Audi questions from a perspective buyer
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Audi questions from a perspective buyer
Hey everyone..
I test drove an Audi 3.0 the other day and absolutely love it. I'm
looking to get a used (certified) Audi soon and had some questions that
I hope can be answered. Of course, the dealers always talk up their car
-- they should, that's their job. I, of course, want honest answers and
want to make sure I get a decent car.
I was reading consumer reports and they didn't really speak highly of
the Audi. They rated the 2002 as having a lot of engine problems, while
the rest of the car did fairly well. It didn't do so well in the
electrical system, either. It didn't mention anything on the 2003 or
newer cars, but still rated the Audi as a "stay away". I was pretty
surprised at this as I've read user reviews on several car web sites and
everyone seems pretty pleased, with the exception of maybe the gas mileage.
How reliable are these cars? A few local friends who are mechanics,
have told me not to expect them to fix it because they've never worked
on an Audi before, and have heard that they are pretty intricate (fancy
word for expensive in this case). Consumer reports is pretty reliable
and I am concerned that they didn't give it a more favorable rating.
Are there specific models or model years that are more prone for
failure/problems?
The warranty seems pretty decent through certified dealerships -- up to
100K miles or 6(?) years. To me that seemed pretty decent, actually.
I test drove the 1.8 and didn't feel that that the car was very smooth.
It felt as though it was pulling. I drove the 3.0 and loved it. I
also see the 2.8 on the road, but don't understand the differences
between the 2.8 and 3.0. Why the need for both?
Lastly, I do like the car, but it will be the first time I've bought a
"luxury" car, so obviously I'm concerned about the expense of fixing it
should something go wrong. It's my understanding that parts are pretty
much OEM only which does rack up the price quite a few bucks.
I also test drove the Volvo S60 and didn't like it at all. Once I drove
the Audi, I really liked it. Just looking for some feedback from fellow
owners.
If you reply privately please remove the "NOSPAM" from my email address.
Thanks in advance!
I test drove an Audi 3.0 the other day and absolutely love it. I'm
looking to get a used (certified) Audi soon and had some questions that
I hope can be answered. Of course, the dealers always talk up their car
-- they should, that's their job. I, of course, want honest answers and
want to make sure I get a decent car.
I was reading consumer reports and they didn't really speak highly of
the Audi. They rated the 2002 as having a lot of engine problems, while
the rest of the car did fairly well. It didn't do so well in the
electrical system, either. It didn't mention anything on the 2003 or
newer cars, but still rated the Audi as a "stay away". I was pretty
surprised at this as I've read user reviews on several car web sites and
everyone seems pretty pleased, with the exception of maybe the gas mileage.
How reliable are these cars? A few local friends who are mechanics,
have told me not to expect them to fix it because they've never worked
on an Audi before, and have heard that they are pretty intricate (fancy
word for expensive in this case). Consumer reports is pretty reliable
and I am concerned that they didn't give it a more favorable rating.
Are there specific models or model years that are more prone for
failure/problems?
The warranty seems pretty decent through certified dealerships -- up to
100K miles or 6(?) years. To me that seemed pretty decent, actually.
I test drove the 1.8 and didn't feel that that the car was very smooth.
It felt as though it was pulling. I drove the 3.0 and loved it. I
also see the 2.8 on the road, but don't understand the differences
between the 2.8 and 3.0. Why the need for both?
Lastly, I do like the car, but it will be the first time I've bought a
"luxury" car, so obviously I'm concerned about the expense of fixing it
should something go wrong. It's my understanding that parts are pretty
much OEM only which does rack up the price quite a few bucks.
I also test drove the Volvo S60 and didn't like it at all. Once I drove
the Audi, I really liked it. Just looking for some feedback from fellow
owners.
If you reply privately please remove the "NOSPAM" from my email address.
Thanks in advance!
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Re: Audi questions from a perspective buyer
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"K. Daver" <duckie74NOSPAM@yahoo.com> wrote:
> I test drove an Audi 3.0 the other day and absolutely love it.
Great! Are you thinking of the A4 or A6?
> I'm looking to get a used (certified) Audi soon and had some questions
> that I hope can be answered. Of course, the dealers always talk up
> their car -- they should, that's their job. I, of course, want honest
> answers and want to make sure I get a decent car.
>
> I was reading consumer reports and they didn't really speak highly of
> the Audi. They rated the 2002 as having a lot of engine problems, while
> the rest of the car did fairly well. It didn't do so well in the
> electrical system, either. It didn't mention anything on the 2003 or
> newer cars, but still rated the Audi as a "stay away". I was pretty
> surprised at this as I've read user reviews on several car web sites and
> everyone seems pretty pleased, with the exception of maybe the gas mileage.
>
> How reliable are these cars? A few local friends who are mechanics,
> have told me not to expect them to fix it because they've never worked
> on an Audi before, and have heard that they are pretty intricate (fancy
> word for expensive in this case). Consumer reports is pretty reliable
> and I am concerned that they didn't give it a more favorable rating.
> Are there specific models or model years that are more prone for
> failure/problems?
Well, I've owned a 1996 A4 2.6l, 2000 A6 2.7T and 2003 RS6. My wife has
a 2002 A2. The A4 had a fault which caused it to run roughly -
quickly fixed by replacing a fuel injector at no cost to me. None of
the other cars has had anything other than a very minor niggle. I've
been veru happy with all of these cars.
> The warranty seems pretty decent through certified dealerships -- up to
> 100K miles or 6(?) years. To me that seemed pretty decent, actually.
