Top 5 Cool VW and Audi Models that Seem Affordable but are Not

[@Deutscheautoparts]

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[@89foxguy]

I know I'm not the only proud owner to be #1 on the list 👍.

[@maxwellwildman5871]

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]

+Maxwell Wildman Awesome!! Sounds like you knew what youre were getting into which is the most important part.

[@corradokid79]

As I Corrado owner, I just knew it had to make the list! But when it runs right.... none of that matters.

[@Deutscheautoparts]

+Alden Cates Yup ; )

[@kristhompson5314]

With just under 240,000 miles on my B5 S4, its the most reliable car I've had.

[@samuelito4721]

I was looking at some the other day, I was kinda worried

[@RyanKhorramiVT]

+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]

+RyanKhorramiVT is the A4 b5 a lot different?

[@RyanKhorramiVT]

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]

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.

[@Chris-bu5yn]

IM STILL GONNA BUY A B5 S4 cause RACECAR

[@manthing1467]

Did you buy one yet? I've had my 4 years now. 2000 w 125k

[@99Lezard99]

Racecar. Lol up until there is a corner

[@alexnicolli9431]

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]

I had one ready

[@riccardo7790]

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]

Riccardo G dude you should do videos of your Passat. Those cars are freaking awesome

[@autobahnconnection5503]

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.

[@mdossantosd]

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]

+M DOSD I have a B6 S4 as well with 110k on it. She still runs like new.

[@cartergarnon6299]

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]

+Carter Garnon Well my fingers are crossed mine lasts longer.

[@rayvarkki9663]

+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]

+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

[@Ivan-hx7cc]

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]

+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]

+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]

+Ivan Giraldo timing belts aren't really all that bad, just take your time, triple check your work, and you'll be fine.

[@dang8961]

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]

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.

[@jaystyles2241]

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.

[@gglovato]

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]

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]

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

[@hobson3821]

Best car at number 1

[@MrSandeep131313]

Agree proud owner

[@Wanderer25]

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]

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

[@claper8350]

B5 s4❤️ still love mine

[@jordanortegga9317]

You just save my life, last month i almost buy a 2004 B6 Audi.

[@b.marchante942]

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]

+B. Marchante yas

[@Deutscheautoparts]

+B. Marchante You should play to Lotto ; )

[@matthewgaines10]

Geat subject that people need to hear before they jump into an ownership situation.

[@Deutscheautoparts]

+Matthew Gaines Agreed, thats a big part of why we put this together.

[@cwillfrommd]

Never own a German car without full coverage warranty.

[@Deutscheautoparts]

cwillfrommd These cars are really extreme cases and not all models are like this.

[@cwillfrommd]

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]

japanese cars depreciate at the same if not a very close rate. especially luxury

[@wavyheat305]

My B6 is currently a driveway decoration. I die a little everytime I leave or come home and see it sitting there.

[@IKhanNot]

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]

+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]

+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]

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]

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.

[@violater7026]

All Audis are expensive as fuck to fix my mistake was getting one or two .... Lmao

[@vomitkermit3446]

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.

[@quattro5413]

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]

Q U A T T R O if you get half youll be lucky lmaoo these cars depreciate by the second

[@1974dukebrown]

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.

[@InFiNiTe2013]

I feel this might make some people mad, but would I have a better chance of paying less for maintenance for an e39 m5 or a b6 s4?

[@Tomo-gi7di]

Ultimately it would be best to do the research on your own. Look through e39 forums as well as s4 forums, most of the people on them own the vehicles or have some sort of hands on experience with them. I would say the m5 will cost more, at least in my area it would.

[@diegotoledo2609]

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]

+Diego Toledo Thanks for the feedback and for watching. Good luck with your S4s ; ) they are a ton of fun.

[@quallzone6219]

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!

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.

[@JiBKinG]

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.

[@yourfast07]

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]

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.

[@duro845]

11 quarts of oil damn

[@zenden6564]

A real Luftwaffe motor :)

[@FlightSimXtreem]

B5 S4 owner here! Eating stones for dinner tonight guys!

[@worldhello1234]

@0:55 If you are a fan of gas guzzlers with complex but underwhelming engines, the Passat W8 has you covered. :)

[@TheJager83]

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.

[@tomv8240]

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

[@45Cuber]

here in europe b5 s4 are like 5k for a rough one and 14k for a mint one, i think thats pretty cheap

[@danielbailey848]

Is the B5 S4 expensive if you do the the majority of the maintenance yourself?

