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I just passed 2500 in my 07 Avant (almost half of it in a family vacation from Cincinnati to Myrtle Beach). My thoughts at this point: 1) Love, love, love the car. The ride is smooth and confident - it was such fun driving on those twisty mountain highways in the Appalachians. 2) Gas mileage is surprisingly good. The computer read slightly over 30 mpg for the vacation trip. I have not yet calculated mileage manually, but even if the computer is off, this is quite impressive for a 4000+ pound car with a new engine loaded with passengers and luggage. 3) The seats are quite comfortable and held up well for the 11 hour drive. 4) I was impressed with the navigation system. I had previously owned and MDX and have consistently seen opinions of how inferior Audi's system is to Acura's. I did not find this to be the case. I still find it a bit strange to leave on a trip with no real detailed knowledge of where you are going and have the car guide you in. 5) On the down side, the voice command system is not as robust as that in the Acura. 6) The little touches in this car are boundless. The convenience lighting, trip computer, control layout, etc. all give the impression of being well thought out. My only control gripe - I wish there was a dashboard indicator that shows you if your headlights are on. I typically leave the lights on "auto" and I can't tell if they are on or off in mildly dim conditions. Overall, I am ecstatic about my new baby. This is the first major purchase I have ever done without a shred of buyer's remorse.
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Replying to: bluetrane (Jun 23, 2007 6:16 am) My 2006 Avant just crossed 16,000 miles and I agree with all you wrote. I now average 23.5 to 24 in town driving without being particularly lightfooted. In addition I have had both my 5,000 mi and 15,000 mi svcs done on long trips. I bought the car in Tacoma, WA and had the first svc done in Knoxville, TN. The 15k svc, done at 12,500 miles near LA in Calif. At both dlrships I was treated very well. In CA I was loaned a new A4. I am already putting some money aside each month so I can keep the car when the warranty runs out and not worry about repairs. Sort of my own extended maint plan. Right now I don't see how I could trade up to a better wagon since I do not think one exists. |
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I have a 2003 A6 with about 63,000 miles. Recently the dashboard brake pad warning light came on intermittently. I had to look it up to decipher the picture. I called the dealership and asked about the standard cost of a brake job and I was quoted a general estimate of just under $800 depending upon the amount of rotor work and other damage. When I balked at the cost my service advisor suggested Just Brakes or another brake specialty repair shop and to avoid other repair shops. When I took the car to Just Brakes I was told my pads are in good shape and no need for repairs yet. Shortly after that time my check engine light came on (I knew it was for the catalytic converter as the light had come on before and the Audi warranty would only cover the repair after a second warning) and the brake pad warning light came on and stayed on. During the repair for the catalytic converter, my service advisor called to recommend a brake job for $787. When I balked at the cost, he recommended just replacing the pads for $386. When I told him about Just Brakes he said my front pads were down to almost 8 mm and that I would start to hear brake noise at 5mm. At what thickness should I buy new brake pads?
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| How many minels can i get on an Audi A6 before it starts to need costly repairs? I put on a lot of miles and hoping to get 200K before it needs repairs. can anyone tell me. | |
How many miles can i get on an Audi A6 before it starts to need costly repairs? I put on a lot of miles and hoping to get 200K before it needs repairs. can anyone tell me. I'm looking at an Audi A6 quatro
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Replying to: harrylyme (Jun 26, 2007 1:57 pm) No ifs ands or buts. I was told that ONE TIME, if you get the pads replaced EARLY enough, you can replace the pads without new rotors. I have no idea if you have gone too far. My assumption is for $800 there would be rotors, yes? If you are keeping the car, I would tell you 63K is pretty good (German cars have great brakes often but shorter life spans in exchange.) I would, at the very least go for new pads and were I in your shoes, I would probably let the dealer do it, but that is just me. |
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Replying to: kennyj1 (Jul 26, 2007 8:22 am) The real answer is it all depends. You need to give a lot more details than you have provided for anyone to give an "informed opinion." I see no reason you couldn't use an Audi for 200K miles without a MAJOR repair. But you would have to maintain it -- and Audi maintenance (not unlike many other cars) is breathtakingly expensive out of the Audi Advantage period. Changing the fluids often, more often than required, is a big step. Keeping everything about the car clean, lubed and filtered and using the top tier gasolines too is a big insurance policy. Someone, somewhere did a "diminishing returns" analysis. Hell, for all I know, the magic mileage is 150K or 250K. My magic number has been 50K, I am rethinking that to 100K, but haven't had the guts to do it yet.
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Replying to: kennyj1 (Jul 26, 2007 8:22 am) |
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Replying to: markcincinnati (Jul 27, 2007 2:23 pm) thanks
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Replying to: kennyj1 (Jul 27, 2007 7:32 pm) One of the techs at my Audi dealer has an Audi with 175,000 miles on it -- no major issues. I have 40K -- the car, a 2005 A6 3.2, feels "as it did the day I got it." I am clueless as to what that means in terms of its durability and potential for long life. It "seems" as if it ought to go 100K with minimal problems. I have a lease -- I have 9 more pmts to go. I may or may not keep it a bit longer than the lease. I will look at another A6, the new A4, A5 and the upcoming Cadillac CTS, the BMW 3 and maybe 5, the CUV's just out from GM (GMC and Buick, perhaps.) The new lifetime powertrain warranty on Chrysler products may get your attention -- the refreshened 300 AWD with a number of option boxes checked is (or ought to be since I have not seen the updated 300 in the flesh, so to speak) a pretty nice car (my in-laws have a 2007 AWD 300 and its German heritage has not been snuffed out.) The quality of the Germans has and continues to be a matter of some debate and strong opinion. Gulp: my first thought, however, is if I really intended to acquire and use a car for 200K miles, "no Europeans need apply -- unless they be diesels." 
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