>
> I test drove the 1.8 and didn't feel that that the car was very smooth.
> It felt as though it was pulling. I drove the 3.0 and loved it.
I don't understand what you mean by 'pulling'. Be aware that you're
comparing a four cylinder against a V6 engine - you shouldn't expect
the four to be as smooth as the six.
> I also see the 2.8 on the road, but don't understand the differences
> between the 2.8 and 3.0. Why the need for both?
No need for both - the 3.0 is a later replacement for the 2.8.
> Lastly, I do like the car, but it will be the first time I've bought a
> "luxury" car, so obviously I'm concerned about the expense of fixing it
> should something go wrong. It's my understanding that parts are pretty
> much OEM only which does rack up the price quite a few bucks.
Don't expect repairs to be cheap, but regular maintenance shouldn't be
very different ot other makes.
> I also test drove the Volvo S60 and didn't like it at all. Once I drove
> the Audi, I really liked it.
Same here - before I bought the A4, I test drove a BMW 3-series and
wasn't impressed. My Volvo dealer couldn't even be bothered to find me
a car to test! On the strength of that, and my subsequent satisfaction,
I've stuck to Audis.
--
Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with 'bellfamily')
"K. Daver" <duckie74NOSPAM@yahoo.com> wrote:
> I test drove an Audi 3.0 the other day and absolutely love it.
Great! Are you thinking of the A4 or A6?
> I'm looking to get a used (certified) Audi soon and had some questions
> that I hope can be answered. Of course, the dealers always talk up
> their car -- they should, that's their job. I, of course, want honest
> answers and want to make sure I get a decent car.
>
> I was reading consumer reports and they didn't really speak highly of
> the Audi. They rated the 2002 as having a lot of engine problems, while
> the rest of the car did fairly well. It didn't do so well in the
> electrical system, either. It didn't mention anything on the 2003 or
> newer cars, but still rated the Audi as a "stay away". I was pretty
> surprised at this as I've read user reviews on several car web sites and
> everyone seems pretty pleased, with the exception of maybe the gas mileage.
>
> How reliable are these cars? A few local friends who are mechanics,
> have told me not to expect them to fix it because they've never worked
> on an Audi before, and have heard that they are pretty intricate (fancy
> word for expensive in this case). Consumer reports is pretty reliable
> and I am concerned that they didn't give it a more favorable rating.
> Are there specific models or model years that are more prone for
> failure/problems?
Well, I've owned a 1996 A4 2.6l, 2000 A6 2.7T and 2003 RS6. My wife has
a 2002 A2. The A4 had a fault which caused it to run roughly -
quickly fixed by replacing a fuel injector at no cost to me. None of
the other cars has had anything other than a very minor niggle. I've
been veru happy with all of these cars.
> The warranty seems pretty decent through certified dealerships -- up to
> 100K miles or 6(?) years. To me that seemed pretty decent, actually.
>
> I test drove the 1.8 and didn't feel that that the car was very smooth.
> It felt as though it was pulling. I drove the 3.0 and loved it.
I don't understand what you mean by 'pulling'. Be aware that you're
comparing a four cylinder against a V6 engine - you shouldn't expect
the four to be as smooth as the six.
> I also see the 2.8 on the road, but don't understand the differences
> between the 2.8 and 3.0. Why the need for both?
No need for both - the 3.0 is a later replacement for the 2.8.
> Lastly, I do like the car, but it will be the first time I've bought a
> "luxury" car, so obviously I'm concerned about the expense of fixing it
> should something go wrong. It's my understanding that parts are pretty
> much OEM only which does rack up the price quite a few bucks.
Don't expect repairs to be cheap, but regular maintenance shouldn't be
very different ot other makes.
> I also test drove the Volvo S60 and didn't like it at all. Once I drove
> the Audi, I really liked it.
Same here - before I bought the A4, I test drove a BMW 3-series and
wasn't impressed. My Volvo dealer couldn't even be bothered to find me
a car to test! On the strength of that, and my subsequent satisfaction,
I've stuck to Audis.
--
Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with 'bellfamily')
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Re: Audi questions from a perspective buyer
In message <mz3Yd.8149$DW.6879@newssvr17.news.prodigy.com>
"K. Daver" <duckie74NOSPAM@yahoo.com> wrote:
> I test drove an Audi 3.0 the other day and absolutely love it.
Great! Are you thinking of the A4 or A6?
> I'm looking to get a used (certified) Audi soon and had some questions
> that I hope can be answered. Of course, the dealers always talk up
> their car -- they should, that's their job. I, of course, want honest
> answers and want to make sure I get a decent car.
>
> I was reading consumer reports and they didn't really speak highly of
> the Audi. They rated the 2002 as having a lot of engine problems, while
> the rest of the car did fairly well. It didn't do so well in the
> electrical system, either. It didn't mention anything on the 2003 or
> newer cars, but still rated the Audi as a "stay away". I was pretty
> surprised at this as I've read user reviews on several car web sites and
> everyone seems pretty pleased, with the exception of maybe the gas mileage.
>
> How reliable are these cars? A few local friends who are mechanics,
> have told me not to expect them to fix it because they've never worked
> on an Audi before, and have heard that they are pretty intricate (fancy
> word for expensive in this case). Consumer reports is pretty reliable
> and I am concerned that they didn't give it a more favorable rating.
> Are there specific models or model years that are more prone for
> failure/problems?
Well, I've owned a 1996 A4 2.6l, 2000 A6 2.7T and 2003 RS6. My wife has
a 2002 A2. The A4 had a fault which caused it to run roughly -
quickly fixed by replacing a fuel injector at no cost to me. None of
the other cars has had anything other than a very minor niggle. I've
been veru happy with all of these cars.
