So I am seriously looking into S4s and tempted to buy a higher mileage one(122k). I'm not looking to mod it out, probably keep it stock for awhile since it'll be a daily driver. And If the turbos go I'll just have to replace them with k03s again. I read on this site that you can replace turbos without pulling motor?. I am a pretty familiar with tools and have worked on various cars in the past, my dad owns a 2001 A4, so similar base. Is 10,000 a good price for a stock Nogaro blue w/ alcantara seats 6 speed. Looks like it was taken care of. But no moonroof, heated seats, or homelink. Any of your input would be helpful. Thanks.

 

10000 is awesome for it as long as it's not beat on. I've also heard you could do it (replace the turbo's without pulling the motor) but I would highly suggest not trying it. Most people I've talked to about it say it's not worth the hassle and you're better off pulling the motor it's ten times easier.But just go through the car thouroghly and check for all the problematic stuff from theFAQ's page.

 

Thanks to 2000Sforce heres a listof problems to look for:
here are common problems...
-bpv's blow
-tbb's blow
-k03's blow
-instrument cluster info/clock display abnormalities
-radio screen cuts out while driving
-radio screen doesn't show audio adjustments
-intercoolers leak
-MAF sensors die (2000 Bosch)
-paint easily chipped
-parking brake handle pops off with normal use
-seats clunk back and forth
-headrests clunk
-moonroof clunks when in the up setting
-lifting jack is flimsy and causes cars to fall down
-secondary water pumps fail
-washer pump housings crack
-2000 Model year Throttle body failures
-warped rotors that AoA insists on resurfacing instead of replacing (nyet, poor guy)
-wheel bearings die early
-coolant reservoir tanks crack with heat
-tie rods
-control arms
-abs modules
-trans syncros
-sticky buttons
-cv's rip

 

thats lass than half what mine was!

 

Damn that is a lot of probs!

 

thats not bad, try to take them down 500 or have them put new brakes or tires on or something...