Audi owner experiences
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Re: Audi owner experiences
Wayne:
Did you get your battery problems sorted out?
--
Stephen Clark
89 Audi 100
Houston, Texas USA
See my Audi in the Registry at www.audiworld.com!
Did you get your battery problems sorted out?
--
Stephen Clark
89 Audi 100
Houston, Texas USA
See my Audi in the Registry at www.audiworld.com!
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Re: Audi owner experiences
"Graham" <me@privacy.net> wrote in message
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> X-no-archive: yes
> BOB wrote:
>
>> Also, expect to loose money like water on them (at least in the UK).
>
> This has not been borne out by the Audi's I've owned (and those of my
> friends & family). I've found that Audi's hold their value *extremely*
> well compared to other makes
To be honest, having investigated further I think you are correct; it could
be this one dealer taking the ****. I've since spoken to someone who lives
about 10 miles from them but replaced his elsewhere due to the P/X offered
being outrageous. In my experience about 1/2 of dealers (not just Audi)
have absolutely no interest in repeat business.
I've also asked around and the P/X being offered to be is approximately
£1.5k below bottom book - note not private resale, but book dealer trade-in
(Glasses). The excuse I was given is that there are so many A4 1.9TDi
(130)'s around that no-one wants them and they cannot shift them. They
don't have one of the same model on their forecourt or used-stock lists -
nor is there one in a 75 mile radius of me (from audi.co.uk).
The dealer has only one similar A4 in stock. It is 1 year older, a lower
model, has done more miles and yet is on the forecourt for £4k more than the
P/X I was offered (which I realise is not the price it may sell for). I
understand dealers must make a profit, but this level of profit seems
unreasonable and I say again that they seem to have no interest in repeat
business.
One final point, at no time did anyone even look at my A4 when deciding how
much they were willing to P/X on it - and it was not parked where they could
see it.
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Re: Audi owner experiences
"Graham" <me@privacy.net> wrote in message
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> X-no-archive: yes
> BOB wrote:
>
>> Also, expect to loose money like water on them (at least in the UK).
>
> This has not been borne out by the Audi's I've owned (and those of my
> friends & family). I've found that Audi's hold their value *extremely*
> well compared to other makes
To be honest, having investigated further I think you are correct; it could
be this one dealer taking the ****. I've since spoken to someone who lives
about 10 miles from them but replaced his elsewhere due to the P/X offered
being outrageous. In my experience about 1/2 of dealers (not just Audi)
have absolutely no interest in repeat business.
I've also asked around and the P/X being offered to be is approximately
£1.5k below bottom book - note not private resale, but book dealer trade-in
(Glasses). The excuse I was given is that there are so many A4 1.9TDi
(130)'s around that no-one wants them and they cannot shift them. They
don't have one of the same model on their forecourt or used-stock lists -
nor is there one in a 75 mile radius of me (from audi.co.uk).
The dealer has only one similar A4 in stock. It is 1 year older, a lower
model, has done more miles and yet is on the forecourt for £4k more than the
P/X I was offered (which I realise is not the price it may sell for). I
understand dealers must make a profit, but this level of profit seems
unreasonable and I say again that they seem to have no interest in repeat
business.
One final point, at no time did anyone even look at my A4 when deciding how
much they were willing to P/X on it - and it was not parked where they could
see it.
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Re: Audi owner experiences
"AstraVanMan" <Off@WithThanks.com> wrote in message
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>> >>> I've just bought a 1996 A6 2.6 V6 with 192,000 miles on the clock.
>> >>> There aren't many makes I'd even consider with that kind of mileage.
>> >>>
>> >>
>> >>John you havnt just bought my old Audi have you ?
>> >
>> > That's just what I was thinking
>> >
>> >>But then I sold it with 162k miles, it was a quattro though, 2.6 v6
>> >>12valve
>> >
>> > I bought mine last month but no, it's not a quattro. I wish the
>> > previous owner had included the adaptor for the anti-theft wheel
>> > bolts, but as it turned out the local Audi dealer had one in stock for
>> > a tenner (including spare bolt).
>> >
>>
>> I Part ex'd mine for 2.5k it was a nice one though, was yours cheaper?
>
> Ronny, he's bought an A6, yours was an A4. HTH.