> The warranty seems pretty decent through certified dealerships -- up to
> 100K miles or 6(?) years. To me that seemed pretty decent, actually.
>
> I test drove the 1.8 and didn't feel that that the car was very smooth.
> It felt as though it was pulling. I drove the 3.0 and loved it.
I don't understand what you mean by 'pulling'. Be aware that you're
comparing a four cylinder against a V6 engine - you shouldn't expect
the four to be as smooth as the six.
> I also see the 2.8 on the road, but don't understand the differences
> between the 2.8 and 3.0. Why the need for both?
No need for both - the 3.0 is a later replacement for the 2.8.
> Lastly, I do like the car, but it will be the first time I've bought a
> "luxury" car, so obviously I'm concerned about the expense of fixing it
> should something go wrong. It's my understanding that parts are pretty
> much OEM only which does rack up the price quite a few bucks.
Don't expect repairs to be cheap, but regular maintenance shouldn't be
very different ot other makes.
> I also test drove the Volvo S60 and didn't like it at all. Once I drove
> the Audi, I really liked it.
Same here - before I bought the A4, I test drove a BMW 3-series and
wasn't impressed. My Volvo dealer couldn't even be bothered to find me
a car to test! On the strength of that, and my subsequent satisfaction,
I've stuck to Audis.
--
Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with 'bellfamily')
"K. Daver" <duckie74NOSPAM@yahoo.com> wrote:
> I test drove an Audi 3.0 the other day and absolutely love it.
Great! Are you thinking of the A4 or A6?
> I'm looking to get a used (certified) Audi soon and had some questions
> that I hope can be answered. Of course, the dealers always talk up
> their car -- they should, that's their job. I, of course, want honest
> answers and want to make sure I get a decent car.
>
> I was reading consumer reports and they didn't really speak highly of
> the Audi. They rated the 2002 as having a lot of engine problems, while
> the rest of the car did fairly well. It didn't do so well in the
> electrical system, either. It didn't mention anything on the 2003 or
> newer cars, but still rated the Audi as a "stay away". I was pretty
> surprised at this as I've read user reviews on several car web sites and
> everyone seems pretty pleased, with the exception of maybe the gas mileage.
>
> How reliable are these cars? A few local friends who are mechanics,
> have told me not to expect them to fix it because they've never worked
> on an Audi before, and have heard that they are pretty intricate (fancy
> word for expensive in this case). Consumer reports is pretty reliable
> and I am concerned that they didn't give it a more favorable rating.
> Are there specific models or model years that are more prone for
> failure/problems?
Well, I've owned a 1996 A4 2.6l, 2000 A6 2.7T and 2003 RS6. My wife has
a 2002 A2. The A4 had a fault which caused it to run roughly -
quickly fixed by replacing a fuel injector at no cost to me. None of
the other cars has had anything other than a very minor niggle. I've
been veru happy with all of these cars.
> The warranty seems pretty decent through certified dealerships -- up to
> 100K miles or 6(?) years. To me that seemed pretty decent, actually.
>
> I test drove the 1.8 and didn't feel that that the car was very smooth.
> It felt as though it was pulling. I drove the 3.0 and loved it.
I don't understand what you mean by 'pulling'. Be aware that you're
comparing a four cylinder against a V6 engine - you shouldn't expect
the four to be as smooth as the six.
> I also see the 2.8 on the road, but don't understand the differences
> between the 2.8 and 3.0. Why the need for both?
No need for both - the 3.0 is a later replacement for the 2.8.
> Lastly, I do like the car, but it will be the first time I've bought a
> "luxury" car, so obviously I'm concerned about the expense of fixing it
> should something go wrong. It's my understanding that parts are pretty
> much OEM only which does rack up the price quite a few bucks.
Don't expect repairs to be cheap, but regular maintenance shouldn't be
very different ot other makes.
> I also test drove the Volvo S60 and didn't like it at all. Once I drove
> the Audi, I really liked it.
Same here - before I bought the A4, I test drove a BMW 3-series and
wasn't impressed. My Volvo dealer couldn't even be bothered to find me
a car to test! On the strength of that, and my subsequent satisfaction,
I've stuck to Audis.
--
Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with 'bellfamily')
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In message <mz3Yd.8149$DW.6879@newssvr17.news.prodigy.com>
"K. Daver" <duckie74NOSPAM@yahoo.com> wrote:
> I test drove an Audi 3.0 the other day and absolutely love it.
Great! Are you thinking of the A4 or A6?
> I'm looking to get a used (certified) Audi soon and had some questions
> that I hope can be answered. Of course, the dealers always talk up
> their car -- they should, that's their job. I, of course, want honest
> answers and want to make sure I get a decent car.
>
> I was reading consumer reports and they didn't really speak highly of
> the Audi. They rated the 2002 as having a lot of engine problems, while
> the rest of the car did fairly well. It didn't do so well in the
> electrical system, either. It didn't mention anything on the 2003 or
> newer cars, but still rated the Audi as a "stay away". I was pretty
> surprised at this as I've read user reviews on several car web sites and
> everyone seems pretty pleased, with the exception of maybe the gas mileage.
>
> How reliable are these cars? A few local friends who are mechanics,
> have told me not to expect them to fix it because they've never worked
> on an Audi before, and have heard that they are pretty intricate (fancy
> word for expensive in this case). Consumer reports is pretty reliable
> and I am concerned that they didn't give it a more favorable rating.
