Routine service finds huge problems. What did the CAR WIZARD find on 2002 TT that equals car's value

How can a scheduled maintenance visit become repairs that cost as much as the car is worth? The CAR WIZARD 🧙‍♂️ finds several serious items that need to addressed on this 2002 Audio TT
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[@jeffreyreinhart1882]

I was an audi dealer tech for 5 years and never once saw one of these that wasn't ruined. I honestly despise the brand and am embarrassed to say I still own one. If you want an older German car, just buy a bmw

[@hotpuppy1]

REALLY older.

[@Beer_Dad1975]

Depends on what you mean by older - if you want a German car in the age bracket of this Audi, then there is nothing that will not be a risk - everything from Germany this century is built to expire.

[@jefferyepstein9210]

It’s a shame that they are that bad.

[@kalabash72]

I love my 2014 VW GTI...150k and just regular maintenance.

[@Veikra]

you ll need a 30yo bmw to be remotely reliable

[@jerlaine1638]

Wizard: it's junk Me: *immediately looks at S4's in Kansas 😂😂

[@marhot]

Yup ..I'm in Kansas ...about 150 miles from Newton

[@kansascountry970]

Same here. I’m about 20 miles away from Newton and I looked too 😂

[@jerlaine1638]

Glad I'm not the only one who makes bad decisions 😂😂 my cousin lives in Iola was debating on a visit

[@Alex-rj6sv]

I would rescue them all if I could

[@CheekyMonkey1776]

Hahaha hahaha hahaha!

[@laynesamba]

Videos like this make me so grateful to be able to do all my own work. I couldn't afford to drive a car if I had to pay labor costs.

[@marcooconnor]

Exactly..most of this will be labour costs. Second hand items can be used for certain jobs..further reducing costs.

[@poppaluv]

Yeah, but this guy is charging more and 2x what the guys around here charge.

[@sbbrian805]

Might as well just take it to the Steeler-ship!

[@tbozzz8785]

Yea seems like he's at what 400 an hour rofl..fking ridiculous..but hey that's how he can buy collectors Ferraris and a huge ass shop...work yes I appreciate hard work..but this is over the top highway robbery

[@black7987echo]

@@poppaluv somehow I sense this guy licked his lips as the woman drove the Audi into the workshop.

[@shawnbelford3433]

Love how thorough you are and your common sense explanationon. Top notch job!!!

[@gregberry9122]

Oil change - $100, Transmission Svc - $450, Steering Rack $2,000....Wizard's Boat Payment - Priceless!

[@Badgertronix]

or $1500 of parts from Rock Auto and a weekend in your driveway. The steering rack is the only painful thing and would be at least a 5 or 6 beer job.

[@Alex-rj6sv]

agreed 🍺

[@Strongholle]

TT's specifically are just a golf on steroids so parts are mostly cheap. Not a difficult car to work on either, a far cry from most modern cars of any make.

[@johnathancommodore9642]

Can't the rack be rebuilt I mean if the seals can be replaced it needs a pro to replace the seals but cost would be way cheaper I think.

[@Mark-vn7et]

@@johnathancommodore9642 yup thats possible........I like his videos but he always thinks cars need to be in perfect condition. Most people drive these cars for 3-5 years. Just put in a secondhand rack and hope for those years, some cheap shocks. Also don’t think even a dealer charges that much for a belt and pump...........I mean these are good videos for people who know nothing about cars but 7K is also al the complete opposite

[@johnathancommodore9642]

@@Mark-vn7et yes I think so also 7k is just to much but still it's up to the customers to just pay him for his diagnostics and do what's best for their pockets but wizard is an honest mechanic and I appreciate he shares all what he knows about vehicle maintenance but audi cars is just one of those brands to avoid well if you are not financially able☺

[@Mariazellerbahn]

15:15 You could spend $14k and still have to spend $7k repairs on it.

[@robertasviskupaitis9195]

yep. imagine sterring rack failing next month as it could happen at any time with the given mileage. Anything could go lol

[@bumfluffmcregor3730]

Not really drama queen

[@bumfluffmcregor3730]

Why don't u just walk every where tight wad

[@d.b.1008]

Nearly twenty years of age, what is the problem of this issues? Totaly normal hard seals and leaking everywhere.. Even the engine might have some weak piston rings..i don't want to know, if the customer never has to refill engine oil...

[@nutandboltguy3720]

It’s an old car. Stuff wears out. If you fix a little bit here a there, it’ll just be routine maintenance. I found the most expensive steering rack on Rockauto is $549 plus tax and shipping but also get a 5% discount code. I’m sure I could fix that car for $2,000. I’ve done TB and WP changes on a Passat with the 1.8T.

[@CrackedAudiTT]

That fwd 1.8t tt is essentially a golf / gti / or beetle , very easy to work on and reliable just a better looking car

[@dantefrota1917]

I'm new to your channel and would like to thank you for this video! I'm on the market for a MK1 Audi TT and it was great watching you perform the inspection as I'm not knowledgeable on cars. I'll do a pre-purchase inspection when I buy mine, but its great to know where to look at. I guess all of them are going to need some love, just have to find one not as neglected as this one!

[@sneakykow1663]

I did my timing belt on my tt in my driveway. Only set me back like $150. Ive owned my tt for 5 years and can firmly say, it dosent cost that much to maintain if you do it yourself.

[@RandomGuyDan]

That's is the case with most 10+ year old luxury cars. If you are buying a 'cheap' one then you better been a decent shade tree mechanic and have a garage to work on, otherwise you better have a fat wallet because maintenance will eat you alive.

[@JohnCarder]

I'll second this; the non-quattro 1.8T TT is a very easy car to maintain

[@ChrisParayno]

Key here, you did it yourself

[@rafio9002]

Like Wizard says, "" ohh I didn't think I have to pay for the mechanic!! """. He is right, you should factor labour cost! I wouldn't tackle this job, because if you get it wrong, you will need a whole new engine!! $150 will soon become $5000+. Leave it to the experts (unless you are trained by the Wizard!), and get a warranty with the job too. Believe me, as I had a TT Mark1 & now TT Mark 2 and soon the Mark3. By the way, prices in Great Britain are equally high!

[@modarkthemauler]

Excatly, the "my time is free crowd" is not to be taken advice from on ease of ownership. That being said I'm in that same crowd just with chainsaws.

