I dropped a torx bit into the depths of the lock carrier, I wouldn't be surprised if it's still rattling around in there.

 

You're pretty sure you're a B5er when you just sold a '04 Infiniti FX35 so you could buy an '01 A6 Quattro Avant.

 

^ Epic.

 

You know you're a B5 owner if you automatically add $14.76 to your oil change cost to replace the little orange plastic dipstick tube.

I hope this isn't already in here, I don't have time to read them all. I was searching for tips on my latest job.

This is one of the best forum posts I have ever seen anywhere. And, I have found most of the named situations in my 4 months of A4 ownership. Hats of to the OP.

- my current amateur gearhead status

 

When every time you use the little visor above your mirror, your passengers freak out

When your friends are amazed that you can roll your windows up and down from outside the car.

 

B'5r when.... you've read all of these and thought, "yep"

 

You know you're a B5 owner when your wife gets the mail and puts yours on the workbench in the garage, where you're more likely to see it.

 

That, right there. Almost spit coffee on the monitor.

Had been searching for a way to characterize that sound...you nailed it sir. Well played. Now, WTF is it?!

I'm sure this has been said but...

...if your Air Bag light has been on...for over 3 years.

My plan is to wait for the bulb to burn out.

 

Gonna nitpick but that makes you a C5er.

 

You know you a A4 B5'er when every time you have a problem all you can say is, "well at least I don't have an S4"