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We have a 2002 A4, 1.8T quattro that beeps 4 times on start, Dealer has not been able to explain it. There are two car seats in back, one belt always connected. Anyone know what that is for? |
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bought it certified from audi dealer... 25K miles 3 months ago. when temperature drops well below freezing, my calipers seem to be freezing... my entire commute (10 miles) there is constant vibration (pretty violent), major lag when i let up off the gas (even in 6th gear), brakes are extremely sensative when i touch them (assuming this is so because the rear brakes are already gripping) and when i park and get out of the car, there is a strong burning smell (smells like very overworked brake pads). the problem always goes away by the time i get in the car for my commute home (assuming everything warms up and stops sticking). brought it to the dealer twice when it was happening but of course when they finally got around to test driving it, the car was fine, so they don't know what it is. they replaced the emergency brake coard but that wasn't the problem... i experienced it again this morning. anyone esle have this problem? ...please help. love the car, but this is killing me! thanks, mike
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Replying to: mjb1979 (Jan 16, 2006 10:14 am) Meanwhile, refrain from using the parking brake when it's really cold but don't forget to put the car in gear when parked. P.S. If replacing the cable didn't cure the problem it's prolly cause there's water getting onto the cable and then freezes and causes the sticking. |
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Replying to: mechengr1 (Jan 12, 2006 7:33 am)
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I am considering purchasing an A4 (2003 1.8T Quattro)with 54K miles. Though I've read about the long-term tests of the A4 (15K - 25K miles) I'm not certain of the reliability of the car with higher mileage. Can anyone provide information on the A4's performance and reliability, generally speaking, at 50K - 100K miles? Thanks.
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Replying to: dag212 (Jan 25, 2006 8:51 pm) When I traded it in at 123k needed a new airbag module but was otherwise in good shape. Be aware that routine maintainence and parts are expensive and that Quattro equipped cars are hard put to get more than 25K from a set of tires. Best of luck with your purchase.
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I'm eventually going to be looking at used cars as I will be going off to college soon. Needless to say, the A4 (96-01) is on my shopping list. I know that it is hard to generalize about the reliability of used cars, but I'm wondering about the difference in reliability of the 6 cylinder versus the 4 cylinder. I have heard that the 4 isn't as good. How big is the reliability difference between the two engines? I'm not into modifying vehicles... so I don't need an engine with great tuning ability. |
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I've just had a break-in and the thief stole my summer rims and tires Michelin MVX4s. Audi quotes new rims at about $700 each. I had winter tires on the car itself. What are people buying for after market tires? Ted |
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| Just had the 25K free service on our 2004 1.8t/CVT. We continue to be immensely satisfied with it. Comfort, performance, and fuel economy all meet or exceed our expectations. The new 2.0T sounds mighty good & I like the A3, but we're gonna stick with this one for a while, | |
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