Top 5 Cool VW and Audi Models that Seem Affordable but are Not
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VW and Audi have made a ton of cool cars over the year. Now that these models are aging they are becoming more affordable. Here is a list of the top 5 highly coveted VW Audi models that will leave your bank account an empty shell of its former self.
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the w8 Passat
First brought in 2003 the W8 Passat boasted 270hp. This was 100hp more than the 1.8t. The w8 was the first In the us to have Xenons and had a price tag around 40k. The w8 engine is such a cool engine which took its cues from the W12 engine introduced first in 1991 with the Audi Avus Quattro Concept. The awesome engine design is both its biggest cool factor and draw back. With so many repairs on the w8 engine requiring the engine to come out of the car the cost to fix this car can be astronomical. Couple that with the timing chain issues especially on the now high mileage 2003 model year car this car should be avoided for the average person.
4
V10 TDI Touareg
The V10 TDI was really an awesome truck. With 553 lbft of torque it was never in short supply of pulling power. Not only was this thing powerful but it was a luxury suv with a the nice touches you would expect. The V10 TDI came with a price tag around 70-80k and while they were not know to be extremely failure prone, the cost of the parts due to the rarity of the model makes this a pretty expensive car to maintain. Not to mention the 11 qts of specialized oil needed.
3
B6 and B7 Audi S4
We are putting the these models together as they are mechanically pretty similar. The b6 and b7 s4 models used a 4.2liter V8 that put out 340hp which made for a really fun car to drive. With a little exhaust work these 4.2 v8s sound spectacular. Now that we talked about all the good now here's the bad. Timing chains.... The 4.2 that came in the b6 and b7 s4s used timing chains which had issues with the timing chain adjusters that control the variable valve timing and the guides. Sounds bad but not too bad right well you have to take the engine out to access the chains so you're looking at an overhaul costing around 5-8k. And while this issue isn't a guarantee as these 4.2 V8 S4s age
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VW Corrado
The Corrado is probably one of the VW models that all people VW owners and otherwise would look and an think it's a cool car. The Corrado followed the scirocco and was made from 89 to 94 in the US they had 2 engines the G60 which was a 1.8l supercharged engine and the VR6. The Corrado was an expensive car for its time
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B5 Audi S4
The B5 s4 in my eyes is the a really awesome and fun car. The b5 s4 had a 2.7l V6 twin turbo engine. This engine in the factory form put out 251 hp but with a simple software tune you would be at 320hp. And for the guys who upgraded their turbos they could get over 400hp. The major issues that plagued the 2.7t was turbo failures. Turbos are expensive and there are 2 of them. Since you have to take the engine out to replace your turbos it often makes sense to replace them together with new or quality rebuilt ones. The B5 s4 also used a 4 link front suspension which I is really great as far as handling but it means that the aged b5 s4 you have will almost certainly need 8 new control arms and if you live in a place where there is snow better plan on breaking out a blow torch to get the rusted suspension components apart. Add the fact that you will likely need a clutch and timing belt to your newly purchased used S4 and I think we can see that the costs pilling up.
Keep in mind something all of the cars mentioned in this list are awesome fun and exciting vehicles. I'm not saying you shouldn't own them. In fact I own a Corrado which happens to be a thorn in my side and number 2 on this list. I'm saying if you want to own one of the cars you should know what you're getting into.... Hope this video was fun and informative. If you like it be sure to give a thumbs up.
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I know I'm not the only proud owner to be #1 on the list 👍.
As I Corrado owner, I just knew it had to make the list! But when it runs right.... none of that matters.
@Deutscheautoparts
8 жыл бұрын
+Alden Cates Yup ; )
bought a B6 S4 last year knowing the timing was going to have to be done. But I was able to negotiate the price down pretty much based on that fact alone. Had the timing done a few months ago and i don't regret it one bit.
@Deutscheautoparts
8 жыл бұрын
+Maxwell Wildman Awesome!! Sounds like you knew what youre were getting into which is the most important part.
With just under 240,000 miles on my B5 S4, its the most reliable car I've had.
@samuelito4721
8 жыл бұрын
I was looking at some the other day, I was kinda worried
@RyanKhorramiVT
8 жыл бұрын
+Sam It all depends on how the car is driven, if it's stock, maintain schedule, and the level of modifications on it. In stock form the car is very reliable, touch anything that increases horsepower and it will become your worst nightmare. You'd think the cost of parts for a car that's 15+ years old would be really cheap but it's the opposite, and engine pulls are the worst and take up so much time on this car.
