Worn out A6
02-19-2007, 01:32 AM
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Worn out A6
I took the 99 A6 in for a recall fix and the dealer found nearly $4000 worth
of work that was need on a car with just under 60,000 miles on it. Also,
some of the repairs needed to be done before it would pass the state
inspection. They said it was just worn out; that some go longer but nothing
unusual.
The repairs included; lower control arms-$670, tie rods- $490 - Timing belt-
$1500, Suction jet pump- $850, Front propshaft seal -$485.
My question to you is; can that be right? I wrote to the Audi of America but
they did not respond. But I don't think that I could buy another Audi.
Larry
of work that was need on a car with just under 60,000 miles on it. Also,
some of the repairs needed to be done before it would pass the state
inspection. They said it was just worn out; that some go longer but nothing
unusual.
The repairs included; lower control arms-$670, tie rods- $490 - Timing belt-
$1500, Suction jet pump- $850, Front propshaft seal -$485.
My question to you is; can that be right? I wrote to the Audi of America but
they did not respond. But I don't think that I could buy another Audi.
Larry
02-19-2007, 08:07 AM
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Re: Worn out A6
On Mon, 19 Feb 2007 07:32:19 GMT, "L. D. Mormino"
<lmormino@earthlink.net> wrote:
>I took the 99 A6 in for a recall fix and the dealer found nearly $4000 worth
>of work that was need on a car with just under 60,000 miles on it. Also,
>some of the repairs needed to be done before it would pass the state
>inspection. They said it was just worn out; that some go longer but nothing
>unusual.
>The repairs included; lower control arms-$670, tie rods- $490 - Timing belt-
>$1500, Suction jet pump- $850, Front propshaft seal -$485.
>My question to you is; can that be right? I wrote to the Audi of America but
>they did not respond. But I don't think that I could buy another Audi.
>Larry
>
Have the dealer do *just* the recall. (They are required to do this,
and cannot make a recall dependent on other non-warranty/non-recall
replairs).
Then take it to an honest, independent shop (that is good, and has a
good reputation) and ask them to evaluate the other items.
Then make a decision.
Oh, and find a new dealer. <bg>
<lmormino@earthlink.net> wrote:
>I took the 99 A6 in for a recall fix and the dealer found nearly $4000 worth
>of work that was need on a car with just under 60,000 miles on it. Also,
>some of the repairs needed to be done before it would pass the state
>inspection. They said it was just worn out; that some go longer but nothing
>unusual.
>The repairs included; lower control arms-$670, tie rods- $490 - Timing belt-
>$1500, Suction jet pump- $850, Front propshaft seal -$485.
>My question to you is; can that be right? I wrote to the Audi of America but
>they did not respond. But I don't think that I could buy another Audi.
>Larry
>
Have the dealer do *just* the recall. (They are required to do this,
and cannot make a recall dependent on other non-warranty/non-recall
replairs).
Then take it to an honest, independent shop (that is good, and has a
good reputation) and ask them to evaluate the other items.
Then make a decision.
Oh, and find a new dealer. <bg>
02-19-2007, 08:07 AM
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Re: Worn out A6
On Mon, 19 Feb 2007 07:32:19 GMT, "L. D. Mormino"
<lmormino@earthlink.net> wrote:
>I took the 99 A6 in for a recall fix and the dealer found nearly $4000 worth
>of work that was need on a car with just under 60,000 miles on it. Also,
>some of the repairs needed to be done before it would pass the state
>inspection. They said it was just worn out; that some go longer but nothing
>unusual.
>The repairs included; lower control arms-$670, tie rods- $490 - Timing belt-
>$1500, Suction jet pump- $850, Front propshaft seal -$485.
>My question to you is; can that be right? I wrote to the Audi of America but
>they did not respond. But I don't think that I could buy another Audi.
>Larry
>
Have the dealer do *just* the recall. (They are required to do this,
and cannot make a recall dependent on other non-warranty/non-recall
replairs).
