[s-cars] Driveshaft: New or Rebuilt?

[Tom Rodriguez]

Looks like I need a new drive shaft for my '95 S6 (part no. 4A0521101B).
Any thoughts about rebuilt v. new?  I priced it out and rebuilt is $495 v.
$1,500 new.

 

I consulted the Quattroworld FAQs and got some good wisdom from the
Tornado//S6 Driveshaft R&R posting from 2004, and Wayne Dohnal's 2008
follow-up post.  Wayne listed two shops that can do the rebuild: Driveshaft
Specialists and Powertrain Industries. I've spoken with both and pricing is
identical.  Anyone have a favorite?

 

Also, is there any difference in the driveshaft for '95 v. '95.5?

 

Tom Rodriguez

'95 S6