Looking for advice
11-12-2006, 02:54 PM
#11
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Posts: n/a
Re: Looking for advice
You may want to consdier an Audi Certified Vehicle. I bought mine as
an "off-lease" vehicle. Mileage was low and a few items were
repaired/replaced under their certified warranty - noisy water pump;
control arms; instrument cluster.
Fuelwise I get approx 25 mpg (11l / 100km) city and 29/30 mpg (9.5 l
/100 km) highway. This is with a 2.8 V6; engine is solid; no oil
leaks and lots of torque.
The V6 is an interference engine but as with all Audis, changing of
the timing belt at the required interval is mandatory.
Cheers,
Owen
On Sun, 12 Nov 2006 14:17:14 +1100, John Smith <dontsend@noway.com>
wrote:
>buttugly wrote:
>> KWS wrote:
>>
>>> I had my 2000 A4 1.8T 5 speed towed away yesterday. It was rear ended
>>> and declared a loss.
>>>
>>> The 2000 was bought new and it was an excellent car for the last six
>>> years. I want to replace it with another Audi, but would rather that
>>> someone else suffer the initial depreciation this time, so I am
>>> looking for one that is used.
>>>
>>> I have some thoughts about the replacement, but am interested in
>>> hearing other comments from like minded folks. FYI - I live in the
>>> San Francisco Bay area:
>>>
>>> 1. I'll probably end up with something between 2002 to 2004 depending
>>> on price and what I find. Are there any significant differences
>>> between the years worth noting? For instance: I have not had any
>>> front suspension issues whatsoever with my 2000, but know that the
>>> upper and lower A arms were problematic for certain year cars. Was
>>> this fixed?
>>>
>>> 2. Overall, I was very happy with the 1.8T. It performed nicely but I
>>> was always concerned about the ruggedness of the turbo. I used Mobil 1
>>> and kept an eye open for stories of others that had issues. It seemed
>>> that the turbo was pretty robust. I am concerned that with a used car,
>>> the initial owner may not have been as particular about oil and oil
>>> changes. Perhaps for a lower mileage car (say, less than 40K miles),
>>> this may not be an issue. If I end up with a car pushing 80 or 90K,
>>> maybe it is. Has anyone had issues with turbo reliability? The
>>> alternative is to buy a V6, which is normally aspirated.
>>>
>>> 3. How do the V6 engines hold up in terms of reliability? For
>>> instance: are they also interference engines with a timing belt that
>>> requires regular replacement? The 1.8T gets very good gas mileage (mid
>>> to high 20s with mixed driving...close to 30MPG on the highway). How
>>> so the V6?
>>>
>>> 4. I have also heard that Audi drivers tend to be hard on clutches. I
>>> can understand why with the 1.8T: the torque curve and gearing make
>>> for a car that is difficult to drive soothly from a stop without more
>>> clutch slipping than I have experienced in other cars. I know my way
>>> around clutches; my 1990 Miata has 180K and the original clutch. The
>>> options here are take my chances with a clutch on a replacement 1.8T
>>> or try and find a manual V6 (did they actually make the V6 with a
>>> manual transmission?). Or I can opt for the automatic on
>>> either....which I am not too keen on doing.
>>>
>>> I appreciate anyone who cares to respond to this. Thanks in advance.
>>>
>>>
>>> Ken
>>
>>
>> Hi Ken, I bought my TT used with 57K on it. I never buy new cars
>> anymore. Like you I would rather use the money I save on something else.
>> Buying used does have it's risks though. In my case, I bought the car 7
>> months ago, I saved over 17K but have had to rebuild the top end because
>> the timing belt tensioner broke. The after market insurance I bought
>> does not pay for NON LUBRICATED parts!! Therefor they paid for nothing.
>> BUT, thats OK, I love the car....2 months later I had to replace the
>> clutch, and you guest it!!! I ate the total cost. Again, I love the
>> car!!! Next week it is going in for syncros, the prior owner obviously
>> beat the tranny up pretty bad. The morale to this story is, be prepared
>> to pay, pay, pay!!! But if you are lucky you will find a car that you
>> really like and have a lot better luck that I did. I still saved a lot
>> and still love the car. As a side note, I am not sure if I will EVER buy
>> another policy for a car. It just does not seem to pay for itself. Good
>> luck and YES!! I would recommend a TT!!!! It is an awesome ride!!
>>
>> Robert (Buttugly)
>
>Think he's looking for an A4.
an "off-lease" vehicle. Mileage was low and a few items were
repaired/replaced under their certified warranty - noisy water pump;
control arms; instrument cluster.
Fuelwise I get approx 25 mpg (11l / 100km) city and 29/30 mpg (9.5 l
/100 km) highway. This is with a 2.8 V6; engine is solid; no oil
leaks and lots of torque.
The V6 is an interference engine but as with all Audis, changing of
the timing belt at the required interval is mandatory.
Cheers,
Owen
On Sun, 12 Nov 2006 14:17:14 +1100, John Smith <dontsend@noway.com>
wrote:
>buttugly wrote:
>> KWS wrote:
>>
>>> I had my 2000 A4 1.8T 5 speed towed away yesterday. It was rear ended
>>> and declared a loss.
>>>
>>> The 2000 was bought new and it was an excellent car for the last six
>>> years. I want to replace it with another Audi, but would rather that
>>> someone else suffer the initial depreciation this time, so I am
>>> looking for one that is used.
