i have a 2000 A4, had the same cluster problem, costed me $619 to replace, and that was 10% discount through my brothers shop. the dealer offered me the same thing for $750, and the previous owner of the car was told $900 from the dealer he went to. so lucky you if you do it for $500. and thats without labor costs, i did it myself.

 

ROUGHLY HOW FAR IS MILFORD NJ FROM THE GOETHALS BRIDGE BEEFSKI? THE CAR IS STLL THERE AND FOR 13000 IT COULD BE SOMETHING MINOR. THE CLUSTER IS STILL ON MY MIND BUT THAT IS JUST SMALL BUMP IN THE ROAD!!

 

THANX FOR THE HELP GUYS... I WENT BACK TO THE SAME DEALER AND I TRIED TO TALK HIM DOWN BUT HE DIDN'T BUDGE. SO SCREW HIM. MY HUNT BEGINS AGAIN FOR A GERMAN WIFE. LATER

 

i learned not to use capslock when i became a "first gear member", hopefully you will also, but i do see your sense of urgency. welcome to the forums. good u got everything figured out