No. I need ~1200 in parts right now. Clutch (so I'm upgrading with a lwfw), timing belt (so I'm getting a light weight pulley), rear brake pads (performance), and window regulator, but it comes with the car and it's completely worth it to me. And nothing makes a car like an interior, IMO. Everything else feels so cheap to me.
ButI have a back-up vehicle, so I guess that's part of the comfort of having maintenence that I can't afford.

 

^you shouldn't get a light weight pulley

 

Why's that? I heard it throws an occasional misfire code, but I keep a code reader behind my seat for all the other codes I get, so no big deal there.
Edit: Read that it might "throw off the engine balance" and it's possible to lose power from it. I call BS on throwing off balance, big time, and same with losing power. It acts the same as a lightweight flywheel but to a smaller degree. I do agree that it's not worth the cost and the money is better spent elsewhere, but plan to replace it since I never plan on being in there again. If there are any other reasons, let me know, but the reasons I have found so far, I don't agree with, and I'm yet to find someone with bad personal experience.

 

my experience with lightweight pulleys is that the aluminum doesnt seem to grip the belts as well as the stock iron pulleys. This results in alot of squeeking and a chewed up belts.

 

there were a few people on the zine who had them, and they all ended up taking it off. says it makes no difference at best, and could possibly mess something up, so why get it?

 

honestly, since i've had my audi i havent looked back. i feel like purchasing anything (realistic) other than an audi would just be a downgrade. While i'm sure i wont drive my a4 forever, i do not see myself ever selling it, rather i would simply purchase a newer audi and start toying with that.

 

I have thought about it.
Then I think about how nice my car is for the price range and how classy it is.

 

Yes....

To go to a S4 with more worries

 

I totally agree. I can't imagine ever selling my A4 - but I will definitely buy a newer Audi somewhere along the line. I could see myself owning a second car from a different manufacturer just for fun, like a BMW or a VW; but the Audi will always be my main ride.

 

Ive had my car for 5 years now and i wouldnt dream of selling her or anything else for any other car unless its another Audi. But even then Id still keep her cause shes my first LOL and ive driven other cars, and they just dont compare. The interior is perfect ( besides the cupholders... ) and the design... its just phukn timeless. I cant think of any other car that is this easily modded and still classy and luxurious.

So the answer is NO, unless you gave me an S4, or S6