My 86 4000 CS Quattro

[Greg Wolters <GJWArch@95959.com>]

Hi group!

I'm the guy who asked about my front CV joint and my car not tracking
properly.  I appreciate the responses.

Unknown to me at that time, my CV joint is fine... all it needs is a new
boot.  I'm planning to have all 4 done at once.

Now for the bad news.  When I went to see the mechanic he showed me the
left rear wheel, the front of which pointed away from the front of the
car. The car has been to an alignment shop which discussed to problem
with my mechanic.  I just received the related costs and as soon as I
picked myself off the floor I thought I'd share it with you out there in
Audi land.

I apparently need (2) rear strut housings, tie rods, front and rear ball
joints.
The cost for parts is $1450.00.  The total price with $420.00 labor, a 4
wheel alignment and tax is $2070.00.

My car is a 1986 4000 CS Quattro with 152,000 miles.  Is this something
"normal" for an Audi this age?  Does the price seem reasonable?  The
mechanic does not want to use used or rebuilt parts because he feels we
are dealing with critical safety components of the car.  I wonder if
rebuilt would be fine, given that I don't expect to put another 150,000
miles on the car, as much as I love driving it!

Thank you all.  I plan to have a meeting tomorrow, July 13, with the
mechanic to discuss.

Greg