Our 95 Aero hits the dust

[jon_s]

Looks like the Areo is about to hit the dust! Just got back today from quite a long drive and the car pulled up making a bit of a racket. A quick trip to Saab and we got the good news.

The balance shaft and timing chains need replacing. This is an engine out job...that will be £2000 please.

The turbo needs replacing, that will be another £1750 thank you.

Final nail in the coffin, the CAT has gone. £500 That sounds like small change!

Oh, then add VAT.


Bit shocked re the turbo as that only had 20k on it before being put back on the engine. Not surprised about the rest, that is what you get for de-tuning an engine.

So, in Feb we may be getting a new car. A bit earlier than we wanted as the house went over budget and now we only have 23k for a new car.

We are looking at a 1.8T/2.0 S-Line Audi A4 Estate 55 reg. Any other ideas?