>>>
>>> I have some thoughts about the replacement, but am interested in
>>> hearing other comments from like minded folks. FYI - I live in the
>>> San Francisco Bay area:
>>>
>>> 1. I'll probably end up with something between 2002 to 2004 depending
>>> on price and what I find. Are there any significant differences
>>> between the years worth noting? For instance: I have not had any
>>> front suspension issues whatsoever with my 2000, but know that the
>>> upper and lower A arms were problematic for certain year cars. Was
>>> this fixed?
>>>
>>> 2. Overall, I was very happy with the 1.8T. It performed nicely but I
>>> was always concerned about the ruggedness of the turbo. I used Mobil 1
>>> and kept an eye open for stories of others that had issues. It seemed
>>> that the turbo was pretty robust. I am concerned that with a used car,
>>> the initial owner may not have been as particular about oil and oil
>>> changes. Perhaps for a lower mileage car (say, less than 40K miles),
>>> this may not be an issue. If I end up with a car pushing 80 or 90K,
>>> maybe it is. Has anyone had issues with turbo reliability? The
>>> alternative is to buy a V6, which is normally aspirated.
>>>
>>> 3. How do the V6 engines hold up in terms of reliability? For
>>> instance: are they also interference engines with a timing belt that
>>> requires regular replacement? The 1.8T gets very good gas mileage (mid
>>> to high 20s with mixed driving...close to 30MPG on the highway). How
>>> so the V6?
>>>
>>> 4. I have also heard that Audi drivers tend to be hard on clutches. I
>>> can understand why with the 1.8T: the torque curve and gearing make
>>> for a car that is difficult to drive soothly from a stop without more
>>> clutch slipping than I have experienced in other cars. I know my way
>>> around clutches; my 1990 Miata has 180K and the original clutch. The
>>> options here are take my chances with a clutch on a replacement 1.8T
>>> or try and find a manual V6 (did they actually make the V6 with a
>>> manual transmission?). Or I can opt for the automatic on
>>> either....which I am not too keen on doing.
>>>
>>> I appreciate anyone who cares to respond to this. Thanks in advance.
>>>
>>>
>>> Ken
>>
>>
>> Hi Ken, I bought my TT used with 57K on it. I never buy new cars
>> anymore. Like you I would rather use the money I save on something else.
>> Buying used does have it's risks though. In my case, I bought the car 7
>> months ago, I saved over 17K but have had to rebuild the top end because
>> the timing belt tensioner broke. The after market insurance I bought
>> does not pay for NON LUBRICATED parts!! Therefor they paid for nothing.
>> BUT, thats OK, I love the car....2 months later I had to replace the
>> clutch, and you guest it!!! I ate the total cost. Again, I love the
>> car!!! Next week it is going in for syncros, the prior owner obviously
>> beat the tranny up pretty bad. The morale to this story is, be prepared
>> to pay, pay, pay!!! But if you are lucky you will find a car that you
>> really like and have a lot better luck that I did. I still saved a lot
>> and still love the car. As a side note, I am not sure if I will EVER buy
>> another policy for a car. It just does not seem to pay for itself. Good
>> luck and YES!! I would recommend a TT!!!! It is an awesome ride!!
>>
>> Robert (Buttugly)
>
>Think he's looking for an A4.
11-12-2006, 02:54 PM
#12
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Looking for advice
You may want to consdier an Audi Certified Vehicle. I bought mine as
an "off-lease" vehicle. Mileage was low and a few items were
repaired/replaced under their certified warranty - noisy water pump;
control arms; instrument cluster.
Fuelwise I get approx 25 mpg (11l / 100km) city and 29/30 mpg (9.5 l
/100 km) highway. This is with a 2.8 V6; engine is solid; no oil
leaks and lots of torque.
The V6 is an interference engine but as with all Audis, changing of
the timing belt at the required interval is mandatory.
Cheers,
Owen
On Sun, 12 Nov 2006 14:17:14 +1100, John Smith <dontsend@noway.com>
wrote:
>buttugly wrote:
>> KWS wrote:
>>
>>> I had my 2000 A4 1.8T 5 speed towed away yesterday. It was rear ended
>>> and declared a loss.
>>>
>>> The 2000 was bought new and it was an excellent car for the last six
>>> years. I want to replace it with another Audi, but would rather that
>>> someone else suffer the initial depreciation this time, so I am
>>> looking for one that is used.
>>>
>>> I have some thoughts about the replacement, but am interested in
>>> hearing other comments from like minded folks. FYI - I live in the
>>> San Francisco Bay area:
>>>
>>> 1. I'll probably end up with something between 2002 to 2004 depending
>>> on price and what I find. Are there any significant differences
>>> between the years worth noting? For instance: I have not had any
>>> front suspension issues whatsoever with my 2000, but know that the
>>> upper and lower A arms were problematic for certain year cars. Was
>>> this fixed?
>>>
>>> 2. Overall, I was very happy with the 1.8T. It performed nicely but I
>>> was always concerned about the ruggedness of the turbo. I used Mobil 1
>>> and kept an eye open for stories of others that had issues. It seemed
>>> that the turbo was pretty robust. I am concerned that with a used car,
>>> the initial owner may not have been as particular about oil and oil
>>> changes. Perhaps for a lower mileage car (say, less than 40K miles),
>>> this may not be an issue. If I end up with a car pushing 80 or 90K,
>>> maybe it is. Has anyone had issues with turbo reliability? The
>>> alternative is to buy a V6, which is normally aspirated.