[@devoidtechtips]

So from what I see is this, owning multiple Audi TT 8n Quattros (and having a mechanic on staff I see rough profit rate of 50-75% here): Oil Change: 100$. Parts wise o.k.-ish (40$ for oil and oil filter part, rest labour) Timing Belt & Water Pump: 1250$. OEM Parts are at most 250$ if bought through Distribution. Labour would be 3-4 hours tops. (Do this service every 5 years or 50T-Km) Valve Cover / Plugs / Coils: 800$. OEM Parts would be at most 150$. (This one is not very transparent time wise since theres so much leakage, but id say 2 hours max) Filter Service: 50$. This is reasonable. Rear Shocks: 350$. I feel this might be reasonable aswell. But then again I paid the same price having my shocks and struts done on my multiple Quattro Models. (Febi Parts) Transmission Service: 450$ Uh. Oh. Hold on Gandalf, we might be treading on overcharge territory there. Labour would be at most 2 hours if you are flushing the system. Steering Rack: 2.000$ Now you have completely started dipping into the "paint boozing" territory. You get these parts refurbished for 300-500$ with all the extra stuff you need to replace it + 3-5 hours labour. Its very labour intensive to replace I give you that. Front Struts: 900$. That must be quite the expensive parts to warrant such a cost. Last time I checked they were 200$ for them together you would be looking at another 2 hours of work here. Aux Cooling pump: 450$ The part is around 70$ and work is around 30 mins while you do all the rest. All this excl. Tax. By this estimate you are making at minimum 50% profit margins on parts and on labour each. Not trying to undermine your skill and practice, but at this rate she can go to an Audi dealer and have it done for the same price or even cheaper. I always thought mechanic shops ought to be cheaper than the dealer itself. But I guess times are a changing. + Some of the things you mentioned could be done in the same time since all the parts are lying open anyways. But I guess you are quoting the price for transperancy reasons. Nonetheless thanks for showcasing the possible costs of such a beautiful car.

[@mph5896]

I came up with $1350 in parts cost using quality stuff. Labor is what kills people. 98% of the country couldn't even put brakes on a car so they are paying $$$$ for labor.

[@onetwo12onetwo526]

You're on point

[@ItsAlwaysRusty]

This is why I do most of my own work. I own a VW, Mercedes, BMW, Dodge and a Chevy. Family vehicles in the rust belt. Lots of work to go around but they all run well and just need the occasional repair. Always on the fluid / filter changes which I believe keeps them going strong.. If more people learned about their cars they could save so much money owning them.

[@janisber111]

Wait you guys put extra charge on parts to, services where I go (in Europe) doesn't markup parts, or at least use price they get from supplier.

[@GTFour]

@@janisber111 yeah that’s mad, in the UK parts aren’t marked up extra by the mechanic you just pay their labour 😮

[@David-ik8wj]

I really enjoy your "Automotive Ministry" You are grounded,down to earth, and matter of fact. Whenever you and Hoovie get together I always crack up. If I lived in Wichita, you would be servicing my car.

[@UpTheAnte1987]

I remember when the original Audi TT (this model) launched way back in 1998 it truly did look like a concept car on the road. In fact very little got changed between the concept design to the road going version. We've all got used to it now, but it really did look like something from the future back then.

[@vw5056]

Yes, i remember the hype when it launched. The design aged extremely well unlike many 90's jellybeans.

[@Hanibul_Lecktor]

As a car guy I'm 100% cool with paying for what needs to be done. Coils being replaced just because they're Audi doesn't fall in the need category. It's one of those lets get your car safe and reliable first. When you're ready to give it a well deserved tune up, let's do coils, plugs and address the exhaust starting to fail. One other thing you never hear is changing power steering fluid. If done every 3yrs along with brake and radiator fluid. You'd be surprised how long your steering rack will last.

[@Ryan_DeWitt]

I can't stand that and it happens in a lot of businesses. People call an expert for advice. However it really isn't for advice, it is to try to justify their bad decision which they already have made. When the expert doesn't do that, they get upset and don't listen.

[@j_freed]

@@moderncoaches That’s certainly true, but the general economy of buying cars is not based on most people working on them in their driveway… Otherwise we’d all drive European cars and Japan would not rule the industry. European cars are more fun to drive!

[@jefferyepstein9210]

I love it when I go to someone’s house for an AC not cooling enough and it turns out the evaporator coil is covered with years of dog hair from the 5 dogs they insist on keeping inside. I tell them that I will not bother with cleaning because it will never get it all and the corrosion is going to destroy it anyway. Of course they get angry and act like I’m trying to upswell them. A year later after the other guy cleans it they call me and sure enough it has a leak. People don’t understand that they are not only paying us to fix something they are paying us for our experience.

[@houseofno]

I work in tech support, and I get this all the time. When I explain what the problem is and the solution, I get "Oh, it can't be that..." I don't understand. If you're the expert and know all the answers, tell me again why you are calling ME?

[@houseofno]

@Mike Quote them a price on a service manual and a set of tools. Be sure to tell them that your expertise isn't included in this DIY discount. Wish them luck on their new DIY auto repair hobby.

[@adotintheshark4848]

there's a reason people unload these. They know how expensive it is to bring them up to snuff. I wouldn't pay more than a couple grand for this car.

[@marvel.23]

Every shop has the right to set their own pricing, but damn Wizard, your're in the stratosphere!

[@devonforsure260]

My local indie shop is high quality and is significantly less to repair the exact same things. Could be locale

[@peterhermina656]

Have you taken your car to any mechanic after the pandemic? Mosts techs lost their jobs and moved on to other careers because people were not driving during the lockdowns and working from home era. There is a severe shortage of trained auto mechanics. My local shop raised labor from $120/hr to $185/hr working on a Ford. My local Ford dealer is now charging $200+/hr. Parts are also universally up more than 30% bc of supply chain issues. Add to those issues the lack of new cars and inflated used car prices and you understand why mechanics are in short supply and repair costs are so high. A friend of mine on his 2011 Audi A6 3.0T paid over $1000 just for the parts to replace the thermostat & housing. He is mechanically inclined and did the labor himself. I believe the dealer quoted him close to $2200 for the work.

[@BigWheel.]

If you want cheap mechanics you got to find a smaller time shop that's owned/operated by only a couple guys. There's a place I took my car to that's staffed by only 3 guys, all of whom are the mechanics. It's a small building on a small lot, but because they're good at their job and don't have lots of overhead they can get you in an out same day at a reasonable price, even drive ins. Bigger shops need more money to keep going.

[@flyingspaghetti]

From all those "customer states" videos and mechanic shops stories on the Internet, US is an absolute hellhole. I'm in Europe and a whole air\oil filter change, oil and Valvoline change, timing belts, suspension and battery change cost about 400€. From I've seen on US, it would have cost me like $4000 at least.

[@peterhermina656]

@@flyingspaghetti Where are you in Europe? The only comparable places in the EU pricewise are Germany, France, Italy, Switzerland, and UK (I know they aren't in EU anymore) Also what do you mean by suspension change? Those prices don't include parts, right?

[@Jehowy666]

Those prices are crazy, you can fix it on OEM parts including labor in a reputable shop for half this price. This is a rip off.

[@makemoneyonline8793]

Big Time!

[@hytq1344]

Much cheaper and easier to work on yourself. That's what I do with my audi

[@williamparker7823]

This isn't a rip off. VAG products of that era are a combination of expensive parts and difficult repair procedures. I had a touareg that the front of the truck had to come off for the timing belt, which had to come off to change the thermostat. So an hour job for a $15 part turned into a day or 2 job including water pump and timing belt. I dumped the truck.

