1997 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 1997

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1997 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 repairs by problem area

Engine (20%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (10%)

Suspension and Steering (30%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)

Other (0%)

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1997 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Engine not specified

208000 mi

US $400
Left front wheel bearing needed to be replaced. I replaced the left front bearing and also the left front drive axle and lower left front control arm at the same time myself. 

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1997 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder manual 4WD

210000 mi

US $2000
My bearing went on my front passenger side, a repeated problem. Also Oil leaks have been a repeated problem, exhaust system issues, brake issues, and wheel and suspensions issues have been ongoing for few years. Gave car up 

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1997 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 4-door

6-cylinder manual AWD

104000 mi

US $400
Upper and lower front control arms needed to be replaced + State inspection. 

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1997 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Suspension Problems

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