>>>
>>> 3. How do the V6 engines hold up in terms of reliability? For
>>> instance: are they also interference engines with a timing belt that
>>> requires regular replacement? The 1.8T gets very good gas mileage (mid
>>> to high 20s with mixed driving...close to 30MPG on the highway). How
>>> so the V6?
>>>
>>> 4. I have also heard that Audi drivers tend to be hard on clutches. I
>>> can understand why with the 1.8T: the torque curve and gearing make
>>> for a car that is difficult to drive soothly from a stop without more
>>> clutch slipping than I have experienced in other cars. I know my way
>>> around clutches; my 1990 Miata has 180K and the original clutch. The
>>> options here are take my chances with a clutch on a replacement 1.8T
>>> or try and find a manual V6 (did they actually make the V6 with a
>>> manual transmission?). Or I can opt for the automatic on
>>> either....which I am not too keen on doing.
>>>
>>> I appreciate anyone who cares to respond to this. Thanks in advance.
>>>
>>>
>>> Ken
>>
>>
>> Hi Ken, I bought my TT used with 57K on it. I never buy new cars
>> anymore. Like you I would rather use the money I save on something else.
>> Buying used does have it's risks though. In my case, I bought the car 7
>> months ago, I saved over 17K but have had to rebuild the top end because
>> the timing belt tensioner broke. The after market insurance I bought
>> does not pay for NON LUBRICATED parts!! Therefor they paid for nothing.
>> BUT, thats OK, I love the car....2 months later I had to replace the
>> clutch, and you guest it!!! I ate the total cost. Again, I love the
>> car!!! Next week it is going in for syncros, the prior owner obviously
>> beat the tranny up pretty bad. The morale to this story is, be prepared
>> to pay, pay, pay!!! But if you are lucky you will find a car that you
>> really like and have a lot better luck that I did. I still saved a lot
>> and still love the car. As a side note, I am not sure if I will EVER buy
>> another policy for a car. It just does not seem to pay for itself. Good
>> luck and YES!! I would recommend a TT!!!! It is an awesome ride!!
>>
>> Robert (Buttugly)
>
>Think he's looking for an A4.
an "off-lease" vehicle. Mileage was low and a few items were
repaired/replaced under their certified warranty - noisy water pump;
control arms; instrument cluster.
Fuelwise I get approx 25 mpg (11l / 100km) city and 29/30 mpg (9.5 l
/100 km) highway. This is with a 2.8 V6; engine is solid; no oil
leaks and lots of torque.
The V6 is an interference engine but as with all Audis, changing of
the timing belt at the required interval is mandatory.
Cheers,
Owen
On Sun, 12 Nov 2006 14:17:14 +1100, John Smith <dontsend@noway.com>
wrote:
>buttugly wrote:
>> KWS wrote:
>>
>>> I had my 2000 A4 1.8T 5 speed towed away yesterday. It was rear ended
>>> and declared a loss.
>>>
>>> The 2000 was bought new and it was an excellent car for the last six
>>> years. I want to replace it with another Audi, but would rather that
>>> someone else suffer the initial depreciation this time, so I am
>>> looking for one that is used.
>>>
>>> I have some thoughts about the replacement, but am interested in
>>> hearing other comments from like minded folks. FYI - I live in the
>>> San Francisco Bay area:
>>>
>>> 1. I'll probably end up with something between 2002 to 2004 depending
>>> on price and what I find. Are there any significant differences
>>> between the years worth noting? For instance: I have not had any
>>> front suspension issues whatsoever with my 2000, but know that the
>>> upper and lower A arms were problematic for certain year cars. Was
>>> this fixed?
>>>
>>> 2. Overall, I was very happy with the 1.8T. It performed nicely but I
>>> was always concerned about the ruggedness of the turbo. I used Mobil 1
>>> and kept an eye open for stories of others that had issues. It seemed
>>> that the turbo was pretty robust. I am concerned that with a used car,
>>> the initial owner may not have been as particular about oil and oil
>>> changes. Perhaps for a lower mileage car (say, less than 40K miles),
>>> this may not be an issue. If I end up with a car pushing 80 or 90K,
>>> maybe it is. Has anyone had issues with turbo reliability? The
>>> alternative is to buy a V6, which is normally aspirated.
>>>
>>> 3. How do the V6 engines hold up in terms of reliability? For
>>> instance: are they also interference engines with a timing belt that
>>> requires regular replacement? The 1.8T gets very good gas mileage (mid
>>> to high 20s with mixed driving...close to 30MPG on the highway). How
>>> so the V6?
>>>
>>> 4. I have also heard that Audi drivers tend to be hard on clutches. I
>>> can understand why with the 1.8T: the torque curve and gearing make
>>> for a car that is difficult to drive soothly from a stop without more
>>> clutch slipping than I have experienced in other cars. I know my way
>>> around clutches; my 1990 Miata has 180K and the original clutch. The
>>> options here are take my chances with a clutch on a replacement 1.8T
>>> or try and find a manual V6 (did they actually make the V6 with a
>>> manual transmission?). Or I can opt for the automatic on
>>> either....which I am not too keen on doing.
