[Mat 71]

Hi,

I have a '90 S4 with 320,000 km on it. I will give you a brief history of my cost to run over the last 5 years, knowing that the torque converter was done and the timing belt, water pump etc., --- the car was previously owned by the mechanic who works for Roger at 928rus in Texas where I bought it from the owner after him.

When it arrived I replaced all brakes, discs, sensors etc., by myself which was like doing any other brake job...actually got the discs from NAPA. ~$650 in parts CAD. Labour free.

A couple of years ago I had all of the valves seals go, so I had an engine shop here in Cambridge Ontario do the work with me supplying the parts list sourced from Roger at 928rus in Texas. He is great to deal with! He put the list together (~$500 U.S.) and the work was done including having the intake redone, painted and the valve covers painted as well --- it was $1,600 CAD labour.

If the owner lets you, you should take it to Auguste LeCourte in St. Catharines for a PPI. Porsche factory trained and absolutely knows his stuff.

Not a horrible car to work on, a lot of fun, and comfortable to drive. Parts can be expensive, but that's the way it is. If it's a Sunday driver, then it sounds like regular maintenance will keep you going hopefully without too much hassle!

Mat