[@F.S92]

I agree 1250$ for waterpump and chain is ridiculous price. Deutsche AutoParts would do it for cheaper and they specialise in VAG cars. I know oem VAG parts are expensive..but there are so many aftermarket alternatives that meet oem standard (or exceed it) that cost less. This guy either buys parts directly from Audi or charges an hour rate as if he works for Rolls Royce

[@ChrisParayno]

This screams "sarah-n-tuned" but she did her own work!

[@phoenixman8569]

project "tetter tott"....

[@Tempsho]

Was just thinking the same thing

[@seanhershey3390]

& she bought hers for 2500.00

[@seanhershey3390]

@Mike hmmm?

[@JohnReall]

She's giving it away.

[@greco37]

Once repaired, she’ll get 6 more years out of it. A 3 year lease would be upwards of $35K.

[@drivewaymarvels311]

"she'll get six more years out of it" in your dreams maybe

[@felixf4378]

Probably 2 years MAX.

[@Strongholle]

@@drivewaymarvels311 These cars are pretty straight forward to work on, especially FWD's, and very durable if maintained. Other audis may be a different story but the old TT's are very reliable if you check and correct the usual suspects (timing belt, coil wiring loom, valve cover gasket, sump ventilation and vacuum system, strut mounts).

[@rons5319]

6 months more likely.

[@timhancock6626]

It's done 19 years already. It's not rusty so if the mechanical jobs are done there is no good reason for it not to last plenty more years provided the owner keeps up with oil changes and doesn't abuse the car. Cars are always a calculated risk, but I'd rather one of these than some of the latest road rubbish being produced.

[@nexus0038]

I really appreciate your channel.. keep up the good work 👍

[@privateuser9303]

Just subscribed. Thank you for sharing knowledge.

[@timhancock6626]

If the cam belt has never been changed since 2002 then it's a neglected car. You can't really blame the car when all the neglect adds up to a big bill. I often found with Alfas that the well maintained ones were reliable and the badly maintained ones weren't. Well surprise surprise. This Audi deserves some kind of award for lasting as long as it has.

[@makusmati]

Exactly.

[@DocumentaryHub]

@vincent schoenekase this guy asking 4+times what the dealership asks, is also not the fault of the car.

[@DocumentaryHub]

@@youtubeisgarbage900 yes, taking advantage of people's ignorance. Sure being expensive is one thing. But asking more then 4 times an Audi dealership charges is just ridiculous.

[@DocumentaryHub]

@@youtubeisgarbage900 take for example the timing belt and waterpump. That's at the most 200$ for parts, and because he is a shop, probably more like 150$. And it takes at about 2 to 3 hours to do the job. That's about 500$ a hour. If you want to defend that, be my guest. This guy is a con man, plain and simple. And as a mechanic it pisses me off. And I have nothing to gain to give this guy criticism. I don't even live on the same continent. But if you want to belief this guy, knock yourself out.

[@DocumentaryHub]

@@youtubeisgarbage900 if I search on American auto part stores a timing belt kit is 230$. A shop doesn't pay that. Also, even if the parts were 500$ it's still 750$ for a 2 hour job on labor alone. Seriously, are you trying to be stupid?

[@MrCarGuy]

Fantastic cars for the DIY mechanic. Not terrible to work on with a decent set of tools.

[@volvo09]

Yeah, you have to like them and be fans of them.... Aka, you enjoy doing the work, enjoy digging deep and putting the labor in.

[@samholdsworth420]

If you enjoy driving a car that resembles a clown shoe sure 🤡👟

[@Bentfrombeyond]

@@samholdsworth420 Still not as bad as the Bug

[@OtomoTenzi]

@@volvo09 Har, I assume that 'digging deep' means reaching further into yer wallet fer lotsa $$$...

[@noseyparker6622]

Thats precisely what I do with mine.

[@jermainerobinson7098]

Great video keep them coming thanks 👍🏾

[@williamlanphar630]

I love watching your videos and usually learn something each time I do. That being said I am surprised you use Mobil 1 oil. Every car we get in that has religiously used that oil has bad sludge issues...and you know what that can potentially lead to.

[@Natethegreat200c]

Lmfaooooooo customers: “🤦🏽‍♀️ohhhhhh, I forgot about the labor. “ Wizard: yes😒🤨

[@overthehilldill3626]

Yes don't forget the little Mexican running around the shop. Manuel Labor.

[@-Dash-]

I have personally done a timing belt and waterpump on my own Audi 1.8t with the same engine and I am shocked that you want to charge $1250.

[@sgt.hugo.stiglitz3855]

Where i live, wich is Latvia...The timing belt and waterpump changge costed just 350 Euros!

[@mancsblue]

I live in England and the timing belt on a TT is about £350 Parts and labour must be way more expensive in America on European cars I've now got a TT 225 quattro and it's got 114 thousand and the only issue I've had other than basic service is my power steering pump died and that was only £50 to buy a new one . Crazy how prices vary America .

[@mikeyKnows_]

@@mancsblue parts are cheaper here, wizard just isn't that great of a mechanic.

[@OzSaudarna]

@@sgt.hugo.stiglitz3855 viva Latvia! Great country 🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@elelegidosf9707]

@@mancsblue Yes, labour is way more expensive in the States. $120 per hour at least in California. When a rear hub bearing went out on my 2007 Yaris I was feeling lazy and phoned a mobile mechanic to ask how much it would be to replace it. He said $300. When I stopped laughing I said, "No, I have the part; I just want you to fit it". "Yeah, that's $300", he said again. So I fitted it myself in in half an hour.

[@hamiltonasseiro6671]

Love your channel. Very informative.

[@emankitik]

This was very interesting , appreciate the information

[@jasonm3871]

Perfect car for a DIY enthusiast such as myself. I totally understand why the Wizard charges what he does, but that's all DIY'able for a fraction of the cost. The trick is knowing the exact state before purchase, and getting at a cost that condones the repairs.

[@earnestbunbury2103]

Flippin' cars 101...

[@Emberescan12]

Exactly, plus he's changing a number of items that aren't faulty, entire front struts when they are fine and coil packs when they haven't failed. Plus as a mechanic he should know the tricks for replacing front strut mounts, that saves him time and the client money. And some of those prices seem extremely expensive. Here in the UK I can't see how that's a bill anymore than £1500 at a good independent VAG specialist. Turn that into USD, maybe $2500.

[@larsschothorst5888]

@@Emberescan12 Those price do seem pretty high, maybe parts are more expensive jn America?

[@randyab9go188]

Well he does have a new yacht to feed and and take care of. 🤪

[@houseofno]

For most people the state is "confusion."

[@dogchainsaw3923]

You should only buy older Audis if you really like them and you’re going to do all the work and maintenance DIY.

[@PseudoSpaceMarine]

But the average person lacks the time or skills to do that.

[@zee9276]

@@PseudoSpaceMarine and the tools

[@sbbrian805]

Let alone the average female...

