2004 a4 3.0 or 1.8
02-23-2006, 04:59 PM
#11
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Re: 2004 a4 3.0 or 1.8
Dave and peter thanks for the replys and for the correct info. I have
a friend whose an audi fan and he told me to go with the inline six(not
much of a fan i guess) ...thats where the info came from...ill pass it
on.
thanks again
a friend whose an audi fan and he told me to go with the inline six(not
much of a fan i guess) ...thats where the info came from...ill pass it
on.
thanks again
02-23-2006, 04:59 PM
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Re: 2004 a4 3.0 or 1.8
Dave and peter thanks for the replys and for the correct info. I have
a friend whose an audi fan and he told me to go with the inline six(not
much of a fan i guess) ...thats where the info came from...ill pass it
on.
thanks again
a friend whose an audi fan and he told me to go with the inline six(not
much of a fan i guess) ...thats where the info came from...ill pass it
on.
thanks again
02-23-2006, 04:59 PM
#13
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Re: 2004 a4 3.0 or 1.8
Dave and peter thanks for the replys and for the correct info. I have
a friend whose an audi fan and he told me to go with the inline six(not
much of a fan i guess) ...thats where the info came from...ill pass it
on.
thanks again
a friend whose an audi fan and he told me to go with the inline six(not
much of a fan i guess) ...thats where the info came from...ill pass it
on.
thanks again
02-23-2006, 05:25 PM
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Re: 2004 a4 3.0 or 1.8
<sheehan888@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1140720338.000996.255570@i40g2000cwc.googlegr oups.com...
> Hi everyone im currently looking at purchasing a 2004 A4...my only
> hesitation is in choosing the engine. Ive heard some horror stories
> about engine problems that audi has had in the past and i was wondering
> wich engine is less prone to problems. I like most other people would
> like to avoid catastrophic engine failure and the resulting $$$
> outflow.
The 1.8 had an issue with sludge but if you and the previous owner stick to
the oil/filter change interval religiously and use synthetic oil you should
be OK. The 2.8 V6 had an issue with oil leaks - not sure that's been
resolved with the 3.0. The latter problem is not catastrophic but is a
nuisance and several hundred $'s to repair. Tming belts should be changed
before 75,000 miles - if one breaks, you will do thousands of $'s damage to
the engine. Search Audiworld.com for more info on A4 problem areas including
those not related to the engine. The current A4 is probably as reliable as
any European car which is not saying much. They don't have the reliability
of Honda or Toyota. Even Hyundai has surpassed the Euro makes in
reliability. Basically, you don't buy a European car for reliability these
days.
news:1140720338.000996.255570@i40g2000cwc.googlegr oups.com...
> Hi everyone im currently looking at purchasing a 2004 A4...my only
> hesitation is in choosing the engine. Ive heard some horror stories
> about engine problems that audi has had in the past and i was wondering
> wich engine is less prone to problems. I like most other people would
> like to avoid catastrophic engine failure and the resulting $$$
> outflow.
The 1.8 had an issue with sludge but if you and the previous owner stick to
the oil/filter change interval religiously and use synthetic oil you should
be OK. The 2.8 V6 had an issue with oil leaks - not sure that's been
resolved with the 3.0. The latter problem is not catastrophic but is a
nuisance and several hundred $'s to repair. Tming belts should be changed
before 75,000 miles - if one breaks, you will do thousands of $'s damage to
the engine. Search Audiworld.com for more info on A4 problem areas including
those not related to the engine. The current A4 is probably as reliable as
any European car which is not saying much. They don't have the reliability
of Honda or Toyota. Even Hyundai has surpassed the Euro makes in
reliability. Basically, you don't buy a European car for reliability these
days.
02-23-2006, 05:25 PM
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Re: 2004 a4 3.0 or 1.8
<sheehan888@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1140720338.000996.255570@i40g2000cwc.googlegr oups.com...