@samuelito4721
8 жыл бұрын
+RyanKhorramiVT is the A4 b5 a lot different?
@RyanKhorramiVT
8 жыл бұрын
A4 B5 is much more reliable, but still has the suspension problems (Pretty much all audi's do, especially lower control arms) And the other main thing to watch out for are timing belt jobs. Other than that, the A4 B5 is a very fun reliable car.
@kristhompson5314
8 жыл бұрын
My car has been tuned at 20psi for half of its life and has various other modifications towards performance. I warm it up and cool it down every drive and service it with quality products. Still has original factory turbochargers. I feel the B5 S4 gets a lot of bad rep even though it's a really strong motor. Obviously my case may differ from others, but if well taken care of its pretty reliable and a great powerhouse. The A4 is also a good option, the 1.8t is a well known platform. Working on it isn't the easiest thing in the world, but I'm no professional and I can manage in a driveway. It pretty much comes down to if you think you can do the work on it or afford to have it done because it is a higher end car with a higher end price to go with it.
Love my W8 lol. I know what you mean by thorn in my side, but I cannot let go of a car that sounds like I'm arriving to work with a legion of valkyries
@codycolosi8982
6 жыл бұрын
Riccardo G dude you should do videos of your Passat. Those cars are freaking awesome
You just save my life, last month i almost buy a 2004 B6 Audi.
IM STILL GONNA BUY A B5 S4 cause RACECAR
@manthing1467
6 жыл бұрын
Did you buy one yet? I've had my 4 years now. 2000 w 125k
@99Lezard99
6 жыл бұрын
Racecar. Lol up until there is a corner
@alexnicolli9431
6 жыл бұрын
My b5 corners great lmao. It's on coilovers which really enhance its road grip but none the less has great cornering ability. Even pushing some harder corners understeer is very very minimal
@adayeo1279
6 жыл бұрын
I had one ready
B5 S4 owner here! Eating stones for dinner tonight guys!
I had a G60 Corrado with a 2.0L block and upgraded neuspeed pully on the charger. It was so much fun to drive and handled turns like you could not believe. But I have never spent so much money on replacement parts and modifying it just to keep it on the road. Now I have a 2017 MK7 GTI.
Great video, very informative!
I've changed turbos on the b5 s4 by hanging the engine and dropping the subframe ..No it's not super quick but you don't need to remove the engine...just lower it a bit when it's on the hanger.
V10 TDI Touareg. . . "With 553 lb ft of tourque, enough to pull down a house or pull an airplane". . . That statement almost makes me want one!
Just got my first car a 2014 Audi A6 & I love it
So true about b5 s4 control arms in the winter! I just sawzall'd my arms off then tried to remove them from the spindle haha
love to see the top five to own that are affordable yet fun.
Great video, learned a thing or two
great video, I'm the owner of a B5 and a B6 hahaha. I love Audis, always will. With that said your absolutely right in terms of expense, really hoping I don't have timing belt issues.
@Deutscheautoparts
8 жыл бұрын
+Diego Toledo Thanks for the feedback and for watching. Good luck with your S4s ; ) they are a ton of fun.
Great video.!!👍🏼
Ironically, these are arguably also the most sought out models as well. I've wanted every car on this list at one point. And the B5 was my dream car through college. Hahaha. Great video!
@Deutscheautoparts
8 жыл бұрын
+Christopher Keller Yes they are pretty desirable cars. Cool doesn't generally equal cheap ; )
Nicely done. Thanks for producing this video!
@Deutscheautoparts
8 жыл бұрын
+Mario Dalla Riva No problem. Thanks for the feedback. I appreciate it very much.
@MarioDallaRiva
8 жыл бұрын
+Deutsche Auto Parts Looks like you guys have a great company. Do you ship north to Canada and if so what are your shipping rates? Parts would be for a 2012 Golf 2.5 Sportline 5door. I owned a 86 Scirocco (loved that car!) and a 95 Jetta. Both awesome cars. We put several hundred thousand kms on our VWs. Cheers!
The 3.0TDi engine has the same problem with tensioners on timing chain as the 4.2. I had to have them replaced aswell. The engine had to go out too. When the engine was out, I also had the mechanic replace the torque convertor, oil in the tiptronic, engine oil, the whole set of timing chains and tensioners, and fuel pump belt. All of this was for $2300.