[@sbbrian805]

Just call Ice-T and get "Car Shield"!

[@PseudoSpaceMarine]

@@sbbrian805 Haha nice one.

[@escapeplan1]

tysm, this really helps, I'm looking forward to get a mk1 this year, trying to go budget but reasonable.

[@dougb5202]

He's got a good point, for an owner or buyer who doesn't know much about cars and is completely dependant on someone else to do the work. However, if you know how to turn a wrench and can shop for the best part prices, some of these cars are a good deal. I own one of these TT's, I did buy it new, 20 years ago, however it still has cost me very little in maintenance.

[@LordPrometheous]

Non car folks often don't grasp, you're gonna pay now, or you're gonna pay later. It's up to them whether they want to space it out, as it should be, or get hit with a huge bill which is probably larger than the sum of its parts b/c things could have been prevented if they hadn't been neglected.

[@lyleg.9192]

You the anomaly. 95% of used Audi's?= nightmare

[@lyleg.9192]

I guess it needs to be said again there's nothing more expensive than cheap

[@tonywalters5396]

I work on these a lot. I own and rebuild them. That is a 150bhp model but it is rare as the colour is Papaya and were originally early release or press cars. In uk I would charge £1800-2k for everything inc parts and Labour but we pay far less for the parts. The steering rack does book at 5 hours but takes half that on the front wheel drive. What you will find is when you do the secondary pump, I bet the breather pipes are broken. Rip them all out and put in a catch can. Cheaper and much easier to do. That car would make a premium in UK just for the colour. Great content wizard…

[@cppctek]

It's about that in the USA. The wizard just rips people off by not price shopping and he quotes numbers for dealer parts or something. A new rack is 265$ with a 1yr warranty here if you look around and then a new k&n air filter is 50$ and he wants that just to clean it. An oil change at the dealership is 50 to 60$ tops with a free wash. He's charging double what most shops here charge because he's famous now.

[@dericanslum1696]

...juicy...

[@dougb5202]

@@cppctek I agree, the bill seems very over inflated, kind of reminds me of Storage Wars, they value their items way higher than they will actually resell them for.

[@maico125]

@@cppctek 50 bucks to put some compressed air to a K&N filter?? Just buy a new one and put it in yourself....

[@cppctek]

@@dougb5202 nailed it !

[@terryrds]

This is definitely a Mr. Dink from Doug episode: "Very Expensive!" My dad has always referred to people who ask for advice and then do the complete opposite as "ask-holes." The example he always likes to reminisce about is when he was a fleet mechanic for the local telephone company during the late 90s/early 2000s. One of the secretaries asked him what kind of car she should buy since she didn't have a lot of money and needed something dependable to haul her and her two kids around in. He told her to find a used Geo Prizm/Toyota Corolla in decent condition, pay cash and drive it for a couple years until she could afford something nicer. What did she do? She went out and financed a used Dodge Intrepid with no money down at some crazy interest rate at one of the local used car lots, and a few months later had catastrophic engine failure.

[@lancemartin9827]

Ask holes ..gonna put that phrase in my back pocket

[@mikeferryall1424]

That reminds me of the last Dodge Intrepid I saw on the road back in 2017. It was on the shoulder engulfed in flames.

[@juki6377]

haha dodge, wasnt Al Bundy's a lesson for everyone?

[@randylahey1232]

Ahh yes the infamous Chrysler 2.7....I got a great deal on 99 years ago it was in great shape ran great....the day I bought it I decided to Google any know issues for said car....I immediately dumped the car onto someone else😇

[@rodrigobelinchon2982]

ask holes hahaha , just perfect !

[@starboard9551]

This is why it's best to do a little bit of work at a time so that it doesn't turn into a massive lump sum. If you start by doing a regular maintenance program around 80-90k miles then you can spread the cost out over more time and miles. For instance service your transmission, service your cooling system, change the spark plugs and possibly the coils too if you know that's an issue. If you just do one or two maintenance items per year starting around 80k miles then it's a lot more manageable than waiting until 110k + miles and getting dragged through the coals.

[@sbbrian805]

Exactly why I do the work myself.

[@ZabrakloLoginow]

Out of curiosity, I checked the prices of parts for the base Audi TT here in Europe. Oil: $30 (Motul 5w40 5l) Timing (complete kit with water pump): $130 (Continental, Ina) Valve Cover Gasket: $10- $20 Spark Plugs (Set of 4): $40 (Denso, NGK) Ignition Coil (Set of 4): $125 (NGK, Beru) Filter Set (Air, Fuel, Oil, Cabin): $30 (Mann Filter) Rear Shock Absorber (Set of 2): $85 (KYB, TRW) / $220 (Bilstein B6) Front Shock Absorber (Set of 2): $135 (Monroe) / $350 (Bilstein B6) Tie Rod (Left & Right, Complete Kit): $130 (TRW) Auxiliary water pump: $45 (Bosch) Prices are approximate, but final. We don't have that funny "tax thing" that is in the US.

[@markjames3044]

Was thinking the same thing myself being in uk parts seems like they are very expensive to repair in the USA

[@chrstphrr]

Apples and oranges difference. Parts cost aren't the same as mechanic's shop doing the work for the owner. You are quoting tie rods on either side of the rack, which will not solve a leaking steering rack. That rack is the quick ratio version in the TT and R32, which is more than the normal one found in a mk4 Golf. And, all the parts in N. America for a TT are more expensive shipping it across an ocean, than in a country nearly adjacent to where the parts (like the steering rack) are built.

[@ZabrakloLoginow]

@@chrstphrr The steering rack costs $125-600 (depending on the manufacturer). I understand what the price differences are due to. Parts for old American cars that can be found at every junkyard in the USA cost a fortune in Europe ;)

[@MrDuncl]

@@ZabrakloLoginow But you would turn far more heads driving something like a Trans-Am than an Audi here in the U.K. A builder up the road has an R8 so even those aren't that unusual.

[@Hundert1]

​@markjames3044 didn't you know about capitalism? And exactly what USA stands for? United Scam Artists!! I've lived here my entire life and realize this more and more every day.Yeah, I got 2 rear struts from 1A- Auto with free shipping and lifetime guarantee for $125 bucks and put one in my mom's 2016 Subaru legacy. I'm no pro mechanic. It took me an hour of relaxing, easy work. The dealer and the local garage both wanted $800 bucks. That's totally legal CRIME!! A total SCAM . The lousy garages and dealers don't even give a lifetime guarantee. They are definitely not out to save us a single penny. They are out to get as absolute much of our money as possible. Check out Scotty Kilmer on KZbin. He really seems like a genuine human being doing excellent work at fair prices.

