Want my car to feel like new again, what do I have to replace?
03-11-15, 03:15 PM
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That would be a nice start!!!
But other than that...struts, bushings, engine mounts, etc...
There is always something you can replace to make it better....all rubber based components degrade over time...
Good luck with that....for what it will cost you could have gotten a newer model with a lot lower miles...
But other than that...struts, bushings, engine mounts, etc...
There is always something you can replace to make it better....all rubber based components degrade over time...
Good luck with that....for what it will cost you could have gotten a newer model with a lot lower miles...
03-11-15, 04:59 PM
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Such terrible cars. Fun to drive and pretty to look at, but I don't think he wants a check engine light burnt into his retinas.
03-11-15, 05:00 PM
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tranny, motor oil, differentials, coolant, brake. if you're at 137k...all of those should've been replaced at LEAST once by now..if not more. (of course motor oil every 5k).
03-11-15, 05:06 PM
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you're not kidding. Audi...and it's German brothers are uber expensive to keep maintained and even more expensive to KEEP them on the road long term. Beautiful cars and super nice when under 50k miles...then...get your check book ready.
03-11-15, 07:51 PM
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But anyway...nice deal on the car...and good luck! Hope you find the reason behind the vibrations.
Last edited by Gotcha350; 03-11-15 at 07:59 PM.
03-11-15, 09:17 PM
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Well if it's free labor then hell, ask the mechanic to check it out, tip that guy if u watch him inspect it good, from the engine to the bottom. Chances are if he drives it then he might find more serious problems. chances are they have driven cars with similar problems. If u want to check it out yourself and learn a bit about your car, then that's even better.
03-12-15, 08:55 PM
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I'm not due for a coolant flush yet....but am seriously thinking of doing one anyway because it's inexpensive and i don't like to "push it" with fluids/oils that are so critical in protecting the expensive parts. I would love for a DIY for this procedure for the GS 350......anyone??? Watched one on an 2010 ES350 and it looks pretty simple.
why flush coolant when it's still cooling properly?
03-12-15, 11:50 PM
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Funny... I just took my 06 GS300 in for its 90k mile service and asked about a tranny fluid drain and fill, and they tell me I have world standard fluid and it doesn't need to be changed, even though all over this forum I hear of the same issues people have with their 3GS until they drain and fill the fluid a few times.
03-13-15, 01:35 AM
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I don't see anything beautiful about Audi's. They all look the same. Like a subaru weird and expensive but for what?
03-13-15, 01:46 AM
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Let me know what happens. Thanks.
03-13-15, 12:08 PM
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I would check the struts. I changed mine at 58k and the car is like new. Tire balancing is always an issue I have taken mine back 5 times one time and finally got it right. Lexus told me the rims were bent, they were not.