> Are there specific models or model years that are more prone for
> failure/problems?
Well, I've owned a 1996 A4 2.6l, 2000 A6 2.7T and 2003 RS6. My wife has
a 2002 A2. The A4 had a fault which caused it to run roughly -
quickly fixed by replacing a fuel injector at no cost to me. None of
the other cars has had anything other than a very minor niggle. I've
been veru happy with all of these cars.
> The warranty seems pretty decent through certified dealerships -- up to
> 100K miles or 6(?) years. To me that seemed pretty decent, actually.
>
> I test drove the 1.8 and didn't feel that that the car was very smooth.
> It felt as though it was pulling. I drove the 3.0 and loved it.
I don't understand what you mean by 'pulling'. Be aware that you're
comparing a four cylinder against a V6 engine - you shouldn't expect
the four to be as smooth as the six.
> I also see the 2.8 on the road, but don't understand the differences
> between the 2.8 and 3.0. Why the need for both?
No need for both - the 3.0 is a later replacement for the 2.8.
> Lastly, I do like the car, but it will be the first time I've bought a
> "luxury" car, so obviously I'm concerned about the expense of fixing it
> should something go wrong. It's my understanding that parts are pretty
> much OEM only which does rack up the price quite a few bucks.
Don't expect repairs to be cheap, but regular maintenance shouldn't be
very different ot other makes.
> I also test drove the Volvo S60 and didn't like it at all. Once I drove
> the Audi, I really liked it.
Same here - before I bought the A4, I test drove a BMW 3-series and
wasn't impressed. My Volvo dealer couldn't even be bothered to find me
a car to test! On the strength of that, and my subsequent satisfaction,
I've stuck to Audis.
--
Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with 'bellfamily')
"K. Daver" <duckie74NOSPAM@yahoo.com> wrote:
> I test drove an Audi 3.0 the other day and absolutely love it.
Great! Are you thinking of the A4 or A6?
> I'm looking to get a used (certified) Audi soon and had some questions
> that I hope can be answered. Of course, the dealers always talk up
> their car -- they should, that's their job. I, of course, want honest
> answers and want to make sure I get a decent car.
>
> I was reading consumer reports and they didn't really speak highly of
> the Audi. They rated the 2002 as having a lot of engine problems, while
> the rest of the car did fairly well. It didn't do so well in the
> electrical system, either. It didn't mention anything on the 2003 or
> newer cars, but still rated the Audi as a "stay away". I was pretty
> surprised at this as I've read user reviews on several car web sites and
> everyone seems pretty pleased, with the exception of maybe the gas mileage.
>
> How reliable are these cars? A few local friends who are mechanics,
> have told me not to expect them to fix it because they've never worked
> on an Audi before, and have heard that they are pretty intricate (fancy
> word for expensive in this case). Consumer reports is pretty reliable
> and I am concerned that they didn't give it a more favorable rating.
> Are there specific models or model years that are more prone for
> failure/problems?
Well, I've owned a 1996 A4 2.6l, 2000 A6 2.7T and 2003 RS6. My wife has
a 2002 A2. The A4 had a fault which caused it to run roughly -
quickly fixed by replacing a fuel injector at no cost to me. None of
the other cars has had anything other than a very minor niggle. I've
been veru happy with all of these cars.
> The warranty seems pretty decent through certified dealerships -- up to
> 100K miles or 6(?) years. To me that seemed pretty decent, actually.
>
> I test drove the 1.8 and didn't feel that that the car was very smooth.
> It felt as though it was pulling. I drove the 3.0 and loved it.
I don't understand what you mean by 'pulling'. Be aware that you're
comparing a four cylinder against a V6 engine - you shouldn't expect
the four to be as smooth as the six.
> I also see the 2.8 on the road, but don't understand the differences
> between the 2.8 and 3.0. Why the need for both?
No need for both - the 3.0 is a later replacement for the 2.8.
> Lastly, I do like the car, but it will be the first time I've bought a
> "luxury" car, so obviously I'm concerned about the expense of fixing it
> should something go wrong. It's my understanding that parts are pretty
> much OEM only which does rack up the price quite a few bucks.
Don't expect repairs to be cheap, but regular maintenance shouldn't be
very different ot other makes.
> I also test drove the Volvo S60 and didn't like it at all. Once I drove
> the Audi, I really liked it.
Same here - before I bought the A4, I test drove a BMW 3-series and
wasn't impressed. My Volvo dealer couldn't even be bothered to find me
a car to test! On the strength of that, and my subsequent satisfaction,
I've stuck to Audis.
--
Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with 'bellfamily')
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"K. Daver" <duckie74NOSPAM@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> Hey everyone..
>
> I test drove an Audi 3.0 the other day and absolutely love it. I'm
> looking to get a used (certified) Audi soon and had some questions that
> I hope can be answered. Of course, the dealers always talk up their car
> -- they should, that's their job. I, of course, want honest answers and
> want to make sure I get a decent car.
You will get a decent car, an Audi
> I was reading consumer reports and they didn't really speak highly of
> the Audi. They rated the 2002 as having a lot of engine problems, while
> the rest of the car did fairly well. It didn't do so well in the
> electrical system, either. It didn't mention anything on the 2003 or
> newer cars, but still rated the Audi as a "stay away". I was pretty
> surprised at this as I've read user reviews on several car web sites and
> everyone seems pretty pleased, with the exception of maybe the gas
mileage.
Most Audi owners are always Audi owners, I think that says enough about the
marque
> How reliable are these cars? A few local friends who are mechanics,
> have told me not to expect them to fix it because they've never worked
> on an Audi before, and have heard that they are pretty intricate (fancy
> word for expensive in this case). Consumer reports is pretty reliable
> and I am concerned that they didn't give it a more favorable rating.
