by "That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms" (thatbastardkurtis5)
Published 08/05/2017 at 18:24
by "That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms" (thatbastardkurtis5)
Published 08/05/2017 at 18:24
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STARS: 7
This is a two parter, too. Like I did one stupid thing and then doubled down by doing a stupid thing because of the first stupid thing. The first stupid thing is that I sold my Land Cruiser.
I enjoyed my time with the Cruiser a lot, but I’m getting a new job soon with more highway driving and it’s impractical. Plus my wife has an Escalade for ‘truck stuff’, so we didn’t need two big SUVs.
I sold it to a gentleman from Maine, and I’m delivering it to him next Saturday. I didn’t get my full ask for it, but I did okay and made right around $2000 on it.
Stupid thing the second is that, well, I mean I bought this:
Yeah, that’s what I did. I went from a vehicle renowned the world over for its reliability to a vehicle renowned the world over for...not that.
It’s a 2004 Audi S4, 4.2L v8, 6M. The last Audi I had was a 2001 allroad 2.7T 6M, so this should actually be an improvement in reliability. The outside of it is in meh condition, the interior is very good, and the engine is NUTS. I’m aware of their known timing chain issue, but this one seems to have been well maintained and I’ve heard if you stay on top of oil changes they’re generally okay.
Anyway, that’s the dumb thing I did, but at least it’s a fun thing I did, so that’s something.
"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
08/05/2017 at 18:28, STARS: 6
You’re crazy and I salute you
"Steve in Manhattan" (blogenfreude01)
08/05/2017 at 18:35, STARS: 1
PLEASE tell me you got a PPI. Talked a friend into getting one on an S4 and she wound up not buying it.
"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
08/05/2017 at 18:38, STARS: 6
My PPI is like “looks good, here’s some cash”
"Wacko" (wacko--)
08/05/2017 at 18:39, STARS: 4
Why do you hate me father?
"That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms" (thatbastardkurtis5)
08/05/2017 at 18:41, STARS: 0
It’s going to my tech next week before I take delivery. Deal is also dependent on it passing RI state inspection.
"E92M3" (E46M3)
08/05/2017 at 18:45, STARS: 0
That LC looks so clean.
"That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms" (thatbastardkurtis5)
08/05/2017 at 18:50, STARS: 0
It’s not bad, outside it’s basically standard 20 year old truck shape but there’s very little surface rust and zero rot on the truck. I’d say it’s better than most.
"CompactLuxuryFan" (compactluxury)
08/05/2017 at 18:50, STARS: 1
Hmm I could do without the aftermarket wheels but who doesn’t love a good ol’ V8 with a 6-spd manual? Sadly, the fuel economy (and therefore range, since the tank’s the same size as the 2.0T’s) is not that great on those.
"AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC" (addictedtom3s)
08/05/2017 at 18:52, STARS: 1
There’s only one thing to do now. Third stupid thing: lower it.
"That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms" (thatbastardkurtis5)
08/05/2017 at 19:02, STARS: 0
Luckily they’ve got snow tires on them, so my job for the rest of the year is to find a good cheap set of 18" factory Audi wheels to put summer tires on next spring.
"EL_ULY" (uly)
08/05/2017 at 19:10, STARS: 1
This is so OPPO :]
"jkm7680" (jkm7680)
08/05/2017 at 19:24, STARS: 1
Those are always fun and somewhat reliable. The timing chain thing is literally the most overplayed car issue ever.
"That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms" (thatbastardkurtis5)
08/05/2017 at 19:27, STARS: 0
Well that makes me feel a little better. I listened to it on a cold start and it sounded great, so I’m not anticipating any issues. Clutch felt good, it sounded awesome and it pulled really hard.
"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
08/05/2017 at 19:27, STARS: 1
You almost let me die on i-5
"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
08/05/2017 at 19:27, STARS: 1
Also that fuel leak
"jkm7680" (jkm7680)
08/05/2017 at 19:30, STARS: 2
You should probably be fine as long as the PO kept up with routine maintenance. Contrary to popular belief, replacing wear items is what racks up cost, not the car itself being unreliable.
"TheD0k_2many toys 2little time" (thed0ck)
08/05/2017 at 19:42, STARS: 1
i mean timing chain replacement is fun i guess...
buddy used to have almost that same S4. Sold it and bought an Evo VIII and never looked back
"Steve in Manhattan" (blogenfreude01)
08/05/2017 at 19:43, STARS: 1
Good - the S4 my pal almost bought needed (wait for it) ... an engine! My niece is also trying to unload an ‘05 A4 ....
"CompactLuxuryFan" (compactluxury)
08/05/2017 at 22:55, STARS: 0
But winter’s so far away still!