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#29 of 99 Re: Audi A4 AWD 100K [skreen] by fkuciapa Dec 01, 2007 (6:15 am)
Replying to: skreen (Nov 29, 2007 7:06 am) My recommendation and advise would be to stay away from Audi's - particulary with this milage.   There is a reason why the asking price is so attractive....you or your daughter will have to shell out much more in repairs very soon if you buy it...   Repairs are VERY expensive too - Audi dealers charge over $140 an hour in my area. Parts seem to be somewhat expensive as well.   Used Honda's are great and reasonably priced - reliable and nice - capable of handling 140,000 of milage without issues.   Good luck!
#30 of 99 Re: Audi Reliability [rascal99] by bill237 Dec 01, 2007 (6:55 pm)
Replying to: rascal99 (Nov 30, 2007 11:34 am) Say what you want. Go to audiworld.com and read about the reliability of audi cars. I love driving the car, and keep it only because of the extended warranty. My independent audi shop owner says that audi's on average need about $7,000-$8,500 in repairs from end of warranty to 8 years old, not counting routine maintenance. You cannot compare audi reliability to japanese, korean, or even US manufacturer cars. That said, the car will not strand you, but will empty your wallet.
#31 of 99 Re: *Yawn* [fkuciapa] by carfan65 Dec 02, 2007 (1:29 pm)
Replying to: fkuciapa (Feb 18, 2007 6:17 am) It is never surprising on these post sites to hear horror stories. Our family is on our 4th Audi, and getting ready to look at a new A5 once they are available. (The S5 price is a bit steep!) My current 2002 A4 3.0 has been a truly great car. Now at about 100k mile, and I'm getting ready to replace the timing belt (which is expensive, I'll admit) but a necessary preventive item. The car has never stranded us, and the only repairs out of pocket have been brakes, tires, etc. It was hit in the back end once by a cell-phone-using teenager at close to 50 mph. The car crumpled where it should, and was repairable. I was fine. Great cars. Replies to this message: huntzinger (Jun 17, 2008 1:32 pm) rablaw (Jun 23, 2008 6:40 pm) huntzinger (Jul 01, 2008 10:22 am)
#32 of 99 Re: Audi Reliability [fkuciapa] by rascal99 Dec 03, 2007 (1:11 pm)
Replying to: fkuciapa (Dec 01, 2007 5:50 am) I think you just proved my point with all that writing. You obvioiusly have an axe to grind.   All I am saying is people who get burned are the ones who complain, and loudly. I know I would; however, I would rather look at empirical evidence than get scared by rantings on a message board. No offense.
#33 of 99 A4 3.0 vs 1.8?? by rjorge3 Dec 04, 2007 (12:16 pm)
Hi gang, this past Saturday I went to my dealer to clear a check engine light on my 2005 A4, Quattro 1.8L (5 times already yeeepeeeeey, I think that by now, I am an expert in clearing the "code"). Since I was the last car they service that day, I got to talk to the mechanics for quite a while and they shared with me something that I don't know if some of you guys have hear before. He indicated that the 3.0 and the 3.2 (06 and 07) are virtually trouble free or at least have far less problems than the 1.8 or 2.0. He went as far as to tell me that he would have bought a used 3.0/3.2 than a new 1.8 (at the time I had bought mine in 05) or a 2.0.   Have any of you heard this before? and for those of you that are 3.0 or 3.2 owners, have you have a good experience with your car aside from the regular maintance?   R
#34 of 99 Re: Audi A4 AWD 100K [skreen] by gertrudeaudi Dec 05, 2007 (2:42 am)
Replying to: skreen (Nov 29, 2007 7:06 am) Don't even THINK about buying an Audi, new or used. You have been warned. Replies to this message: rjlaero (Dec 08, 2007 10:08 am) me1522 (May 11, 2008 5:24 pm)
#35 of 99 Re: Audi A4 AWD 100K [gertrudeaudi] by rjlaero Dec 08, 2007 (10:08 am)
Replying to: gertrudeaudi (Dec 05, 2007 2:42 am) Any new Audi with the new grill and engines 05.5 on up is far superior to anything they've done in the past. Even the 02-04's are not that bad. It's the older 90's models thru 2001 that had more problems that I would try to stay from.   Even consumer reports which is usually hard on German cars and Audi now recommends the newer A4 2.0T. Audi is having record sales and profits in the US market in 2007. They wouldn't be selling all these cars if they were junk.   Stay away from older 01 on down used Audis, and be selective about used 02-04's as well.
#36 of 99 new audi reliability by bill237 Dec 09, 2007 (10:55 pm)
consume reports recommended the audi a4 in 2000. The problems with audi are age related. The seals, sensors, and electric parts start to break after 5 or 6 years. If you lease or keep cars for 4 or 5 years, you are fine with audi/vw.
#37 of 99 a4 1.8T quattro by quattroporte12 Dec 12, 2007 (4:18 pm)
I am seriousley interested in a used, 2004 audi a4 1.8T Quattro with the ultra sport package, and i was interested in peoples opinions about the reliability. this is really my only concern, because i heard from a friend that the 1.8T is a great engine IFF you PERFECTLY maintain it, and if you miss one oil change the engine can become very unreliable and expensive to replace. also, i think it is a little sluggish, having to tugg around a heavy car with a 4wd system so i was considering putting some type of a chip in from a reputable company used in one of car and driver's golf gti's. would this make the engine even more unreliable? thanks for any info and advice! Replies to this message: jtherr0 (Dec 29, 2007 1:52 am)
#38 of 99 its just the best of the best by tatkins Dec 13, 2007 (7:20 am)
Audi A4 best ride ever.

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