Geat subject that people need to hear before they jump into an ownership situation.
@Deutscheautoparts
8 жыл бұрын
+Matthew Gaines Agreed, thats a big part of why we put this together.
@cwillfrommd
8 жыл бұрын
Never own a German car without full coverage warranty.
@Deutscheautoparts
8 жыл бұрын
cwillfrommd These cars are really extreme cases and not all models are like this.
@cwillfrommd
8 жыл бұрын
Do you know why these german cars, unlike Japanese cars, don't maintain the market price when they get old. Because they have low reliability and parts are more expensive to replace.
@JT-rx9nh
7 жыл бұрын
japanese cars depreciate at the same if not a very close rate. especially luxury
This was extremely helpful. Keep this up
@Deutscheautoparts
8 жыл бұрын
+Russell Van wyk Thanks glad you liked it.
I own a 2004 A6 2.7t and it has been a great car. But I do all my own maintenance. That makes a big difference to the wallet. I also owned a 2005 A8. That one should probably be on the list too. Again wasn't too bad as I did all the repairs myself.
I’ve got a B5 RS4 with 490bhp and 517lb/ft torque with 192k miles on the clock still on original turbos and clutch. Hasn’t been cheap to maintain in the 11 years of ownership but I just couldn’t sell as it’s a special car. Not the best in handling or feedback but looks good and is seriously quick in a straight line !
As a B6 S4 owner I'd suggest for anyone purchasing a S4 to look for cars with well documented service history and the timing chain done. Other than that its a special car. Get a jhm tune, fullback exhaust, and proper coilovers and its a beast of a car.
@MrChrisr34
8 жыл бұрын
I'm looking at the b6 S4 estate always been around v8s and doing a customers s8 sounded lovely , is there other stuff to look out for when buying one, when I do I would get a terra clean done, replacement air filter , whole stainless exhaust system different spark plugs and coil pack and mayb a tune just for exhaust etc
I've owned both B5 S4 (ST2) and B7 S4 (Full JHM B/O). I was lucky enough to to find a B7 S4 with the timing already done and also the B5 S4 already done. I'm most definitely buying another B5 S4.
@DiversifyHaX
8 жыл бұрын
+B. Marchante yas
@Deutscheautoparts
8 жыл бұрын
+B. Marchante You should play to Lotto ; )
I have a 2004 S4 - since new. It has 71,000 miles on it. I am aware of the timing chain concern and other things. I have not pounded on the car much as I believe shocking the drivetrain can accelerate the timing chain issue. I am hopelessly attached to the car and may go with it to its grave. I love it so much.
@governorknoc5462
8 жыл бұрын
+M DOSD I have a B6 S4 as well with 110k on it. She still runs like new.
@cartergarnon6299
8 жыл бұрын
Had 2 b6 s4's, and b7 rs4...love those cars, especially the sound as mentioned. All three fell apart around 113k miles and started costing $500 in miscellaneous repairs per month until I found a buyer. Have a B8 S4 now with 121k miles, everything under the hood is holding up great, only experiencing a couple tech glitches with the MMI & backup cam from time to time. Moral of the story; don't fall for the siren's song of the 4.2L, beef up a b5 or spend the money and own all in a B8.
@governorknoc5462
8 жыл бұрын
+Carter Garnon Well my fingers are crossed mine lasts longer.
@rayvarkki9663
8 жыл бұрын
+Carter Garnon I have a B8 S4 for about 3 years now. 0 Mechanical issues to date, at 55000 miles. Wonderful vehicle and enjoy my 6MT.
@MrChrisr34
8 жыл бұрын
+Carter Garnon I'm thinking of get the b6 s4 estate as much as I know the cost with the timing chain etc I know I would love it specially starting it up every morning , my dad being into cars and drag racing I've been into v8's since I was a kid so I'm a suckered for them and the sound only mod I would do is a whole stainless exhaust system, different air filter just replacement tho and mayb different coil pack and spark plugs, would get the engine terra cleaned and leave it at that
I own a Passat cc 3.6 vr6 4 motion. Got 107000 miles on clock still runs like new. Solid engine 300bhp stock and can hold its own against the s4 untill you get to about 90mph and the v8 starts to pull away absolutely love it. Only thing that let me down was dsg box had to spend £2800 on a new mechatronic unit at 97000 miles but the engine seems pretty bullet proof up to now. Not sure how long the dual clutch were designed to last though imagine it won't be cheap to replace.
