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Maintenance isn't "that" bad, but be aware if you're out of warranty and anything major breaks it will kill your wallet. I have an S4 so it's even pricier than
by tmh88j 15y ago
Maintenance isn't "that" bad, but be aware if you're out of warranty and anything major breaks it will kill your wallet. I have an S4 so it's even pricier than the A models. If you know how to change your own oil, do it; you'll save $75+. As far as scheduled service goes, let Audi take care of it. It's expensive($600-ish), but they're extremely thorough. I have an aftermarket big brake kit and Audi quoted me $725 for new pads and installation. I did it myself for $250 (keep in mind, I have 6 piston calipers w/ 14.5" rotors so it's not cheap).
- Arelius 15y agoFellow S4 owner here. It can be expensive to maintain, but worth every penny. Anyways, I figure the price he was quoting is average yearly for an out-of-warranty vehicle. I spend about $300 on routine maintenance a year, then every once in a while something actually breaks and it can be expensive. I think when I needed new exhaust it was about $3k. I'd say it averages out to about $1K a year. More if you take into account that I have a seperate pair of winter wheels and tires.
- vaksel 15y agowell the cars have a pretty decent aftermarket, so if you needed a new exhaust you could have just gotten an aftermarket one...or bought a used one on the forums for a few hundred