Trading my 2 cars?
Posted by 50ug@reddit | projectcar | View on Reddit | 11 comments
As the title says, I’m kind of at a crossroads wondering if I should trade my two project cars for one nice working car?
I have a 2004 Audi S4. It’s misfiring on bank 1 cylinders 1-4. I’ve replaced the throttle body , PCV valve, purge vacuum valve, alternator, o2 sensor, coil pack, spark plugs, fuel injector, smoke test, etc. but it still is misfiring and has a CEL on idle. But when I drive the car, the misfire goes away and the CEL disappears, like nothing is even wrong?
The 1998 Acura Integra is boosted on 15psi at 543whp with a conservative tune. Everything on this car is premium, and not cheaper out on, runs and drives amazing! I just can’t get emissions on it where I live, and only take it out 2-3 times a month.
I’d prefer to have something that I can just daily drive and get around, but I don’t want to sell my self to short. Thoughts on this trade??
teamgravyracing@reddit
Don't trade for another audi if you're looking for reliability
50ug@reddit (OP)
I think people who say this are ignorant. If you don’t have the money to keep up on maintenance than I agree, but money isn’t the issue here. It’s the lack of space, and wanting something that will pass emmisons testing. If you read my post, I have many other cars I can drive if need be. I think saying Audi/bmw aren’t reliable is hilarious, because the 3.0 engines will last 200k+ miles with proper maintenance
JP147@reddit
OK but you are the one with an Audi that you want to sell because it has a small problem you can't fix, no?
If it is so reliable, why not just fix it and keep driving it?
50ug@reddit (OP)
I’m not selling it? I’m trading… I bought this car very neglected, and have been fixing issues along the way, if you’re a master mechanic you should fix it for me:) Like I said in the post if you can read, I have a lot of cars I’m trying to downsize 👍
thickanvil69@reddit
Hell yeah ditching two audis for a turbo Honda. Fucking sick
50ug@reddit (OP)
No I already have the turbo Integra an the b6 s4 - wanting to trade for the b8.5 s4
thickanvil69@reddit
Well I mean if you wanted to go fast, you would just put some money in the honda lol. Im biased. Turbo b series is dope
50ug@reddit (OP)
The Integra is good to go look at the build list- only cosmetic issues with it
Makes 543whp
thickanvil69@reddit
Hell yeah, keep it. Go awd
SoullessGinga@reddit
It sounds with the S4 you have figured out that one of the wires is an issue. Start with checking to make sure the wires are seated in the plugs.
50ug@reddit (OP)
Yea, I’m not sure how to approach it? I have to take the alternator out because that’s where the red wire meets, and would have to replace the whole thing- and I already did the Altenator once and it was a pain, I’m not sure if that would cause those symptoms?