Audi questions from a perspective buyer
#21
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Re: Audi questions from a perspective buyer
Rob,
That's great to hear. Although I trust the magazine, I just didn't
understand why 2003 + 2004 (they didn't rate 2005 yet) still had a stay
away flag, yet they listed no problems with these years. They only
listed the problems with the 2002.
Either way, I'm glad that they fixed the problem with that model and
it's not resurfaced in later years.
Thanks again!
Marty
+ Rob + wrote:
> "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.
>>
>>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.
>
>
> Statistically speaking, Consumer Reports is correct about the 2002 A4.
> However, the "engine problems" that they note are no longer an issue. In
> fact, they weren't "problems" at all. It was one "problem" -- singular --
> that was quite wide. 2002 A4's (and various other VW/Audis) had a
> faulty part in the ignition system (a "coil pack") that would often fail and
> leave people stranded on the side of the road. However, the part was
> recalled and all cars received a redesigned, trouble-free replacement part.
> Thus, while the problem will always persist within Consumer Reports'
> statistics, it no longer exists on the road.
>
> Rob
> 2002 A4 3.0Q
> 2005 TT 3.2 DSG
>
>
That's great to hear. Although I trust the magazine, I just didn't
understand why 2003 + 2004 (they didn't rate 2005 yet) still had a stay
away flag, yet they listed no problems with these years. They only
listed the problems with the 2002.
Either way, I'm glad that they fixed the problem with that model and
it's not resurfaced in later years.
Thanks again!
Marty
+ Rob + wrote:
> "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.
>>
>>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.
>
>
> Statistically speaking, Consumer Reports is correct about the 2002 A4.
> However, the "engine problems" that they note are no longer an issue. In
> fact, they weren't "problems" at all. It was one "problem" -- singular --
> that was quite wide. 2002 A4's (and various other VW/Audis) had a
> faulty part in the ignition system (a "coil pack") that would often fail and
> leave people stranded on the side of the road. However, the part was
> recalled and all cars received a redesigned, trouble-free replacement part.
> Thus, while the problem will always persist within Consumer Reports'
> statistics, it no longer exists on the road.
>
> Rob
> 2002 A4 3.0Q
> 2005 TT 3.2 DSG
>
>
#22
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Re: Audi questions from a perspective buyer
Rob,
That's great to hear. Although I trust the magazine, I just didn't
understand why 2003 + 2004 (they didn't rate 2005 yet) still had a stay
away flag, yet they listed no problems with these years. They only
listed the problems with the 2002.
Either way, I'm glad that they fixed the problem with that model and
it's not resurfaced in later years.
Thanks again!
Marty
+ Rob + wrote:
> "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.
>>
>>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.
>
>
> Statistically speaking, Consumer Reports is correct about the 2002 A4.
> However, the "engine problems" that they note are no longer an issue. In
> fact, they weren't "problems" at all. It was one "problem" -- singular --
> that was quite wide. 2002 A4's (and various other VW/Audis) had a
> faulty part in the ignition system (a "coil pack") that would often fail and
> leave people stranded on the side of the road. However, the part was
> recalled and all cars received a redesigned, trouble-free replacement part.
> Thus, while the problem will always persist within Consumer Reports'
> statistics, it no longer exists on the road.
>
> Rob
> 2002 A4 3.0Q
> 2005 TT 3.2 DSG
>
>
That's great to hear. Although I trust the magazine, I just didn't
understand why 2003 + 2004 (they didn't rate 2005 yet) still had a stay
away flag, yet they listed no problems with these years. They only
listed the problems with the 2002.
Either way, I'm glad that they fixed the problem with that model and
it's not resurfaced in later years.
Thanks again!
Marty
+ Rob + wrote:
> "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.
>>
>>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.
>
>
> Statistically speaking, Consumer Reports is correct about the 2002 A4.
> However, the "engine problems" that they note are no longer an issue. In
> fact, they weren't "problems" at all. It was one "problem" -- singular --
> that was quite wide. 2002 A4's (and various other VW/Audis) had a
> faulty part in the ignition system (a "coil pack") that would often fail and
> leave people stranded on the side of the road. However, the part was
> recalled and all cars received a redesigned, trouble-free replacement part.
> Thus, while the problem will always persist within Consumer Reports'
> statistics, it no longer exists on the road.
>
> Rob
> 2002 A4 3.0Q
> 2005 TT 3.2 DSG
>
>
#23
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Re: Audi questions from a perspective buyer
Bob,
Appreciate the help. What types of problems have you had? For me,
it'll be the most expensive car I've owned. Never been in a position to
have a new(er) car before, so obviously I want to do my homework before
I plunk down the money for it. Repairs, can be costly, so obviously I'm
very interested in their upkeep.