>>>
>>> I appreciate anyone who cares to respond to this. Thanks in advance.
>>>
>>>
>>> Ken
>>
>>
>> Hi Ken, I bought my TT used with 57K on it. I never buy new cars
>> anymore. Like you I would rather use the money I save on something else.
>> Buying used does have it's risks though. In my case, I bought the car 7
>> months ago, I saved over 17K but have had to rebuild the top end because
>> the timing belt tensioner broke. The after market insurance I bought
>> does not pay for NON LUBRICATED parts!! Therefor they paid for nothing.
>> BUT, thats OK, I love the car....2 months later I had to replace the
>> clutch, and you guest it!!! I ate the total cost. Again, I love the
>> car!!! Next week it is going in for syncros, the prior owner obviously
>> beat the tranny up pretty bad. The morale to this story is, be prepared
>> to pay, pay, pay!!! But if you are lucky you will find a car that you
>> really like and have a lot better luck that I did. I still saved a lot
>> and still love the car. As a side note, I am not sure if I will EVER buy
>> another policy for a car. It just does not seem to pay for itself. Good
>> luck and YES!! I would recommend a TT!!!! It is an awesome ride!!
>>
>> Robert (Buttugly)
>
>Think he's looking for an A4.
11-12-2006, 02:54 PM
#13
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Looking for advice
You may want to consdier an Audi Certified Vehicle. I bought mine as
an "off-lease" vehicle. Mileage was low and a few items were
repaired/replaced under their certified warranty - noisy water pump;
control arms; instrument cluster.
Fuelwise I get approx 25 mpg (11l / 100km) city and 29/30 mpg (9.5 l
/100 km) highway. This is with a 2.8 V6; engine is solid; no oil
leaks and lots of torque.
The V6 is an interference engine but as with all Audis, changing of
the timing belt at the required interval is mandatory.
Cheers,
Owen
On Sun, 12 Nov 2006 14:17:14 +1100, John Smith <dontsend@noway.com>
wrote:
>buttugly wrote:
>> KWS wrote:
>>
>>> I had my 2000 A4 1.8T 5 speed towed away yesterday. It was rear ended
>>> and declared a loss.
>>>
>>> The 2000 was bought new and it was an excellent car for the last six
>>> years. I want to replace it with another Audi, but would rather that
>>> someone else suffer the initial depreciation this time, so I am
>>> looking for one that is used.
>>>
>>> I have some thoughts about the replacement, but am interested in
>>> hearing other comments from like minded folks. FYI - I live in the
>>> San Francisco Bay area:
>>>
>>> 1. I'll probably end up with something between 2002 to 2004 depending
>>> on price and what I find. Are there any significant differences
>>> between the years worth noting? For instance: I have not had any
>>> front suspension issues whatsoever with my 2000, but know that the
>>> upper and lower A arms were problematic for certain year cars. Was
>>> this fixed?
>>>
>>> 2. Overall, I was very happy with the 1.8T. It performed nicely but I
>>> was always concerned about the ruggedness of the turbo. I used Mobil 1
>>> and kept an eye open for stories of others that had issues. It seemed
>>> that the turbo was pretty robust. I am concerned that with a used car,
>>> the initial owner may not have been as particular about oil and oil
>>> changes. Perhaps for a lower mileage car (say, less than 40K miles),
>>> this may not be an issue. If I end up with a car pushing 80 or 90K,
>>> maybe it is. Has anyone had issues with turbo reliability? The
>>> alternative is to buy a V6, which is normally aspirated.
>>>
>>> 3. How do the V6 engines hold up in terms of reliability? For
>>> instance: are they also interference engines with a timing belt that
>>> requires regular replacement? The 1.8T gets very good gas mileage (mid
>>> to high 20s with mixed driving...close to 30MPG on the highway). How
>>> so the V6?
>>>
>>> 4. I have also heard that Audi drivers tend to be hard on clutches. I
>>> can understand why with the 1.8T: the torque curve and gearing make
>>> for a car that is difficult to drive soothly from a stop without more
>>> clutch slipping than I have experienced in other cars. I know my way
>>> around clutches; my 1990 Miata has 180K and the original clutch. The
>>> options here are take my chances with a clutch on a replacement 1.8T
>>> or try and find a manual V6 (did they actually make the V6 with a
>>> manual transmission?). Or I can opt for the automatic on
>>> either....which I am not too keen on doing.
>>>
>>> I appreciate anyone who cares to respond to this. Thanks in advance.
>>>
>>>
>>> Ken
>>
>>
>> Hi Ken, I bought my TT used with 57K on it. I never buy new cars
>> anymore. Like you I would rather use the money I save on something else.
>> Buying used does have it's risks though. In my case, I bought the car 7
>> months ago, I saved over 17K but have had to rebuild the top end because
>> the timing belt tensioner broke. The after market insurance I bought
>> does not pay for NON LUBRICATED parts!! Therefor they paid for nothing.
>> BUT, thats OK, I love the car....2 months later I had to replace the
>> clutch, and you guest it!!! I ate the total cost. Again, I love the
>> car!!! Next week it is going in for syncros, the prior owner obviously
>> beat the tranny up pretty bad. The morale to this story is, be prepared
>> to pay, pay, pay!!! But if you are lucky you will find a car that you
>> really like and have a lot better luck that I did. I still saved a lot
>> and still love the car. As a side note, I am not sure if I will EVER buy
>> another policy for a car. It just does not seem to pay for itself. Good
>> luck and YES!! I would recommend a TT!!!! It is an awesome ride!!
