xziler8

I am in the market for an A6 2.7T or 4.2, and have read many posts
concerning the recalls and ownership dissatisfaction issues.

I can understand mfg. have recalls for problems arising beyond their
foresight, but when these problems are not addressed sympathetically
from the dealers' service depts. -- anger heightens.

Please respond with accounts, remedies, opinions and mostly advice
pertaining to a would-be new Audi enthusiast's initial Audi purchase.

FYI, I have been driving Nissans for 12 years now, with the last 7 in
a 1994 300ZX Twin Turbo (410hp). I need to migrate to a "more sedate"
family vehicle and believe I have found my niche with the sportier A6
Audis.

-- AG,
-- Philadelphia, PA

Dave LaCourse

Alan writes:

>Please respond with accounts, remedies, opinions and mostly advice
>pertaining to a would-be new Audi enthusiast's initial Audi purchase.

I owned a 2000 A6 4.2. It was the best car I've ever owned until I bought my
RS6. The A6 4.2 performed perfectly with no complaints. It had one recall
(can't remember for what), but it was addressed at the next Audi check-up. I
changed the oil every 3-4K miles in addition to the normal Audi maintenance.

My son-in-law is now driving it, while his son is driving my old 94 S4 also
sold to my son-in-law.

Click on "About Cars" at my website.

Dave LaCourse

Duh, here's my website:

http://hometown.aol.com/davplac/myhomepage/index.html
Dave

http://hometown.aol.com/davplac/myhomepage/index.html

Peter Bell

In message <3301f66d.0402161123.d24273f@posting.google.com>
alan@gochin.com (xziler wrote:

> I am in the market for an A6 2.7T or 4.2, and have read many posts
> concerning the recalls and ownership dissatisfaction issues.

I have been driving Audis (only) since 1996, with only one issue which
required an unscheduled visit to the workshop - in 1999. My last car
was an A6 2.7T, an my current one is an RS6. I have no concerns or
dissatisfaction.

--
Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with 'bellfamily')

daytripper

On 16 Feb 2004 11:23:34 -0800, alan@gochin.com (xziler wrote:

>I am in the market for an A6 2.7T or 4.2, and have read many posts
>concerning the recalls and ownership dissatisfaction issues.
>
>I can understand mfg. have recalls for problems arising beyond their
>foresight, but when these problems are not addressed sympathetically
>from the dealers' service depts. -- anger heightens.
>
>Please respond with accounts, remedies, opinions and mostly advice
>pertaining to a would-be new Audi enthusiast's initial Audi purchase.
>
>FYI, I have been driving Nissans for 12 years now, with the last 7 in
>a 1994 300ZX Twin Turbo (410hp). I need to migrate to a "more sedate"
>family vehicle and believe I have found my niche with the sportier A6
>Audis.
>
>-- AG,
>-- Philadelphia, PA

I love my S4. I have friends with A6 4.2, 2.7TT, and even a 2.8, and they
loved their cars. I don't know anyone who doesn't love their Audis.

Just lucky, I guess.

Which, wrt your question, is pretty much the name of the game, eh?

/daytripper
'00 S4 6spd http://home.comcast.net/~day_trippr/...er/audi_s4.jpg

DFE

I have had endless quality issues with a 2003 2.7T A6. Too numerous to
recount. Virtually all of the problems handled with utter and total
incompetence by the local dealer. Many instances of parts being replaced
with equally defective "new" parts.

It took 12 months and 19 dealer trips to solve most issues.

Still have remotes whose batteries die in 4-5 weeks. Been replaced with
equally defective new remotes once already. I gave up.



The car drives like a dream when it is running properly. In my opinion, it
is a major risk buying an Audi. You must be willing to accept frustrating
problems if you buy one in my opinion.

