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#1092 of 2367 Re: I hate my Audi [ismya4ok] by junk_car_owner

Jan 06, 2006 (10:53 am)

Replying to: ismya4ok (Jan 05, 2006 4:48 pm)
I like your message. First you start off happy , then reality sets in and you are disgusted. For me (Audi 2002 A4 1.8T) I have had problems from day 1. I still have the extended warranty for a year and a half so I just have to pay the $50 dollar deductible to get some repairs done. And believe me I have repairs every couple of months or so. Usually the same repairs have to be repeated. Any way one thing you must know about Audi...complaining gets you a friendly voice on the other line telling you that we can continue fixing your car ..or that we will continue honouring the warranty that you have. NOTHING ELSE. SO the moral of the story is SELL YOUR AUDI CAR BEFORE THE WARRANTY EXPIRES OR ELSE OPEN UP YOUR WALLETS.

#1093 of 2367 Re: I hate my Audi [junk_car_owner] by richb1

Jan 06, 2006 (1:12 pm)

Replying to: junk_car_owner (Jan 06, 2006 10:53 am)
I wrote in last weeek about my clutch giving out 54000 miles. I contacted Audi, and essentially was told that since it is a "wear item" they really couldn't extend any assistance other than a a sympathetic ear. Even the dealership couldn't be consistent in what help it could offer. The service mgr said one thing, the "director" (whatever that is) said another. Bottom line...I eat the cost of repair. Ironically, my wife's 1988 Honda Accord with 217,000 miles only recently had to have its clutch replaced. Audi has lost a once loyal customer. Do you think they care?

#1094 of 2367 Re: Poor fuel economy on 2006 A4 2.0T? [casanova2] by rjlaero

Jan 06, 2006 (1:24 pm)

Replying to: casanova2 (Jan 06, 2006 6:54 am)
I would never use 87 octane in the 2.0 Turbo. It's says 91 on the fuel door. Using a poorer grade of fuel can actually hurt your gas mileage, so you're not saving anything by going with cheaper gas.

#1095 of 2367 Re: Poor fuel economy on 2006 A4 2.0T? [rjlaero] by bdr127

Jan 06, 2006 (1:29 pm)

Replying to: rjlaero (Jan 06, 2006 1:24 pm)
I would never use 87 octane in the 2.0 Turbo. It's says 91 on the fuel door. Using a poorer grade of fuel can actually hurt your gas mileage, so you're not saving anything by going with cheaper gas.
 
Yeah, this topic has been beat to death in many forums, but the fact of the matter is that if you use lower octane fuel on higher compression ratio engines, you're gonna get worse performance and lower gas mileage. There is absolutely no incentive (including no financial incentive) to put in cheaper gas.

#1096 of 2367 Re: Oil sludge - Now on to my 3rd engine at 58K miles [traderroc] by dl7265

Jan 07, 2006 (10:19 pm)

Replying to: traderroc (Dec 06, 2005 2:04 pm)
Odd, BMW for instance you can provide a Vin# and see every service ever done on the vehicle. Audi does not document work or service done on a vehicle ?
 
DL

#1097 of 2367 Me too!!!! I love/hate my Audi by rjorge3

Jan 08, 2006 (1:37 am)

Boy oh boy, I read your guys posts about engine, ABS lights coming on, brakes noises, etc and I have to tell you how regretful I am of getting my 2005 1.8 6M A4 Last January. ABS lights came on at 3,000, dealer fixed whatever problem, then it came on again at 8,000. Fixed again. Engine light came on at 11,000, dealer fixed. Yesterday I drove to Cape May, NJ and the next day (the temperature in the morning was 29 degrees), when I started the car, it started to shake like a blender crushing ice....the engine light was flashing (not steady), then after the RPM came down, the car stopped shaking and the Engine light was steady. I panicked and called the dealer, but since it was Saturday afternoon, service dept was close. I had not choice but to drive the car back to my home (aprox 120 miles), although it drove fine, I am scare to even turn the ignition.
 
After I got home today, I swore to God that if I made home, I will never ever ever never ever, buy another German car while I breathe. After driving Japanese cars (I've owned 6) since I was 16, I decided to try the "German driving experience" . Yes I sooooooooo much love the drive, feel, connection of the Audi, God only knows that it puts a smile in my face when I corner, or drive that beautiful machine in the highway (mind you that I have the anemic 1.8!), I love the interior and its perfect lighting instruments, but my dear friends, I have never encounter a new car that have given me such heart palpitations. Maybe I am over reacting??? but coming from trouble free Toyotas/Hondas, I got spoiled.
 
The only good news is that I leased the car (thanks GOD!) so everything will be cover under warranty. But as soon as the Lease experies in Jan 2008, I will be back driving my reliable Japanese car (Lexus IS250) despite the disconnection with the road, its tiny back seat and lack of "spirit".
 
I test drove the IS in the taste of lexus event and it certainly is not an AUDI when it comes to handling and feel, but I'll sacrifice that (with lots of tears), in order to prevent a heart attack!!
 
 

#1098 of 2367 Re: Me too!!!! I love/hate my Audi [rjorge3] by dl7265

Jan 08, 2006 (12:05 pm)

Replying to: rjorge3 (Jan 08, 2006 1:37 am)
If you leased don't sweat it, and enjoy the ride..

#1099 of 2367 Re: Me too!!!! I love/hate my Audi [rjorge3] by junk_car_owner

Jan 09, 2006 (10:01 am)

Replying to: rjorge3 (Jan 08, 2006 1:37 am)
I agree with your conclusions about the Audi and its problems. It is too bad that it is too late for your to go back .But, you are right, get rid of it as soon as you can. You are sooo lucky you leased it. I financed.

#1100 of 2367 I almost financed it as well!! by rjorge3

Jan 09, 2006 (7:29 pm)

Junk_car_owner, you know I was one inch away from buying the car outright, but my Accountant convinced me to go for the lease. I got a very good deal as well. This is my first lease, and even though from my business stand point its more economical to lease, I keep my cars for a very long time; thus I like to own rather than lease (even if my Accountant hangs me upside down).
 
You know......as I mentioned on my previous post. I really love to drive this car, perhaps when the lease expires their reliabilty will improve or am I wishfooly thinking???
 
But one thing I'll do is to enjoy it and I will stop thinking about it anymore.

#1101 of 2367 Re: I almost financed it as well!! [rjorge3] by junk_car_owner

Jan 10, 2006 (8:55 am)

Replying to: rjorge3 (Jan 09, 2006 7:29 pm)
quote:"perhaps when the lease expires their reliabilty will improve or am I wishfooly thinking??? "
 
Well, if you read some previous posts,I think that there is one about a person whose warranty just expired after which all the warning lights and problems started to appear and he/she had to pay for it. I wonder if this is built into that little computer these cars have. I like you have always financed and I wish however, this time that I leased. I do like to own my cars 7-10years. However, I have learned my lesson. Things may have settled down for now with the car. However, I bet that if a problem appears right after the extended warranty expires, I will be kicking myself for sure. Lesson learned well here. At least I have not been out of pocket on this car. All repeated repairs have been covered all be it was a huge nusance/waste of time/frustration. Besides, I think there is an unwritten rule about selling before warranties expire. Yes, it is an enjoyable / comfortable car to drive.

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