[@pedrogbranco]

1.8T is rock solid if proper maintained. I have worked on a couple dozens so let me know if you need any advice. Check MAF sensor, lambda sensor, n75 wastegate valve, spark plugs and ignition coils, vacuum and boost leaks. Another common issue is the dual mass flywheel (Sachs is the brand to use always) Spark plugs go with NGK iridium ones Ignition coils go with OEM code from the Audi dealer (made by Eldor) and use the Touareg plastic spacer (2bucks each) Sensors go with ORM (Bosch all most of them)

[@SohailKazi7]

Hey man I found an Audi TT 1.8T roadster listing that I am seriously interested in, would you take a look at the listing for me and lmk what you think? The current owner has done some work on it.

[@pedrogbranco]

@@SohailKazi7 if it helps, but the best thing is to drive and log the car

[@danielhuerta6575]

What are the touareg plastic spacers

[@onej77]

Papaya orange love this colour got one with a 3.2ltr Quattro goes like lil rocket…. Nice video keep up the good work😊

[@dougowens2686]

WOW mind blowing can`t wait to see the repairs

[@rosstudisco8650]

Hey Wiz I bought a TT because of your “buy this not that” episode a while back!

[@duncanjacobs402]

Well to be fair Car Wizard hadn’t once said don’t buy a TT in this video. Also, in the “buy this not that” video he had warned us against the possible costs that Audis do have after long periods of time. This is one of those examples of an Audi after a good run..

[@raymondchen6720]

“Tastes like the propel water you drink, but that’s definitely coolant”😂😂 savage the car wizard 😂

[@tomast9034]

that g12 or what goes in there , stinks from mile away no need to taste it :D:D:D....the chemicist will do the same with the poisenious mushrooms .... taste ti....

[@11vga]

Good job explaining it all.

[@tommybaker4330]

If practical, you might want to drop the oil pan and check the oil pickup. Limey reviewer said that it can be/is a problem area. They are easily clogged and can lead to total engine failure. The apparent lack of maintenance on this car makes this a very good idea. The pickup can be cleaned or cheaply replaced and a little attention could prevent a disaster.

[@roccoracer]

I love the TT. I bought a 2003 225 hp roadster for $1900 two years ago. It needed a clutch. Everything else was already done. The clutch took me nearly 30 hours on my back in my driveway to get done bit it was worth it. I drove it for a couple of years and sold it. It had 180k miles.

[@kingpin20042003]

driveway garage sucks, ive been there fora couple of clutches

[@adotintheshark4848]

At least this one has a nice color..the orange seems to change hue from different angles. very nice.

[@webfreakz]

30h for a clutch? what the heck

[@volvo09]

@@webfreakz driveway... Non professional... Learning as you go... Not rushing... I can understand it. I did a few RWD clutches in my driveway and they were partial day jobs, but my first simple civic clutch took 2 days taking my time. I know it would be more on a more complicated car like this.

[@Stang773]

@@webfreakz It is a big job. You have to pull the front of the car apart and pull the engine and transmission out the front. Its not for the faint of heart.

[@viar888]

I love how the videos are just as honest as the Wizard himself, no crazy edits or anything needed. Just straight to the point, bullet-proof sincerity. The best car mechanic channel on KZbin. Thank you Mr. and Mrs. Wizard!

[@earnestbunbury2103]

He did start his career by showing some repair bills to a customer a few times as I remember. Ya gotta be honest to do that on camera.

[@martinda7446]

Yep we love the Wizard. 😸😸😸

[@21Piloteer]

@@jamesrocks9733 Scotty is the biggest bullsh*tter out there! 🤣🤣🤣

[@brianlingg5518]

Check out Project Farm here on KZbin. Just one guy doing real world testing of products. He reviews a lot of tools too.

[@3n3ly7m9]

Aleelxza SAy@@jamesrocks9733 HYE GET OUT OF HERE YETROLL. WEAL KNOW 1970 MECHAICK WAS THE BST IN DAY GOBLSS BBC- Sent from 4bbl smart nike walker - Vietnam Turkey Shooter 1965-1975, Certified Forklift Omperator 1975-1976, Barb took the kids

[@ccw5886]

I live in the Uk and enjoy your blogs. I have just purchased a 20 year old 22 5 Quattro . One owner , full Audi history black looks like new . It cost me about £10000 . It’s way over the usual cost for this year but it’s in unique like new condition! You buy cheap you buy twice !

[@stewstube70]

Wow in the UK it's recommended to do the timing belt on these every 5 years. It should be on its 3rd belt by now and soon due its 4th! You didn't mention the rear bushes on the front control arms - they are usually knackered after 50 k miles :) Timing belt and water pump in the Uk is usually 4 to £500 at an independent garage - your strut and shock prices sound about x2 as well even for Bilstein.

[@damonsummers]

Sounds like he’s taking the mick out of his customers!

[@tiko4621]

Usually on these 1.8ts, timing belt and water pump service is $1000 or more on the west coast of the US

Shops mark up the prices of parts, surely you realize that? They charge $10 for a spark plug that costs $1.50.

[@tylernewton7217]

Anyone else just love the fact that the car lift has its own theme song? I find myself tapping my foot to it when it’s going up. And the same again when it’s going down.

[@JustFunandGames]

or maybe air guitar...

[@rpavlik1]

I still kinda wanna look and see if there's a cheap one nearby...

[@rpavlik1]

@Martin lol! Cheapest around was about $6k, and I'm sure it wasn't sorted. Fortunately I can be quite cheap, so I'll never buy one.

[@tylernewton7217]

@Martin no doubt. I had an 07 A4 myself. Everything was fantastic until 100k miles. Then things started going out left and right, including a $5k transmission. And when I say 100k miles, I mean almost literally. I hit 100k on my way home from work one day. The next day an ignition coil failed on the way home. That was the beginning of the end.

[@anangryoldman8469]

It surprises me that the 2-post and the 4-post lifts have the same music!

[@kws1957]

I drive since about over 20 years old Audi‘s and I love them, I live only 2 miles away from the Audi factory here in Germany, Ingolstadt. But I repair on my own and never needed a repair shop…

[@ytr8989]

American Audis are 💩

[@rkan2]

Audi 1.9 TDI manual and 1.6 manual here... More maintenance than a Toyota for sure - but last time I checked you don't get multilink suspension in a Toyota...

[@HellaNooBs]

@@ytr8989 most of the Audi cars on the USA market have been imported from Germany lmao. It's the people who won't service their car the way it should be and when it needs to be done. Starting with oil changes

[@domnikoli]

@@rkan2 the issue is simply that vw products have more moving parts so more stuff can go wrong. More wear can happen. That's how it be. Gonna be crazy when they get down electric motor builds and start burning tracks up. The Audi gt rs electric is crazy

[@CROMAT30]

@@HellaNooBs problem is parts in the states are not cheap for VAG cars...in europe you can find vag cars everywhere...audi,vw,škoda parts are all basically the same and most cars share a platform, so you can always find replacement parts...same like can buy ford parts at a walmart im sure...