[@MrToasta0987]

Daniel Bailey I've owned mine for a year and a half now, stage 2 with the required mods already came when I bought it. Only major things i've needed so far have been a new fuel pump, and EGT sensor. Which have set me back $400 combined. (I did the work myself.) Theres the usual spark plugs, oil etc. But every car needs that. The short answer is, no it isn't overly expensive if the car is looked after, yes it will be expensive if the car is neglected. But the myths of reliability issues are exaggerated..its one of the most reliable cars i've owned

[@westonlieberum1]

Why did I know a s4 would be 1 but God do I love mine

[@Deutscheautoparts]

You know the pleasure and the pain

[@V_For_Vigilante]

Audi s4 is just an overpriced VW passat

[@phantom_heart2323]

Any similar troubles with the 4.2L S5 🤔?

[@justinoespejo]

jonathan harry Haven't had any issues on my 2011 S5 with over 100k miles. I daily it for work and so far it has been extremely reliable. People complain about the carbon buildup but I use additives every time I change my oil and havent had a huge problem with it. And i do all the work on it myself saving thousands.

[@phantom_heart2323]

Justino Espejo thx for the response. What oil additives do you recommend using?

[@cormacmcrandom6164]

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

[@carllynch8798]

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 !

[@diazboyshighlights]

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. 😬

[@Watcher3223]

2005 Audi D3 A8 in standard wheelbase? Not listed in the top 5, but with it being a flagship car over ten years old, gremlins are certain to be present and repairs are bound to be expensive, especially if repairs require parts unique to the D3 considering how few of them sold in the States. Of course, making sure the car was properly cared for with proof in the form of complete service records would be a help. However, I would appreciate an expert opinion nonetheless. Reason being for inquiring about this specific model: I liked the look of the car with the split grill, of which 2005 was the final model year (aside from the S8, except I'm not interested in that model). Plus, the 2005 was the first model year that the standard wheelbase D3 was available in North America. Of course, I could try and get a 2009 D3 A8 and replace the front with that of a 2004-2005 D3 A8 to get the look I want.

[@Deutscheautoparts]

+Watcher3223 any A8 would be expensive to repair and maintain. This would be especially tire on the older models as the cost to repair often can start to approach the value of the vehicle.

[@Watcher3223]

Thank you for your information.

[@gwood701]

brilliant info, I already swerved a W8 Passat and I was looking into a B5 S4.....not anymore though lol !

[@danburko3761]

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]

The b5 s4 is great and you actually don't have to remove the engine to change the turbos.

[@BigHikeGuy]

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]

+Ben Pazol Awesome.... They are great when tuned.

[@9400Martin]

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.

[@Moisi547]

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

[@skate4king]

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

[@OneIdeaTooMany]

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.

[@macky4074]

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.

[@worldhello1234]

@0:45 Nope, dude. The VW W-engine was debuted by Bugatti with the EB118 concept in 1998 and featured 18 cylinders in total.

[@YoWassupFresh]

curios why the phaeton didn't make it onto the list.

[@Deutscheautoparts]

+Cazmeus their is just not enough of them out there. They would be on the list if it was longer for sure.

[@Joey.Alford]

Does the v8 s5 08-12 have the same timing chain problems as he s4?

[@butlr732]

came here to ask this exact same question! i have read so much conflicting stuff on the internet, but many people say the 2008-2012 s5 got upgraded metal parts instead of plastic, hopefully @Deutsche Auto Parts can comment!!

[@googuser3145]

Yes, but parts are $1k for the S5 vs $4k for the S4 they are not the same engine code. Repair labor is the same. One issue you WONT have, is the cam tensioner failure on the S4, they will fail electrically. TheS5 cam tensioners are passive gas charged. Only need to replace as part of a maintenance interval.

[@hangooksaram123]

Here I was looking for a b5 as a winter awd beater.... Seems that a lot of them need water pumps replaced and valves done (whatever needs to be done to them)

[@Deutscheautoparts]

+philo lee could be a good deal if you have the ability to do the work.

[@dilligaffubar2717]

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.

[@Kodiak97x]

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]

SGKatrox I owned one sold it 3 years ago now about to buy a new STI

[@AuDispEedFrEaK602]

SGKatrox I owned a f23 gti now own a b5 s4 love it. but won't recomended if it will be your daily

[@briandenham7400]

SGKatrox I own the b5 and I love it but it is expencive

[@Sevan_UP]

What about the 2009-2011 Audi A4? I’m thinking of buying one soon as a first car. Any tips and recommendations?

