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"OPPOsaurus WRX" (opposaurus)
12/22/2015 at 21:29 • Filed to: None

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it may happen. out of nowhere the guy called me tonight. He wants $3800. He says it needs a new rear strut. I said forget the strut and give it to me for $3000. He said ok.

it doesn’t look that bad. My brother-in-law and I did all 4 on a Camry and that was easy. I know this is a bit more involved but nothing crazy. I’d probably also do the timing belt just for shits and giggles in the very near future. I know we’d all encourage any one of us to buy a Viper with bald tires and 500000 miles for $5k but I’m looking for a serious thought. Should I go for it? If it all goes south, then jkm7680 has promised to buy the whole thing off me for his collection.

and some of my photos:

DISCUSSION (30)

Dusty Ventures > OPPOsaurus WRX
12/22/2015 at 21:31

What’s the mileage?

OPPOsaurus WRX > Dusty Ventures
12/22/2015 at 21:40

172k

Birddog > OPPOsaurus WRX
12/22/2015 at 21:40

Oh boy. This is going to be a wild ride!

Eric @ opposite-lock.com > OPPOsaurus WRX
12/22/2015 at 21:42

It looks astoundingly clean for that mileage, but that is also a very scary mileage for any Audi. This is likely to be a money pit, but you know they at least changed the timing belt once, because it wouldn’t be running had they not...

$3k sounds high based on the near-guaranteed problems. Their value drops to near zero with high mileage because they’re nothing but time bombs. I’d have pushed for $2-2.5k and would not use it as a DD.

whoarder is tellurium > OPPOsaurus WRX
12/22/2015 at 21:43

See if you can get the service history on the car from your local Audi stealership.

What was your budget again btw?

DrJohannVegas > OPPOsaurus WRX
12/22/2015 at 21:50

For 3 grand, that’s pretty nice. It’ll probably pop a turbo at some point, which means it’s time for KO4s, but the six-speed is a total bonus. Very nice, kinda jealous.

Dusty Ventures > OPPOsaurus WRX
12/22/2015 at 21:56

Original turbos?

Not going to lie, an Allroad with those miles puts this song in my head. That’s about the time where “turbo failure into air suspension failure into engine problem into drivetrain issue into another engine problem into...” tends to happen. If you’re looking for a daily I’d be inclined to keep looking.

Also, I know I’ve suggested this before , but here’s a few other good turbo wagons. (Also damn is that Allroad heavy)

OPPOsaurus WRX > Eric @ opposite-lock.com
12/22/2015 at 21:59

I’m thinking maybe if he would put the strut on I at least get a head start. Would be a DD

d15b > Dusty Ventures
12/22/2015 at 22:06

Nothing to add other than “you have fantastic taste in music”.

d15b > OPPOsaurus WRX
12/22/2015 at 22:07

Actually, I lied. Why not a Volvo wagon?

OPPOsaurus WRX > whoarder is tellurium
12/22/2015 at 22:09

Budget is like $8k but that would include a small loan. The Allroad I could pay cash and be done

OPPOsaurus WRX > DrJohannVegas
12/22/2015 at 22:10

Yes it’s very luring. For the most part it was in great shape. A couple dumb things like a broken coin holder or something.

OPPOsaurus WRX > Dusty Ventures
12/22/2015 at 22:12

The car fax had like 30 entries but want specific about what was actually done

whoarder is tellurium > OPPOsaurus WRX
12/22/2015 at 22:14

Yes! Use that as an excuse to set aside money (imaginary loan payment) and you’ll be good to go.

OPPOsaurus WRX > Dusty Ventures
12/22/2015 at 22:14

Do the turbos give any warning or is it just boom?

DrJohannVegas > OPPOsaurus WRX
12/22/2015 at 22:14

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Arnott…

Like that?

OPPOsaurus WRX > d15b
12/22/2015 at 22:14

There are no v70r’s around here.

Baeromez > OPPOsaurus WRX
12/22/2015 at 22:16

That shock replacement video was incredibly relaxing to watch.

OPPOsaurus WRX > DrJohannVegas
12/22/2015 at 22:20

No that’s the air bag. There is a strut too

OPPOsaurus WRX > whoarder is tellurium
12/22/2015 at 22:22

And if nothing goes wrong then upgrades

whoarder is tellurium > OPPOsaurus WRX
12/22/2015 at 22:23

YESSSSSSS

Dusty Ventures > OPPOsaurus WRX
12/22/2015 at 22:25

It varies. Sometimes you can tell by a noise or sense of power loss. Sometimes it just blows.

As part of the inspection you should have someone who knows turbos take them off and check the bearings for play.

Burn-Spaz1966-Burn > OPPOsaurus WRX
12/22/2015 at 22:32

cool,but:

DrJohannVegas > OPPOsaurus WRX
12/22/2015 at 22:33

Oh, you need the whole thing? Dang.

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > OPPOsaurus WRX
12/22/2015 at 23:10

This is not a car to depend on as your DD. I’d take that 164-S(?) you posted before i’d DD an allroad with that mileage that needs an air shock (spoiler: it’ll need three more soon)

this could be an entertaining vehicle to own, but you absolutely must have access to backup transport methods for when its out of commission for days at a time.

there is a REASON these have such low resale value.

Dusty Ventures > d15b
12/22/2015 at 23:13

This one also came to mind

pip bip - choose Corrour > OPPOsaurus WRX
12/23/2015 at 02:20

how well do you know your bank manager?

jkm7680 > OPPOsaurus WRX
12/23/2015 at 10:40

Yiiiiissssssssssss

jkm7680 > OPPOsaurus WRX
12/23/2015 at 10:41

Dentist drill noise at above 3k.

epidemike > OPPOsaurus WRX
12/23/2015 at 16:46