Just got a b5 s4 about a month and a half ago and so far it runs perfect and it's fast. about to put a tune on next week and get 330hp
@Deutscheautoparts
8 жыл бұрын
+Ben Pazol Awesome.... They are great when tuned.
I owned a 90 g60 and a 92 slc and I miss them to death. I have dreams of the slc, I need to get another.
Planning on getting a one-owner, female owned, well maintained 02 S4. It doesn’t seem like a horrible buy considering it doesn’t need any mechanical work and it has fairly low miles. Not planning on modding it except maybe an exhaust and stage 1 tune. Hoping to have a pleasant ownership experience and will be keeping up with the oil changes and modifying my driving habits to preserve the turbos.
B5 s4❤️ still love mine
Non car people say VWs are very simple cars that are not complicated. But they’ve one of the most complex and rear engines, especially their W engines
regular servicing has my 1.8t B5 living a happy life at 260k issues free. Full bolts ons GIAC tuned @23psi
holy SHIT at those chain setups... i counted FOUR chains on that B4 and the touareg, that's unreliably INSANE!!!, ¿who in their right mind in VW engineering tought "this is a good idea, seems solid, let's put it into production" when those engines should have had YEARS of harsh real world testing BEFORE even putting it into production
@nermket4849
7 жыл бұрын
From what I understand, it's not so much the reliability that matters, but the feel and performance. I'm sure they're well aware of the issues, but they expect the parts to be replaced anyways. And if they spend too much time testing an engine, they might not be able to remain competitive with other companies, because the technology would become outdated. A base model corolla has a lot in common with old luxury vehicles, but most of the newer luxury vehicles are more advanced.
@ryanbrandsen7703
3 жыл бұрын
I’m assuming your talking about the b6/7 audi s4. To be fair the chains are not the problem. The real idiot isn’t the guy who chucked a wonk ass chain setup in there but the idiot who said let’s make the cam chain guides and tensioner plastic... the whole problem that 4.2l has is with the plastic getting old and cracking. But usually with good maintenance and a stupid frequent oil change every 5-7k you’d be fine
I had a vw bora v6 4mo in Australia it was brand new at $60k brilliant little car
i own a 2008 b7 audi s4 in ibis white, i swear i have the only white s4...especially with 6 speed manual and carbon fiber trim, leather seats, its gotta be a rare car. hoping to sell it soon for as much as i payed for it, or even more
@petoria300
5 жыл бұрын
Q U A T T R O if you get half youll be lucky lmaoo these cars depreciate by the second
Got the 2.7t yeah it's expensive but when it runs like it's meant to, not much else beats it's in the way of driving experience.
b6 s4 stock 200,000 miles. feel like I lost a few ponys at 180k. i bought it at 75000 as an abused pup. i live it so much. but she's in the shop as a repair and ive brought out the best Audi engine I've known (excluding 2.1) the 1.8T s-line b5
What about the 2009-2011 Audi A4? I’m thinking of buying one soon as a first car. Any tips and recommendations?
Best car at number 1
@MrSandeep131313
5 жыл бұрын
Agree proud owner
On the 2.7 s4 biggest problems is bad imc. And leaking valve gaskets. You'll go threw coils often unless you bypass the imc. Never had a problem with turbos.
my b5 s4 has 396K miles, ive never done anything to it. its still on the original oil the car was delivered with it. So reliable
Still have my b5s4 with 150k. Fun WHEN it's running. It is currently having a misfire with no codes showing up until it's under load. 😬
I love my b5. Great car when you take care of some small things
Cool bit of info.
The S4s first V8 was the Naturally Aspirated, 4.2L V8 in the S4 C4, which engine didn't go to America but is still the first.
I owned a corrado and currently own a B6 S4... Looks like i love punishment lol. But seriously, corrado parts are DIRT cheap if you know 1989-1999 VW as intimately as i do. My B6 S4 timing guide recently broke and i bent valves, and this IS a common issue with the S4 4.2, the RS4 4.2 is completely different.
brilliant info, I already swerved a W8 Passat and I was looking into a B5 S4.....not anymore though lol !
@danburko3761
8 жыл бұрын
They are good cars if they are maintained. 130k on the dash has been modded and running better than ever. It's been a daily driver for a long time.