[@RiderP411]

how about 3.2 fsi v6 engines? do they have the timing chain issues too?

[@doublenikesocks]

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.

[@dougywarren]

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]

+Christopher Keller Yes they are pretty desirable cars. Cool doesn't generally equal cheap ; )

[@suprafahrer6453]

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]

Bueller?

[@aarondlancaster]

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]

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.

[@juannoval69]

love to see the top five to own that are affordable yet fun.

[@TheJStoney]

What about the B5 and B6 RS Models? Not just the S but, RS.

[@mattscoinsnstuff5686]

selig stoney they were only released in Europe! I do know that people important a very slim amount of them. At least the RS4 the RS6 was here but I have only ever seen them at car shows here. I live in Washington state!:) I have a B5 S4 and have only seen one B5 RS4 in real life here in the states. The guy was from Montana!

[@TheJStoney]

MattsCoinsNstuff Cool but I did know that. I live in Europe now. I just thought he would cover the entire line up and not just what's available to the US. I Test drove and was about to buy a 500hp B5 RS but I held back since I don't know much about Audis, I was always the BMW M guy.

[@mattscoinsnstuff5686]

Oh my bad man!:P Sadly we dont have the cool cars here in the US, but I understand the M its a clash between my brother and I have a B5 S4 and he has a E46 M3 ( Laguna Seca Blue). I wish you would have bought it, would have been a killer car man!:) Well God bless man!

[@TheDutchSlayerNL]

There's no B6 RS4 model, just the S4. ;)

[@a.c.6475]

Great video, very informative!

[@pr0xZen]

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?

[@perdanielsorensen7775]

The Corrado also came with a 1.8 16 valve engine and a 2.0 engine in both 8 and 16 valve versions. Didn't you get those over in the colonies?

[@Deutscheautoparts]

We did not get them

[@relstrem]

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.

[@zac3160]

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

[@ctobias1984]

How did the TTV8 rs6 not make it on the list?

[@wariotek]

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.

[@Badgertronix]

A few of those are on my wish list! Sucker for punishment. Blows my mind the W8 has a watercooled alternator....

[@Deutscheautoparts]

+Badgertronix Yup.... They are a mother to replace too.

[@jordanjoestar8839]

regular servicing has my 1.8t B5 living a happy life at 260k issues free. Full bolts ons GIAC tuned @23psi

[@meatamigo3428]

Got that link for the toureg v10 video?

[@Deutscheautoparts]

+Meat Amigo kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWeVmIppiMpom5I&src_vid=jXZWt5Fhh_E&annotation_id=d8720a14-deb5-41c0-989c-99f82f34444e&feature=cards

[@MrZyLeXx]

Is the B8 V8 S5(First gen) a good engine and car, or is it the same as the B7 S4?

[@AndreMAdams]

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

[@traphereasy7095]

Just got my first car a 2014 Audi A6 & I love it

[@russellvw21]

This was extremely helpful. Keep this up

[@Deutscheautoparts]

+Russell Van wyk Thanks glad you liked it.

[@MarioDallaRiva]

Nicely done. Thanks for producing this video!

[@Deutscheautoparts]

+Mario Dalla Riva No problem. Thanks for the feedback. I appreciate it very much.

[@MarioDallaRiva]

+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!

[@Snickerdoodle_43]

Are the 4.2 v8 timing chain issues the same for the A8L D3-4E model ? Thanks.

[@Wanderer25]

For 04-06 the 4.2 had timing a belt. And I believe cast iron block. 07+ had more expensive timing chains.

[@MrChrisr34]

+Trev Dakine is this the same with the b6 4.2 or did it always have a timing chain as looking at the b6 s4 estate

[@trevorreece6999]

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]

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

[@Brudolph1]

I have a B8 Audi S5 V8. Has there been reports of the same timing chain issues as stated in the B6/B7 models?

[@maxwellwildman5871]

+iTechTrooper I know the revised some of the more common part that fail for the B7 S4s. The failure in those cars is less common but it still happens. The most common indicator of a problem is a rattling sound on a cold startup.