>
> Peter
> --
> "The truth is working in television is not very glamorous at all. I just
> go
> home on my own at night and sit alone and eat crisps."
>
>
Well spoted Pete, I didnt see lol
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Re: Audi owner experiences
"AstraVanMan" <Off@WithThanks.com> wrote in message
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>> >>> I've just bought a 1996 A6 2.6 V6 with 192,000 miles on the clock.
>> >>> There aren't many makes I'd even consider with that kind of mileage.
>> >>>
>> >>
>> >>John you havnt just bought my old Audi have you ?
>> >
>> > That's just what I was thinking
>> >
>> >>But then I sold it with 162k miles, it was a quattro though, 2.6 v6
>> >>12valve
>> >
>> > I bought mine last month but no, it's not a quattro. I wish the
>> > previous owner had included the adaptor for the anti-theft wheel
>> > bolts, but as it turned out the local Audi dealer had one in stock for
>> > a tenner (including spare bolt).
>> >
>>
>> I Part ex'd mine for 2.5k it was a nice one though, was yours cheaper?
>
> Ronny, he's bought an A6, yours was an A4. HTH.
>
> Peter
> --
> "The truth is working in television is not very glamorous at all. I just
> go
> home on my own at night and sit alone and eat crisps."
>
>
Well spoted Pete, I didnt see lol
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Re: Audi owner experiences
"daytripper" <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com> wrote in message
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> On 24 Oct 2004 06:41:26 -0700, shfraser@yahoo.com (Simon) wrote:
>>
>>Subba Rao <castellan2004-mail@SPAMBUSTER.yahoo.com> wrote in message
>>news:<NKydnY7hhJIY_uXcRVn-gg@adelphia.com>...
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>> I do not own an Audi yet but have wanted one since I have first set my
>>> eyes on them 20 years ago. Now I am planning (pretty close) to buy a
>>> car. Over the years people have told me that Audi is a problem car with
>>> stories such as: You tend to spend lot of money on repairs. : They
>>> have bad performance : Audi's quality is less than mediocre (sp) and
>>> they charge a lot to fix the problem ....etc etc. Such stories kept
>>> coming at me, yet I still want to have an Audi.
>>>
>>> If there are any owners (and non-owners), could you please share your
>>> unbiased opinions and experience with Audi ownership?
>>>
>>> PS - I am middle aged man and am considered middle class. Don't know if
>>> this will help.
>
>>Hi Subba,
>>
>>The Audi's are look great inside and out. They just look and feel
>>better than most other makes. Unfortunately, under the skin, they are
>>made of components that do not stand up to even normal wear and tear.
>>Here is a list of problems with my 2001 A4 1.8T with 75,000
>>Kilometers. My car is serviced every 10,000K at the dealer.
>>
>>1. Rear Window Regulator - failed (40,000 Kilometers)
>>2. Tie Rod Ends - Replaced (35,000 Kilometers) and have to be replaced
>>again.
>>3. Leaky Power Steering Hose (68,000 kilometers)
>>4. Faulty AC - (50,000 kilometers)
>>5. Failing instrument Display (started at 15,000 kilometers)
>>6. Also have to replace my windscreen a second time - they just don't
>>seem to be able to stand up.
>>7. Broken spring in driver's seat.
>>8. Rattles and squeaks from day one.
>>9. Drivers seat belt tensioner failing
>>10. Fraying seatbelts
>>11. Fraying seat upholstery
>>
>>By this yardstick my wife's old Mitsubishi Lancer was a much more
>>reliable car.
>>
>>Your Audi will last a long time if you look after it but you will have
>>to invest time and $$ to keep it in good order. The parts are
>>expensive but depending on where you live you can save $$ by going to
>>an online dealer.
>>
>>
>>The big question is can you live with the niggling faults. If you can
>>put up with these then go ahead. If however, reliability is important
>>to you, you may want to consider a Lexus or a Honda.
>>
>>I know that they may not get your blood boiling but that may be a good
>>thing a few years down the road. If you live in an area with few Audi
>>dealers and independent mechanics DO NOT GET AN AUDI!! They service
>>charges will be exorbitant.
>>
>>Simon
>
>
> otoh....
>
> Just turned 40000 miles, only problems so far were a bad MAF sensor and a
> cruise control stalk, both covered under warranty...