The dealer told me that I must put premium gas in it. Several people at
work drive them (and love them) but use regular gas. One person has a
99 and says he's put nothing but regular gas and it's never been an
issue. Can there be heavy repairs associated with non-premium gas?
I'm in the states and around here premium just spiked to about $2.20 vs
$1.95 for non-premium. No Audi Hybrids yet, right?
Thanks again!
Marty
(remove nospam in my email address to reply privately)
eBob.com wrote:
> Well ... I just bought my third one two weeks ago. The '95 A6 Quatro wagon,
> purchased used, had 140K+ miles on it when I traded it for a '98 A6 Quatro
> Wagon, also purchased used, which had 148K miles on it when I sold it to buy
> the 2003 A6 Quatro Avant (Audi newspeak for wagon) two weeks ago.
>
> Sure, I've had problems. But none left me stranded. I think that today's
> cars, especially the Japanese cars, have gotten so reliable that even cars
> which are very reliable, on an absolute scale, can still be far down the
> list.
>
> I stop going to an Audi dealer for service as soon as the warranty expires.
> My first attempt to find a reliable local mechanic failed. (Just because
> they have a German name and even a German accent does not make them good
> Audi mechanics!) But on my second try I got lucky. The guy doesn't seem to
> take care of too many Audi's but he sure knows what he is doing. And when
> he isn't sure he tells me to go to a dealer. I've only had to do that once
> for a minor transmission leak.
>
> By the way, my mechanic bought my '98, for his wife and kids. That says
> something about his opinion of Audis.
>
> My most serious complaint is lack of cup holders and cubby holes!
>
> Good Luck, Bob
> "K. Daver" <duckie74NOSPAM@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:mz3Yd.8149$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.
>>
>>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!
>
>
>
Appreciate the help. What types of problems have you had? For me,
it'll be the most expensive car I've owned. Never been in a position to
have a new(er) car before, so obviously I want to do my homework before
I plunk down the money for it. Repairs, can be costly, so obviously I'm
very interested in their upkeep.
The dealer told me that I must put premium gas in it. Several people at
work drive them (and love them) but use regular gas. One person has a
99 and says he's put nothing but regular gas and it's never been an
issue. Can there be heavy repairs associated with non-premium gas?
I'm in the states and around here premium just spiked to about $2.20 vs
$1.95 for non-premium. No Audi Hybrids yet, right?
Thanks again!
Marty
(remove nospam in my email address to reply privately)
eBob.com wrote:
> Well ... I just bought my third one two weeks ago. The '95 A6 Quatro wagon,
> purchased used, had 140K+ miles on it when I traded it for a '98 A6 Quatro
> Wagon, also purchased used, which had 148K miles on it when I sold it to buy
> the 2003 A6 Quatro Avant (Audi newspeak for wagon) two weeks ago.
>
> Sure, I've had problems. But none left me stranded. I think that today's
> cars, especially the Japanese cars, have gotten so reliable that even cars
> which are very reliable, on an absolute scale, can still be far down the
> list.
>
> I stop going to an Audi dealer for service as soon as the warranty expires.
> My first attempt to find a reliable local mechanic failed. (Just because
> they have a German name and even a German accent does not make them good
> Audi mechanics!) But on my second try I got lucky. The guy doesn't seem to
> take care of too many Audi's but he sure knows what he is doing. And when
> he isn't sure he tells me to go to a dealer. I've only had to do that once
> for a minor transmission leak.
>
> By the way, my mechanic bought my '98, for his wife and kids. That says
> something about his opinion of Audis.
>
> My most serious complaint is lack of cup holders and cubby holes!
>
> Good Luck, Bob
> "K. Daver" <duckie74NOSPAM@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:mz3Yd.8149$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.
>>
>>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!
>
>
>
#24
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Audi questions from a perspective buyer
Bob,
Appreciate the help. What types of problems have you had? For me,
it'll be the most expensive car I've owned. Never been in a position to
have a new(er) car before, so obviously I want to do my homework before
I plunk down the money for it. Repairs, can be costly, so obviously I'm
very interested in their upkeep.
The dealer told me that I must put premium gas in it. Several people at
work drive them (and love them) but use regular gas. One person has a
99 and says he's put nothing but regular gas and it's never been an
issue. Can there be heavy repairs associated with non-premium gas?
I'm in the states and around here premium just spiked to about $2.20 vs
$1.95 for non-premium. No Audi Hybrids yet, right?
Thanks again!
