mackt 1 Report post Posted September 18, 2010 Hi I know there are few Audi owners around here. Any thoughts about this - i.e bargain or don't touch it with a barge poll? Audi S4 1994 Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deeveus 81 Report post Posted September 18, 2010 Nice unit mate, but I think Audi that old and that higher spec is asking for trouble IMHO. Get it but get a warranty if possible. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nath 134 Report post Posted September 18, 2010 (edited) I had one of these as my last car- amazingly strong, upgradable engine, worth more than the car is actually. only 2 issues mine presented were worn front strut mounts (these are a heavy car) and dodgy auto- check system telling me that brake pads and rear brake lights were always out. REmoved beeper and bulb for this which took care of that! (system is seperate from engine check warnings) And replaced strut mounts. Odd that this one doesnt have an airbag, but at least its one less light to come on! I love these cars. Put the engine into an 80 quattro sedan edit: I pranged mine, panels drivetrain and lights are next to impossible to find as they are not shared with 100/A6 Edited September 18, 2010 by nath Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elmarco 56 Report post Posted September 18, 2010 Wow - you can actually see the engine in there... Not just plastic covers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grant 4 Report post Posted September 19, 2010 Why on earth, if they were changing the water pump would they not change the cam belt at the same time, even if the one on there looked OK? The last change was done 87,000kms ago! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 855 Report post Posted September 19, 2010 Why on earth, if they were changing the water pump would they not change the cam belt at the same time, even if the one on there looked OK? The last change was done 87,000kms ago!Water pump is driven by a seperate belt Grant. Cambelts on those from memory are done every 5 years or 60k I may be wrong on the 60k, but most of the 5 cylinders are 60k Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grant 4 Report post Posted September 19, 2010 Water pump is driven by a seperate belt Grant. Cambelts on those from memory are done every 5 years or 60k I may be wrong on the 60k, but most of the 5 cylinders are 60kJolly good, didn't know that (obviously). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nath 134 Report post Posted September 19, 2010 Looks to be lowered as well- mine was jacked compared to that Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted September 19, 2010 Just do it. I secretly want a Wagon with a bigger turbo fitted. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtydoogle 383 Report post Posted September 19, 2010 Not much can compare with a 5cyl turbo in terms of noise, sublime auralgasms. Nice car too =) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nath 134 Report post Posted September 19, 2010 Not much can compare with a 5cyl turbo in terms of noise, sublime auralgasms. Nice car too =) The note was amazing- it used to make every bit of loose corrugated iron or tin within 5m reverberate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HaNs 226 Report post Posted September 19, 2010 I'd kill for one in manual Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. M 10 Report post Posted September 24, 2010 Buy it. Thrash it. Love it. Drove a manual one in the USA it was epic. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M5V8 337 Report post Posted September 24, 2010 (edited) My dad had a silver wagon new back in the day. Unbelievable car with the factory fitted A008's. It defined sh*t to a blanket. Pin the throttle and hold on! Still don't think I have got close to the time I posted to Mt. Ruapheu winter 1994. Edited September 24, 2010 by M5V8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AzonicNick 0 Report post Posted September 26, 2010 There is a manual one which I see in the neighbouring carpark here at work. Red sedan. Not sure if its a S4 or S6 but I guess 4 being manual. Isss noooiiiccceeee! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nath 134 Report post Posted September 26, 2010 I think the S6 was more common in manual compared to 4, but neither were common in manual compared to auto(in nz that is- grr). I have my eyes on an unloved S6 in parnell that lives out on the road.... Probably a basket case mind Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites