Thinking about buying a 2008 A5 6-speed manual tell me stuff i need to know
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My budget is under $27 and I've found one for $25,5. I want a 6-speed manual and I'm coming from a 06 g35 coupe. What year is the most reliable for that price? What are some things I should watch for? How much is annual maintenance cost? And feel free to throw in anything else you'd like!
thanks for everything
steve
thanks for everything
steve
1st Gear
Just found this thread, and am in the same boat. From my initial research I have come across the following two issues. The first deals with a front end vibration experienced on some models. The second is the plastic water pump that was used on several V6 variations. This was a TSB however and most should have been replaced by now.
Front End Vibration Shimmy issue
Parts:
1x 8K0-498-998 Conv. Kit
2x N-107-315-01 Bolt
2x WHT-001-987 Nut
2x WHT-000-785-B Nut
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Water Pump Replacement
Plastic Pump Part Number : 06E 121 008
Lets keep this thread going and add to the knowledge base =)
Front End Vibration Shimmy issue
Parts:
1x 8K0-498-998 Conv. Kit
2x N-107-315-01 Bolt
2x WHT-001-987 Nut
2x WHT-000-785-B Nut
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Water Pump Replacement
Plastic Pump Part Number : 06E 121 008
Lets keep this thread going and add to the knowledge base =)
1st Gear
Another thing I remembered:
There is a documented carbon build up issue with this engine (and most likely all direct injection designs) that should be looked at.
In summary, the values are no longer cleaned by the fuel injectors and as a result, get build up on them from the PCV. Over time this hurts performance to the point it needs to be cleaned out.
The dealership has covered this in many cases, but not before it throws a check engine light and starts to idle very rough. Typically this happens around 50-70K miles depending on driving conditions.
That said, since we are looking for manuals, theoretically our cars would be "exercised" from time to time and may be less prone to this issue.
But at any rate factor in about $1000 to have it repaired by a dealership. Good news is if you can do it yourself the job is cheap, just need to replace a seal for the manifold
Here are some links related to the issue
1 - FSI Engine - Excessive Carbon Buildup, powerloss, low miles, before & after pictures
2 - Audi FSI Engine Carbon Build-up Megathread
Thoughts?
There is a documented carbon build up issue with this engine (and most likely all direct injection designs) that should be looked at.
In summary, the values are no longer cleaned by the fuel injectors and as a result, get build up on them from the PCV. Over time this hurts performance to the point it needs to be cleaned out.
The dealership has covered this in many cases, but not before it throws a check engine light and starts to idle very rough. Typically this happens around 50-70K miles depending on driving conditions.
That said, since we are looking for manuals, theoretically our cars would be "exercised" from time to time and may be less prone to this issue.
But at any rate factor in about $1000 to have it repaired by a dealership. Good news is if you can do it yourself the job is cheap, just need to replace a seal for the manifold
Here are some links related to the issue
1 - FSI Engine - Excessive Carbon Buildup, powerloss, low miles, before & after pictures
2 - Audi FSI Engine Carbon Build-up Megathread
Thoughts?