Ouch.

Well the big "I just bought a new used car and need to get it checked out" maintenance is done and it dinged me to the tune of $2900.

-Leaking power steering pressure hose replaced
-Both front CV boots replaced
-Leaking transmission fixed and sealed
-Hood strut replaced
-Major interval service done (basically every fluid and filter on car replaced or drained and refilled)
-New remote key programmed and cut

Went to Advanced Autowerks in SF, they have very strong Yelp rating, specialize in Audi and use all original parts. They said despite all that needed to be done, it looked like the car had been pretty well taken care of, what they thought is that the car had been sitting for a while more or less undriven. Belts, brakes, tires all in good shape and aside from fluids no big engine work needed.

I expected the hit. That's why I'm cut down to three Vegas trips this year, I knew this was coming and it's the price of ownership for buying a German car. I could have bought a shitty Honda but then I would have a car that looks like every other car on the road instead of what you see in the above pic. I think it's worth it.

When it comes down to it I got the car for $3K less than it was worth so this more or less evens out the ledger. And now I shouldn't have to worry about anything going wrong for a while, no service needed now for 5K miles, and that should just be an oil and filter. Add to the service the $400 I spent on the major detail job last week and it should be protected and in good shape for the foreseeable future.

I have every intention of having this car for years, so I'm glad it's up to best possible condition now and honestly the way I drive (not much) it should be no problem to stretch this car out for another 5 years. I'm going to be paying for it for that long anyway. As it is I'm way under where it should be miles-wise at just 81,500.

So, whatever, expensive but job done and now can drive w/peace of mind.