Long List of repairs....Time to sell?

[mpe50]

I should have clarified that the radiator and valve cover gasket were done by the audi dealer for free at time of purchase. Car has only been to a BMW dealer once recently to diagnose the VANOS issue, but they have never performed any work on the car. All work has been done either by myself or an independent.

And the sway bar is $1,600 for the part alone. I'm likely going to install that myself. But the oil pan gasket was quoted by and indy. $40 gasket, but have to remove practically half the front end as the axle runs through it. Not something I'm all that comfortable attempting myself.

[ard]

Originally Posted by mpe50

a BMW dealer once recently to diagnose the VANOS issue, .

Worst place to diagnose VANOS issues.... did you try internally cleaning the solenoids? were they open circuit or sluggish actuation on the VANOS test? Remember, dealers are parts replacers: fail the vanos test, replace parts

anyway, to your question: You need to drive it another 150k to get your moneys' worth... at this point the car is worth 10k- id keep it