DFE


"daytripper" <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com> wrote in message
news:r57330d10d0aj0nts34v115gctg5aci8po@4ax.com...
> On 16 Feb 2004 11:23:34 -0800, alan@gochin.com (xziler wrote:
>
> >I am in the market for an A6 2.7T or 4.2, and have read many posts
> >concerning the recalls and ownership dissatisfaction issues.
> >
> >I can understand mfg. have recalls for problems arising beyond their
> >foresight, but when these problems are not addressed sympathetically
> >from the dealers' service depts. -- anger heightens.
> >
> >Please respond with accounts, remedies, opinions and mostly advice
> >pertaining to a would-be new Audi enthusiast's initial Audi purchase.
> >
> >FYI, I have been driving Nissans for 12 years now, with the last 7 in
> >a 1994 300ZX Twin Turbo (410hp). I need to migrate to a "more sedate"
> >family vehicle and believe I have found my niche with the sportier A6
> >Audis.
> >
> >-- AG,
> >-- Philadelphia, PA
>
> I love my S4. I have friends with A6 4.2, 2.7TT, and even a 2.8, and they
> loved their cars. I don't know anyone who doesn't love their Audis.
>
> Just lucky, I guess.
>
> Which, wrt your question, is pretty much the name of the game, eh?
>
> /daytripper
> '00 S4 6spd http://home.comcast.net/~day_trippr/...er/audi_s4.jpg

Dave LaCourse

DFE writes:

<snip tale of woe>

>The car drives like a dream when it is running properly. In my opinion, it
>is a major risk buying an Audi. You must be willing to accept frustrating
>problems if you buy one in my opinion.

I believe you are in a very small minority. I've been driving Quattros since
they first came out in the 80s and I have had a minimum of problems, and only
ones you would expect (brakes, belt changes, etc.) In fact, I won't buy
anything BUT Audi Quattros.

I know of friends who have been frustrated with BMWs, Chevys, and Jags. It's
the nature of the beast. Some will bound to give you problems.
Dave

http://hometown.aol.com/davplac/myhomepage/index.html

DFE

I have many friends who feel the same way as you do about Audis.

Consumer reports rates them very low for reliability issues when compared to
other luxury cars. All my friends rate them highly.

I went with my friends, but in my case the collective experience of Consumer
Reports was correct.

While I'll grant you I had a "lemon", there is no question the dealer in my
area is laughably incompetent. There is also no question they replaced many
parts with equally defective "new" parts. As an example, I have had a total
of six key fob remotes none of which hold a battery charge much longer than
a month before the battery must be replaced. There is no way that this is
due to chance alone.

As always, your mileage may vary.

DFE




"Dave LaCourse" <davplac@aol.comPirate> wrote in message
news:20040217195224.27163.00002067@mb-m11.aol.com...
> DFE writes:
>
> <snip tale of woe>
>
> >The car drives like a dream when it is running properly. In my opinion,
it
> >is a major risk buying an Audi. You must be willing to accept frustrating
> >problems if you buy one in my opinion.
>
> I believe you are in a very small minority. I've been driving Quattros
since
> they first came out in the 80s and I have had a minimum of problems, and
only
> ones you would expect (brakes, belt changes, etc.) In fact, I won't buy
> anything BUT Audi Quattros.
>
> I know of friends who have been frustrated with BMWs, Chevys, and Jags.
It's
> the nature of the beast. Some will bound to give you problems.
> Dave
>
> http://hometown.aol.com/davplac/myhomepage/index.html
>
>
>
>
>
>
>

Dave LaCourse

DFE writes:

>As an example, I have had a total
>of six key fob remotes none of which hold a battery charge much longer than
>a month before the battery must be replaced. There is no way that this is
>due to chance alone.

I wouldn't think it would be. How do you carry your keys? Perhaps you are
inadvertently keying it while it is in your pocket. I've had key fobs for
three different Audi's and have never had that problem.
Dave

http://hometown.aol.com/davplac/myhomepage/index.html

Peter Bell

In message <20040218000800.11652.00002036@mb-m12.aol.com>
davplac@aol.comPirate (Dave LaCourse) wrote:

> DFE writes:
>
> >As an example, I have had a total of six key fob remotes none of
> >which hold a battery charge much longer than a month before the
> >battery must be replaced. There is no way that this is due to chance
> >alone.
>
> I wouldn't think it would be. How do you carry your keys? Perhaps
> you are inadvertently keying it while it is in your pocket. I've had
> key fobs for three different Audi's and have never had that problem.

Likewise - I've never had to replace a key fob battery. However, I've
not kept one Audi more than 3.5 years, but that does indicate a battery
life in excess of 40 months.

It seems incredible that one person should be so 'unlucky' - it is
possible that some 'environmental' factor is causing the problem.

--
Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with 'bellfamily')