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#11036 of 16087 Re: Audi still has problems [yjbeach] by markcincinnati

Jun 14, 2008 (8:41 am)

Replying to: yjbeach (Jun 12, 2008 6:15 am)
My 2009 A4 has a build date of week 27. When it arrives several weeks later, it will be my 28th (or 27th or 29th) Audi. I have NEVER had an electrical problem -- other than a power window motor some time ago. I have never had an engine problem, never a transmission problem (other than the crappy tip-lag issue in the 5 speed auto -- and that was a software issue NOT a defect or hardware problem.)
 
I MAY have had a headlight or tail light burn out LAST CENTURY. I also had brake rotor warping issues in my 2001 A6.
 
My experience with over 2 dozen Audis is, statistically, probably not significant, but as an anecdote, it bears writing here perhaps to balance the "Audi still has problems. . ." Overall, I have no evidence that Audi still has problems. My '05 A6, soon to be gone, will be missed. In so many ways it is still ahead, by years, of the newest CTS -- if you could test drive these two cars back to back, the content and performance of the C6/A6 vs the CTS demonstrates this point. The amount of trouble with dozens of Audis has NOT been zero. It just has never been electrical as your post suggests.
 
Another corner heard from.

#11037 of 16087 Re: Audi still has problems [markcincinnati] by circlew

Jun 14, 2008 (9:10 am)

Replying to: markcincinnati (Jun 14, 2008 8:41 am)
Here is some further indication underscoring your reality.
 
link title
 
Regards,
OW

#11038 of 16087 Re: gas mileage G35 sedan [1nickatnite1] by loucopits

Jun 14, 2008 (11:48 am)

Replying to: 1nickatnite1 (Jun 13, 2008 9:44 pm)
By "mizer" I assume that is another word for "spouse".I.E. Slow down. Back off. Easy. etc.

#11039 of 16087 markcincinnati by marsha7

Jun 14, 2008 (1:30 pm)

You forgot to finish your little anecdote with the Doctor:
 
"Hey doc, it hurts when I do this. . ."
  
Doc: "Well then, don't do that. . .that will be $85.00...please make an appointment for next Wednesday for a followup"
 
THAT is more realistic...

#11040 of 16087 Re: markcincinnati [marsha7] by cheezhed

Jun 14, 2008 (3:09 pm)

Replying to: marsha7 (Jun 14, 2008 1:30 pm)
You forgot to finish your little anecdote with the Doctor:
  
"Hey doc, it hurts when I do this. . ."
   
Doc: "Well then, don't do that. . .that will be $85.00...please make an appointment for next Wednesday for a followup"
  
THAT is more realistic...
 
Or, you could substitute the plumber, then say, "that will be $125" (LOL)

#11041 of 16087 Or a lawyer by loucopits

Jun 14, 2008 (4:36 pm)

Me to lawyer: "Is it true that you charge $75 just to answer a simple question?"
 
Lawyer to me: "Yes I do. That will be $75."

#11042 of 16087 Re: gas mileage G35 sedan [circlew] by laurasdada

Jun 14, 2008 (6:56 pm)

Replying to: circlew (Jun 13, 2008 7:41 pm)
Ditto-ish for my '05 TL. Premium gas, 5 slushy speeds, ~40miles/day commute mix of local/highway driving = 23mpg consistenty.
 
Tires rotated every 6k miles, but original Bridgestones gone at 33k miles, now on Toyo Versados (with Dunlop WinterSports in the, well, winter...). Regular pressure checks.
 
Yet I still want an XK. But, the Evil Wife wants a three season room. Gee, wonder who'll win. "Whatever Lola wants, Lola gets!:" Name that tune (well, show/movie...).

#11043 of 16087 Re: gas mileage G35 sedan [laurasdada] by circlew

Jun 15, 2008 (6:39 pm)

Replying to: laurasdada (Jun 14, 2008 6:56 pm)
Damn Yankees/Kinky Boots.
 
XKR...Fughedaboudit for now...
 
Regards,
OW

#11044 of 16087 Re: gas mileage G35 sedan [markcincinnati] by cdnpinhead

Jun 15, 2008 (7:46 pm)

Replying to: markcincinnati (Jun 14, 2008 8:25 am)
Welcome back, Mark. We've (or at least I've) missed you.
 
Let us know on this or some other board what's been going on, if you're that way inclined.
 
Going from the longest-post maven to missing-in-action is a jolt to some of us.
 
Either way, hope you enjoy your new A4. The A3 turned out to be my runner-up to the car I finally ended up with this time, the Acura TSX. I appear to have recovered from my RWD disease.
 
Good to hear from you.

#11045 of 16087 Re: gas mileage G35 sedan [circlew] by laurasdada

Jun 16, 2008 (10:57 am)

Replying to: circlew (Jun 15, 2008 6:39 pm)
"Damn Yankees"
 
Well done, Shoeless O!
 
Yeah, I'm fuhgedinaboutit for now...

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