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#2047 of 2135 2006 Audi A4 2.0T Maintenance and Repair Costs by irisherin Aug 06, 2009 (6:02 pm)
Hello! I am looking into purchasing a 2006 Audi A4 2.0T. I have never owned an Audi before and wanted to get some information regarding maintenance and repair costs. It has 40,000 miles.   I currently own a Lincoln Navigator. I'm wondering if repair and maintenance costs would be comparable to what I own now, higher, or lower. I had a Ford Explorer before that, so obviously the repair costs were cheaper on that than the Navigator.   I'm just trying to get information online via reviews and just doing as much research as I can before I decide to purchase or not.   Thanks in advance for any information! Erin
#2048 of 2135 Re: 2001 Audi A4 Timing Belt [sandythek] by vwdawg Aug 07, 2009 (7:30 am)
Replying to: sandythek (Aug 04, 2009 4:04 pm) Hi sandythek: $1,450 seems a bit on the high side, but I live in the St. Paul, and Twin Cities rates might be somewhat lower. The dealers here normally charge around $1,200, but there is a very good VW/Audi/Mercedes/Volvo/Japanese specialty repair shop in St. Paul that will do it for about $950. I would tend to shy away from the dealers unless they have a stelllar reputation. Dealer ratings can be very good or dismal, depending on the experience of a particular owner. My suggestion: Ask other Audi owners where they get their work done. The advantages of working with a good independent shop include generally lower rates AND, most importantly, you can build a relationship and work with the same tech every time. Good luck...audiphile1
#2049 of 2135 Help Please by nvnc514 Aug 09, 2009 (5:57 am)
I am new to this forum and trying to get some information before I have to take my car in for repair. I have a 2003 A4 Cabriolet and while driving yesterday, my engine malfunction light started to flash and the engine seemed like it was going to die. I have always kept this vehicle in good running order. I took off the gas cap so see if that made a difference but the light is still on and flashing. My dealer is a 30 minute drive away and I am concerned about getting there without the car dying on me. Is it safe to drive this vehicle? Because its Sunday, the dealer is not open, but I am wondering if taking this to an Autozone first is a good idea. Thanks for your help. Replies to this message: eddie650 (Aug 09, 2009 6:31 am) Mr_Shiftright (Aug 09, 2009 9:11 am) nvnc514 (Aug 10, 2009 6:35 pm)
#2050 of 2135 Re: Help Please [nvnc514] by eddie650 Aug 09, 2009 (6:31 am)
Replying to: nvnc514 (Aug 09, 2009 5:57 am) Have you had prior experience with one of your engine coils going bad? One of min on my 05 Cabriolet went bad and it made the engine run extremely rough.
#2051 of 2135 Re: Help Please [nvnc514] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Aug 09, 2009 (9:11 am)
Replying to: nvnc514 (Aug 09, 2009 5:57 am) I wouldn't drive a car with a FLASHING engine light, no. It could mean that your catalytic converter is in real distress from a misfire, and might get damaged.
#2052 of 2135 by vwdawg Aug 10, 2009 (6:16 am)
Hi nvnc514: I would concur with eddie650 and Mr. Shiftright. I had the same flashing CEL on my 1.8T Passat, and it turned out to be a coil. Unfortunately, the dealer diagnostic ($100-125?) will likely cost more than the coil ($40-50?). Per Shiftright, it may not be a good idea to drive 30 miles. I would assume that any competent repair shop could diagnose the problem, and some will do it for free or a small charge and if it's a coil, which cylinder it is. Of course, it would be fair to let them do the repair. However, take heed about Shiftright's cat converter warning...you don't want to take a chance on a $700-800 replacement! audiphile1
#2053 of 2135 Re: Help Please [nvnc514] by nvnc514 Aug 10, 2009 (6:35 pm)
Replying to: nvnc514 (Aug 09, 2009 5:57 am) Thank you to all that responded. I ended up taking my 03 Cabriolet about 2 miles away to a dealer I particularly did not trust, but thought it was better than drive 30 minutes to the dealer where I bought the car. The problem was an engine coil so I had it repaired. My car is not under any warranty now so trying to decide if its worth it to consider an extended warranty.
#2054 of 2135 Re: [KarenS] by roxp Aug 19, 2009 (8:15 am)
Replying to: KarenS (May 23, 2001 6:27 am) I have major problems with my 2008 A4. When I would step on the gas pedal, the car engine would rev, but the car would go nowhere. I have had it in Riverside Audi service at least 3 times. I was told it was the gas, then I was told it was the floor mat getting in the way of the pedal (how stupid). Last Monday, 8/10, my car was towed into Service. Needless to say, the car is still sitting there and now was told the part is on backorder and will be another week. I requested Audi of America to pay for the car I rented being they never fixed the car from the beginning, Well, they said their policy does not permit them to do something like that. My A4, was a death trap waiting to happen. I DO NOT RECOMMEND ANYONE BUY/LEASE AUDI Replies to this message: samaudi (Aug 19, 2009 8:31 am)
#2055 of 2135 Re: [roxp] by samaudi Aug 19, 2009 (8:31 am)
Replying to: roxp (Aug 19, 2009 8:15 am) I don't think that a fair recommendation, I have a 2005.5 Audi A4 2.0T Quattro and have had no problems with it for the 4 years that I have had it. It has been nothing but reliable and drives just as well as it did the first day I got it.   If Riverside Audi isn't fixing the problem, bring it to another Audi dealer. Palisades Audi on Rt. 59 in Nyack has always taken care of me and will give you one of their loaner cars for $15 a day.
#2056 of 2135 Cup Holder Replacement by embeeduece Aug 20, 2009 (6:06 pm)
Hey, folks. 2005 Audi A4 Quattro. In-dash cup holder broke. I'd like to order the part online and swap it out myself. Any installation instructions, links, etc. would be greatly appreciated. I did a discussion search but didn't see this info posted previously.   Also, I had a speed sensitive growl once; turned out to be a bad motor mount. Engine was thusly making odd noises as it wasn't stable. Might not be the problem discussed a few posts up, but thought I'd mention it.   Thanks! Replies to this message: mercops (Aug 21, 2009 5:30 am) embeeduece (Aug 21, 2009 11:53 am)

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