> Are there specific models or model years that are more prone for
> failure/problems?
Depends how you drive it, drive it with care and consideration and expect it
to last as long as you keep it, 200k miles + is nothing for a 3.0
> The warranty seems pretty decent through certified dealerships -- up to
> 100K miles or 6(?) years. To me that seemed pretty decent, actually.
Yup, get the warranty and your laughing, Audi warrantys are very good
> I test drove the 1.8 and didn't feel that that the car was very smooth.
> It felt as though it was pulling. I drove the 3.0 and loved it. I
> also see the 2.8 on the road, but don't understand the differences
> between the 2.8 and 3.0. Why the need for both?
There isn't, the 3.0 came to replace the 2.8 which replaced the 2.6, the 2.8
is a 30 valver and is very smooth, the 2.6 is a 12valver but is still smooth
as hell
Audi A4 came in 2 Formats <now 3> the first was the B5 then came the B6 in
2002, B6 audi's have the 3.0 engine B5's have the 2.8/2.6
The 1.8T is a very high revving engine, but chipped can take a 3.0, although
the 3.0 is 10x smoother
> Lastly, I do like the car, but it will be the first time I've bought a
> "luxury" car, so obviously I'm concerned about the expense of fixing it
> should something go wrong. It's my understanding that parts are pretty
> much OEM only which does rack up the price quite a few bucks.
No different to any other car really, if your in America there is plenty of
dealers, and if you get a 100k warranty then you don't have to worry about
repairs, only wear and tear.
> I also test drove the Volvo S60 and didn't like it at all. Once I drove
> the Audi, I really liked it. Just looking for some feedback from fellow
> owners.
Best car I've ever owned/driven, I had a 2.6 quattro for 4 years and it had
racked up 160k miles, almost trouble free, my new Audi is the 1.8TQ which is
not as smooth but still nice, of course you have to get quattro or you will
regret not having it
Remember Silver is fastest
> If you reply privately please remove the "NOSPAM" from my email address.
>
> Thanks in advance!
No probs
Ronny
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Re: Audi questions from a perspective buyer
"K. Daver" <duckie74NOSPAM@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> Hey everyone..
>
> I test drove an Audi 3.0 the other day and absolutely love it. I'm
> looking to get a used (certified) Audi soon and had some questions that
> I hope can be answered. Of course, the dealers always talk up their car
> -- they should, that's their job. I, of course, want honest answers and
> want to make sure I get a decent car.
You will get a decent car, an Audi
> I was reading consumer reports and they didn't really speak highly of
> the Audi. They rated the 2002 as having a lot of engine problems, while
> the rest of the car did fairly well. It didn't do so well in the
> electrical system, either. It didn't mention anything on the 2003 or
> newer cars, but still rated the Audi as a "stay away". I was pretty
> surprised at this as I've read user reviews on several car web sites and
> everyone seems pretty pleased, with the exception of maybe the gas
mileage.
Most Audi owners are always Audi owners, I think that says enough about the
marque
> How reliable are these cars? A few local friends who are mechanics,
> have told me not to expect them to fix it because they've never worked
> on an Audi before, and have heard that they are pretty intricate (fancy
> word for expensive in this case). Consumer reports is pretty reliable
> and I am concerned that they didn't give it a more favorable rating.
> Are there specific models or model years that are more prone for
> failure/problems?
Depends how you drive it, drive it with care and consideration and expect it
to last as long as you keep it, 200k miles + is nothing for a 3.0
> The warranty seems pretty decent through certified dealerships -- up to
> 100K miles or 6(?) years. To me that seemed pretty decent, actually.
Yup, get the warranty and your laughing, Audi warrantys are very good
> I test drove the 1.8 and didn't feel that that the car was very smooth.
> It felt as though it was pulling. I drove the 3.0 and loved it. I
> also see the 2.8 on the road, but don't understand the differences
> between the 2.8 and 3.0. Why the need for both?
There isn't, the 3.0 came to replace the 2.8 which replaced the 2.6, the 2.8
is a 30 valver and is very smooth, the 2.6 is a 12valver but is still smooth
as hell
Audi A4 came in 2 Formats <now 3> the first was the B5 then came the B6 in
2002, B6 audi's have the 3.0 engine B5's have the 2.8/2.6
The 1.8T is a very high revving engine, but chipped can take a 3.0, although
the 3.0 is 10x smoother
> Lastly, I do like the car, but it will be the first time I've bought a
> "luxury" car, so obviously I'm concerned about the expense of fixing it
> should something go wrong. It's my understanding that parts are pretty
> much OEM only which does rack up the price quite a few bucks.
No different to any other car really, if your in America there is plenty of
dealers, and if you get a 100k warranty then you don't have to worry about
repairs, only wear and tear.
> I also test drove the Volvo S60 and didn't like it at all. Once I drove
> the Audi, I really liked it. Just looking for some feedback from fellow
> owners.
Best car I've ever owned/driven, I had a 2.6 quattro for 4 years and it had
racked up 160k miles, almost trouble free, my new Audi is the 1.8TQ which is
not as smooth but still nice, of course you have to get quattro or you will
regret not having it
Remember Silver is fastest
> If you reply privately please remove the "NOSPAM" from my email address.
>
> Thanks in advance!
No probs
Ronny
www.1337hosts.com
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Re: Audi questions from a perspective buyer
"K. Daver" <duckie74NOSPAM@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:mz3Yd.8149$DW.6879@newssvr17.news.prodigy.com ...
