$ Year End Repair Expenses $

[iamnamedryan]

I finally got hit this year and I remembered a quote from the 'forums' "When stuff breaks, things get expensive quick."

So here's a quick example for any curious party, feel free to contribute.

Here's my year end tally:
2008

January
Boost Pressure Regulator, Vacuum hoses and Recode $497.50
Slotted Rotors (w/shipping) $350.00
Used Shift Linkage $90.00
Full Brake Job (5.4hrs @ $70.00/hr) $378.00
Full System Bleed $106.25
Replacement Lines, Pads & Misc. $497.50
7% NJ State Sales Tax $55.14
January Total: $1,919.25

August
New Radio (Unfortunate incident involving the cup holder above) $156.25
Charged A/C $70.00
7% NJ State Sales Tax $24.38
August Total:250.63

September
Secondary water pump $114.27
Front L&R CV Boots $97.24
Pump Replacement Labor & Coolant Leak (deep in engine bay) $560.00
7% NJ State Sales Tax $55.14
September Total: $826.65

YEAR END TOTAL: $2,996.53

Honestly, it's all worth it

[NOVAS4]

i think i just might have an expense for every month sadly...

[Rated S]

Every day there is usually an expense.

[s2000_s4_525]

going stage 3 and other lil parts / er's,coils, center diff tons of lil things add up/ goodies/ tranny breaking/new tranny/ im looking at $20000 easy. SIGH its all worth it though, except iI just cracked my oil pan sigh SIGH!

[AK1RA07]

I'll play:

1st Quarter:
GIAC Chip and Flashloader - $600
Forge DV's - $250
Diff / Trans / oil change - $80

2nd Quarter:
Turbo back exhaust + Install- $750
Darintake + K&N filter - $50
Plugs - $20

3rd Quarter:
Silicone Hose Kit - $100
OZ Superturismo + General Exclaim UHP - $1200

4th Quarter:
South Bend Clutch - $675
Fidanza LWFW - $275
044 Fuel Pump and hardware - $300
034 Motor Mounts - $190
Aprikol Snub - $27
60# Injectors - $270
88mm MAF - $200
RS4 Accordian - $65
RS6 Turbos - $3600
FPR - $45
Timing Belt kit - $250
Brake Pads + Rotors - $250

Still Coming:
Turbo Inlets - $450
ER Intercoolers $1300
X-0.5 Intake - $335
IE Rods - $900
Install / Motor Build - ?
Tune: ?

Total:

[s42k5b]

Where was your coolant leak coming from?

[Splinter]

knock on wood... ive had mine for just about 6 months and the only thing ive done are two oil changes and one control arm. I guess im one of the lucky ones

[revhards4]

just installed because clutch went completely out

VAST stage 3 clutch
fidanza lwfw
JHM shifter bushing
JHM shift bearing
Stasis 4:1 diff
clutch slave
full brake flush with RBF600

$2300...pisses me off especially when I'm looking to get into a house this spring

[MikeyB3]

Man, am I the only one who's got a small tally?
I bought the car in Sept 08... so maybe that's why. :P

Here goes:
New wipers - $25
DV replacement with 710Ns - $60 for two
APR Chip - $465
Car care cleaning supplies - $100
Fenders Rolled - $100
New turn signal bulb - $8/pair
Cruise control stalk replacement - $297 installed
OEM rims for winter (no tires) - $220, set of 4

Grand Total: $1275
Holy Jesus. I honestly had no idea that it was going to tally that much. Good thing I just put away a couple hundred every month for the "S4 Fund". Most of that was preventative maintenance... in a laundry list of things that I want to do. Oi.

[CONTROL ONE]

Ugh, I didn't really want to do this.

So I won't, screw it.

[RolledMySTi]

Ugh, I didn't really want to do this.

So I won't, screw it.

I second that. I don't feel like crying when I see how high the total is.

[SACTOWNB5]

I second that. I don't feel like crying when I see how high the total is.

I believe the quote in your sig,
audis are like strippers... work if you throw money at them.

[Sleeeper X]

at least 8k in total....... went stage3, and as of last night...... i missed gear..... and well I don't wana talk about it.

[revhards4]

at least 8k in total....... went stage3, and as of last night...... i missed gear..... and well I don't wana talk about it.

Oh sweet jesus! I can only imagine what might have happened...bent valves, tranny carnage, etc...I'll keep you in my prayers, lol

[SilverStr33k]

since febuary,
Brand New steering rack from Audi 2000 installed
Brand New Radiator from audi, New motor mounts, 2200 installed
new wheels and tires(stock ones all bent) 1800
new axle 290 installed
4 slave cylinders! yes 4! 200 installed PER slave, thats 800 bux in slave cylinders! thats about 7000 in less than a year granted she has 145k on her and its stage 3 but damn.... :(

[nocturnals4]

est 7k+ into stg3, tbelt, water pump,rear wheel bearings,front pads/rotors,fmic etc etc.
Ouch...... thanks for making me realize it

[SilverStr33k]

est 7k+ into stg3, tbelt, water pump,rear wheel bearings,front pads/rotors,fmic etc etc.
Ouch...... thanks for making me realize it

i know, right, its like gettin kicked in the balls again, i forgot to say, i bought the car in Feb. for 10k, lol

[haus4]

Slave and master - $125
TB/water pump and all related stuff - $250
Oil change - $55
New spare rim and PS2 - $325
Car care stuff - $40
And a whole lot of little things and odds and ends - $200
Around $1000 just for maintenance

I barely did any mods and Stage 3 costs scare me.