Then take it to an honest, independent shop (that is good, and has a
good reputation) and ask them to evaluate the other items.
Then make a decision.
Oh, and find a new dealer. <bg>
<lmormino@earthlink.net> wrote:
>I took the 99 A6 in for a recall fix and the dealer found nearly $4000 worth
>of work that was need on a car with just under 60,000 miles on it. Also,
>some of the repairs needed to be done before it would pass the state
>inspection. They said it was just worn out; that some go longer but nothing
>unusual.
>The repairs included; lower control arms-$670, tie rods- $490 - Timing belt-
>$1500, Suction jet pump- $850, Front propshaft seal -$485.
>My question to you is; can that be right? I wrote to the Audi of America but
>they did not respond. But I don't think that I could buy another Audi.
>Larry
>
Have the dealer do *just* the recall. (They are required to do this,
and cannot make a recall dependent on other non-warranty/non-recall
replairs).
Then take it to an honest, independent shop (that is good, and has a
good reputation) and ask them to evaluate the other items.
Then make a decision.
Oh, and find a new dealer. <bg>
02-19-2007, 08:07 AM
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Re: Worn out A6
On Mon, 19 Feb 2007 07:32:19 GMT, "L. D. Mormino"
<lmormino@earthlink.net> wrote:
>I took the 99 A6 in for a recall fix and the dealer found nearly $4000 worth
>of work that was need on a car with just under 60,000 miles on it. Also,
>some of the repairs needed to be done before it would pass the state
>inspection. They said it was just worn out; that some go longer but nothing
>unusual.
>The repairs included; lower control arms-$670, tie rods- $490 - Timing belt-
>$1500, Suction jet pump- $850, Front propshaft seal -$485.
>My question to you is; can that be right? I wrote to the Audi of America but
>they did not respond. But I don't think that I could buy another Audi.
>Larry
>
Have the dealer do *just* the recall. (They are required to do this,
and cannot make a recall dependent on other non-warranty/non-recall
replairs).
Then take it to an honest, independent shop (that is good, and has a
good reputation) and ask them to evaluate the other items.
Then make a decision.
Oh, and find a new dealer. <bg>
<lmormino@earthlink.net> wrote:
>I took the 99 A6 in for a recall fix and the dealer found nearly $4000 worth
>of work that was need on a car with just under 60,000 miles on it. Also,
>some of the repairs needed to be done before it would pass the state
>inspection. They said it was just worn out; that some go longer but nothing
>unusual.
>The repairs included; lower control arms-$670, tie rods- $490 - Timing belt-
>$1500, Suction jet pump- $850, Front propshaft seal -$485.
>My question to you is; can that be right? I wrote to the Audi of America but
>they did not respond. But I don't think that I could buy another Audi.
>Larry
>
Have the dealer do *just* the recall. (They are required to do this,
and cannot make a recall dependent on other non-warranty/non-recall
replairs).
Then take it to an honest, independent shop (that is good, and has a
good reputation) and ask them to evaluate the other items.
Then make a decision.
Oh, and find a new dealer. <bg>
02-19-2007, 08:07 AM
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Re: Worn out A6
On Mon, 19 Feb 2007 07:32:19 GMT, "L. D. Mormino"
<lmormino@earthlink.net> wrote:
>I took the 99 A6 in for a recall fix and the dealer found nearly $4000 worth
>of work that was need on a car with just under 60,000 miles on it. Also,
>some of the repairs needed to be done before it would pass the state
>inspection. They said it was just worn out; that some go longer but nothing
>unusual.
>The repairs included; lower control arms-$670, tie rods- $490 - Timing belt-
>$1500, Suction jet pump- $850, Front propshaft seal -$485.
>My question to you is; can that be right? I wrote to the Audi of America but
>they did not respond. But I don't think that I could buy another Audi.
>Larry
>
Have the dealer do *just* the recall. (They are required to do this,
and cannot make a recall dependent on other non-warranty/non-recall
replairs).