> Hey everyone..
>
> I test drove an Audi 3.0 the other day and absolutely love it. I'm
> looking to get a used (certified) Audi soon and had some questions that
> I hope can be answered. Of course, the dealers always talk up their car
> -- they should, that's their job. I, of course, want honest answers and
> want to make sure I get a decent car.
You will get a decent car, an Audi
> I was reading consumer reports and they didn't really speak highly of
> the Audi. They rated the 2002 as having a lot of engine problems, while
> the rest of the car did fairly well. It didn't do so well in the
> electrical system, either. It didn't mention anything on the 2003 or
> newer cars, but still rated the Audi as a "stay away". I was pretty
> surprised at this as I've read user reviews on several car web sites and
> everyone seems pretty pleased, with the exception of maybe the gas
mileage.
Most Audi owners are always Audi owners, I think that says enough about the
marque
> How reliable are these cars? A few local friends who are mechanics,
> have told me not to expect them to fix it because they've never worked
> on an Audi before, and have heard that they are pretty intricate (fancy
> word for expensive in this case). Consumer reports is pretty reliable
> and I am concerned that they didn't give it a more favorable rating.
> Are there specific models or model years that are more prone for
> failure/problems?
Depends how you drive it, drive it with care and consideration and expect it
to last as long as you keep it, 200k miles + is nothing for a 3.0
> The warranty seems pretty decent through certified dealerships -- up to
> 100K miles or 6(?) years. To me that seemed pretty decent, actually.
Yup, get the warranty and your laughing, Audi warrantys are very good
> I test drove the 1.8 and didn't feel that that the car was very smooth.
> It felt as though it was pulling. I drove the 3.0 and loved it. I
> also see the 2.8 on the road, but don't understand the differences
> between the 2.8 and 3.0. Why the need for both?
There isn't, the 3.0 came to replace the 2.8 which replaced the 2.6, the 2.8
is a 30 valver and is very smooth, the 2.6 is a 12valver but is still smooth
as hell
Audi A4 came in 2 Formats <now 3> the first was the B5 then came the B6 in
2002, B6 audi's have the 3.0 engine B5's have the 2.8/2.6
The 1.8T is a very high revving engine, but chipped can take a 3.0, although
the 3.0 is 10x smoother
> Lastly, I do like the car, but it will be the first time I've bought a
> "luxury" car, so obviously I'm concerned about the expense of fixing it
> should something go wrong. It's my understanding that parts are pretty
> much OEM only which does rack up the price quite a few bucks.
No different to any other car really, if your in America there is plenty of
dealers, and if you get a 100k warranty then you don't have to worry about
repairs, only wear and tear.
> I also test drove the Volvo S60 and didn't like it at all. Once I drove
> the Audi, I really liked it. Just looking for some feedback from fellow
> owners.
Best car I've ever owned/driven, I had a 2.6 quattro for 4 years and it had
racked up 160k miles, almost trouble free, my new Audi is the 1.8TQ which is
not as smooth but still nice, of course you have to get quattro or you will
regret not having it
Remember Silver is fastest
> If you reply privately please remove the "NOSPAM" from my email address.
>
> Thanks in advance!
No probs
Ronny
www.1337hosts.com
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Re: Audi questions from a perspective buyer
Nice car, but if reliability is important to you, I'd look elsewhere.
I've had several Audis (a '01 A4 currently) and they have all had
significant problems. If you do go for it, make sure you have a good
warranty and a mechanic you trust.
K. Daver wrote:
> Hey everyone..
>
> I test drove an Audi 3.0 the other day and absolutely love it. I'm
> looking to get a used (certified) Audi soon and had some questions that
> I hope can be answered. Of course, the dealers always talk up their car
> -- they should, that's their job. I, of course, want honest answers and
> want to make sure I get a decent car.
>
> I was reading consumer reports and they didn't really speak highly of
> the Audi. They rated the 2002 as having a lot of engine problems, while
> the rest of the car did fairly well. It didn't do so well in the
> electrical system, either. It didn't mention anything on the 2003 or
> newer cars, but still rated the Audi as a "stay away". I was pretty
> surprised at this as I've read user reviews on several car web sites and
> everyone seems pretty pleased, with the exception of maybe the gas mileage.
>
> How reliable are these cars? A few local friends who are mechanics,
> have told me not to expect them to fix it because they've never worked
> on an Audi before, and have heard that they are pretty intricate (fancy
> word for expensive in this case). Consumer reports is pretty reliable
> and I am concerned that they didn't give it a more favorable rating. Are
> there specific models or model years that are more prone for
> failure/problems?
>
> The warranty seems pretty decent through certified dealerships -- up to
> 100K miles or 6(?) years. To me that seemed pretty decent, actually.
>
> I test drove the 1.8 and didn't feel that that the car was very smooth.
> It felt as though it was pulling. I drove the 3.0 and loved it. I
> also see the 2.8 on the road, but don't understand the differences
> between the 2.8 and 3.0. Why the need for both?
>
> Lastly, I do like the car, but it will be the first time I've bought a
> "luxury" car, so obviously I'm concerned about the expense of fixing it
> should something go wrong. It's my understanding that parts are pretty
> much OEM only which does rack up the price quite a few bucks.
>
> I also test drove the Volvo S60 and didn't like it at all. Once I drove
> the Audi, I really liked it. Just looking for some feedback from fellow
> owners.
>
> If you reply privately please remove the "NOSPAM" from my email address.
>
> Thanks in advance!
