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99 messages, Last post on Nov 13, 2009 at 7:04 PM
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Replying to: fkuciapa (Dec 01, 2007 5:50 am) 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. |
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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 
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Replying to: skreen (Nov 29, 2007 7:06 am)
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Replying to: gertrudeaudi (Dec 05, 2007 2:42 am) 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. |
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| 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. | |
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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!
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Replying to: shipo (Nov 29, 2007 7:51 am) full-synthetic oil changes every 6 months or 10K miles (Mobil 1 or BMW oil) brakes (both front and back) BOTH pads & rotors replaced or you will have to do it. Coolant flushed at least once Brake oil flushed/replaced at least once (for a few extra $ this can be done during a brake pad replacement job). New battery (make sure it is a more-expensive sealed type) and ask if the fuel pump has been replaced (it goes about 100 - 120K, mine went right at 100K) as it vibrates loudly under the passenger seating area (the pump is attached to the fuel tank!). Good luck - James
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Replying to: leejamesk (Dec 19, 2007 5:57 am) |
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Replying to: quattroporte12 (Dec 12, 2007 4:18 pm) |
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