[@potatodonkey1856]

I can honestly say that the 1.8t motor is a solid reliable motor. I have one in my passat. However I’ve heard that the accessories around the engine go bad but the engine itself is bullet proof

[@luisgpr1]

Had a 2003VW Sharan 1.8T, same exact engine. It's a very good engine as far as mechanicals but I had to fix a lot of tiny coolant leaks, had to change the aux water pump also, lot of little unique fittings and molded hoses, and had to cancel the heating because the heater core leaked and was hell to repair.

[@Dlstufguy2]

A few years ago I wanted an awd v8 car. I live in New England. This was 2007-2009. There were several a8s in the 5-6 k range, all with around 120k miles. Turns out the transmission was like 8k and blew in the 120k range like clockwork.

[@rkan2]

V8 DSG? I drive and Audi - but still so old that I can get manual 1.9 TDI with any emissions stuff :P Still more expensive than a Toyota to maintain - buy you don't get multilink in one the last time I checked.

[@mhirst16]

Look at the Volvo S80...AWD V8 available from 07 to 2010 model years

[@AW28]

Had an older Subaru Outback. Had a a long list of items to fix. Some were 'nice to fix' and some were safety/reliability items. Only reason they got done was because I did the work myself and actually liked the car. When labor cost isn't in the equation, sometimes you can justify it, but in this case... well...

[@JoSh-oo-Ah]

Love your honesty 👍.

[@mattw785]

You got a very reliable camera person in Mrs. Wizard!

[@westr70]

My experience with Audi is limited to being in a Toyota dealership waiting room and having a customer walk in and ask for a salesman who materialized out of thin air and asked if he could help. The customer said he wanted to sell his Audi. The Salesman sighed, his eyes grew dull, and said, “What’s wrong with it?” and they walked outside. I learned a lot in that brief exchange.

[@volvo09]

I worked at an acura dealership and back in 06 a salesman there fell in love with a TT and bought it. I witnessed him cry once when i jump started it and asked him how it was going. He paid too much for it (every cent he had it seemed) and it was nothing but trouble. Poor guy sold it later, probably got raped.

[@williamosgood3565]

Salesman checks gas gauge and weighs car to determine trade in value. A half tank of gas can double an Audi's worth.

[@davidjones332]

You could just save a lot of time by listing what's right with it.

[@Ellis_B]

@@volvo09 lol volvo for life

[@gotze1772]

Spot on Car Wizard. My wife has the convertible TT mark one and I do all the work on it , so I guess we save on labour costs. But it needs constant attention. I’ve replaced so many things on it with many more to go. I even replaced the canvas roof( nightmare job). By the time I do everything that needs doing it will be double the cost and that is without paying anyone else to work on it

[@jeremiahsmith6689]

I used to work at a wrecking yard specializing in European cars, pulling those Auxiliary pumps was a chore mostly because trying to save the plastic hoses coming off of it was 80% unlikely to work. The plastic usually turned brittle.

[@timdodd3897]

I agree with you concerning FWD. I feel lucky to have found a 2004 A4 Cabriolet 1.8t with the original engine as a spare. Replaced due to overheating. I'm jettisoning the cvt trans and going with a 5spd manual trans. No nav. system, phone etc. Keep it simple as they say.

[@josephdonnelly3169]

My TT sat in the garage for five years. When I brought it back out I had a list of repairs quite similar; the repairs trends on that particular model are always unlike and the bill was just about the same. My car runs great now and I love it, and it was worth the money. Great video content!

[@The_Noticer.]

Man, service costs in the US are insane. $450 for transmission service, i pay 200 euro for that, with filter replacement in Europe. $50 filter service, might aswell just buy a new one.

[@Big1_]

True, what a scammer, for 50 dollars i get a new k&n filter.

[@worldhello1234]

This is premium, highend brand and eastern European labour rates are among the cheapest. :)

[@houseofno]

Buy a service manual and a set of tools, then try to tackle it yourself. Let us know if that $450 is so outrageous after being on your back for ten hours struggling with the transmission. On the other hand, we're paying about $3 a gallon (breaks down to about 80 cents a liter) for gasoline. How much is yours?

[@Big1_]

@@houseofno Only 80 cents per liter? Here in Spain we pay 1,60 "dolars" per liter... The double, so fuck off.... :) I guess you agree with the super cheap price of 50 dollars to clean a K&n filter with soap and water... LMAO

[@MachineGunJelly584]

I like Wizard videos but these prices are crazy. I had 2000 225 Quattro and had some of these done by shop and did some myself. There’s no point of buying 2000$ steering rack when you can get refurbished or low mileage second hand ones for 300-500$.

[@owenerickson93]

I bought an 04 tt quattro last spring and had to replace the timing belt, coolant pump and thermostat 1 month after buying it. It definitely sucked in the moment but I am glad I kept it through that.

[@PETees09]

You have to want one of these TT's. I have 2001 Quattro TT 225. And it needs all that and a bit more! But I will likely do as much of it as I can myself. It's a slow project. But even with all the crap wrong with it. I love starting it up and taking it for a drive.

[@Avexxis]

I’ve owned two 1.8T A4s and we still have a 1.8T Jetta with 276k miles on it. It’s on its third timing belt and it’s still faster than my ‘15 Focus SE. Great engine, would recommend if you’re buying an older VW/Audi.

[@markaruski]

Such damn good advice, thanks Car Wizard!

[@bobdoingbobthings]

One way to spot a good shop... the mechanic will sort the list of repairs from highest to lowest priority in case you can't afford to do it all at once.

[@melvinburwell8202]

I saw your other video on a car like this. I love these cars. But this video is totally different. 👍😎🤔🤑❤❤

[@klobbersaurus685]

The S4 story and TT story is spot on, you'll be spending quite a bit to get it sorted. I bought a 2011 A4 Avant back in early 2019. When I started looking at it, I checked the VIN with Audi to see if it was still under the engine warranty and it was! After negotiating a bit, I bought it. But I knew what I was getting into to get the car back to even. Engine was rebuilt under warranty and then I had my regular mechanic do the 50,000 mile service along with changing all the fluids because we were fairly certain they'd never been changed, new tires and all that. All said, it was ~$2000 to get it all sorted. Knowing what you are getting into with any vehicle purchase is really important so you are ready.

[@j_freed]

That last part is good advice… Sure, you can buy a solid high mileage car for a low price, assuming you’ve already priced out an engine replacement if you happen to need it. That could still be very economical. Even more so if you don’t need the drivetrain redone.

[@DJR5280]

My Brother had a 2009 that had the engine rebuilt and piston rings replaced under warranty. Solid car after that and because it's a chain you don't have to change it like the older timing belt models. Audi hooked him up with the revised tensioner and new chain when they rebuilt the engine at 88k miles.

[@hithere7382]

@@DJR5280 Chains stretch and tensioners fail if you keep the car long enough you'll have to change the chain and tensioner too.

[@DJR5280]

@@hithere7382 Good thing Audi took care of that for him

[@moniack]

@@DJR5280 good thing they changed the tensioner. Those fail, and I know 2 people who had trashed valves. One could not fix it himself and the car was junked at 130k miles. I told him to change it like I did...

