[Biturbos4] new guy on the list

[Mark R]

Hey Dave.
My S4 has been rock solid.... with one big exception:
I blew a turbo.  Under warranty, the pair of turbos were replaced (with the
updated versions).  This was a known problem with the early 2.7T turbos.
Once replaced with later units, no issues.  When my car was in for the turbo
swap, the dealer had 3 OTHER 2.7Ts in for the same issue (2 Allroads, one A6
2.7T, and my S4).  No questions asked.   The backlog was due to their master
tech out on vacation for 2 weeks.  But still.... "wow!"

Other common items are wheel bearings (especially rears on the S4) and all
modern Audis eventually need new front suspension links replaced.  I've
replaced all of my wheel bearings in the 65,000 miles I've owned my 2000 S4
(original owner).

Of course, I only use synthetic oil every 2500 miles, and replace other
fluids every 25-30,000 miles (transmission, front/rear differentials, etc.).

If you'd be interested, my 2000 S4 is for sale. =)
65,000 (+/-) miles, full suspension, 2 sets of rims/tires, approx.
325-330HP, santorin blue (dark blue), grey leather, all options (including
navigation).

I *ADORE* my S4, but I'm buying a house and need the money to help put up my
huge garage (w/lift).  I really planned on keeping this car forever.  Such
is life.

Mark Rosenkrantz


On 4/26/07, David Kase <davekase at pdqlocks.com> wrote:
>
> Is this to say your non Ur S4 is not a headache?
>
> Sorry for chiming in (thread theft) but I have been thinking of
> replacing my e//S2 with a non Ur S4 (bi-turbo) but have read of a lot of
> problems with them.  My e//S2 is still in the development stages so it
> is constantly needing something fixed/done right (the PO had the
> conversion done to a mediocre standard).
>
> Dave Kase
> also new on this list...
>
> Rhett Ennis wrote:
>
> >John,
> >
> >By non-sport package I mean no aluminum trim or mirrors.  Just standard
> >wood trim and body colored mirrors.  I'm not sure if the sport package
> >did anything to the suspension or not, however.
> >
> >How is your urQ treating you?  I miss my old 4kq, but I don't miss the
> >headaches!
> >
> >Rhett
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: biturbos4-bounces at www.audifans.com
> >[mailto:biturbos4-bounces at www.audifans.com] On Behalf Of j.koenig
> >Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2007 4:55 AM
> >To: biturbos4 at www.audifans.com
> >Subject: Re: [Biturbos4] new guy on the list
> >
> >Welcome.  For better or worse, I'm also an "ur-" quattro guy!
> >
> >Just curious... how does one get an S4 without sport package (I'm
> >assuming you mean sport suspension--maybe not)?
> >
> >Regards,
> >John
> >
> >
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: "Rhett Ennis" <rennis at bpcpa.com>
> >To: <biturbos4 at www.audifans.com>
> >Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2007 2:09 PM
> >Subject: [Biturbos4] new guy on the list
> >
> >
> >Howdy,
> >
> >Just subscribed to the biturbo list, thought I'd introduce myself!  My
> >name is Rhett, and I live in the Seattle area.  I have a 2002 S4  (Imola
> >Yellow, 6 speed, non-sport pkg.) and I'm the second owner.  I've had the
> >car about a year now.
> >
> >I used to subscribe to the Urq list.  I had a WX transplanted 4000Q.  I
> >kinda miss that car, but the S4 is a much better car in most respects.
> >
> >So, greetings, and I look forward to getting to know some of you, and
> >glean all of your hard-earned knowledge for free!  I'll of course share
> >what I know too.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >Rhett Ennis
> >
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