>>
>> Robert (Buttugly)
>
>Think he's looking for an A4.
an "off-lease" vehicle. Mileage was low and a few items were
repaired/replaced under their certified warranty - noisy water pump;
control arms; instrument cluster.
Fuelwise I get approx 25 mpg (11l / 100km) city and 29/30 mpg (9.5 l
/100 km) highway. This is with a 2.8 V6; engine is solid; no oil
leaks and lots of torque.
The V6 is an interference engine but as with all Audis, changing of
the timing belt at the required interval is mandatory.
Cheers,
Owen
On Sun, 12 Nov 2006 14:17:14 +1100, John Smith <dontsend@noway.com>
wrote:
>buttugly wrote:
>> KWS wrote:
>>
>>> I had my 2000 A4 1.8T 5 speed towed away yesterday. It was rear ended
>>> and declared a loss.
>>>
>>> The 2000 was bought new and it was an excellent car for the last six
>>> years. I want to replace it with another Audi, but would rather that
>>> someone else suffer the initial depreciation this time, so I am
>>> looking for one that is used.
>>>
>>> I have some thoughts about the replacement, but am interested in
>>> hearing other comments from like minded folks. FYI - I live in the
>>> San Francisco Bay area:
>>>
>>> 1. I'll probably end up with something between 2002 to 2004 depending
>>> on price and what I find. Are there any significant differences
>>> between the years worth noting? For instance: I have not had any
>>> front suspension issues whatsoever with my 2000, but know that the
>>> upper and lower A arms were problematic for certain year cars. Was
>>> this fixed?
>>>
>>> 2. Overall, I was very happy with the 1.8T. It performed nicely but I
>>> was always concerned about the ruggedness of the turbo. I used Mobil 1
>>> and kept an eye open for stories of others that had issues. It seemed
>>> that the turbo was pretty robust. I am concerned that with a used car,
>>> the initial owner may not have been as particular about oil and oil
>>> changes. Perhaps for a lower mileage car (say, less than 40K miles),
>>> this may not be an issue. If I end up with a car pushing 80 or 90K,
>>> maybe it is. Has anyone had issues with turbo reliability? The
>>> alternative is to buy a V6, which is normally aspirated.
>>>
>>> 3. How do the V6 engines hold up in terms of reliability? For
>>> instance: are they also interference engines with a timing belt that
>>> requires regular replacement? The 1.8T gets very good gas mileage (mid
>>> to high 20s with mixed driving...close to 30MPG on the highway). How
>>> so the V6?
>>>
>>> 4. I have also heard that Audi drivers tend to be hard on clutches. I
>>> can understand why with the 1.8T: the torque curve and gearing make
>>> for a car that is difficult to drive soothly from a stop without more
>>> clutch slipping than I have experienced in other cars. I know my way
>>> around clutches; my 1990 Miata has 180K and the original clutch. The
>>> options here are take my chances with a clutch on a replacement 1.8T
>>> or try and find a manual V6 (did they actually make the V6 with a
>>> manual transmission?). Or I can opt for the automatic on
>>> either....which I am not too keen on doing.
>>>
>>> I appreciate anyone who cares to respond to this. Thanks in advance.
>>>
>>>
>>> Ken
>>
>>
>> Hi Ken, I bought my TT used with 57K on it. I never buy new cars
>> anymore. Like you I would rather use the money I save on something else.
>> Buying used does have it's risks though. In my case, I bought the car 7
>> months ago, I saved over 17K but have had to rebuild the top end because
>> the timing belt tensioner broke. The after market insurance I bought
>> does not pay for NON LUBRICATED parts!! Therefor they paid for nothing.
>> BUT, thats OK, I love the car....2 months later I had to replace the
>> clutch, and you guest it!!! I ate the total cost. Again, I love the
>> car!!! Next week it is going in for syncros, the prior owner obviously
>> beat the tranny up pretty bad. The morale to this story is, be prepared
>> to pay, pay, pay!!! But if you are lucky you will find a car that you
>> really like and have a lot better luck that I did. I still saved a lot
>> and still love the car. As a side note, I am not sure if I will EVER buy
>> another policy for a car. It just does not seem to pay for itself. Good
>> luck and YES!! I would recommend a TT!!!! It is an awesome ride!!
>>
>> Robert (Buttugly)
>
>Think he's looking for an A4.
11-13-2006, 09:44 PM
#14
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Looking for advice
Thanks to those who responded. The search goes on.
Ken
noaccount@nospam.com wrote:
> You may want to consdier an Audi Certified Vehicle. I bought mine as
> an "off-lease" vehicle. Mileage was low and a few items were
> repaired/replaced under their certified warranty - noisy water pump;
> control arms; instrument cluster.
>
> Fuelwise I get approx 25 mpg (11l / 100km) city and 29/30 mpg (9.5 l
> /100 km) highway. This is with a 2.8 V6; engine is solid; no oil
> leaks and lots of torque.
