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#1909 of 2132 Re: Do I really want an Audi? [upstatedoc] by rascal99 Feb 02, 2009 (6:58 am)
Replying to: upstatedoc (Jan 30, 2009 11:30 am) "Anyone have any good reports about their A4's reliability?"   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.
#1910 of 2132 2003 Audi A4 3.0 - Torque Converter by juiyuan Feb 02, 2009 (1:27 pm)
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? Replies to this message: kinct (Feb 02, 2009 4:55 pm) atmfrank (Feb 04, 2009 4:43 pm) juiyuan (Feb 04, 2009 7:22 pm) rowlandj (Feb 05, 2009 4:22 am) TOMH3638 (Feb 14, 2009 4:32 pm)
#1911 of 2132 Re: 2003 Audi A4 3.0 - Torque Converter [juiyuan] by kinct Feb 02, 2009 (4:55 pm)
Replying to: juiyuan (Feb 02, 2009 1:27 pm) Definitely get a second opinion. There are some shady operations out there (yes, dealers included) that will happily replace parts until you turn blue in the face and walk out. The greatest find is that mechanic that says "um, I found the issue and it'll cost you $74.83 parts & labor" when someone else told you it was $3,000. We had a shop like that nearby that we went to for many years and swore by. Then, the owner's son took over the operation and it totally switched around "to the dark side". You started getting $800, $1,100 bills for "repairs" and the issue was still there.   Any big dollar items should be scrutinized heavily. Replies to this message: atmfrank (Feb 04, 2009 4:43 pm) juiyuan (Feb 04, 2009 7:22 pm) rowlandj (Feb 05, 2009 4:22 am)
#1912 of 2132 Re: 2003 Audi A4 3.0 - Torque Converter [kinct] by atmfrank Feb 04, 2009 (4:43 pm)
Replying to: kinct (Feb 02, 2009 4:55 pm) Same problem here on a '02 Audi A6 Avant Quattro. 77k mi. Got the check engine light and a VAG code read out of 17125 Torque Converter Clutch: Stuck OFF etc...   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
#1913 of 2132 Re: 2003 Audi A4 3.0 - Torque Converter [kinct] by juiyuan Feb 04, 2009 (7:22 pm)
Replying to: kinct (Feb 02, 2009 4:55 pm) I just wonder, when the CEL went on, and they read the code out. is it possible that something else went wrong? like a bad connector or a bad wire? or they just do bother to check it and jump in the conclusion for replace whole thing..   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... Replies to this message: rowlandj (Feb 05, 2009 4:22 am)
#1914 of 2132 02 1.8T quattro- Not rolling freely in cold weather by niteswmer2 Feb 04, 2009 (8:03 pm)
Hi. I have an 2002 A4 1.8T quattro. When it gets really cold (say about 32 or below), when I drive it feels like the emergency brake is on. For example, if I put it in neutral going down a hill, it actually slows down (I have the 5 spd). I don't think its the e-brake as the problem tends to go away after the car warms up but I don't know jack about cars.   I do not experience this when its warmer.   Anyone have any ideas?   Thanks! Replies to this message: mercops (May 08, 2009 8:18 am)
#1915 of 2132 Re: 2003 Audi A4 3.0 - Torque Converter [juiyuan] by rowlandj Feb 05, 2009 (4:22 am)
Replying to: juiyuan (Feb 04, 2009 7:22 pm) If the light went off by itself then it's not a permanent condition that's causing it to come on. For example, if the light goes on due to a loose gas cap throwing a code it will clear itself after a few run cycles once you tighten the cap.   Given this has gone off again for you I really wonder if your problem is as big as the techs are saying. I would be very careful in replacing an expensive part based on the info you have now.
#1916 of 2132 2007 Audi A4 V6 or BMW 3? by gbs1 Feb 05, 2009 (6:27 pm)
I'm trying decide between a Audi A4 3.2 quattro and a BMR 328i. Ideally I'd want to keep it 6-10 years. I currently don't put that many miles on the car, but you never no if things will change. Is the Audi Q4 reliable enough, it seems like it has some reliability issues from the message boards. Meanwhile, it seems the BMW has some tire issues. I like the idea of the Audi better (seems like everyone and their grandmother has a BMR), but the issues people bring up scare me. Also does anyone know if you can get year-round tires for these vehicles? I prefer not to change tires each season. Replies to this message: tunderbord (Feb 06, 2009 8:37 am) mercops (Feb 06, 2009 9:14 am)
#1917 of 2132 Re: 2007 Audi A4 V6 or BMW 3? [gbs1] by tunderbord Feb 06, 2009 (8:37 am)
Replying to: gbs1 (Feb 05, 2009 6:27 pm) "Anyone have any good reports about their A4's reliability?"   I've owned a 2007 A4 2.0 quattro, drove 25k without any problems whatsoever. Visited the dealer service for scheduled maintenance Only. Recently upgraded to 2009 A4 2.0 PremiumPlus, soon will reach 5k miles -- everything is perfect.   I understand that older A4 models might have had some reliability issues... But i don't think the same can be said about the recent year models. Or it would be more fair to say, there has not enough time passed to judge objectively about B7 (2005-2008) and especially B8 (2008-present) generation reliability.   Regarding tire question -- Afaik, all new Audi's come equipped with all season tires in standard package. Replies to this message: mercops (Feb 06, 2009 9:14 am)
#1918 of 2132 Re: 2007 Audi A4 V6 or BMW 3? [tunderbord] by mercops Feb 06, 2009 (9:14 am)
Replying to: tunderbord (Feb 06, 2009 8:37 am) I have an older A4 (2002) that has had its share of problems. The problems for the most part have been corrected by the dealer ...however one must stay on top of them to ensure that it has been done correctly. I have found that putting too much reliance and trust in the dealer to "do it right" is a dangerous misconception. Case in point is relying on the dealer to do the required maintenance on the vehicle during the first 50k miles while under warranty. In the owners manual is a schedule of "required service" items that must be performed. To place your faith in the dealer to perform these services is a great leap of faith. An example of this is changing the engine air cleaner at 20k and 40k miles as required. I recently (55k miles) had "issues" of no power and terrible gas mileage. Inspection and diagnosis by a "non-dealer" service provider noted that the airfilter was clogged with dirt and debris and the "snow/moisture precluder" screen located in the airfilter snorkel was clogged with leaves. The "non-dealer" service provider actually had to remove the "factory seals" (clamps & fittings) on the air cleaner housing (35 minutes work) just to open the housing to change the filter. He explained that the filter had never been changed and that the housing had never been opened. Yet in the service report issued by the dealer it showed that the unit had been serviced.   Guess all I am saying is that when you take the vehicle in for service DO NOT rely on the dealer to do the right thing. Follow up to see that it has been performed as required by Audi (who by the way is reimbursing the dealer to perform this service)

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