>
> /daytripper
> '00 s4 6spd
Well i only buy used Audis, usually around the 80k mile mark, so most
problems have been ironed out, my last one I personally done 80k miles in 4
years and had 1 problem, which was a gear selector problem, i had a new
clutch at the same time and it cost me £900 all in, that was to strip the
gearbox as well, servicing was done at my local independant and always cost
me £140.00 inc plugs air filter etc, the car never failed an MOT and was as
good as the day I picked it up.
The only faults that I had, that didnt get replaced was, control arm slight
knock when driven on bumpy ground, and a dodgy imobilsor that only sometimes
failed to start the car.
My new A4 so far seems great, put 1400 miles on so far, its just had its 80k
mile cam belt, so should be good up too 160k again, its a turbo so I'm
expecting the turbo to go south after 120k miles, but we will see, then it
will be k04 time.
2002 A4 1.8T quattro
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Re: Audi owner experiences
"daytripper" <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com> wrote in message
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> On 24 Oct 2004 06:41:26 -0700, shfraser@yahoo.com (Simon) wrote:
>>
>>Subba Rao <castellan2004-mail@SPAMBUSTER.yahoo.com> wrote in message
>>news:<NKydnY7hhJIY_uXcRVn-gg@adelphia.com>...
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>> I do not own an Audi yet but have wanted one since I have first set my
>>> eyes on them 20 years ago. Now I am planning (pretty close) to buy a
>>> car. Over the years people have told me that Audi is a problem car with
>>> stories such as: You tend to spend lot of money on repairs. : They
>>> have bad performance : Audi's quality is less than mediocre (sp) and
>>> they charge a lot to fix the problem ....etc etc. Such stories kept
>>> coming at me, yet I still want to have an Audi.
>>>
>>> If there are any owners (and non-owners), could you please share your
>>> unbiased opinions and experience with Audi ownership?
>>>
>>> PS - I am middle aged man and am considered middle class. Don't know if
>>> this will help.
>
>>Hi Subba,
>>
>>The Audi's are look great inside and out. They just look and feel
>>better than most other makes. Unfortunately, under the skin, they are
>>made of components that do not stand up to even normal wear and tear.
>>Here is a list of problems with my 2001 A4 1.8T with 75,000
>>Kilometers. My car is serviced every 10,000K at the dealer.
>>
>>1. Rear Window Regulator - failed (40,000 Kilometers)
>>2. Tie Rod Ends - Replaced (35,000 Kilometers) and have to be replaced
>>again.
>>3. Leaky Power Steering Hose (68,000 kilometers)
>>4. Faulty AC - (50,000 kilometers)
>>5. Failing instrument Display (started at 15,000 kilometers)
>>6. Also have to replace my windscreen a second time - they just don't
>>seem to be able to stand up.
>>7. Broken spring in driver's seat.
>>8. Rattles and squeaks from day one.
>>9. Drivers seat belt tensioner failing
>>10. Fraying seatbelts
>>11. Fraying seat upholstery
>>
>>By this yardstick my wife's old Mitsubishi Lancer was a much more
>>reliable car.
>>
>>Your Audi will last a long time if you look after it but you will have
>>to invest time and $$ to keep it in good order. The parts are
>>expensive but depending on where you live you can save $$ by going to
>>an online dealer.
>>
>>
>>The big question is can you live with the niggling faults. If you can
>>put up with these then go ahead. If however, reliability is important
>>to you, you may want to consider a Lexus or a Honda.
>>
>>I know that they may not get your blood boiling but that may be a good
>>thing a few years down the road. If you live in an area with few Audi
>>dealers and independent mechanics DO NOT GET AN AUDI!! They service
>>charges will be exorbitant.
>>
>>Simon
>
>
> otoh....
>
> Just turned 40000 miles, only problems so far were a bad MAF sensor and a
> cruise control stalk, both covered under warranty...
>
> /daytripper
> '00 s4 6spd
Well i only buy used Audis, usually around the 80k mile mark, so most
problems have been ironed out, my last one I personally done 80k miles in 4
years and had 1 problem, which was a gear selector problem, i had a new
clutch at the same time and it cost me £900 all in, that was to strip the
gearbox as well, servicing was done at my local independant and always cost
me £140.00 inc plugs air filter etc, the car never failed an MOT and was as
good as the day I picked it up.
