Water pump OEM Audi or GRAF

I've run the plastic pump on 2 different cars for over 100k no issue, in fact I only changed one because the thermostat went bad and the water pump's reputation. I do have the metal Graf pump now, I like it so far.

I got the graf as well, def better than what the previous owner used

Graf is fine, I've put a bunch of them in 240s over the years, none have failed yet.

Graf is good.

I ended up going with the water pump here: Graf Water Pump . There is no difference in engine performance or fuel economy with the new pump. But it will take longer to warm up, especially in colder weather.

I owned a 2009 4.2L V8 S5, had to get a new water pump & housing. euro specialty shop did it for me for ~$700.

Audi doesn't have the best record with water pumps and housings. On the 8V S3, the pump would start to leak, but it would drip onto the splash guard and never make it to the ground. The only signs were coolant smell and frequently needing to top off the coolant.

2017 Q7 3.0T. Steadily using more oil over life of car. Now a quart every 350 miles. It doesnt have the power it used too. $1500 for a new water pump at 54,000 miles.

The only issue I’ve had with Audi over about 200k miles split between an 87 cs turbo Quattro and a 15 a5 cabrio is they each needed a water pump around 90k

Bought it in October, had it exactly 1 week, and the water pump blew. The dealer replaced it for free