Marty
(remove nospam in my email address to reply privately)
eBob.com wrote:
> Well ... I just bought my third one two weeks ago. The '95 A6 Quatro wagon,
> purchased used, had 140K+ miles on it when I traded it for a '98 A6 Quatro
> Wagon, also purchased used, which had 148K miles on it when I sold it to buy
> the 2003 A6 Quatro Avant (Audi newspeak for wagon) two weeks ago.
>
> Sure, I've had problems. But none left me stranded. I think that today's
> cars, especially the Japanese cars, have gotten so reliable that even cars
> which are very reliable, on an absolute scale, can still be far down the
> list.
>
> I stop going to an Audi dealer for service as soon as the warranty expires.
> My first attempt to find a reliable local mechanic failed. (Just because
> they have a German name and even a German accent does not make them good
> Audi mechanics!) But on my second try I got lucky. The guy doesn't seem to
> take care of too many Audi's but he sure knows what he is doing. And when
> he isn't sure he tells me to go to a dealer. I've only had to do that once
> for a minor transmission leak.
>
> By the way, my mechanic bought my '98, for his wife and kids. That says
> something about his opinion of Audis.
>
> My most serious complaint is lack of cup holders and cubby holes!
>
> Good Luck, Bob
> "K. Daver" <duckie74NOSPAM@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:mz3Yd.8149$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.
>>
>>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!
>
>
>
Appreciate the help. What types of problems have you had? For me,
it'll be the most expensive car I've owned. Never been in a position to
have a new(er) car before, so obviously I want to do my homework before
I plunk down the money for it. Repairs, can be costly, so obviously I'm
very interested in their upkeep.
The dealer told me that I must put premium gas in it. Several people at
work drive them (and love them) but use regular gas. One person has a
99 and says he's put nothing but regular gas and it's never been an
issue. Can there be heavy repairs associated with non-premium gas?
I'm in the states and around here premium just spiked to about $2.20 vs
$1.95 for non-premium. No Audi Hybrids yet, right?
Thanks again!
Marty
(remove nospam in my email address to reply privately)
eBob.com wrote:
> Well ... I just bought my third one two weeks ago. The '95 A6 Quatro wagon,
> purchased used, had 140K+ miles on it when I traded it for a '98 A6 Quatro
> Wagon, also purchased used, which had 148K miles on it when I sold it to buy
> the 2003 A6 Quatro Avant (Audi newspeak for wagon) two weeks ago.
>
> Sure, I've had problems. But none left me stranded. I think that today's
> cars, especially the Japanese cars, have gotten so reliable that even cars
> which are very reliable, on an absolute scale, can still be far down the
> list.
>
> I stop going to an Audi dealer for service as soon as the warranty expires.
> My first attempt to find a reliable local mechanic failed. (Just because
> they have a German name and even a German accent does not make them good
> Audi mechanics!) But on my second try I got lucky. The guy doesn't seem to
> take care of too many Audi's but he sure knows what he is doing. And when
> he isn't sure he tells me to go to a dealer. I've only had to do that once
> for a minor transmission leak.
>
> By the way, my mechanic bought my '98, for his wife and kids. That says
> something about his opinion of Audis.
>
> My most serious complaint is lack of cup holders and cubby holes!
>
> Good Luck, Bob
> "K. Daver" <duckie74NOSPAM@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:mz3Yd.8149$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.
>>
>>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
Bob,
Appreciate the help. What types of problems have you had? For me,
it'll be the most expensive car I've owned. Never been in a position to
have a new(er) car before, so obviously I want to do my homework before
I plunk down the money for it. Repairs, can be costly, so obviously I'm
very interested in their upkeep.
The dealer told me that I must put premium gas in it. Several people at
work drive them (and love them) but use regular gas. One person has a
99 and says he's put nothing but regular gas and it's never been an
issue. Can there be heavy repairs associated with non-premium gas?
I'm in the states and around here premium just spiked to about $2.20 vs
$1.95 for non-premium. No Audi Hybrids yet, right?
Thanks again!
Marty
(remove nospam in my email address to reply privately)
eBob.com wrote:
> Well ... I just bought my third one two weeks ago. The '95 A6 Quatro wagon,
> purchased used, had 140K+ miles on it when I traded it for a '98 A6 Quatro
> Wagon, also purchased used, which had 148K miles on it when I sold it to buy
> the 2003 A6 Quatro Avant (Audi newspeak for wagon) two weeks ago.
>
> Sure, I've had problems. But none left me stranded. I think that today's
> cars, especially the Japanese cars, have gotten so reliable that even cars
> which are very reliable, on an absolute scale, can still be far down the
> list.
