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> With the exception of the oil sludge problem (more 1.8T related) and for
> which Audi recognized a problem and extended the warranty, every item I
> mentioned has been problematic on my 1998 A4 and I don't drive mine
> particularly hard. I didn't mention the defective clutch components and
> ventilation fan which were replaced under warranty.
>
>

That was an Audi of America problem though, no such problems this side of
the water.

And yes pre 2001 Audi's were much more problematic then the newer B6 models.

 

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>> With the exception of the oil sludge problem (more 1.8T related) and for
>> which Audi recognized a problem and extended the warranty, every item I
>> mentioned has been problematic on my 1998 A4 and I don't drive mine
>> particularly hard. I didn't mention the defective clutch components and
>> ventilation fan which were replaced under warranty.
>>
>>
>
> That was an Audi of America problem though, no such problems this side of
> the water.
>
> And yes pre 2001 Audi's were much more problematic then the newer B6
> models.



Not all of them

1989 Audi 80 1.8S
550 000 km (about 340 000 miles)
Still no problems with the engine. Had to change the gearbox (manual) couple
years ago. Had noisy bearings, nothing worse, still worked OK.
Still complete original exhaust, really the hole pipe!
Not any remarkable rust damages.

Have replaced springs, struts, brake disks & drums, outer CV joints, valve
stem seals etc.

And this is in Finland. We still have real winters but not so cold anymore,
thanks the global climate change. That means half of thea year heavily
salted roads.

I´ve had this car now 9 years, half of the mileage during this time. Work´s
fine in everyday use, about 30 000 km / year. But here in the north we use
quite much only hi-quality oils wich means full-synthetic multigrade oil.

KMa