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Originally Posted by IHateHacks
"Total part will probably run you around 350$"
Incorrect. That will cover the machine work on the head, the head gasket itself and head bolts. And yes, heads should always be sent to a machine shop regardless of what you think. You then need a turbo gasket set which you can only get at the dealer and is $95. You need intake manifold and intake chamber gaskets, fuel injector insulators, grommets and O-rings, copper sealing washers for the fuel rail, fuel line, and turbo oil feed, exhaust manifold gasket, EGR cooler and EGR valve gaskets, etc..... If you look at my BHG post I have a detailed list of all the parts that are needed to repair a head gasket and the prices. The price is more like $700 and thats with a stock head gasket. Metal head gaskets are easily $200 themselves. I paid $99+ shipping for ARP head bolts. Be prepared for extensive labor if you do it yourself, 20 year old gaskets don't just peel off. You better have the tools or a hook up for the tools or that bill will easily add up to $500 itself.
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If you would have read my post with more accuracy you would have noticed i left the machining of the head/block out of those costs. Thats why i labeled it "parts cost", not "labor cost". My family owns a machine shop, thus rendering that cost useless. All the other "Recomendations" you listed to replace are prefered yes but not necessary. Especially the turbo gasket being metal, depending on condition is very reusable. It all depends on how the previous owner took care of the car.