The only faults that I had, that didnt get replaced was, control arm slight
knock when driven on bumpy ground, and a dodgy imobilsor that only sometimes
failed to start the car.
My new A4 so far seems great, put 1400 miles on so far, its just had its 80k
mile cam belt, so should be good up too 160k again, its a turbo so I'm
expecting the turbo to go south after 120k miles, but we will see, then it
will be k04 time.
2002 A4 1.8T quattro
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Re: Audi owner experiences
In article <10nomkpdb9uh105@corp.supernews.com>,
"Stephen Clark" <nospam@spamnot.not> wrote:
> Wayne:
>
> Did you get your battery problems sorted out?
Our mechanic, who we trust and who works on higher end cars (he's got an
older Rolls in his garage now!) than we'll ever own, said it was a bad
cell in the battery, like some people here said (you?). What I don't get
is that it was fine for the two weeks after the initial problem, then it
went bad again, and we could not jump it. Plus, how does a battery go
for 18 months with no problems and then all of the sudden develop a bad
cell? I can't help wondering what electrical gremlin made this happen.
Good news is that the mechanic managed to squeeze an A8 battery into our
A6 for a little more oomph and almost no extra money.
Everything is great for now....even found out that the brake pads are
only half gone after 55000 miles. Next, the timing belt....
--
Wayne Crannell
Xxxxxxx, TX
"Stephen Clark" <nospam@spamnot.not> wrote:
> Wayne:
>
> Did you get your battery problems sorted out?
Our mechanic, who we trust and who works on higher end cars (he's got an
older Rolls in his garage now!) than we'll ever own, said it was a bad
cell in the battery, like some people here said (you?). What I don't get
is that it was fine for the two weeks after the initial problem, then it
went bad again, and we could not jump it. Plus, how does a battery go
for 18 months with no problems and then all of the sudden develop a bad
cell? I can't help wondering what electrical gremlin made this happen.
Good news is that the mechanic managed to squeeze an A8 battery into our
A6 for a little more oomph and almost no extra money.
Everything is great for now....even found out that the brake pads are
only half gone after 55000 miles. Next, the timing belt....
--
Wayne Crannell
Xxxxxxx, TX
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Re: Audi owner experiences
In article <10nomkpdb9uh105@corp.supernews.com>,
"Stephen Clark" <nospam@spamnot.not> wrote:
> Wayne:
>
> Did you get your battery problems sorted out?
Our mechanic, who we trust and who works on higher end cars (he's got an
older Rolls in his garage now!) than we'll ever own, said it was a bad
cell in the battery, like some people here said (you?). What I don't get
is that it was fine for the two weeks after the initial problem, then it
went bad again, and we could not jump it. Plus, how does a battery go
for 18 months with no problems and then all of the sudden develop a bad
cell? I can't help wondering what electrical gremlin made this happen.
Good news is that the mechanic managed to squeeze an A8 battery into our
A6 for a little more oomph and almost no extra money.
Everything is great for now....even found out that the brake pads are
only half gone after 55000 miles. Next, the timing belt....
--
Wayne Crannell
Xxxxxxx, TX
"Stephen Clark" <nospam@spamnot.not> wrote:
> Wayne:
>
> Did you get your battery problems sorted out?
Our mechanic, who we trust and who works on higher end cars (he's got an
older Rolls in his garage now!) than we'll ever own, said it was a bad
cell in the battery, like some people here said (you?). What I don't get
is that it was fine for the two weeks after the initial problem, then it
went bad again, and we could not jump it. Plus, how does a battery go
for 18 months with no problems and then all of the sudden develop a bad
cell? I can't help wondering what electrical gremlin made this happen.
Good news is that the mechanic managed to squeeze an A8 battery into our
A6 for a little more oomph and almost no extra money.
Everything is great for now....even found out that the brake pads are
only half gone after 55000 miles. Next, the timing belt....
--
Wayne Crannell
Xxxxxxx, TX
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Re: Audi owner experiences
Hi,
I am the ultimate AUDI owner. (I am from Toronto, Canada)
I owned a 1987 Audi 5000S for the past 12 years. I traded in my Audi for
another Audi...2003 A4 (B6) 1.8T quattro (fully loaded) a demo from the Audi
dealership. At last count by old Audi had 470,000 KM on it when I gave the
keys in. I hope to use my newer Audi for the next 5 years or more
hopefully. My Audi since it was a demo came with a 5 year Audi Certified
warranty which covers the car until 160K.