Then take it to an honest, independent shop (that is good, and has a
good reputation) and ask them to evaluate the other items.
Then make a decision.
Oh, and find a new dealer. <bg>
<lmormino@earthlink.net> wrote:
>I took the 99 A6 in for a recall fix and the dealer found nearly $4000 worth
>of work that was need on a car with just under 60,000 miles on it. Also,
>some of the repairs needed to be done before it would pass the state
>inspection. They said it was just worn out; that some go longer but nothing
>unusual.
>The repairs included; lower control arms-$670, tie rods- $490 - Timing belt-
>$1500, Suction jet pump- $850, Front propshaft seal -$485.
>My question to you is; can that be right? I wrote to the Audi of America but
>they did not respond. But I don't think that I could buy another Audi.
>Larry
>
Have the dealer do *just* the recall. (They are required to do this,
and cannot make a recall dependent on other non-warranty/non-recall
replairs).
Then take it to an honest, independent shop (that is good, and has a
good reputation) and ask them to evaluate the other items.
Then make a decision.
Oh, and find a new dealer. <bg>
02-19-2007, 09:35 AM
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Re: Worn out A6
"L. D. Mormino" <lmormino@earthlink.net> wrote in message
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>I took the 99 A6 in for a recall fix and the dealer found nearly $4000
>worth of work that was need on a car with just under 60,000 miles on it.
>Also, some of the repairs needed to be done before it would pass the state
>inspection. They said it was just worn out; that some go longer but nothing
>unusual.
> The repairs included; lower control arms-$670, tie rods- $490 - Timing
> belt- $1500, Suction jet pump- $850, Front propshaft seal -$485.
> My question to you is; can that be right? I wrote to the Audi of America
> but they did not respond. But I don't think that I could buy another Audi.
> Larry
>
Lower control arms are a well known issue. Tie rods are possibly also
affected. Propshaft seal could go and 60k is not unreasonable.
Timing belt is a consumable which should be changed anywhere from 60k - 120k
miles depending on engine.
Somehow I feel that they are trying to fleece you so as has already been
stated, get the recall done but go elsewhere for a second opinion
02-19-2007, 09:35 AM
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Re: Worn out A6
"L. D. Mormino" <lmormino@earthlink.net> wrote in message
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>I took the 99 A6 in for a recall fix and the dealer found nearly $4000
>worth of work that was need on a car with just under 60,000 miles on it.
>Also, some of the repairs needed to be done before it would pass the state
>inspection. They said it was just worn out; that some go longer but nothing
>unusual.
> The repairs included; lower control arms-$670, tie rods- $490 - Timing
> belt- $1500, Suction jet pump- $850, Front propshaft seal -$485.
> My question to you is; can that be right? I wrote to the Audi of America
> but they did not respond. But I don't think that I could buy another Audi.
> Larry
>
Lower control arms are a well known issue. Tie rods are possibly also
affected. Propshaft seal could go and 60k is not unreasonable.
Timing belt is a consumable which should be changed anywhere from 60k - 120k
miles depending on engine.
Somehow I feel that they are trying to fleece you so as has already been
stated, get the recall done but go elsewhere for a second opinion
02-19-2007, 09:35 AM
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Re: Worn out A6
"L. D. Mormino" <lmormino@earthlink.net> wrote in message
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>I took the 99 A6 in for a recall fix and the dealer found nearly $4000
>worth of work that was need on a car with just under 60,000 miles on it.
>Also, some of the repairs needed to be done before it would pass the state
>inspection. They said it was just worn out; that some go longer but nothing
>unusual.
> The repairs included; lower control arms-$670, tie rods- $490 - Timing
> belt- $1500, Suction jet pump- $850, Front propshaft seal -$485.
> My question to you is; can that be right? I wrote to the Audi of America
> but they did not respond. But I don't think that I could buy another Audi.