@alejandroramos191
7 жыл бұрын
The b5 s4 is great and you actually don't have to remove the engine to change the turbos.
All Audis are expensive as fuck to fix my mistake was getting one or two .... Lmao
Just got one from an auction, perfect condition but burned clutch. Looking at 2k at the very least with RS4 clutch upgrade and lightflywheel included, already have my quote. Not too expensive, but still 2 grand in just a clutch :)
I love my B5 S4, I wouldn't trade my favorite little headache for anything. :)
I still want all of these cars because their so cool. I want to get my hands on a W8 Passat for my first car
Can you please make a review on the 1.4 tsi 122 horse power Golf mk 6 please and its tuning options and flash upgrades
And don't forget the B7 A4 2.0T with timing belt failures, cam follower failures.hpfp failures,control arms don't last and 1 quart of oil every 1000 miles. but oh I love my car lol.
@Deutscheautoparts
8 жыл бұрын
+Ivan Giraldo Yeah the B7 Audi 2.0t engines had their share of issues and while they are not cheap to maintain they pale in comparison to most of the models mentioned. Glad you enjoy your A4!
@Ivan-hx7cc
8 жыл бұрын
+Deutsche Auto Parts Thanks man. I really do I work on my own car so if.anything fails i wrench and fix it. i'll do anything exept timing belt I won' touch that thing.
@MrErikw26
8 жыл бұрын
+Ivan Giraldo timing belts aren't really all that bad, just take your time, triple check your work, and you'll be fine.
@dang8961
8 жыл бұрын
Wait, you mean oil soaked spark plugs are a bad thing?! If I had a dollar for everytime we changed my buddies plugs because the damn valve cover gaskets went on his B7 A4
@b.marchante942
8 жыл бұрын
My B7 A4 Quattro MT6 Fully loaded with 56k miles had a fail third gear synchro, failed clutch, and carbon build up. I traded it in.
I own a b5 s4 and I live in a state with harsh winters but I bought it anyways. I took my car 1300 miles to a different state for maintenance
Thanks, very informative videos assisted greatly with my B7 owned: B5 S4 - love that car - considering another B5 maybe A4 owns: B6 S4 171k motor issues - parts car owns: B7 A4 S-line - recaros from B6 S4, 1.8 oil pump conversion, HPFP, torqbyte pm3 pump and module - to install Damn, alot of mods - too lazy to list
i love the b5 model. had an a4 that died on me so i went and got an s4 about a month ago. guy before me obviously didnt take care of it. personally i want to tune it up so i dont mind fixing it but damn its gonna take a tears salary to get where i wanna be
I love my Audi a4 convertible 3.0L quattro no issues. going strong just oil
I just picked up a 2010 Audi S4 B8 6 speed manual. I love it, but then I saw videos of thermostat and water pump replacement. Not cheap either. But that supercharger is pretty bad ass. I also own a 1990 VW GTI 8v that I've had for over 10 years. It has also been a thorn in my side, but I will never sell it. Parts are hard to find and parts cars are rarer than hen's teeth.
Proud owner of a B6 S4 here Lool.
My B6 is currently a driveway decoration. I die a little everytime I leave or come home and see it sitting there.
@IKhanNot
8 жыл бұрын
What's wrong with it? I'm currently looking for a B7 RS4 and I am aware of the issue with carbon buildup so an intake valve cleaning service is in the works ever 2 or 3 years but what else can really go wrong? I know suspension parts wear out quick on German cars but the kits available are quite good and include bushings and all.
@mswaheds
8 жыл бұрын
+Djonkie Bonk The B7 RS4 is actually suprisingly a little more robust and reliable due to a much better designed engine than the S4.
@wavyheat305
8 жыл бұрын
+S65AMG biggest issue with the B6 is the timing chain and plastic guides breaking. why they'd put the timing chain in the back by the firewall I don't kno.
@IKhanNot
8 жыл бұрын
S65AMG Yeah I'm taking my time looking for one. If my efforts don't yield much there's always the C63 AMG. Having owned MBs in the past I'm familiar with them but the RS4 has a certain charm to it and that throbbing mechanical sound the engine makes is awesome.