>
> The V6 is an interference engine but as with all Audis, changing of
> the timing belt at the required interval is mandatory.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Owen
>
> On Sun, 12 Nov 2006 14:17:14 +1100, John Smith <dontsend@noway.com>
> wrote:
>
>> buttugly wrote:
>>> KWS wrote:
>>>
>>>> I had my 2000 A4 1.8T 5 speed towed away yesterday. It was rear ended
>>>> and declared a loss.
>>>>
>>>> The 2000 was bought new and it was an excellent car for the last six
>>>> years. I want to replace it with another Audi, but would rather that
>>>> someone else suffer the initial depreciation this time, so I am
>>>> looking for one that is used.
>>>>
>>>> I have some thoughts about the replacement, but am interested in
>>>> hearing other comments from like minded folks. FYI - I live in the
>>>> San Francisco Bay area:
>>>>
>>>> 1. I'll probably end up with something between 2002 to 2004 depending
>>>> on price and what I find. Are there any significant differences
>>>> between the years worth noting? For instance: I have not had any
>>>> front suspension issues whatsoever with my 2000, but know that the
>>>> upper and lower A arms were problematic for certain year cars. Was
>>>> this fixed?
>>>>
>>>> 2. Overall, I was very happy with the 1.8T. It performed nicely but I
>>>> was always concerned about the ruggedness of the turbo. I used Mobil 1
>>>> and kept an eye open for stories of others that had issues. It seemed
>>>> that the turbo was pretty robust. I am concerned that with a used car,
>>>> the initial owner may not have been as particular about oil and oil
>>>> changes. Perhaps for a lower mileage car (say, less than 40K miles),
>>>> this may not be an issue. If I end up with a car pushing 80 or 90K,
>>>> maybe it is. Has anyone had issues with turbo reliability? The
>>>> alternative is to buy a V6, which is normally aspirated.
>>>>
>>>> 3. How do the V6 engines hold up in terms of reliability? For
>>>> instance: are they also interference engines with a timing belt that
>>>> requires regular replacement? The 1.8T gets very good gas mileage (mid
>>>> to high 20s with mixed driving...close to 30MPG on the highway). How
>>>> so the V6?
>>>>
>>>> 4. I have also heard that Audi drivers tend to be hard on clutches. I
>>>> can understand why with the 1.8T: the torque curve and gearing make
>>>> for a car that is difficult to drive soothly from a stop without more
>>>> clutch slipping than I have experienced in other cars. I know my way
>>>> around clutches; my 1990 Miata has 180K and the original clutch. The
>>>> options here are take my chances with a clutch on a replacement 1.8T
>>>> or try and find a manual V6 (did they actually make the V6 with a
>>>> manual transmission?). Or I can opt for the automatic on
>>>> either....which I am not too keen on doing.
>>>>
>>>> I appreciate anyone who cares to respond to this. Thanks in advance.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Ken
>>>
>>> Hi Ken, I bought my TT used with 57K on it. I never buy new cars
>>> anymore. Like you I would rather use the money I save on something else.
>>> Buying used does have it's risks though. In my case, I bought the car 7
>>> months ago, I saved over 17K but have had to rebuild the top end because
>>> the timing belt tensioner broke. The after market insurance I bought
>>> does not pay for NON LUBRICATED parts!! Therefor they paid for nothing.
>>> BUT, thats OK, I love the car....2 months later I had to replace the
>>> clutch, and you guest it!!! I ate the total cost. Again, I love the
>>> car!!! Next week it is going in for syncros, the prior owner obviously
>>> beat the tranny up pretty bad. The morale to this story is, be prepared
>>> to pay, pay, pay!!! But if you are lucky you will find a car that you
>>> really like and have a lot better luck that I did. I still saved a lot
>>> and still love the car. As a side note, I am not sure if I will EVER buy
>>> another policy for a car. It just does not seem to pay for itself. Good
>>> luck and YES!! I would recommend a TT!!!! It is an awesome ride!!
>>>
>>> Robert (Buttugly)
>> Think he's looking for an A4.
Ken
noaccount@nospam.com wrote:
> You may want to consdier an Audi Certified Vehicle. I bought mine as
> an "off-lease" vehicle. Mileage was low and a few items were
> repaired/replaced under their certified warranty - noisy water pump;
> control arms; instrument cluster.
>
> Fuelwise I get approx 25 mpg (11l / 100km) city and 29/30 mpg (9.5 l
> /100 km) highway. This is with a 2.8 V6; engine is solid; no oil
> leaks and lots of torque.
>
> The V6 is an interference engine but as with all Audis, changing of
> the timing belt at the required interval is mandatory.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Owen
>
> On Sun, 12 Nov 2006 14:17:14 +1100, John Smith <dontsend@noway.com>
> wrote:
>
>> buttugly wrote:
>>> KWS wrote:
>>>
>>>> I had my 2000 A4 1.8T 5 speed towed away yesterday. It was rear ended
>>>> and declared a loss.
>>>>
>>>> The 2000 was bought new and it was an excellent car for the last six
>>>> years. I want to replace it with another Audi, but would rather that
>>>> someone else suffer the initial depreciation this time, so I am
>>>> looking for one that is used.
>>>>
>>>> I have some thoughts about the replacement, but am interested in
>>>> hearing other comments from like minded folks. FYI - I live in the
>>>> San Francisco Bay area:
>>>>
>>>> 1. I'll probably end up with something between 2002 to 2004 depending
>>>> on price and what I find. Are there any significant differences
>>>> between the years worth noting? For instance: I have not had any
>>>> front suspension issues whatsoever with my 2000, but know that the
>>>> upper and lower A arms were problematic for certain year cars. Was
>>>> this fixed?