I've had several Audis (a '01 A4 currently) and they have all had
significant problems. If you do go for it, make sure you have a good
warranty and a mechanic you trust.
K. Daver wrote:
> Hey everyone..
>
> I test drove an Audi 3.0 the other day and absolutely love it. I'm
> looking to get a used (certified) Audi soon and had some questions that
> I hope can be answered. Of course, the dealers always talk up their car
> -- they should, that's their job. I, of course, want honest answers and
> want to make sure I get a decent car.
>
> I was reading consumer reports and they didn't really speak highly of
> the Audi. They rated the 2002 as having a lot of engine problems, while
> the rest of the car did fairly well. It didn't do so well in the
> electrical system, either. It didn't mention anything on the 2003 or
> newer cars, but still rated the Audi as a "stay away". I was pretty
> surprised at this as I've read user reviews on several car web sites and
> everyone seems pretty pleased, with the exception of maybe the gas mileage.
>
> How reliable are these cars? A few local friends who are mechanics,
> have told me not to expect them to fix it because they've never worked
> on an Audi before, and have heard that they are pretty intricate (fancy
> word for expensive in this case). Consumer reports is pretty reliable
> and I am concerned that they didn't give it a more favorable rating. Are
> there specific models or model years that are more prone for
> failure/problems?
>
> The warranty seems pretty decent through certified dealerships -- up to
> 100K miles or 6(?) years. To me that seemed pretty decent, actually.
>
> I test drove the 1.8 and didn't feel that that the car was very smooth.
> It felt as though it was pulling. I drove the 3.0 and loved it. I
> also see the 2.8 on the road, but don't understand the differences
> between the 2.8 and 3.0. Why the need for both?
>
> Lastly, I do like the car, but it will be the first time I've bought a
> "luxury" car, so obviously I'm concerned about the expense of fixing it
> should something go wrong. It's my understanding that parts are pretty
> much OEM only which does rack up the price quite a few bucks.
>
> I also test drove the Volvo S60 and didn't like it at all. Once I drove
> the Audi, I really liked it. Just looking for some feedback from fellow
> owners.
>
> If you reply privately please remove the "NOSPAM" from my email address.
>
> Thanks in advance!
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Re: Audi questions from a perspective buyer
Nice car, but if reliability is important to you, I'd look elsewhere.
I've had several Audis (a '01 A4 currently) and they have all had
significant problems. If you do go for it, make sure you have a good
warranty and a mechanic you trust.
K. Daver wrote:
> Hey everyone..
>
> I test drove an Audi 3.0 the other day and absolutely love it. I'm
> looking to get a used (certified) Audi soon and had some questions that
> I hope can be answered. Of course, the dealers always talk up their car
> -- they should, that's their job. I, of course, want honest answers and
> want to make sure I get a decent car.
>
> I was reading consumer reports and they didn't really speak highly of
> the Audi. They rated the 2002 as having a lot of engine problems, while
> the rest of the car did fairly well. It didn't do so well in the
> electrical system, either. It didn't mention anything on the 2003 or
> newer cars, but still rated the Audi as a "stay away". I was pretty
> surprised at this as I've read user reviews on several car web sites and
> everyone seems pretty pleased, with the exception of maybe the gas mileage.
>
> How reliable are these cars? A few local friends who are mechanics,
> have told me not to expect them to fix it because they've never worked
> on an Audi before, and have heard that they are pretty intricate (fancy
> word for expensive in this case). Consumer reports is pretty reliable
> and I am concerned that they didn't give it a more favorable rating. Are
> there specific models or model years that are more prone for
> failure/problems?
>
> The warranty seems pretty decent through certified dealerships -- up to
> 100K miles or 6(?) years. To me that seemed pretty decent, actually.
>
> I test drove the 1.8 and didn't feel that that the car was very smooth.
> It felt as though it was pulling. I drove the 3.0 and loved it. I
> also see the 2.8 on the road, but don't understand the differences
> between the 2.8 and 3.0. Why the need for both?
>
> Lastly, I do like the car, but it will be the first time I've bought a
> "luxury" car, so obviously I'm concerned about the expense of fixing it
> should something go wrong. It's my understanding that parts are pretty
> much OEM only which does rack up the price quite a few bucks.
>
> I also test drove the Volvo S60 and didn't like it at all. Once I drove
> the Audi, I really liked it. Just looking for some feedback from fellow
> owners.
>
> If you reply privately please remove the "NOSPAM" from my email address.
>
> Thanks in advance!
I've had several Audis (a '01 A4 currently) and they have all had
significant problems. If you do go for it, make sure you have a good
warranty and a mechanic you trust.
K. Daver wrote:
> Hey everyone..
>
> I test drove an Audi 3.0 the other day and absolutely love it. I'm
> looking to get a used (certified) Audi soon and had some questions that
> I hope can be answered. Of course, the dealers always talk up their car
> -- they should, that's their job. I, of course, want honest answers and
> want to make sure I get a decent car.
>
> I was reading consumer reports and they didn't really speak highly of
> the Audi. They rated the 2002 as having a lot of engine problems, while
> the rest of the car did fairly well. It didn't do so well in the
> electrical system, either. It didn't mention anything on the 2003 or
> newer cars, but still rated the Audi as a "stay away". I was pretty
> surprised at this as I've read user reviews on several car web sites and
> everyone seems pretty pleased, with the exception of maybe the gas mileage.
