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2132 messages, Last post on Nov 21, 2009 at 9:57 PM
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Replying to: rowlandj (Jan 28, 2009 9:54 am) d
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Replying to: davida2 (Jan 28, 2009 9:41 pm) |
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Replying to: davida2 (Jan 28, 2009 9:15 am) Just from my own experience -- back in the days when living in Europe, i had two used German cars with automatic transmission, not Audi's though. Both at some point of time had a problem similar to yours, solution was transmission flush in one case, and fluid change in other. So i think there's nothing to be afraid of. You better have your transmission fixed sooner than later! And dont forget to replace the filter too. |
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Replying to: roblaw (Jan 24, 2009 5:46 am)  Audi and BMW dealer around the corner and my Acura dealer is 1 hour away. Luckily nothing goes wrong with my Acuras  . (knock on wood) The new A4 really looks like a sweet ride, much improved over previous generation and at a better value than it's BMW competitor. However, frequent trips to the service dept. for a $40k vehicle does not sound appealing to me. Anyone have any good reports about their A4's reliability?
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Replying to: upstatedoc (Jan 30, 2009 11:30 am) One thing about all of these high-end cars that introduce new gadgets - the gadgets are what tends to break down / be less reliable. Makes one yearn for a simpler vehicle. 
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Replying to: upstatedoc (Jan 30, 2009 11:30 am) Statistically insignificant statements follow, but here you go. 2007 A4 MT with 42,000 miles. Exactly zero problems with this car. Nada. Does not burn oil. I have never added additional oil to this engine. No squeeks, no rattles, except for the interior map light emmiting a rattle now and then. No doubt someone will retort with a story of a pos 1.8t. Whatever. |
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| Today I went to Audi dealer because my check engine light is on. After 1 hour work, they told me that my car needs a new Torque Converter, and it will cost me $3,400 ($1,500 for parts and $1,900 for labor). I purchased my car 2 years ago at 49k miles, and it has been good til today. Right now I have 69k miles on my car, and I just do not feel replacing torque converter at 69k miles. I will definitely look for second opinion. Has anyone had the same problem before? | |
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Replying to: juiyuan (Feb 02, 2009 1:27 pm) Any big dollar items should be scrutinized heavily.
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Replying to: kinct (Feb 02, 2009 4:55 pm) Went to an independent dealer who quoted $2,500 (11 hrs. labor, $953 for the new part). They need to drop the transmission, re-align the wheels, etc. and it sounded reasonable. The local dealer quoted $3,700 for the same repair. I think I take the first option. My question to the community, I haven't experienced any significant clutch slippage, only a very subtle jerk in 1st/2nd gear transitions. Has anybody ever destroyed a transmission by driving like this without getting it repaired ? I know I have, a '81 French Citroen CX2500 with 80k mi and a '71 Plymouth Satellite at 90k. Both were POS cars. From what I have read, the computer will shut down the car if the slippage becomes too strong. Not sure if I want to take that chance. Don't spend unless you have to. Cheers, -atmfrank |
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Replying to: kinct (Feb 02, 2009 4:55 pm) Today I was driving, and the CEL went off by itself. I have no idea what is going on, I thought the CEL won't go off until I replace the torque converter. Therefore, it makes me wonder, what is the real problem...
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