@mswaheds
8 жыл бұрын
Djonkie Bonk Daily driving a B7 A4 Ti Edition S-line, I can easily tell you that you'd quickly prefer the interior amenities and creature comforts of a W204 C63 much more than the B7 RS4 if you plan to daily drive your car. As far as driving dynamics, the RS4, to me, provides slightly better handling but the C63 is downright mental. I think the C63 will probably be the most practical decision as far as long term reliability and parts availability. I've owned a C63 in the past and have driven a couple RS4s.
You forgot the 1-2 shift collar issue on the early b5 s4's. : / I had one for a few years and loved it, but maintenance sucked on it, had to pull the motor at least once a year. I'll likely have another someday. Mine had the cast iron uprights, the pinch bolts were a breeze compared to my current b7 with aluminum uprights. Torch, die grinder, air hammer, and new bolts every time they need to come out. Still have a corrado currently in shambles. :P 1990 bought as a stage 4 g60, aba turbo swapped it, sold it, bought it back, vr swapped it, daily drove it for two years, bought my b7 and started tearing the corrado down for a respray, haven't touched it in a year now. :( There is almost nothing in the vw/audi lineup right now that interests me at all. :( The b8 s4 is alright I guess. I want to see a new vr6 model, awd, not direct injected, a real manual transmission, a hatch or a wagon would be nice.
all I can think about while watching this is the scene of talladega nights when Ricky Bobby didn't know what to do with his hands while being interviewed.
The "engine needs to come out" issue with the 2.7 V6 BiTurbo - is this the same with the other models using this engine like eg. the A6? Regardless of 2wd or quattro?
Why did I know a s4 would be 1 but God do I love mine
@Deutscheautoparts
7 жыл бұрын
You know the pleasure and the pain
@abovethelaw4417
3 жыл бұрын
Audi s4 is just an overpriced VW passat
Got myself a B8 A4 but it's looking like the CVT gearbox may need replacing. Fingers crossed it's only a TCM issue though.
Great info. I had a b5 passat wagon 5 speed and I loved it. But after hearing and researching more, the VAG cars are expensive to own and maintain.
@Deutscheautoparts
8 жыл бұрын
+Mark Speed6 the B5 is really not a great platform in terms of overall repair cost.
@MarkCalica
8 жыл бұрын
+Deutsche Auto Parts I know, but it was my first car that I bought new and modified...
Literally all of the cars I've been interested in haha. Corrado.. B6 and B7 RS4.. *sigh*
@Heartbeat1991
4 жыл бұрын
LamborghiniReven1000 RS4 wasn’t on this list. Those are very reliable.
Good video thanks. I wondered why the coolant reservoir was a flat back transparent color on the B5 S4 Audi? Is this standard and do you have a factory part number for this reservoir? If it is OEM, why was it this color? Thanks
@suprafahrer6453
8 жыл бұрын
Bueller?
I have a b7 s4 Dtm pkg with 113,00 miles. Knock on wood no issues yet since I bought with 80,000 miles.
I still want a B5 S4, seems like it doesn't get the love it deserves despite having a beautiful engine and sound. I currently own a MK4 VW Jetta so I known what to expect when fixing VWs and Audis from this era.
@TERRORIZERRRR
7 жыл бұрын
SGKatrox I owned one sold it 3 years ago now about to buy a new STI
@AuDispEedFrEaK602
7 жыл бұрын
SGKatrox I owned a f23 gti now own a b5 s4 love it. but won't recomended if it will be your daily
@briandenham7400
7 жыл бұрын
SGKatrox I own the b5 and I love it but it is expencive
My B5 A4 1.8tqm. has over 250,000 miles. It's been pretty reliable after I replaced the timing belt on it.
I have a mk4 Gti VR6, not as bad as the ones in this list (specially the corrado, my buddy has one and he's always complaining about it) but it can be pricey too.
A few of those are on my wish list! Sucker for punishment. Blows my mind the W8 has a watercooled alternator....
@Deutscheautoparts
8 жыл бұрын
+Badgertronix Yup.... They are a mother to replace too.
Do you think a 08 a4 is a good first car? I'm looking to spend about 8 k and they ussuualy have about 100k miles
@0:55 If you are a fan of gas guzzlers with complex but underwhelming engines, the Passat W8 has you covered. :)
Great video but 2.0 fsi engine should be on the list, vw gti or Audi A4, timing beltt, hpfp, cam follower, camshaft, coils, pcv valve, dv valve, all gadgets because of the oil leak, carbon build up.