>
> How reliable are these cars? A few local friends who are mechanics,
> have told me not to expect them to fix it because they've never worked
> on an Audi before, and have heard that they are pretty intricate (fancy
> word for expensive in this case). Consumer reports is pretty reliable
> and I am concerned that they didn't give it a more favorable rating. Are
> there specific models or model years that are more prone for
> failure/problems?
>
> The warranty seems pretty decent through certified dealerships -- up to
> 100K miles or 6(?) years. To me that seemed pretty decent, actually.
>
> I test drove the 1.8 and didn't feel that that the car was very smooth.
> It felt as though it was pulling. I drove the 3.0 and loved it. I
> also see the 2.8 on the road, but don't understand the differences
> between the 2.8 and 3.0. Why the need for both?
>
> Lastly, I do like the car, but it will be the first time I've bought a
> "luxury" car, so obviously I'm concerned about the expense of fixing it
> should something go wrong. It's my understanding that parts are pretty
> much OEM only which does rack up the price quite a few bucks.
>
> I also test drove the Volvo S60 and didn't like it at all. Once I drove
> the Audi, I really liked it. Just looking for some feedback from fellow
> owners.
>
> If you reply privately please remove the "NOSPAM" from my email address.
>
> Thanks in advance!
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Re: Audi questions from a perspective buyer
Nice car, but if reliability is important to you, I'd look elsewhere.
I've had several Audis (a '01 A4 currently) and they have all had
significant problems. If you do go for it, make sure you have a good
warranty and a mechanic you trust.
K. Daver wrote:
> Hey everyone..
>
> I test drove an Audi 3.0 the other day and absolutely love it. I'm
> looking to get a used (certified) Audi soon and had some questions that
> I hope can be answered. Of course, the dealers always talk up their car
> -- they should, that's their job. I, of course, want honest answers and
> want to make sure I get a decent car.
>
> I was reading consumer reports and they didn't really speak highly of
> the Audi. They rated the 2002 as having a lot of engine problems, while
> the rest of the car did fairly well. It didn't do so well in the
> electrical system, either. It didn't mention anything on the 2003 or
> newer cars, but still rated the Audi as a "stay away". I was pretty
> surprised at this as I've read user reviews on several car web sites and
> everyone seems pretty pleased, with the exception of maybe the gas mileage.
>
> How reliable are these cars? A few local friends who are mechanics,
> have told me not to expect them to fix it because they've never worked
> on an Audi before, and have heard that they are pretty intricate (fancy
> word for expensive in this case). Consumer reports is pretty reliable
> and I am concerned that they didn't give it a more favorable rating. Are
> there specific models or model years that are more prone for
> failure/problems?
>
> The warranty seems pretty decent through certified dealerships -- up to
> 100K miles or 6(?) years. To me that seemed pretty decent, actually.
>
> I test drove the 1.8 and didn't feel that that the car was very smooth.
> It felt as though it was pulling. I drove the 3.0 and loved it. I
> also see the 2.8 on the road, but don't understand the differences
> between the 2.8 and 3.0. Why the need for both?
>
> Lastly, I do like the car, but it will be the first time I've bought a
> "luxury" car, so obviously I'm concerned about the expense of fixing it
> should something go wrong. It's my understanding that parts are pretty
> much OEM only which does rack up the price quite a few bucks.
>
> I also test drove the Volvo S60 and didn't like it at all. Once I drove
> the Audi, I really liked it. Just looking for some feedback from fellow
> owners.
>
> If you reply privately please remove the "NOSPAM" from my email address.
>
> Thanks in advance!
I've had several Audis (a '01 A4 currently) and they have all had
significant problems. If you do go for it, make sure you have a good
warranty and a mechanic you trust.
K. Daver wrote:
> Hey everyone..
>
> I test drove an Audi 3.0 the other day and absolutely love it. I'm
> looking to get a used (certified) Audi soon and had some questions that
> I hope can be answered. Of course, the dealers always talk up their car
> -- they should, that's their job. I, of course, want honest answers and
> want to make sure I get a decent car.
>
> I was reading consumer reports and they didn't really speak highly of
> the Audi. They rated the 2002 as having a lot of engine problems, while
> the rest of the car did fairly well. It didn't do so well in the
> electrical system, either. It didn't mention anything on the 2003 or
> newer cars, but still rated the Audi as a "stay away". I was pretty
> surprised at this as I've read user reviews on several car web sites and
> everyone seems pretty pleased, with the exception of maybe the gas mileage.
>
> How reliable are these cars? A few local friends who are mechanics,
> have told me not to expect them to fix it because they've never worked
> on an Audi before, and have heard that they are pretty intricate (fancy
> word for expensive in this case). Consumer reports is pretty reliable
> and I am concerned that they didn't give it a more favorable rating. Are
> there specific models or model years that are more prone for
> failure/problems?
>
> The warranty seems pretty decent through certified dealerships -- up to
> 100K miles or 6(?) years. To me that seemed pretty decent, actually.
>
> I test drove the 1.8 and didn't feel that that the car was very smooth.
> It felt as though it was pulling. I drove the 3.0 and loved it. I
> also see the 2.8 on the road, but don't understand the differences
> between the 2.8 and 3.0. Why the need for both?
>
> Lastly, I do like the car, but it will be the first time I've bought a
> "luxury" car, so obviously I'm concerned about the expense of fixing it
> should something go wrong. It's my understanding that parts are pretty
> much OEM only which does rack up the price quite a few bucks.
>
> I also test drove the Volvo S60 and didn't like it at all. Once I drove
> the Audi, I really liked it. Just looking for some feedback from fellow
> owners.
>
> If you reply privately please remove the "NOSPAM" from my email address.
>
> Thanks in advance!