[@a.m.9357]

Audi: Average cars, luxury costs. BMW: Fun cars, not so fun costs. Mercs: Smooth cars, very bumpy rides to the bank! ;-)

[@bobvance-]

Who even goes to the bank anymore?

[@eriknation8409]

@@bobvance- damn, you didn’t get the joke .

[@kifakamjad7757]

Exactly! Also Tesla: "Eco Friendly" Falls apart in couple of month.

[@a.m.9357]

@@eriknation8409 😅🤣🤣

[@iTrinityPlays]

Mercs, most expensive to work on. At least in America.

[@Chris06Fusion]

My 02 is a great car now that it’s sorted. Did the work myself but as you say it can add up fast.

[@Blennan]

I have an ‘01 TT Quattro (6 speed manual, of course). It leaks power steering fluid and oil (drain plug bolt stripped). It did leak oil (from the top) and coolant, but a few hours of work (which I did) took care of those problems. The current issues aren’t a big deal to fix, just haven’t gotten to it yet. Bought it with 120k-ish miles about a year ago and it’s my daily driver. You put up with it..that car is so much fun. I didn’t run a CARFAX on it before I bought it and I’m glad I didn’t…but I was told that it was a great car when they lived in the Utah snow. 🌝

[@elvisrose]

Audi had a recall on the coils on the early TT's I had a 2002 quatro audi did them for free, worth checking the recall list

[@mrferdi321]

Those prices are ridiculous. Here in UK you could get all that done for around 3000 dollars

[@DRAMAKINGBW]

You are basically rebuilding the car 😆 BRING YA WALLET WHEN YOU GO TO THE WIZARD! I love this channel

[@gplusgplus2286]

No hes not, hes just mega expensive. All the work in the video is basic maintenance. I've done the timing belt 3 times and its gonna be 4th next year.

[@gabrielmacedo6121]

This car has one of the cheapest maintenance for the engine/transmission here in Brazil. However, the headlights and other finish parts are impossible to find, specially the 1st gen TT that is really rare here. The internals are basically the same for all VW/Audi models sold here. The original TT has 150hp and the red T (A3 and Golf GTi has 180hp). The S3 has 220hp but uses the K03S turbo (the 150 and 180hp use the normal K03 turbo)

[@samiraperi467]

A 19 year old timing belt? That's drinking age around here. :D

[@OldCarsNewVan]

😂😂 - funny. It’s done well to last that long. Think of the money saved 😆

[@janetyeoman1544]

It’s 19 here in Ontario, 18 in Quebec beside us. Can’t believe it’s still 21 in the US. Great info on Audi’s

[@mikojarvinen6273]

My timing belt on my Audi was changed in 2015 and I’m starting to worry it should be replaced. Before that it was replaced in 2011.

[@jkxelor1295]

If you quoted me that price I'd say, Wizard, you've been tasting to much antifreeze. lol

[@scoTTlarock225]

That was a rare and cool color, worth fixing up IMO to the right person. Had an 01 and loved it

[@OsborneMcclintic]

i have an 02 quattro wagon... glad i grew up collecting vw/audi/porche tools and experience...

[@JFHoupert]

I think you said it best at the beginning of the video, buy one with good maintenance records. This is all differed maintenance that if it had been done when it needed to be done would have cost the same but over a longer period of time.

[@DJSkyhawk85]

I am a VAG enthusiast, if you are mechanically minded the 1.8t cars are super easy to work on. I myself prefer the VR6 and even that is not that bad to work on. My friend had this same year TT with almost all the same issues and did all the work himself then flipped it for a hefty profit.

[@Dvokrilac]

Owner of this car is a woman, so no matter how easy it is to work on it she would not do anything.

[@cratelab]

@@marlonmalave7098 You're not including the cost of your time. Like most repair type work... the parts aren't that expensive... it's the "labour" cost. Yes, the oil change is $30. But the shop hourly rate is 60-120, depending on where you go. Doing it yourself, you never account for that. But if you were to... you'd find that you'd be charging the same.

[@Kaktus965]

A vag enthusiast 😂🤣😆

[@sjefhendrickx2257]

@@Kaktus965 yes those people excisist ! You are a Cadillac freak? 🤮

[@Kaktus965]

@@sjefhendrickx2257 I feel sorry for you if you don’t know what a vag is 😂🤣😅

[@reitsmaassociates]

Have owned 3 Audi TT’s both new and classic. They are good for first 5 years then after that you will spend endless $$$$$$$$$. Lovely cars just hurts your wallet. Great video - cheers from Brisbane

[@gregwashum5636]

😂😂😂 no way! I have a 02 TT Quattro with 220,000 miles Timing belt done at 200k on OG belt:$350 kit with metal impeller water pump, Gates Racing Belt/Tensioner etc 4 hour project (with aluminum pulley upgrades) Reman Power Steering Rack $300 at 215k (OG Rack) 2 hours time (You also need an alignment after) Aftermarket Coil overs $700 190k, Oil change $40 Mobile 1, OEM Valve Cover Gasket Kit $79 about an hour , Plugs (4) NGK $34, Coil Packs R8 Upgrade $89 (If needed 🤷🏻‍♂️) 15 minute install: OEM lasted until upgrade 200k. It all depends on the owner, driving, storage, maintenance, and if you price out parts on sale/fix it yourself. This applies to ALL cars. Shop times and prices are hyper inflated because of the Audi badge. It’s no different than a Honda

[@majist0]

The 1.8T models aren't much different but man Audi had some real awful ideas like that damn V-8 with the front and rear chains and tensioners that failed.

[@miodragstankovic2121]

Those are the prices I know! For every car that has a cam belt, the service to replace everything costs 300-400.

[@jacobhauenstein]

it is different than a honda because every part of it leaks or breaks and costs 4x as much for a aftermarket replacement.

[@shakey2634]

“It’s no different than a Honda” Now that’s funny….thanks for the laugh.

[@jakegreen8074]

I mean I have a 2.7t allroad and spend all of 4 grand on the car, timing belt and water pump, manual swap, and resealing the entire engine. If I didnt go stage 3 I wouldn't been done at that... They really are just killed with shop time when going to a mechanic

[@DeanFamilyAcres]

Thank you for these videos! We own a B5.5 Passat Tdi Wagon. When it's running and driving its a great car, but repairs are brutal, even with a very reasonable independent mechanic. This is one of the first cars we've taken a wash on. Toyotas have gotten all of us spoiled. If only there were good affordable commuter cars that weren't boring and slow.

[@miodragstankovic2121]

B 5.5 are so common in Europe and sooooo easy to service, they can run forever. Still very common on the streets even though the production stoped 16 years ago.

[@vig37]

Toyotas never spoiled me. They need routine maintenance all the time...just like other cars. Engine and trannie mounts, starters, alternators, batteries, brakes, bushings, bearings, serpentine belts, clogged catalysts, headlights, tail lights, exhausts, gaskets, seals, rotors and brake shoes, drums and pads....etc...

[@Perry....]