[Daness373]

hmm. in exactly one year i've spent about $250 with labor total (oil changes, sensors.) I guess driving like a grandma pays off!

[abasichapman]

Get an extended warranty. It's the smartest move I've made with this car.

[gutray]

2008:
June:
Stoptech 332, Stasis MS - $3500 (used)
Install $1500

October:
Timing belt and 60k service $2000

2008 Total: $7000 and totally worth it

[GramCracker]

Brake Pads + Rotors - $250

Please tell me where you got Pads and Rotors for 250. PLEASE TELL ME!!!!!!

hmm. in exactly one year i've spent about $250 with labor total (oil changes, sensors.) I guess driving like a grandma pays off!

Roughly the same expenses for me. Its all about controlled driving.

[Grim420]

This year all said and done I will have spnet $ 20 000 on my car from a full Tial stg 3 to brakes suspension and every other little thing that pops its head uot while doing my car. But it should be like a new car when I am done

[Dimcorner]

Brakes $193
K04's $1900
Sway bar $200
2 CV Boots $30
Paint for wheels $60
DTS $200

Year total about $2600

[SourDieselS4]

Damn you guys get off easy, tires and turbos and im allready above $2500

[wdbdy2000s4]

New s4 = 14500
DPE R16 = 3000
boser hood, fender pull, full respray = 3000

[Evilevo]

Bought the car=15k
Control arms=5xx
serpentine belt and pullies=2xx(maybe)
RS6ss and Timing belt and fueling=6xxx
Clutch+install=1700
Built Motor+GTs=12k
Misc axles and shit=500+

Total=OMG i didnt realize i had 40k into the car

[ColinGruenfeld]

I keep track of all my expenses in an Excel spreadsheet. Just for my stage III upgrade I'm at about 7.5K (including a full built tip tranny). And the expenses keep rising. I haven't driven my car in more than a month (doing all my own labor) but I'm sure it will all be worth it in the end.

[Big Boost]

I might not have you guys beat when it comes to performance mods, but maintenance and repairs, I own you all. I have receipts of over $9300 in repairs and maintenance alone, not to mention the Stage 3. Just before I hit the F'ing POTHOLE, my slider and synchros are on the way out and my car is totaled. Try and beat that!

[veggiemonster]

Bought the car=15k
Control arms=5xx
serpentine belt and pullies=2xx(maybe)
RS6ss and Timing belt and fueling=6xxx
Clutch+install=1700
Built Motor+GTs=12k
Misc axles and shit=500+

Total=OMG i didnt realize i had 40k into the car

can i have your job?

[Evilevo]

can i have your job?

LOL, IT work man. Computers

[AK1RA07]

Bought the car=15k
Control arms=5xx
serpentine belt and pullies=2xx(maybe)
RS6ss and Timing belt and fueling=6xxx
Clutch+install=1700
Built Motor+GTs=12k
Misc axles and shit=500+

Total=OMG i didnt realize i had 40k into the car

I'm going to be doing the same thing, except I never installed the RS6's.. I guess that's a plus.

Anyone want RS6 my setup?
http://www.audizine.com/classifieds/...t=8850&cat=all

[Evilevo]

I'm going to be doing the same thing, except I never installed the RS6's.. I guess that's a plus.

Anyone want RS6 my setup?
http://www.audizine.com/classifieds/...t=8850&cat=all

Well, im trying to sell mine. So i can get some money back.

[TPC303]

I'll post mine when I get home, but I have to be around 4k with no performance mods

[ColinGruenfeld]

LOL, IT work man. Computers

x2

[will175]

Wow I need to add mine up for 08,lol. I think I am up to mid 20k w/out paying the car off in 08.. And the stupid car is still not running right. F'in stupid shops out there.

[b5s4lover]

i think im averaging 5K a year since i bought this car. Its bloody depressing.

[abe]

I'm reading through the list and I'm wondering how many of these totals are "repairs", and how many are "awesome mods".


Just sayin'. :)

[veggiemonster]

car- 15,900
warranty-2800
oilpan-450
cam seal, cv boots-200
tires-680

[Militant-Grunt]

I finally got hit this year and I remembered a quote from the 'forums' "When stuff breaks, things get expensive quick."

So here's a quick example for any curious party, feel free to contribute.

Here's my year end tally:
2008

January
Boost Pressure Regulator, Vacuum hoses and Recode $497.50
Slotted Rotors (w/shipping) $350.00
Used Shift Linkage $90.00
Full Brake Job (5.4hrs @ $70.00/hr) $378.00
Full System Bleed $106.25
Replacement Lines, Pads & Misc. $497.50
7% NJ State Sales Tax $55.14
January Total: $1,919.25

August
New Radio (Unfortunate incident involving the cup holder above) $156.25
Charged A/C $70.00
7% NJ State Sales Tax $24.38
August Total:250.63

September
Secondary water pump $114.27
Front L&R CV Boots $97.24
Pump Replacement Labor & Coolant Leak (deep in engine bay) $560.00
7% NJ State Sales Tax $55.14
September Total: $826.65

YEAR END TOTAL: $2,996.53

Honestly, it's all worth it

5.4 hours for brakes?