parts-swap-stuff-wheels-cars/32630/38):
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> other than that, normal wear and tear stuff for a 10 year old car. maintence is key though. stay up on it. parts are not considerabbly more when compared to jap stuff, however you are paying for a “beefier” or often times over engineered part. part ptices also are little more due to the fact you dont have a million companies making them. for a audi, you may have 3 companies making a replacement water pump, whereas a honda may have 10.
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> i have 2 audis in my stable right now, both are small body quattros- a 85 4000 (5cylinder im swappng to vw 4cyl) and a 93 90q (v6). neither have rust on them and look better than their age.
the parts for my 90q were considerably more than what they would be for my integra. you’ve been in the vw/audi world for a long time (i believe), so you probably have a lot better sources for your parts.
i agree with your statement about how the car looks even with age. my 90q looked great for it’s age. there was absolutely no rust on the 13yr old car. the only problem with mine was the clearcoat was covered in spider cracks.
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### Author:  [@Zack01GC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Zack01GC)
#### Post date: [April 3, 2008, 8:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-on-audis/196179/23 "2008-04-03T08:22:06Z")
I found the first problem on my 98 A4. I went to pour in some washer fluid and it poured on the ground as fast as I put it in. Not too pissed about that.
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### Author:  [@EricS4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/EricS4)
#### Post date: [April 3, 2008, 8:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-on-audis/196179/24 "2008-04-03T08:52:44Z")
Here are to good sites for parts.
[http://www.worldimpex.com/](http://www.worldimpex.com/)
[http://www.blauparts.com/](http://www.blauparts.com/)
World Impex is nice because shipping is only 1-2 days since they are located Maryland.
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### Author:  [@Mark\_Morris](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mark_Morris)
#### Post date: [April 4, 2008, 6:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-on-audis/196179/25 "2008-04-04T06:25:09Z")
> [@Can you still drive under the runway at the airport?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-you-still-drive-under-the-runway-at-the-airport/35743/22):
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> I hope your Audi works out for you. I’d like someone on here to share a good experience aside from fah\_quad.
I have a 2001 A4 Avant 1.8T Quattro 5-speed with 153,000 miles. It has been and continues to be a fantastic car. My Dad bought it new and then I purchased it from him when he bought a new A4. Since it’s been in the family, I know every last service and repair the car has had since it rolled off the lot.
The only things to need replacement since new have been the following:
A right rear wheel bearing.
Hazard switch (turn signals were acting goofy).
Left side tie rod end.
Lower rear door trim rubber.
Downpipe (flex section came apart @ 130,000).
Right rear caliper (parking brake started sticking).
Valve cover gasket (started weeping a little oil).
Other than that it’s been routine maintainance-- oil changes, timing belt and related parts, plugs, fluid flushes, filters, brake jobs and the battery. The key is maintainance-- if you buy someone elses junk/ problems you in turn will be paying to fix these things. Parts are a little more expensive than the typical Japanese products, but not that much-- you just have to know where to buy them (and where not to buy them).
The control arms are still original @ 153K, as are the coil packs, the clutch, and everything else from the intake manifold to the turbo, driveline, interior, etc.
The people stating these cars are junk are either ignorant or just plain silly.
The key is not to buy a cheap car that has been ill maintained-- that will cost you dearly in the long run. Get a thorough pre- purchase inspection from a KNOWLEDGABLE person/shop before you buy. The other thing is to find someone who knows how to work on them. A lot of so called electrical issues and other problems I have come across working on these cars are the result of mechanics who know nothing about these cars working on them and fucking things up. Do not go to a shop that doesn’t work on Audis and German cars as a main part of their business.
As a footnote, I have owned other Audis (5000TQ, 90 20VQ) and many VW’s (30+) and I love them. They are not faultless, but far from the unreliable “junk” many people would have you believe. I worked at a Import shop (mainly European Cars) for years and have seen a lot of stuff first hand.
The problem Audis were the ones that were not maintained. Most were bought used by an uneducated buyer who were then stuck with the repair bills and complained that Audis were bad cars. Don’t make the same mistake and I think you will enjoy the car. The driving experience is definately unique and a lot of fun.
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### Author:  [@tegSimple](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tegSimple)
#### Post date: [April 11, 2008, 6:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-on-audis/196179/26 "2008-04-11T06:08:06Z")
> [@yeah yeah I know... a saturn - vid too](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/yeah-yeah-i-know-a-saturn-vid-too/35801/7):
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> The other thing is to find someone who knows how to work on them. A lot of so called electrical issues and other problems I have come across working on these cars are the result of mechanics who know nothing about these cars working on them and fucking things up. Do not go to a shop that doesn’t work on Audis and German cars as a main part of their business.
oh so true. my dad own’s a passat and the only one’s that have been able to successfully fix his car has been Foreign Traffic on Rt 8 in Allison Park. They’re more expensive than most other shops, but they know their shit.
When I owned my Audi, I had my car taken to a little shop up off of Stoops Ferry Rd in Moon. The guy that owned it had been working on Audi’s for god only knows how many years and was able to tell me every little detail about my car. Problem was…he changed $90/hr for service. As he stated, if he didn’t know how to fix them himself, he wouldn’t own an Audi due to the repair bill(s).
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### Author:  [@vw16vcabby](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/vw16vcabby)
#### Post date: [April 15, 2008, 10:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-on-audis/196179/27 "2008-04-15T10:54:56Z")
> [@voltron \> bladez](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/voltron-bladez/35896/7):
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> When I owned my Audi, I had my car taken to a little shop up off of Stoops Ferry Rd in Moon. The guy that owned it had been working on Audi’s for god only knows how many years and was able to tell me every little detail about my car. Problem was…he changed $90/hr for service. As he stated, if he didn’t know how to fix them himself, he wouldn’t own an Audi due to the repair bill(s).
i believe you are talking about where i work, and it is 85 an hour 🙂 Pete’s European Technique.