>
> I stop going to an Audi dealer for service as soon as the warranty expires.
> My first attempt to find a reliable local mechanic failed. (Just because
> they have a German name and even a German accent does not make them good
> Audi mechanics!) But on my second try I got lucky. The guy doesn't seem to
> take care of too many Audi's but he sure knows what he is doing. And when
> he isn't sure he tells me to go to a dealer. I've only had to do that once
> for a minor transmission leak.
>
> By the way, my mechanic bought my '98, for his wife and kids. That says
> something about his opinion of Audis.
>
> My most serious complaint is lack of cup holders and cubby holes!
>
> Good Luck, Bob
> "K. Daver" <duckie74NOSPAM@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:mz3Yd.8149$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.
>>
>>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!
>
>
>
Appreciate the help. What types of problems have you had? For me,
it'll be the most expensive car I've owned. Never been in a position to
have a new(er) car before, so obviously I want to do my homework before
I plunk down the money for it. Repairs, can be costly, so obviously I'm
very interested in their upkeep.
The dealer told me that I must put premium gas in it. Several people at
work drive them (and love them) but use regular gas. One person has a
99 and says he's put nothing but regular gas and it's never been an
issue. Can there be heavy repairs associated with non-premium gas?
I'm in the states and around here premium just spiked to about $2.20 vs
$1.95 for non-premium. No Audi Hybrids yet, right?
Thanks again!
Marty
(remove nospam in my email address to reply privately)
eBob.com wrote:
> Well ... I just bought my third one two weeks ago. The '95 A6 Quatro wagon,
> purchased used, had 140K+ miles on it when I traded it for a '98 A6 Quatro
> Wagon, also purchased used, which had 148K miles on it when I sold it to buy
> the 2003 A6 Quatro Avant (Audi newspeak for wagon) two weeks ago.
>
> Sure, I've had problems. But none left me stranded. I think that today's
> cars, especially the Japanese cars, have gotten so reliable that even cars
> which are very reliable, on an absolute scale, can still be far down the
> list.
>
> I stop going to an Audi dealer for service as soon as the warranty expires.
> My first attempt to find a reliable local mechanic failed. (Just because
> they have a German name and even a German accent does not make them good
> Audi mechanics!) But on my second try I got lucky. The guy doesn't seem to
> take care of too many Audi's but he sure knows what he is doing. And when
> he isn't sure he tells me to go to a dealer. I've only had to do that once
> for a minor transmission leak.
>
> By the way, my mechanic bought my '98, for his wife and kids. That says
> something about his opinion of Audis.
>
> My most serious complaint is lack of cup holders and cubby holes!
>
> Good Luck, Bob
> "K. Daver" <duckie74NOSPAM@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:mz3Yd.8149$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.
>>
>>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
Hi Jim!
Sorry to hear that... What problems have you had with the Audi's?
Thanks again!
Marty
(ps remove nospam in my email address to reply privately)
JimV wrote:
> 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!
Sorry to hear that... What problems have you had with the Audi's?
Thanks again!
Marty
(ps remove nospam in my email address to reply privately)
JimV wrote:
> 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!
#27
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Re: Audi questions from a perspective buyer
Hi Jim!
Sorry to hear that... What problems have you had with the Audi's?
Thanks again!
Marty
(ps remove nospam in my email address to reply privately)
JimV wrote:
> 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!
Sorry to hear that... What problems have you had with the Audi's?
Thanks again!
Marty
(ps remove nospam in my email address to reply privately)
JimV wrote:
> 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!
#28
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Re: Audi questions from a perspective buyer
Hi Jim!
Sorry to hear that... What problems have you had with the Audi's?
Thanks again!
Marty
(ps remove nospam in my email address to reply privately)
JimV wrote:
> 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!
Sorry to hear that... What problems have you had with the Audi's?
Thanks again!
Marty
(ps remove nospam in my email address to reply privately)
JimV wrote:
> 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!
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Re: Audi questions from a perspective buyer
Marty, I am a 'new' Audi owner (bought my 2004 A4 1.8Tq in September of
2003) and am glad I did it. I compared it with the Acura TSX and the
SAAB 9-3 when I was shopping. The 1.8T is great in manual transmission
form, but if you test drove a Tip, I can see how you'd feel it was a
little underpowered. While I have had a few minor annoyances (not
problems) they have all been fixed or are in the process of being fixed
under warranty. Glovebox door and rear seatbelt airbag sensor are
awaiting parts, and I had a sunroof rattle that was fixed. Others have
mentioned the coil pack issues which are all gone. I have about 16,500
miles on mine and have found it to be everything I was hoping it would
be.