>>>>
>>>> 2. Overall, I was very happy with the 1.8T. It performed nicely but I
>>>> was always concerned about the ruggedness of the turbo. I used Mobil 1
>>>> and kept an eye open for stories of others that had issues. It seemed
>>>> that the turbo was pretty robust. I am concerned that with a used car,
>>>> the initial owner may not have been as particular about oil and oil
>>>> changes. Perhaps for a lower mileage car (say, less than 40K miles),
>>>> this may not be an issue. If I end up with a car pushing 80 or 90K,
>>>> maybe it is. Has anyone had issues with turbo reliability? The
>>>> alternative is to buy a V6, which is normally aspirated.
>>>>
>>>> 3. How do the V6 engines hold up in terms of reliability? For
>>>> instance: are they also interference engines with a timing belt that
>>>> requires regular replacement? The 1.8T gets very good gas mileage (mid
>>>> to high 20s with mixed driving...close to 30MPG on the highway). How
>>>> so the V6?
>>>>
>>>> 4. I have also heard that Audi drivers tend to be hard on clutches. I
>>>> can understand why with the 1.8T: the torque curve and gearing make
>>>> for a car that is difficult to drive soothly from a stop without more
>>>> clutch slipping than I have experienced in other cars. I know my way
>>>> around clutches; my 1990 Miata has 180K and the original clutch. The
>>>> options here are take my chances with a clutch on a replacement 1.8T
>>>> or try and find a manual V6 (did they actually make the V6 with a
>>>> manual transmission?). Or I can opt for the automatic on
>>>> either....which I am not too keen on doing.
>>>>
>>>> I appreciate anyone who cares to respond to this. Thanks in advance.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Ken
>>>
>>> Hi Ken, I bought my TT used with 57K on it. I never buy new cars
>>> anymore. Like you I would rather use the money I save on something else.
>>> Buying used does have it's risks though. In my case, I bought the car 7
>>> months ago, I saved over 17K but have had to rebuild the top end because
>>> the timing belt tensioner broke. The after market insurance I bought
>>> does not pay for NON LUBRICATED parts!! Therefor they paid for nothing.
>>> BUT, thats OK, I love the car....2 months later I had to replace the
>>> clutch, and you guest it!!! I ate the total cost. Again, I love the
>>> car!!! Next week it is going in for syncros, the prior owner obviously
>>> beat the tranny up pretty bad. The morale to this story is, be prepared
>>> to pay, pay, pay!!! But if you are lucky you will find a car that you
>>> really like and have a lot better luck that I did. I still saved a lot
>>> and still love the car. As a side note, I am not sure if I will EVER buy
>>> another policy for a car. It just does not seem to pay for itself. Good
>>> luck and YES!! I would recommend a TT!!!! It is an awesome ride!!
>>>
>>> Robert (Buttugly)
>> Think he's looking for an A4.
11-13-2006, 09:44 PM
#15
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Looking for advice
Thanks to those who responded. The search goes on.
Ken
noaccount@nospam.com wrote:
> You may want to consdier an Audi Certified Vehicle. I bought mine as
> an "off-lease" vehicle. Mileage was low and a few items were
> repaired/replaced under their certified warranty - noisy water pump;
> control arms; instrument cluster.
>
> Fuelwise I get approx 25 mpg (11l / 100km) city and 29/30 mpg (9.5 l
> /100 km) highway. This is with a 2.8 V6; engine is solid; no oil
> leaks and lots of torque.
>
> The V6 is an interference engine but as with all Audis, changing of
> the timing belt at the required interval is mandatory.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Owen
>
> On Sun, 12 Nov 2006 14:17:14 +1100, John Smith <dontsend@noway.com>
> wrote:
>
>> buttugly wrote:
>>> KWS wrote:
>>>
>>>> I had my 2000 A4 1.8T 5 speed towed away yesterday. It was rear ended
>>>> and declared a loss.
>>>>
>>>> The 2000 was bought new and it was an excellent car for the last six
>>>> years. I want to replace it with another Audi, but would rather that
>>>> someone else suffer the initial depreciation this time, so I am
>>>> looking for one that is used.
>>>>
>>>> I have some thoughts about the replacement, but am interested in
>>>> hearing other comments from like minded folks. FYI - I live in the
>>>> San Francisco Bay area:
>>>>
>>>> 1. I'll probably end up with something between 2002 to 2004 depending
>>>> on price and what I find. Are there any significant differences
>>>> between the years worth noting? For instance: I have not had any
>>>> front suspension issues whatsoever with my 2000, but know that the
>>>> upper and lower A arms were problematic for certain year cars. Was
>>>> this fixed?
>>>>
>>>> 2. Overall, I was very happy with the 1.8T. It performed nicely but I
>>>> was always concerned about the ruggedness of the turbo. I used Mobil 1
>>>> and kept an eye open for stories of others that had issues. It seemed
>>>> that the turbo was pretty robust. I am concerned that with a used car,
>>>> the initial owner may not have been as particular about oil and oil
>>>> changes. Perhaps for a lower mileage car (say, less than 40K miles),
>>>> this may not be an issue. If I end up with a car pushing 80 or 90K,
>>>> maybe it is. Has anyone had issues with turbo reliability? The
>>>> alternative is to buy a V6, which is normally aspirated.