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### Author:  [@Zack01GC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Zack01GC)
#### Post date: [April 15, 2008, 11:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-on-audis/196179/28 "2008-04-15T11:01:11Z")
Oh and if you can, avoid the Zero tolerance motors such as my 1.8t. So when the timing belt breaks, it doesn’t ruin shit.
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### Author:  [@kilmer420](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kilmer420)
#### Post date: [April 15, 2008, 12:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-on-audis/196179/29 "2008-04-15T12:04:34Z")
> [@What did I do with 5G's yesterday?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-did-i-do-with-5gs-yesterday/35959/2):
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> Oh and if you can, avoid the Zero tolerance motors such as my 1.8t. So when the timing belt breaks, it doesn’t ruin shit.
Almost all the VW motors are interference motors. That’s why checking the timing belt should have been the #1 thing to do before purchasing it. :thumbup:
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### Author:  [@tegSimple](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tegSimple)
#### Post date: [April 16, 2008, 8:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-on-audis/196179/30 "2008-04-16T08:25:33Z")
> [@Dads project done.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dads-project-done/35850/43):
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> i believe you are talking about where i work, and it is 85 an hour 🙂 Pete’s European Technique.
I’m glad to see you got a job there! Last Jeff told me, you were hoping to be hired there. Now he has what…two employees total? Congrats!
Pete was an awesome guy. If I had kept my Audi, I would have been going back to him for any issues.
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### Author:  [@Zack01GC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Zack01GC)
#### Post date: [April 16, 2008, 9:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-on-audis/196179/31 "2008-04-16T09:22:21Z")
> [@kilmer420"](#):
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> Almost all the VW motors are interference motors. That’s why checking the timing belt should have been the #1 thing to do before purchasing it. :thumbup:
I’m just pissed off about it still. :hsugh:
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### Author:  [@fshowcars](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fshowcars)
#### Post date: [April 17, 2008, 4:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-on-audis/196179/32 "2008-04-17T04:39:13Z")
> [@What did I do with 5G's yesterday?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-did-i-do-with-5gs-yesterday/35959/2):
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> Oh and if you can, avoid the Zero tolerance motors such as my 1.8t. So when the timing belt breaks, it doesn’t ruin shit.
check your bmw also :kekegay: i’m thinking you’re the one that needs your own advice!
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### Author:  [@tegSimple](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tegSimple)
#### Post date: [April 17, 2008, 8:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-on-audis/196179/33 "2008-04-17T08:20:33Z")
> [@College Kids: What classes are you taking?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/college-kids-what-classes-are-you-taking/35889/57):
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> check your bmw also :kekegay: i’m thinking you’re the one that needs your own advice!
:bigthumb: good catch
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### Author:  [@Zack01GC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Zack01GC)
#### Post date: [April 17, 2008, 8:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-on-audis/196179/34 "2008-04-17T08:24:55Z")
> [@College Kids: What classes are you taking?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/college-kids-what-classes-are-you-taking/35889/57):
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> check your bmw also :kekegay: i’m thinking you’re the one that needs your own advice!
I didn’t know anything about the 1.8t when I bought it. My mom’s old Audi had the 2.8 and the timing belt broke in that, but didn’t do any damage. :dunno: I’m new to these damn European cars. :eek3:
I do know the BMW has a timing chain though. Phew.
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### Author:  [@bgblockelcamino](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bgblockelcamino)
#### Post date: [April 17, 2008, 8:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-on-audis/196179/35 "2008-04-17T08:53:33Z")
> [@What would you do...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-would-you-do/35524/5):
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> don’t buy it
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### Author:  [@Mark\_Morris](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mark_Morris)
#### Post date: [April 17, 2008, 11:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-on-audis/196179/36 "2008-04-17T11:39:21Z")
So it’s the fault of Audi that the timing belt broke Jeff?
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### Author:  [@tegSimple](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tegSimple)
#### Post date: [April 17, 2008, 12:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-on-audis/196179/37 "2008-04-17T12:16:48Z")
> [@TW: 2007 Suzuki GSR-600](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tw-2007-suzuki-gsr-600/35694/13):
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> So it’s the fault of Audi that the timing belt broke Jeff?
i would say so. i think something like a timing belt should last for the life of the car. it sounds like an important part.
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### Author:  [@Mark\_Morris](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mark_Morris)
#### Post date: [April 17, 2008, 12:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-on-audis/196179/38 "2008-04-17T12:29:06Z")
> [@Speaking of white trash...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/speaking-of-white-trash/34330/44):
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> i would say so. i think something like a timing belt should last for the life of the car. it sounds like an important part.
Well when you find a timing belt that lasts the life of a car let me know-- I’ll be love to see how they construct it.
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### Author:  [@kilmer420](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kilmer420)
#### Post date: [April 17, 2008, 1:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-on-audis/196179/39 "2008-04-17T13:11:46Z")
> [@How to salvage a car??](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-salvage-a-car/35986/5):
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> Well when you find a timing belt that lasts the life of a car let me know-- I’ll be love to see how they construct it.
They do make Kevlar belts for Honda’s…not sure why not VW??? It’s aftermarket, I know…
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### Author:  [@Zack01GC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Zack01GC)
#### Post date: [April 17, 2008, 1:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-on-audis/196179/40 "2008-04-17T13:16:03Z")
Here’s a novel idea… timing chain? Haha
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