[V8] considering adding another audi...

[John Bysinger]

The turbo question has been one of my big unknowns.  The last turbo vehicle
I owned was a mitsu starion back in the mid 90's, and around 85k miles the
turbos started to show signs of giving up.  With 120 on the S4's odometer I
have to wonder how they're holding up or if they've been replaced.

On Thu, Apr 16, 2009 at 3:22 PM, Ron Wainwright <ron_01056 at yahoo.com> wrote:

>
> All the usual questions should be asked about the maintenance of the car.
> When looking @ receipts I would like to see the same shop being used for
> maintenance. Many different shops touching a car just doesn't boad well with
> me.
>  I all so would pay considerable attention to the turbo's. As far as I
> know... & maybe someone else knows for sure...... but I think these cars
> used the K03 turbo's? Which I've heard bad tghings about. I have heard
> failures of them & the upgrade K04 turbo's are pricey from what I hear......
> but maybe Mr Dewitt would know more?
>
>  Ron
>
>
> --- On Thu, 4/16/09, John Bysinger <doog at bysinger.net> wrote:
>
> > From: John Bysinger <doog at bysinger.net>
> > Subject: Re: [V8] considering adding another audi...
> > To: "V8" <v8 at audifans.com>
> > Date: Thursday, April 16, 2009, 4:42 PM
> > I was originally told $9k for it, before I actually
> > expressed an interest,
> > but was told last night they would take 8 for it.  I'll
> > know more about the
> > history of it after I see it in person and talk to the
> > owner (I've been
> > talking to the son, the father/owner will be there when I
> > see the car.)
> > Oh it's also an auto slushbox and not the 6 speed, and
> > silver/black
> > interior.  As much as I prefer a stick, the V8 has taught
> > me that an auto
> > actually can still be fun. :)
> >
> >
> > On Thu, Apr 16, 2009 at 1:28 PM, Ron Wainwright
> > <ron_01056 at yahoo.com> wrote:
> >
> > >
> > > John, The Bi-turbo s4's are great cars with tons
> > of hidden potential.
> > > I've seen lower mileage examples with 6spd's
> > go for short $$$$.
> > > What's the asking price?
> > > Whats the history?
> > > It is still an Audi after all..... ;-)
> > >
> > >  You'r in Co????
> > >
> > >  Ron
> > >
> > >
> > > --- On Thu, 4/16/09, John Bysinger
> > <doog at bysinger.net> wrote:
> > >
> > > > From: John Bysinger <doog at bysinger.net>
> > > > Subject: [V8] considering adding another audi...
> > > > To: "V8" <v8 at audifans.com>
> > > > Date: Thursday, April 16, 2009, 3:07 PM
> > > > I'm supposed to look at a 2001 S4 avant
> > sometime next
> > > > week (friend of a
> > > > friend, private sale) and I thought I'd check
> > in here
> > > > for opinions and
> > > > advice.  My '90 V8 is the only Audi I've
> > owned, and
> > > > although it's primarily
> > > > my wife's daily driver, I've really
> > enjoyed it.
> > > > But it's starting to show
> > > > it's age.  Would going to the S4 from the V8
> > be a
> > > > traumatic change?  Any
> > > > advice on issues to look for on the S4?  I've
> > been told
> > > > it has 120k miles,
> > > > which seems somewhat high, especially for a turbo
> > > > application.  The current
> > > > owners have 3 other Audi's and (in theory)
> > have likely
> > > > taken good care of
> > > > it, and the price sounds reasonable at around
> > 1000 under
> > > > kbb's private party
> > > > sale.
> > > > Any advice, ramblings, mutterings, grumblings, or
> > stories
> > > > are welcome!
> > > >
> > > > -John
> > > > '90 V8Q
> > > > --
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