> Hi everyone im currently looking at purchasing a 2004 A4...my only
> hesitation is in choosing the engine. Ive heard some horror stories
> about engine problems that audi has had in the past and i was wondering
> wich engine is less prone to problems. I like most other people would
> like to avoid catastrophic engine failure and the resulting $$$
> outflow.
The 1.8 had an issue with sludge but if you and the previous owner stick to
the oil/filter change interval religiously and use synthetic oil you should
be OK. The 2.8 V6 had an issue with oil leaks - not sure that's been
resolved with the 3.0. The latter problem is not catastrophic but is a
nuisance and several hundred $'s to repair. Tming belts should be changed
before 75,000 miles - if one breaks, you will do thousands of $'s damage to
the engine. Search Audiworld.com for more info on A4 problem areas including
those not related to the engine. The current A4 is probably as reliable as
any European car which is not saying much. They don't have the reliability
of Honda or Toyota. Even Hyundai has surpassed the Euro makes in
reliability. Basically, you don't buy a European car for reliability these
days.
news:1140720338.000996.255570@i40g2000cwc.googlegr oups.com...
> Hi everyone im currently looking at purchasing a 2004 A4...my only
> hesitation is in choosing the engine. Ive heard some horror stories
> about engine problems that audi has had in the past and i was wondering
> wich engine is less prone to problems. I like most other people would
> like to avoid catastrophic engine failure and the resulting $$$
> outflow.
The 1.8 had an issue with sludge but if you and the previous owner stick to
the oil/filter change interval religiously and use synthetic oil you should
be OK. The 2.8 V6 had an issue with oil leaks - not sure that's been
resolved with the 3.0. The latter problem is not catastrophic but is a
nuisance and several hundred $'s to repair. Tming belts should be changed
before 75,000 miles - if one breaks, you will do thousands of $'s damage to
the engine. Search Audiworld.com for more info on A4 problem areas including
those not related to the engine. The current A4 is probably as reliable as
any European car which is not saying much. They don't have the reliability
of Honda or Toyota. Even Hyundai has surpassed the Euro makes in
reliability. Basically, you don't buy a European car for reliability these
days.
02-23-2006, 05:25 PM
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Re: 2004 a4 3.0 or 1.8
<sheehan888@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1140720338.000996.255570@i40g2000cwc.googlegr oups.com...
> Hi everyone im currently looking at purchasing a 2004 A4...my only
> hesitation is in choosing the engine. Ive heard some horror stories
> about engine problems that audi has had in the past and i was wondering
> wich engine is less prone to problems. I like most other people would
> like to avoid catastrophic engine failure and the resulting $$$
> outflow.
The 1.8 had an issue with sludge but if you and the previous owner stick to
the oil/filter change interval religiously and use synthetic oil you should
be OK. The 2.8 V6 had an issue with oil leaks - not sure that's been
resolved with the 3.0. The latter problem is not catastrophic but is a
nuisance and several hundred $'s to repair. Tming belts should be changed
before 75,000 miles - if one breaks, you will do thousands of $'s damage to
the engine. Search Audiworld.com for more info on A4 problem areas including
those not related to the engine. The current A4 is probably as reliable as
any European car which is not saying much. They don't have the reliability
of Honda or Toyota. Even Hyundai has surpassed the Euro makes in
reliability. Basically, you don't buy a European car for reliability these
days.
news:1140720338.000996.255570@i40g2000cwc.googlegr oups.com...
> Hi everyone im currently looking at purchasing a 2004 A4...my only
> hesitation is in choosing the engine. Ive heard some horror stories
> about engine problems that audi has had in the past and i was wondering
> wich engine is less prone to problems. I like most other people would
> like to avoid catastrophic engine failure and the resulting $$$
> outflow.
The 1.8 had an issue with sludge but if you and the previous owner stick to
the oil/filter change interval religiously and use synthetic oil you should
be OK. The 2.8 V6 had an issue with oil leaks - not sure that's been
resolved with the 3.0. The latter problem is not catastrophic but is a
nuisance and several hundred $'s to repair. Tming belts should be changed
before 75,000 miles - if one breaks, you will do thousands of $'s damage to
the engine. Search Audiworld.com for more info on A4 problem areas including
those not related to the engine. The current A4 is probably as reliable as
any European car which is not saying much. They don't have the reliability
of Honda or Toyota. Even Hyundai has surpassed the Euro makes in
reliability. Basically, you don't buy a European car for reliability these
days.
