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#5877 of 6026 Re: Rear bumper damage [linda10] by marleybarr Jun 17, 2005 (2:26 pm)
Replying to: linda10 (Jun 05, 2005 11:34 am) audi parts---1.800-ALL-EURO   audi body parts--1.314.638.6040   audi body parts-1.800.624.3876
#5878 of 6026 Re: 1.8 vs 3.0 - do you need the 6 [simple2] by cultured_hick Jun 18, 2005 (12:06 pm)
Replying to: simple2 (Jun 17, 2005 4:27 am) I just saw your message and recently chipped my 2003 A4 1.8T Tip Quattro with the APR Stage I chip here in Houston. They offer the direct port software upgrade by downloading a program onto your chip using a connection under the dash on the left side of the driver's seat. Took 9 minutes to do. I had been frustrated with the turbo lag that is constantly complained about by those of us with 1.8T tiptronics. Not only did the APR chip improve the performance, but it significantly reduced the lag. My fuel economy hasn't changed, though the performance with the chip is optimized with premium fuel (93 octane), which I didn't always run before. I tried 87 octane and it is notably poorer in performance. APR intermittently runs specials in which you can get 3 programs and the ability to switch between each using the cruise control for the price of 1. Saves about 200 quid. After my 4/50k warranty is up, I may add the I+ which, as you know, is the fuel injectors and an exhaust upgrade due to the dealer more easily detecting the hardware changes. I plan on purchasing a warranty extension when I near the 4 years and understand that you do not have to have Audi repair the car making it 'safer' for the repairs not to be attributed to the chip. APR offers a free trial of the chip in which they will load the program onto your car for a period of 6 hours of driving. I don't live far from work so it lasted about 2 weeks and I was able to make an informed decision. I'm not sure how much investigating you have done regarding all of the chips, but I think the best advice I got is that the top 4 (APR, REVO, Neuspeed, GIAC) are all very good, and you should make your decision based upon whichever is closer and offers the direct port type upgrade. Email me if you have any further questions.
#5879 of 6026 Better yet by pat HOST Jun 18, 2005 (1:36 pm)
if there are further questions, let's talk about them here so all can benefit.
#5880 of 6026 Re: Oil question [bosox21] by marleybarr Jun 18, 2005 (2:05 pm)
Replying to: bosox21 (May 15, 2005 2:25 pm) I use Mobil 1 0 w-40 full synthetic in the 2.7T twin turbo and have noticed much easier winter starts and slightly cooler oil operating temps in the hot weather.
#5881 of 6026 1998 A4 oil leaks by hueyoz Jun 21, 2005 (4:00 am)
Has anyone out there had any experience with bad (and consistent) oil leaks for the 2.4 V6? I've had an oil leak for about 3 months and Audi first said it was a couple of oil hoses leaking and fixed that for me. HOwever it kept leaking and then they said it was a leak from the solenoid cover and fixed that. However it kept leaking and now they say it is yet another leak from the bottom of the engine. All different leaks (so they say) and it's costing me an arm and a leg. They tell me that this particular engine (and also the 2.8) have a history of oil leaks. Has anyone had the same problem? Is it true about this engine, or I am being led up the garden path? Replies to this message: rubberband8 (Jul 10, 2005 3:10 pm)
#5882 of 6026 I've heard horror stories by green00 Jun 21, 2005 (5:34 am)
My daughter has an opportunity to buy a 2000 A4 2.8L v-6 with 101,000 miles. I've heard horror stories from other Audi owners (not A4 owners) and am concerned that she (a college student) is buying a car that will cost her a lot to fix. What can we anticipate for repairs with this car? It has already had a timing belt changed, water pump replaced and will have the catalytic convertor repaired before the sale.
#5883 of 6026 new audi owner by jboom Jun 23, 2005 (3:05 pm)
Hey everyone, I just bought a used 98 A4 Quattro Sedan, it has 85k miles on it. I heard lots of great things before i bought it, and now all i seam to be hearing are bad things. Did I make a bad investment? What are some of the things I should look out for? Any advice would be helpful, thanks. Replies to this message: simple2 (Jun 24, 2005 2:06 am) jboom (Jun 24, 2005 5:33 am) pmenchaca (Jul 05, 2005 3:48 pm) shmckdc (Jul 09, 2005 4:28 am)
#5884 of 6026 Re: new audi owner [jboom] by simple2 Jun 24, 2005 (2:06 am)
Replying to: jboom (Jun 23, 2005 3:05 pm) jboom ,   This is the way it always happens! By the way, welcome to the club From what I can tell: -change oil and oil filter every half period what AUDI recommends! -use best oil available (I personally go for MOTUL synthetic, racing oil) -keep an eye on electronics for unusual warnings lights - MOST IMPORTANT ONE “ ENJOY YOUR CAR, IT IS A FINE ANIMAL”   AUDI A4 1.8T Quattro Replies to this message: jboom (Jun 24, 2005 5:33 am)
#5885 of 6026 Re: new audi owner [simple2] by jboom Jun 24, 2005 (5:33 am)
Replying to: simple2 (Jun 24, 2005 2:06 am) simple2, thanks for the good feedback, its always good to hear positive stuff. Sorry I'm not up to the lingo, but what is a half period? I know to change oil every 3k miles, are you also saying to change oil filter at the same time? I am definately loving this car so far. Thanks again.
#5886 of 6026 a story of warranties by formercressida Jun 25, 2005 (3:37 am)
Green00 and JBoom Like you, I have just bought a used Audi and am about to embark on the same experience as everyone else who posts here.   It might be of interest to tell others about my buying experience. Here in Canada, the new warranty is 4/80,000 K, that's 48,000 miles to Americans, and Audi certified pre-owns get another 2/80,000, so you get 160,000 km in all. I haven't seen too much mention of this secondary warranty in other posts. Having a lifestyle that doesn't leave room for bringing the car in for repairs, I opted to pay a little more to get a car that was more toward the lightly used side than being well used but cheaper.   I finally settled on two almost identical 2002 3.0 M6's. One had close to 48,000 miles and the other was 24,000 miles. The difference in price was $4800. I suppose you can buy a lot of repairs for that much. I consulted car nuts, previous audi owners and my mechanic and they all said go for the more expensive car.   The high mileage car had the sport package and gorgeous 17 inch Continental aggressive tread pattern tires. The low mileage car had wimpy Michelin Pilot 16 tires. One car said, "I belong to a fast driver." The other car said, "I'm a boulevardier." One car had deeply scored rotors. The other (and this may be a dealer's trick) still had silver paint on the outside edge of the rotors.   I said, how fast can you go in bumper to bumper traffic on the expressway at rush hour? (95% of my driving.)   So, after signing up for some pretty hefty monthly payments, I'm the happy owner of car with about 3 years bumper to bumper warranty and the wimpy tires.   In my former life, the Cressida got me through the first 120,000 miles without a single repair, other than routine maintenance. But the oil seals went at 138,000 and I replaced the engine with a rebuilt model. The new engine immediately leaked just as badly and I had it back under the 6 month warranty. This was a premonition; ultimately the second engine leaked a quart a day at 240,000 on the odometer, which means that it only lasted about 100,000 miles. Even so, I was ready for my third engine, except that there was a long list of maintenance items. So we'll see how this Audi compares.

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