In general, the foreign cars I have owned (Volvos and VW's, mostly)
have all been as reliable as anything Japanese - I think the difference
is that the European cars really need to have the regular maintenance
done (oil changes, timing belts, etc.) whereas most Japanese cars you
can just drive them without regard to maintenance. Of course, how many
Accords with 150+ miles do you see, versus Audis, that are still being
driven? Not many.
I use only premium gas in my A4. I haven't tried a lower grade only
because here in NJ, premium is still below $2.00 a gallon and since I
work at home, I only fill up every 10 days to 2 weeks....
Good luck, I don't think you'll be disappointed with an Audi....
Dan D
'04 A4 1.8Tq MT-6
Central NJ USA
2003) and am glad I did it. I compared it with the Acura TSX and the
SAAB 9-3 when I was shopping. The 1.8T is great in manual transmission
form, but if you test drove a Tip, I can see how you'd feel it was a
little underpowered. While I have had a few minor annoyances (not
problems) they have all been fixed or are in the process of being fixed
under warranty. Glovebox door and rear seatbelt airbag sensor are
awaiting parts, and I had a sunroof rattle that was fixed. Others have
mentioned the coil pack issues which are all gone. I have about 16,500
miles on mine and have found it to be everything I was hoping it would
be.
In general, the foreign cars I have owned (Volvos and VW's, mostly)
have all been as reliable as anything Japanese - I think the difference
is that the European cars really need to have the regular maintenance
done (oil changes, timing belts, etc.) whereas most Japanese cars you
can just drive them without regard to maintenance. Of course, how many
Accords with 150+ miles do you see, versus Audis, that are still being
driven? Not many.
I use only premium gas in my A4. I haven't tried a lower grade only
because here in NJ, premium is still below $2.00 a gallon and since I
work at home, I only fill up every 10 days to 2 weeks....
Good luck, I don't think you'll be disappointed with an Audi....
Dan D
'04 A4 1.8Tq MT-6
Central NJ USA
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Re: Audi questions from a perspective buyer
Marty, I am a 'new' Audi owner (bought my 2004 A4 1.8Tq in September of
2003) and am glad I did it. I compared it with the Acura TSX and the
SAAB 9-3 when I was shopping. The 1.8T is great in manual transmission
form, but if you test drove a Tip, I can see how you'd feel it was a
little underpowered. While I have had a few minor annoyances (not
problems) they have all been fixed or are in the process of being fixed
under warranty. Glovebox door and rear seatbelt airbag sensor are
awaiting parts, and I had a sunroof rattle that was fixed. Others have
mentioned the coil pack issues which are all gone. I have about 16,500
miles on mine and have found it to be everything I was hoping it would
be.
In general, the foreign cars I have owned (Volvos and VW's, mostly)
have all been as reliable as anything Japanese - I think the difference
is that the European cars really need to have the regular maintenance
done (oil changes, timing belts, etc.) whereas most Japanese cars you
can just drive them without regard to maintenance. Of course, how many
Accords with 150+ miles do you see, versus Audis, that are still being
driven? Not many.
I use only premium gas in my A4. I haven't tried a lower grade only
because here in NJ, premium is still below $2.00 a gallon and since I
work at home, I only fill up every 10 days to 2 weeks....
Good luck, I don't think you'll be disappointed with an Audi....
Dan D
'04 A4 1.8Tq MT-6
Central NJ USA
2003) and am glad I did it. I compared it with the Acura TSX and the
SAAB 9-3 when I was shopping. The 1.8T is great in manual transmission
form, but if you test drove a Tip, I can see how you'd feel it was a
little underpowered. While I have had a few minor annoyances (not
problems) they have all been fixed or are in the process of being fixed
under warranty. Glovebox door and rear seatbelt airbag sensor are
awaiting parts, and I had a sunroof rattle that was fixed. Others have
mentioned the coil pack issues which are all gone. I have about 16,500
miles on mine and have found it to be everything I was hoping it would
be.
In general, the foreign cars I have owned (Volvos and VW's, mostly)
have all been as reliable as anything Japanese - I think the difference
is that the European cars really need to have the regular maintenance
done (oil changes, timing belts, etc.) whereas most Japanese cars you
can just drive them without regard to maintenance. Of course, how many
Accords with 150+ miles do you see, versus Audis, that are still being
driven? Not many.
I use only premium gas in my A4. I haven't tried a lower grade only
because here in NJ, premium is still below $2.00 a gallon and since I
work at home, I only fill up every 10 days to 2 weeks....
Good luck, I don't think you'll be disappointed with an Audi....
Dan D
'04 A4 1.8Tq MT-6
Central NJ USA