02-23-2006, 05:46 PM
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Re: 2004 a4 3.0 or 1.8
thank you everyone for the replies... i thingk the problems ive been
hearing about were all the result of the broken timing belt that ian
mentioned and ed thakn you for your input on th edifferences between
the two engines...i like most of you cant bring myself to buy a
japanese car and will never drive another american one so im looking
very seriously at the audi
hearing about were all the result of the broken timing belt that ian
mentioned and ed thakn you for your input on th edifferences between
the two engines...i like most of you cant bring myself to buy a
japanese car and will never drive another american one so im looking
very seriously at the audi
02-23-2006, 05:46 PM
#18
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Re: 2004 a4 3.0 or 1.8
thank you everyone for the replies... i thingk the problems ive been
hearing about were all the result of the broken timing belt that ian
mentioned and ed thakn you for your input on th edifferences between
the two engines...i like most of you cant bring myself to buy a
japanese car and will never drive another american one so im looking
very seriously at the audi
hearing about were all the result of the broken timing belt that ian
mentioned and ed thakn you for your input on th edifferences between
the two engines...i like most of you cant bring myself to buy a
japanese car and will never drive another american one so im looking
very seriously at the audi
02-23-2006, 05:46 PM
#19
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Re: 2004 a4 3.0 or 1.8
thank you everyone for the replies... i thingk the problems ive been
hearing about were all the result of the broken timing belt that ian
mentioned and ed thakn you for your input on th edifferences between
the two engines...i like most of you cant bring myself to buy a
japanese car and will never drive another american one so im looking
very seriously at the audi
hearing about were all the result of the broken timing belt that ian
mentioned and ed thakn you for your input on th edifferences between
the two engines...i like most of you cant bring myself to buy a
japanese car and will never drive another american one so im looking
very seriously at the audi
02-23-2006, 07:23 PM
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Re: 2004 a4 3.0 or 1.8
> Inline 6? To the best of my knowledge, Audi has never made a straight
> six - certainly not in recent years. My 2002 A4 3.0 has a V6. Nice
> engine, too. Can't say anything about the reliability, though -
> firstly because it's only done 35000 miles and secondly because I've
> only had it since April.
I have a 2002 A4 3.0 also - it just passed 80,000 miles. It was afflicted
with the coil pack problem at about 40K, but otherwise has been solid.
> Downside to the 3.0 is that it's a bit thirsty. I average about 24mpg
> (UK - dunno what that converts to in US measurements). For comparison,
> I used to average 29 mpg out of a 1998 2.5 BMW 323i (E36).
According to the computer, I have averaged 26.3 mpg (US gallon) over the
last few months - that's 31.6 mpg to an imperial gallon. I commute 110
miles daily, 30 of which is in town, 50 of which is at around 65mph, and
30 of which is around 80-85.
Steve
> six - certainly not in recent years. My 2002 A4 3.0 has a V6. Nice
> engine, too. Can't say anything about the reliability, though -
> firstly because it's only done 35000 miles and secondly because I've
> only had it since April.
I have a 2002 A4 3.0 also - it just passed 80,000 miles. It was afflicted
with the coil pack problem at about 40K, but otherwise has been solid.
> Downside to the 3.0 is that it's a bit thirsty. I average about 24mpg
> (UK - dunno what that converts to in US measurements). For comparison,
> I used to average 29 mpg out of a 1998 2.5 BMW 323i (E36).
According to the computer, I have averaged 26.3 mpg (US gallon) over the
last few months - that's 31.6 mpg to an imperial gallon. I commute 110
miles daily, 30 of which is in town, 50 of which is at around 65mph, and
30 of which is around 80-85.
Steve