> Larry
>
Lower control arms are a well known issue. Tie rods are possibly also
affected. Propshaft seal could go and 60k is not unreasonable.
Timing belt is a consumable which should be changed anywhere from 60k - 120k
miles depending on engine.
Somehow I feel that they are trying to fleece you so as has already been
stated, get the recall done but go elsewhere for a second opinion
02-19-2007, 09:35 AM
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Re: Worn out A6
"L. D. Mormino" <lmormino@earthlink.net> wrote in message
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>I took the 99 A6 in for a recall fix and the dealer found nearly $4000
>worth of work that was need on a car with just under 60,000 miles on it.
>Also, some of the repairs needed to be done before it would pass the state
>inspection. They said it was just worn out; that some go longer but nothing
>unusual.
> The repairs included; lower control arms-$670, tie rods- $490 - Timing
> belt- $1500, Suction jet pump- $850, Front propshaft seal -$485.
> My question to you is; can that be right? I wrote to the Audi of America
> but they did not respond. But I don't think that I could buy another Audi.
> Larry
>
Lower control arms are a well known issue. Tie rods are possibly also
affected. Propshaft seal could go and 60k is not unreasonable.
Timing belt is a consumable which should be changed anywhere from 60k - 120k
miles depending on engine.
Somehow I feel that they are trying to fleece you so as has already been
stated, get the recall done but go elsewhere for a second opinion
02-19-2007, 10:39 AM
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Re: Worn out A6
Thanks, I got the wiring recall done and am thinking about getting a new car
instead of spending $4000 on this one. Thanks, Larry
"Dave" <dave@nobody.com> wrote in message
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>
> "L. D. Mormino" <lmormino@earthlink.net> wrote in message
> news:7ocCh.3894$Jl.1800@newsread3.news.pas.earthli nk.net...
>>I took the 99 A6 in for a recall fix and the dealer found nearly $4000
>>worth of work that was need on a car with just under 60,000 miles on it.
>>Also, some of the repairs needed to be done before it would pass the state
>>inspection. They said it was just worn out; that some go longer but
>>nothing unusual.
>> The repairs included; lower control arms-$670, tie rods- $490 - Timing
>> belt- $1500, Suction jet pump- $850, Front propshaft seal -$485.
>> My question to you is; can that be right? I wrote to the Audi of America
>> but they did not respond. But I don't think that I could buy another
>> Audi. Larry
>>
>
> Lower control arms are a well known issue. Tie rods are possibly also
> affected. Propshaft seal could go and 60k is not unreasonable.
>
> Timing belt is a consumable which should be changed anywhere from 60k -
> 120k miles depending on engine.
>
> Somehow I feel that they are trying to fleece you so as has already been
> stated, get the recall done but go elsewhere for a second opinion
>
instead of spending $4000 on this one. Thanks, Larry
"Dave" <dave@nobody.com> wrote in message
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>
> "L. D. Mormino" <lmormino@earthlink.net> wrote in message
> news:7ocCh.3894$Jl.1800@newsread3.news.pas.earthli nk.net...
>>I took the 99 A6 in for a recall fix and the dealer found nearly $4000
>>worth of work that was need on a car with just under 60,000 miles on it.
>>Also, some of the repairs needed to be done before it would pass the state
>>inspection. They said it was just worn out; that some go longer but
>>nothing unusual.
>> The repairs included; lower control arms-$670, tie rods- $490 - Timing
>> belt- $1500, Suction jet pump- $850, Front propshaft seal -$485.
>> My question to you is; can that be right? I wrote to the Audi of America
>> but they did not respond. But I don't think that I could buy another
>> Audi. Larry
>>
>
> Lower control arms are a well known issue. Tie rods are possibly also
> affected. Propshaft seal could go and 60k is not unreasonable.
>
> Timing belt is a consumable which should be changed anywhere from 60k -
> 120k miles depending on engine.
>
> Somehow I feel that they are trying to fleece you so as has already been
> stated, get the recall done but go elsewhere for a second opinion
>
