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#2275 of 2279 Re: Just purchased my A3 and its dead. [andys120] by astubbs Aug 04, 2009 (8:29 am)
Replying to: andys120 (Aug 03, 2009 2:22 pm) good to know about the coils, the people at Biener have been very helpful so far, Coils have been replaced and now i'm back on the road, will keep you all posted on anything else, thanks for the tips!
#2276 of 2279 Audi needs to BRING a 4-Door S3 to America by andres3 Aug 28, 2009 (9:06 am)
Audi must bring the 4-door S3 to the USA. Audi NEEDS TO sell the 4-door S3 in America.   I recommend they bring in their lowest priced S model ever, a new S3, with the TTS' powertrain (except use S4's 7-speed DSG, magnetically adjustable suspension, adaptable xenon headlights, Premium Nappa Leather) and do it all for $40,000 MSRP. They could do it.... they don't need to throw in a lot of bells and whistles with this car, and theyd' certainly have a customer with me.   P.S. They should have light weight components to reduce wieght via the use of aluminum such as with the hood, suspension components, and forged 18" wheels standard with 245/40/R18 summer rubber.   Bring it to North America, and they will come.
#2278 of 2279 Audi A3 - Typical Repair Costs in $1,000s per ConsumerGuideAuto? by horch73 Oct 30, 2009 (11:18 am)
Considering a used 2007 A3 2.0T, and I noticed this list of repair costs (See below or the link). I believe them all, except, does it really cost this much for: Shocks and/or Struts ($4,600), Constant Velocity Joints ($4,325), and Automatic Transmission ($6,195)?   Further, what are the odds of these things breaking in 100,000 miles, 150,000 miles?   Thanks!   http://consumerguideauto.howstuffworks.com/2006-to-2008-audi-a3-2.htm   Consumer Guide Estimated Repair Costs This table lists costs of likely repairs for comparison with other vehicles. The dollar amount includes the cost of the part(s) and labor (based on $50 per hour) for the typical repair without extras or add-ons. Like the pricing information, replacement costs can vary widely depending on region. Expect charges at a new-car dealership to be slightly higher.   Item Name Repair Cost A/C Compressor $1,190 Alternator $675 Automatic Transmission or Transaxle $6,195 Brakes $945 Clutch, Pressure Plate, Bearing $1,160 Constant Velocity Joints $4,325 Exhaust System $975 Radiator $1,265 Shocks and/or Struts $4,600 Timing Chain or Belt $675
#2279 of 2279 2006 w/ 25,000--mechnanical problems @ the collection, miami by miamibob Nov 25, 2009 (8:36 am)
I would not own a car like this without a full coverage warrantee--why? -on my third a/c compressor. dealer kept lying to me--it's all in my imagination--had to return repeatedly. this has to be a problem with audi usa--dealers love getting paid for warrantee repairs. The service manager looked me staraight in the eye and told me that he drove my car for 3 days and the a/c worked fine. He did this more than once. the customer service is the worst that i've ever encounterred. one of the service writers told me that audi usa gives the dealer a very hard time on warrantee repairs--i don't whether it is the collection or audi usa. i tend to think that it is both because there are some negative postings about audi usa.   the dealer must of changed my address and phone number because audi usa has never contacted me for follow-up info. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------- The A3 is my favorite car--when everything is working. GREAT HANDLING COMPROMISES ON THE SUSPENSION FOR COMFORT VS HANDLING. I love this car in some many ways. It's like the sexy girl you dated, who you won't marry because the passion you love is connected to passionate anger when there are problems.   very pratical sports car with storage and surprising room to haul things despite it's small size. yes. i have to rent a van a few times per year, but it is a small sporty carwith haulabilty for it's size.   mileage--started with perrelli[spell]--33-34 mpg on the interstate. sport tire worn-out by 16,000. switched to michellin all-season sport tire purchased at costco, after the dealer quote lead to laughter---ended-up 1/3 less on a set of 4. Michellins give 31-32--more rolling resistance.   -battery life is warranted for 12 months. $495 for replacement, including labor. i got jump started and went to sear. the sear diehards--i have had 2--last a little over one yaer. sears says over -engineered design. while the car is off, draws 1.4 amps. sear provides free replacement--no questions asked and no song and dance routine like at the collection. I asked the collection service manager to order a delco top of the line and i would pay $495 for it rather than their dumb battery witha 12 month warrantee. ====================================== I am selling mine before the 4 year warrantee is up. with all of my problems, it is one the best cars that ik have owned based upn size, driver comfort, drivability I LOVE MY A3 DESPITE ALL THE PROBLEMS---WHY CAN'T AUDI AND MY DEALER PROVIDE AN AVERAGE CUSTOMER SERVICE EXPERIENCE?????   WHY DO THEY TREAT ME WITH ZERO RESPECT AND LIKE I AM A RETARD   I hope that audi moniters this blog and review sites. Get your customer service act together. why is it that i have never had any contact from audi usa in 3 years--i did have calls fro audi usa for about the first 6 months or so, when the problems with the dealer started, the calls from audi usa stopped. i have called and complained in a poilite way to audi usa and it seems obvious that they could care less.With Lexus and BMW i had communication after every customer service.   I would love to buy another audi A3, but I am afraid to do so because of the poor service, not the car itself. ANYONE WANT AN A3 with about 25,000 miles. I drove most of my prior cars to about 100,000 miles--lexus, bmw

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