WRX replacement.....

[AirMax95]

:D Well, took a flight to Florida to pick up a car. Left Saturday morning and returned Saturday night for this. It only really needs new tires and a detail.

2002 Audi A4 1.8T Quattro 5spd w/ Sport and Convenience Packs. Awesome deal on the car! More pics later from HP Photo.......

[nreggie454]

Nice Car! I have an '03 1.8T Quattro and love it. Any plans for it?

[AirMax95]

I am not too sure yet. Most likely a chip, exhaust w/ test pipe, and short shifter. Anything past that will have to wait until 2010, lol. Priorites have changed a lot.

[Brown Man]

nice pick up man. i would rock one.

and remember giac > apr

[Maniacc]

Audi owns Subaru

2.0T/2.5T owns 1.8T. I would totally rock an A4 over a WRX anything, so, congrats.

[Motivation]

Congrats man... Car looks clean. Nice buy.

[05IONREDLINE]

nice ride

[Got Milk?]

nice family car.

[MR.EM1]

i love those style a4's...my fav


NICE BUY!

[BobbyFresco]

Looks good. Make sure you keep extra coils in your trunk bec you never know when they'll go and get a vag-com. It'll save you a lot of headaches and dealer visits, because trust me, you're gonna have 'em.

[BobbyFresco]

giac > apr


:cheers:

[AirMax95]

Looks good. Make sure you keep extra coils in your trunk bec you never know when they'll go and get a vag-com. It'll save you a lot of headaches and dealer visits, because trust me, you're gonna have 'em.

Loving the Sig!

I am looking at the Pros/Cons/Opinions on GIAC vs. APR. I am ordering the Vag-com in a month or so for sure. I have an extended warranty from my CU that covers EVERYTHING except regular maintenance.

I am still learning about these cars, lots of technical stuff for the owners to know. So far, I am very impressed.


Audi owns Subaru

2.0T/2.5T owns 1.8T. I would totally rock an A4 over a WRX anything, so, congrats.

Yeah, I must agree especially since I am not looking for tons of power.

[AirMax95]

nice family car.

Ha, you have one too, lol.

[BobbyFresco]

Loving the Sig!

I am looking at the Pros/Cons/Opinions on GIAC vs. APR. I am ordering the Vag-com in a month or so for sure. I have an extended warranty from my CU that covers EVERYTHING except regular maintenance.

I am still learning about these cars, lots of technical stuff for the owners to know. So far, I am very impressed.



Yeah, I must agree especially since I am not looking for tons of power.


Audizine.com will have all the answers you need and more.

[JDMEG6HATCH]

cool ....looking in to get one...how much you get that one for??

[2rotor]

Nice buy!
B6 chassis is a good A4, one of my favs (aside from b5 S4s and A6 2.7 bi turbo)
i should start by saying, i work at an independant german car repair shop (with quite the rep... not the point though), so i see Audi and VWs all day. I have worked on a LOT of 1.8t equipped cars, both transverse and longitudinal layouts.
things you should watch for:
1) timing belt, if your car has never had it changed, for the love of god, GET ONE! 75k/5yrs change interval. i have seen them strip teeth and just flat break on cars with 50,000 miles or less because of age (the first one i saw i think was an 01 TT.)
2) oil leaks, chain tensioner housing gasket (chain between the two cams), valve cover gaskets, cam seals, and less likely oil pans (no gasket, just sealant)
3) CEL for "cooling system performance malfunction", most likely the engine coolant temp sensor (G62), lately though, i had two jettas, one a 1.8t ('03) and one a 2.0L ('02), very persistant error, it took a thermostat and a temp sensor from the dealer to solve the problem. so the best bet is to do the both at once, maybe 1 hr of REAL labor.
4) worn out front end parts, the multilink suspension parts open up a lot of opportunities for worn out ball joints (4 per side, not counting outer tie rod ends), i see more on B5 chassis and mk2 passats, the b6 A4s havent been showing too much yet, still pretty new.
5) Air Mass Meters, they suck, but the price has dropped, so whatever, be prepared if you want to run an oiled air filter (K&N kinda sucks anyway, the Mahle paper filter is supposed to flow more anyway)
6) vaccuum leaks, usually just a dried up hose or a black/gray check valve that has deteriorated (the outside of the case literally rots off)... audi/vw failed at materials for these littles dudes...

As far as GIAC v. APR, well, let me just point out that, this year, APR doesnt seem to be able to take a car all the way to the end of a race because of blown motors...
a coworker has a B5 A4 with a 1.8t and GIAC software, and it really woke his car up, it will spin in 2nd gear (fwd only), added ~40hp+.
he went to Eurotech tuning and got his car flashed, I couldnt really recommend any shops for a reflash because i don't have experience with them, but i hear scott (at eurotech) is a cool guy.

[Nitro]

I am not too sure yet. Most likely a chip, exhaust w/ test pipe, and short shifter. Anything past that will have to wait until 2010, lol. Priorites have changed a lot.


i know the feeling my friend.....nice scoop :camera:

[AirMax95]

Thanks for the info 2rotor, PM Sent. The big timing belt service was done 3 months ago, along with the water pump and etc. That was a major reason for me going to FL, next to the SUPER great price.


i know the feeling my friend.....nice scoop :camera:

Yep, now its time to be VERY responsible....

[Dirty Octopus™]

NICE pick up T! :goodjob:

[Brian*]

Nice nice nice!! I miss my A4... +1 for a NEW sweet ride

[Z33_kid]

congrats

[DUBSf22c]

BOOOOOO.. trader...... (even though a z06 might be in my future)

[AirMax95]

BOOOOOO.. trader...... (even though a z06 might be in my future)

Ha ha, Z06 FTW, but did you see the numbers Doug's 08 STi put down :eek:

I am saving for a new M3/RS4 in a few years. I am buying a house next year and getting my MBA. The Audi is a VERY nice DD, esp for under $11k :D

[Nemesis]

Congrats man, I left my WRX a while back and never looked back. Always think its funny at some of the responses.

[DUBSf22c]

Ha ha, Z06 FTW, but did you see the numbers Doug's 08 STi put down :eek:

I am saving for a new M3/RS4 in a few years. I am buying a house next year and getting my MBA. The Audi is a VERY nice DD, esp for under $11k :D

Oh snaps... where the links.. and Yes very smart idea instead.. I'm thinking a S2K and a is better then a sti and apartment

[AirMax95]

PM sent.

Also, I ALMOST bought an AP1 (i think) S2k for $13k. It is local and on Vehix.com ;)

[Digipix]

welcome to the family :goodjob:

[AirMax95]

Congrats man, I left my WRX a while back and never looked back. Always think its funny at some of the responses.

I would love to own an STi, but eh.....maybe somewhere down the line, like 2022 :lmfao:

Responses are funny, but lots are selling thiers also.


welcome to the family :goodjob:

Thanks! Do you have pics of your Avant?

[Atlblkz06]

Very nice! Those cars sure look great.

Congrats on getting another car - I know you miss that pimp Mercedes lol