@@vig37 Then idk wtf happened to you because I've never seen anything bad between me and my pops owning 5 of them.

[@vig37]

@@Perry.... good for you and yer pops.

[@tim4609]

@@vig37 Bull Crap.Your stupidity is showing to the point of embarrassment.

[@mrmanitoba]

My 2010 S4 still drives like new and the engine light is always on just like new too!

[@jacobhauenstein]

Good luck with your clogging cats, leaking pcv, broken thermostat, dead coil packs, cracked coolant reservoir, defective clock spring, & malfunctioning mechatronics unit

[@vw5056]

That light is just a courtesy to remind you that your engine is running perfectly well.

[@mrmanitoba]

@@vw5056 lol that's right. It tells me that the light is not burnt out.

[@mlb7583]

@@jacobhauenstein Basically same crap that goes on BMWs

[@barkingdoggai]

My 2005 1.8T Cabriolet with 75,000 original miles (and it’s service records confirmed it) was about in this condition when I bought it. It was an up move from my 1999 VW Cabrio. When I compared it to the Audis on the two Audi dealers lots, the purchase $ was acceptable and I went into it with the knowledge of what service was done, how it was driven, and overall condition. Including the 2005 Serpentine belt and the water pump issue. The deciding factor was the expenses to correct future issues was simply a smaller $ estate balance that my heirs could bitch about while being forced to admit I had fun in my final years.

[@brettiversen2569]

Bought one a couple years ago now (225 quattro). Drove over 1000Km after buying through the mountains home. It almost overheated on me about 2 hrs from home, Stopped let it cool down and made it the rest of way home. After getting home i smelled a bit of coolant so popped the hood and looked underneath sure enough leaking coolant. Ended up fixing myself was a coolant passage pipe which is plastic piece with rubber seal for mounting to motor which coolant flows thru. Just thought thank god it didn't leave me stranded in the mountains!! Some really weak parts and engineering on the cheaper euro stuff if you ask me. Sold shortly after that.

[@vwnut-uc1gw]

When I worked at a BMW parts department in the 80's, people would complaine about the prices of parts. I would tell them you are the one who wanted an expensive car and now you see why they are. Parts don't get cheaper just because they are older.

[@rkan2]

Aftermarket options get more plentiful with older the car gets though. There is a sweetspot however, after about 20 years the aftermarket volumes start to go down and thus prices up..

[@Thebadbeaver9]

@@rkan2 I'm beginning to find that out with my 2000 Town Car....

[@lexburen5932]

no indeed, needed a driving shaft for my old E32 735iLa from 1986, glad they still make it, but 1500€ is expensive, however it lasted throughout the life of the car and 320.000km, considering that it isnt that exppensive at all :). that it is expensive is for a reason. It lasts a long time

[@Thebadbeaver9]

@@lexburen5932 did you look into getting the universal joint replaced at a driveshaft shop? Cant imagine any other way a driveshaft would fail..

[@johndef5075]

And the fact that the parts are not made in volumes like a Camry parts would be.

[@Flies2FLL]

"That tastes like that Propel water stuff that you drink" Classic!

[@fleurdewin7958]

Wizard must have thought "this is a pumpkin car, it has to leak pumpkin juice" . But then realized it's oil ~!

[@taunuslunatic404]

I don't believe he tasted it. Did you notice it wasn't caught on camera?

[@Flies2FLL]

@@taunuslunatic404 He does taste fluids to determine what they are. Oil is one thing, but coolant is very much more toxic. A tiny amount on the tongue isn't going to hurt a person as long as they spit it out.

[@marccrotty8447]

Car Wizard is so right. I repair my own BMW e36 M3. I spend a lot to keep it running well.

[@micglou]

Yup... I know that feeling. I has a car like that before, first time I had it serviced my bill was as high as what I paid for the car... stupid thing needed 4 new tires and an oil change, amount total was over 300 bucks.

[@socalguy829]

that car is actually super clean underneath for a 2002 model, must be from california or arizona. here in the UK it would be a big ball of rust, the springs still have the paint markings on them!

[@OldCarsNewVan]

Really? I’ve got a 2001 and it’s immaculate😁 And I live in Manchester mate 🇬🇧

[@shaunbava1801]

I was thinking that as well, here on the east coast all of that metal would be rusty. The UK is significantly better than here for that as we get more snow and therefore road salt. Most mechanics around here use their torch and cutoff wheels more than any other tools.

[@scagooch]

In canada that car would be done in 8 years. Audi's are all leased in canada.

[@mikojarvinen6273]

I have a 2004 Audi A6 that’s as rust free over here in Finland. Although it has 280 000km. I was shocked when I saw the undercarriage because I expected rust. Apparently these cars don’t really rust easily.

[@isaachunt5799]

@@scagooch yep and here in sweden. cars life if winter driven is 8 years. then you throw it away.

[@jazzman92478]

Car Owner: "Get an Audi. They're so cheap to repair!" Customer States What? has entered the chat to dispel the Googats......

[@chainringcalf]

I'm always shocked at how little room there is to work. The RS models on his channel especially are just jam packed with stuff under the hood. No wonder the labor costs are insane. (This comment brought to you by the NA Miata gang).

[@letstakeagander4599]

"Let's take'r up top!"

[@jazzman92478]

@@letstakeagander4599 wasn’t a lot of flavor on the car, but there was the self lubricating chassis system.

[@luviskol]

And a WAWP

[@thatmotoguy7505]

If you do it yourself it is, Atleast in europe. lot of parts available here...

[@mr.terwilliger5728]

I had a 2002 Audi TT convertible Quattro. 6 speed, bells and whistles. I adored that car. The only problems I had were the power steering rack cracked and I could not have it welded because it cracked on 2 1/2 sides. And my transmission completely failed at 130,000 miles. Other than those two expensive repairs the car was change the oil and go easy.

[@luisgastelum7550]

2004 MK1 with the turbo and the Quattro and 200 plus thousand miles on it I love this little thing it can be a headache but I love it only because I'm a mechanic a hobbyist anymore

[@richr4947]

Thank you Car Wizard for your honest approach to maintenance and repairs and the advice you pass along. Also, a big “Thanks” to Mrs. Wizard for her professional camera footage and I love her feedback - especially the antifreeze taste test! Thank you both!

[@tombrown5508]

You couldn’t pay me to buy an Audi. And I’m a VW Porsche tech. The electrical problems can be maddening.

[@crazeguy26]

you think that's bag the GM is "are you shitting me"

[@MrChairmen1997]

I can confirm had my b7 a4 in the dealer and a shop 7 times between the 2 for a corroded wire from my throttle body to the ecu that put it in limp mode about 101 times I bought a Toyota shortly after 😂

[@jesse.vr6]

wish i knew that when i got my 2003 VR6 GTI. big thing right now was rocker repair, timing chains, and bushings. i have about $1500 in mods but the maintenance is a good chunk of going way over trhe cars val;ue in money. sucks but i love this thing lol.