The old Audi had wear and tear repairs (bearings, brakes, hydraulic hoses,
etc) but other than that never on the engine or any major components. It
never let me down in Winter and even if the weather was -40 degrees celcius
outside the car still started without problems. I love the car but since I
got a great deal from Bramgate Audi in Brampton I traded my car in becuase
they gave me a great trade in value.
I loved the old car and felt quite bad giving it in to a scrap yard, so I
gave it to the company and let them with it as please. It gave me the best,
so I gave it a good send off. The dealer has still kept the car, 1 month
since I gave it in. When I went for service, I still felt odd, looking at
the old car.
If you plan to get an Audi, make sure you get a good mechanic. Not every Joe
out there knows to operate on these special cars and most of the time will
end up damaging them if they are not taken care of properly.
Good luck on a new purchase, try to get a demo because the value depreciates
quickly.
Regards,
Zafran
"Subba Rao" <castellan2004-mail@SPAMBUSTER.yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:NKydnY7hhJIY_uXcRVn-gg@adelphia.com...
> Hi,
>
> I do not own an Audi yet but have wanted one since I have first set my
> eyes on them 20 years ago. Now I am planning (pretty close) to buy a
> car. Over the years people have told me that Audi is a problem car with
> stories such as: You tend to spend lot of money on repairs. : They
> have bad performance : Audi's quality is less than mediocre (sp) and
> they charge a lot to fix the problem ....etc etc. Such stories kept
> coming at me, yet I still want to have an Audi.
>
> If there are any owners (and non-owners), could you please share your
> unbiased opinions and experience with Audi ownership?
>
> PS - I am middle aged man and am considered middle class. Don't know if
> this will help.
> --
> SR
> castellan2004-mail@SPAMBUSTER.yahoo.com
> Please remove SPAMBUSTER to reply via email.
I am the ultimate AUDI owner. (I am from Toronto, Canada)
I owned a 1987 Audi 5000S for the past 12 years. I traded in my Audi for
another Audi...2003 A4 (B6) 1.8T quattro (fully loaded) a demo from the Audi
dealership. At last count by old Audi had 470,000 KM on it when I gave the
keys in. I hope to use my newer Audi for the next 5 years or more
hopefully. My Audi since it was a demo came with a 5 year Audi Certified
warranty which covers the car until 160K.
The old Audi had wear and tear repairs (bearings, brakes, hydraulic hoses,
etc) but other than that never on the engine or any major components. It
never let me down in Winter and even if the weather was -40 degrees celcius
outside the car still started without problems. I love the car but since I
got a great deal from Bramgate Audi in Brampton I traded my car in becuase
they gave me a great trade in value.
I loved the old car and felt quite bad giving it in to a scrap yard, so I
gave it to the company and let them with it as please. It gave me the best,
so I gave it a good send off. The dealer has still kept the car, 1 month
since I gave it in. When I went for service, I still felt odd, looking at
the old car.
If you plan to get an Audi, make sure you get a good mechanic. Not every Joe
out there knows to operate on these special cars and most of the time will
end up damaging them if they are not taken care of properly.
Good luck on a new purchase, try to get a demo because the value depreciates
quickly.
Regards,
Zafran
"Subba Rao" <castellan2004-mail@SPAMBUSTER.yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:NKydnY7hhJIY_uXcRVn-gg@adelphia.com...
> Hi,
>
> I do not own an Audi yet but have wanted one since I have first set my
> eyes on them 20 years ago. Now I am planning (pretty close) to buy a
> car. Over the years people have told me that Audi is a problem car with
> stories such as: You tend to spend lot of money on repairs. : They
> have bad performance : Audi's quality is less than mediocre (sp) and
> they charge a lot to fix the problem ....etc etc. Such stories kept
> coming at me, yet I still want to have an Audi.
>
> If there are any owners (and non-owners), could you please share your
> unbiased opinions and experience with Audi ownership?
>
> PS - I am middle aged man and am considered middle class. Don't know if
> this will help.
> --
> SR
> castellan2004-mail@SPAMBUSTER.yahoo.com
> Please remove SPAMBUSTER to reply via email.