[@jayyausie9266]

+iTechTrooper Also own a 4.2 S5, quite sure that the timing chain issues were fixed for the B8 models. You might want to watch the carbon build up in your 4.2 though

[@Brudolph1]

Thanks for the info guys! I daily a 2008 A6 with the 3.2 those have these issues too correct? The carbon buildup and chain?

[@jayyausie9266]

Unsure of the chain, all audi FSI fuel injected motors suffer from the carbon build up I think.

[@Dake2504]

In europe the Corrado VR6 was the hot one to have because it came with the 2.9L / 190hp engine (later used in the Golf /Passat VR6 Syncro) Did the US market got the 2.8L only?

[@Deutscheautoparts]

Yes we never got the 2.9L

[@chosenwon4444]

I assume the S5s with the 4.2 V8 suffer from the same timing belt issues as mentioned about B6 and B7 S4s?

[@Deutscheautoparts]

yes they use the same timing chain driven V8

[@chosenwon4444]

Deutsche Auto Parts thank you for the quick reply. what year, generation of V8s/S4/S5 was the problem corrected? you've got a new subscriber!

[@butlr732]

ive read so much conflicting reports online,, many people say that the s5 got the upgraded tensioner made mostly out of metal, the same type the rs5 and rs4 had. do you know anything in specific about the s5 v8 2008-2012?

[@butlr732]

www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/778497-Timing-Chain-service-at-100k-miles this is where im seeing this

[@902_Nick]

Wasn't the corrado a 2.9l ?

[@tjzz425]

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

[@Mack.of.all.trades]

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

[@DWADE611]

I want the 2006 a4 3.0 manual is that a good car

[@mewyattt]

timing chain issues on these 4.2 is common at only 30000 miles. and there are other audi/Vw engines with similar timing chain issues. I wish the cost to repair was 6 or 8k. every shop I spoke with said 10k as much as 18k. Audi knows about the problem and deny the issue. there is a lawsuit that in the works. if you have this problem, look up audi, time chain, lawsuit.

[@dreamerman7470]

What do u think about 2017 golf 1.8 tsi?thanx

[@Pali4life2]

Great video, learned a thing or two

[@daveweisbrich1769]

Want to know which Audi models aren't affordable?? Check the front and rear of the car.... if there are 4 interconnected circles, then it isn't affordable

[@warlock242]

Dickhead. I've got a fleet of Audis dating from 1985 and they've been the most most awesome cars in the world. I also like BMWs.

[@Heartbeat1991]

Just finishing up rebuilding a B6 S4. It’s really not that bad. Taking the engine out sounds like a big deal. But it’s not.

[@dalelongy]

I had a vw bora v6 4mo in Australia it was brand new at $60k brilliant little car

[@TheSpiikki]

how about the b8 s4 with 3.0tfsi V6 engine? any expensive shit that could happen to it?

[@trevorlear5031]

Thinking about a b5 s4 with k04's, timing belt, and clutch already done, what do you guys think?

[@Deutscheautoparts]

Sounds like a lot of the scary stuff is done. Its a better choice than most other B5 S4's for sure.

[@LamborghiniReven1000]

Literally all of the cars I've been interested in haha. Corrado.. B6 and B7 RS4.. *sigh*

[@Heartbeat1991]

LamborghiniReven1000 RS4 wasn’t on this list. Those are very reliable.

[@enspanky]

I wanted do you think about the newer S4 how reliable are they

[@Deutscheautoparts]

+Edgard Nightingale I'm fan of the 3.0t engine. It's pretty solid and tuneable

[@YAMIYAD]

1.8t is better

[@enspanky]

im gonna have to save up then thanks

[@jasonsmith4776]

Edgard Nightingale b8 is much more reliable the supercharged motor is one of the best engines audi ever made that's why it's used for so long and in so many models

[@melkysf]

I have a b7 s4 Dtm pkg with 113,00 miles. Knock on wood no issues yet since I bought with 80,000 miles.

[@ALIJAXIXIC]

You might have shattered my dreams with the Audi B5, B6, and B7 but we'll see.

[@MrChrisr34]

I'm still going to get one b6 s4 estate , all cars have there problems if not maintained properly or looked after like it should be, some things you can't help like taking the engine out but bet any money when u start that v8 up u will love it everytime

[@pr0xZen]

To be fair, except for the multilink suspension (just change the bad part right away so it doesn't tress the remaining ones so badly), and it won't eat susension parts for breakfast) and dual mass flywheels - most of these issues are S-model (and respective engines) specific.

[@vladleonard86]

What about the Q7 V12?