[s-cars] What to look for in a used B5 S4

[docwyte at comcast.net]

Yeah, they're not the easiest to work on.  Takes me 45 minutes to change the spark plugs.

I think most of the horror stories are from people who either didn't maintain their cars or bought one used that was pounded on.

-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: David Kase <davekase at pdqlocks.com> 
Well, I need to be schooled on the B5.  I could tear apart a CQ in my sleep.  I haven't laid a wrench on the S4 yet.

I got tires of working on my car all the time, that's why I bought the S4.  Mine has been reliable but I was just warning of problem areas.  Believe me, there are horror stories out there...

Kase



docwyte at comcast.net wrote: 
The turbos aren't all that bad.  Pulling the front of the car off is easy, takes less than 10 minutes, so I don't see that as an impediment to doing service.

This car has certain wear items that go out, just like the UrS4's.  When buying a used car (like any used car) you need to try to find one that's been maintained, if it has, it should be very reliable.

-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: David Kase <davekase at pdqlocks.com> 

> On what point(s)? You seem to have all the same conclusions. Its good 
> to know you can but the computer display now. Even so, its still a 
> problem on these cars. 
> 
> Kase 
> 
> 
> DocWyte wrote: 
> > Can't agree with the other post. 
> > 
> > -josh 
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