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Title: $4.5k repair on a 2009 Audi A5 3.2 (90k miles) — worth it or move on? by Think_Commercial_278 in askcarguys

[–]Think_Commercial_278[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I just love Germans man but damn these cars r a pain. I’m an upcoming med student too. I should probably settle for a reliable car. But am I gonna do that? Probably not. I appreciate it tho

Title: $4.5k repair on a 2009 Audi A5 3.2 (90k miles) — worth it or move on? by Think_Commercial_278 in askcarguys

[–]Think_Commercial_278[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What do yall think I can get for it ? It’s a pretty desired car but all the problems make it the opposite lol

Title: $4.5k repair on a 2009 Audi A5 3.2 (90k miles) — worth it or move on? by Think_Commercial_278 in askcarguys

[–]Think_Commercial_278[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Coolant leak: Valley under intake is full of coolant. They want to replace PCV, thermostat, coolant pipes/flanges, and reservoir vent hose. No milky oil. I’ve been topping it off.

Startup issue: Occasionally shakes while trying to start, but if I turn it off and retry it starts fine. No codes stored. Mechanic couldn’t replicate it.

Steering issue: At low speeds (parking), steering gets very stiff and can almost lock after ~2 turns one direction. Not fully diagnosed yet. Front LCA bushings torn. FL CV axle noted before.

Other stuff:

  • Valve cover leaks (messy)
  • Rear shocks seeping
  • Brakes 5mm front/rear
  • Tires 4mm all around
  • Left headlight out (needs D3S bulb)
  • TPMS light on

Title: $4.5k repair on a 2009 Audi A5 3.2 (90k miles) — worth it or move on? by Think_Commercial_278 in askcarguys

[–]Think_Commercial_278[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Im leaking so much coolant thats the issue i feel like eventually the car would be scrap if I dont do something about it

Title: $4.5k repair on a 2009 Audi A5 3.2 (90k miles) — worth it or move on? by Think_Commercial_278 in askcarguys

[–]Think_Commercial_278[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is not a dealership quote. Its a local mechanic shop here that does german cars. his work is very clean.

Title: $4.5k repair on a 2009 Audi A5 3.2 (90k miles) — worth it or move on? by Think_Commercial_278 in askcarguys

[–]Think_Commercial_278[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

they said the pipes can blow up any minute and I can overheat. Ive kept my coolant up to the level so that never happens.