@TopShelfRippin
5 жыл бұрын
Cam follower is 15 bucks. Diverter valve is 45 bucks. PCV is 70 bucks. If you are aware of the maintenance needed, those are cheap fixes and that engine can go a long way. The key is being aware and just swapping the parts out every 40-50k miles. Timing belt is standard for many cars, including Toyotas.
how about 3.2 fsi v6 engines? do they have the timing chain issues too?
Get an AKE engine, give it lots of love and it will carry you around for years and years.
What about the 2012 Audi A8L? I'm really considering buying this car used under 50k miles.
here in europe b5 s4 are like 5k for a rough one and 14k for a mint one, i think thats pretty cheap
I own a 2005 B7 S4 and can vouch for the fact that it is a very expensive car to maintain in the UK! Oil changes naturally require a lot of fully-synth oil, the gearbox service kit is £300 (before labour), and control arms are £160+ each. I had two arms fail and it was cheaper (in the long-run) to buy the full controll arm kit from Meyle in Germany than buy two arms from Audi! But it is a great car nonetheless, the V8 is amazing :0)
I loved my 2.7 bi turbo. I didn't like the a6. Living in Indiana, when I did do work on the suspension I never had to torch it, the timing belt I did in my claustrophobic garage with no issue one afternoon. How ever I never touched the turbos.
@ryanhaynes8107
Жыл бұрын
The 2.7 in my opinion is the best motor, especially for mods and tuning. I didn't like the A6 either so I bought a 2002 A6 and swapped the 2.7 into my 2006 B7 A4 with the 6 speed trans. Best thing that's ever happened to the B7 lol
Love the video but I have a question you seem to know a lot about vw Audi cars and I was wondering if you know of something other than a dvv what would cause a 0299 code on a b7 a4? $6k and nobody can seem to help me out various shops I've been to it's just a nightmare. Light came on about 140k miles I have a 160k now it's been over a yr that this has been going on. I have a fresh rebuilt head and fuel system etc only thing left is a turbo or intercoolers and map sensor again these things are the only parts aside from a bottom end and trans that haven't been replaced. Can you help? Or anyone plz help I still owe money on the car and I'm at the end of my rope I don't know what else to do especially when everyone says it can't be your turbo cause it seems to run fine which at times it does but honestly I have no clue I don't have money to throw at it to keep finding out what the problem is and I don't wanna replace the turbo and that doesent fix the problem. Thanks and love the videos
Looking to sell my e90, and I was pleased to see a MK7 GTI NOT listed on here, cause I really want one... lol
@Deutscheautoparts
8 жыл бұрын
+TheGreatestDaneEver The MK7 GTI is an awesome car, and its really too early to know what the reliability looks like on a vehicle that new.
cool vid.
I knew the Audi s4 would be in here haha. I’m going to buy a b8 in 2 days so I should be fine
Is the B8 V8 S5(First gen) a good engine and car, or is it the same as the B7 S4?
What do u think about 2017 golf 1.8 tsi?thanx
This was an awesome video how about a video for cars that are the best bang for you buck?
@Deutscheautoparts
8 жыл бұрын
+Jester25ft We are looking into that we have had similar requests
@Jester25ft
8 жыл бұрын
+Deutsche Auto Parts awesome!
A lot of solid points. But as far as turbo replacement on a B5 you just pull the front end not the motor. And honestly a Corrado is no harder to maintain than a mk3 vr6. The g60 is a little wonky but my buddy has had decent experience keeping his together. As for me the w8, b5, Corrado and mk3 gti are all gone now. Went to a UrS6 with the AAN. Much more power and the correct number of cylinders.
B5 s4 is such a good looking car
Anything s4 is worth the money:) and honesty all the cars are cool and worth ownership
2004 s4 125,000 miles for $8500 the timing chain guide was changed and a new clutch was put in it along with tires. Is it worth it??? Can I get another 100,000 miles from the timing chain guide, which sounds like it's the main thing I should worry about with the s4.
What about the 2007 RS4? Does it have the same engine & problems as the B7 S4? I have not heard complaints of timing chain issues even on high mileage models. thanks!
@Deutscheautoparts
7 жыл бұрын
RS4 Has some stronger chain guides and as far as we know its less common, but Im not sure there are enough RS4 models out there as a sample size to know.
Subscribed... Because I'm looking at Audi's and I feel like I'm in a mine field. Pls halp.. lol
11 quarts of oil damn
@zenden6564
5 жыл бұрын
A real Luftwaffe motor :)