>>>>
>>>> 3. How do the V6 engines hold up in terms of reliability? For
>>>> instance: are they also interference engines with a timing belt that
>>>> requires regular replacement? The 1.8T gets very good gas mileage (mid
>>>> to high 20s with mixed driving...close to 30MPG on the highway). How
>>>> so the V6?
>>>>
>>>> 4. I have also heard that Audi drivers tend to be hard on clutches. I
>>>> can understand why with the 1.8T: the torque curve and gearing make
>>>> for a car that is difficult to drive soothly from a stop without more
>>>> clutch slipping than I have experienced in other cars. I know my way
>>>> around clutches; my 1990 Miata has 180K and the original clutch. The
>>>> options here are take my chances with a clutch on a replacement 1.8T
>>>> or try and find a manual V6 (did they actually make the V6 with a
>>>> manual transmission?). Or I can opt for the automatic on
>>>> either....which I am not too keen on doing.
>>>>
>>>> I appreciate anyone who cares to respond to this. Thanks in advance.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Ken
>>>
>>> Hi Ken, I bought my TT used with 57K on it. I never buy new cars
>>> anymore. Like you I would rather use the money I save on something else.
>>> Buying used does have it's risks though. In my case, I bought the car 7
>>> months ago, I saved over 17K but have had to rebuild the top end because
>>> the timing belt tensioner broke. The after market insurance I bought
>>> does not pay for NON LUBRICATED parts!! Therefor they paid for nothing.
>>> BUT, thats OK, I love the car....2 months later I had to replace the
>>> clutch, and you guest it!!! I ate the total cost. Again, I love the
>>> car!!! Next week it is going in for syncros, the prior owner obviously
>>> beat the tranny up pretty bad. The morale to this story is, be prepared
>>> to pay, pay, pay!!! But if you are lucky you will find a car that you
>>> really like and have a lot better luck that I did. I still saved a lot
>>> and still love the car. As a side note, I am not sure if I will EVER buy
>>> another policy for a car. It just does not seem to pay for itself. Good
>>> luck and YES!! I would recommend a TT!!!! It is an awesome ride!!
>>>
>>> Robert (Buttugly)
>> Think he's looking for an A4.
Ken
noaccount@nospam.com wrote:
> You may want to consdier an Audi Certified Vehicle. I bought mine as
> an "off-lease" vehicle. Mileage was low and a few items were
> repaired/replaced under their certified warranty - noisy water pump;
> control arms; instrument cluster.
>
> Fuelwise I get approx 25 mpg (11l / 100km) city and 29/30 mpg (9.5 l
> /100 km) highway. This is with a 2.8 V6; engine is solid; no oil
> leaks and lots of torque.
>
> The V6 is an interference engine but as with all Audis, changing of
> the timing belt at the required interval is mandatory.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Owen
>
> On Sun, 12 Nov 2006 14:17:14 +1100, John Smith <dontsend@noway.com>
> wrote:
>
>> buttugly wrote:
>>> KWS wrote:
>>>
>>>> I had my 2000 A4 1.8T 5 speed towed away yesterday. It was rear ended
>>>> and declared a loss.
>>>>
>>>> The 2000 was bought new and it was an excellent car for the last six
>>>> years. I want to replace it with another Audi, but would rather that
>>>> someone else suffer the initial depreciation this time, so I am
>>>> looking for one that is used.
>>>>
>>>> I have some thoughts about the replacement, but am interested in
>>>> hearing other comments from like minded folks. FYI - I live in the
>>>> San Francisco Bay area:
>>>>
>>>> 1. I'll probably end up with something between 2002 to 2004 depending
>>>> on price and what I find. Are there any significant differences
>>>> between the years worth noting? For instance: I have not had any
>>>> front suspension issues whatsoever with my 2000, but know that the
>>>> upper and lower A arms were problematic for certain year cars. Was
>>>> this fixed?
>>>>
>>>> 2. Overall, I was very happy with the 1.8T. It performed nicely but I
>>>> was always concerned about the ruggedness of the turbo. I used Mobil 1
>>>> and kept an eye open for stories of others that had issues. It seemed
>>>> that the turbo was pretty robust. I am concerned that with a used car,
>>>> the initial owner may not have been as particular about oil and oil
>>>> changes. Perhaps for a lower mileage car (say, less than 40K miles),
>>>> this may not be an issue. If I end up with a car pushing 80 or 90K,
>>>> maybe it is. Has anyone had issues with turbo reliability? The
>>>> alternative is to buy a V6, which is normally aspirated.
>>>>
>>>> 3. How do the V6 engines hold up in terms of reliability? For
>>>> instance: are they also interference engines with a timing belt that
>>>> requires regular replacement? The 1.8T gets very good gas mileage (mid
>>>> to high 20s with mixed driving...close to 30MPG on the highway). How
>>>> so the V6?
>>>>
>>>> 4. I have also heard that Audi drivers tend to be hard on clutches. I
>>>> can understand why with the 1.8T: the torque curve and gearing make
>>>> for a car that is difficult to drive soothly from a stop without more
>>>> clutch slipping than I have experienced in other cars. I know my way
>>>> around clutches; my 1990 Miata has 180K and the original clutch. The
>>>> options here are take my chances with a clutch on a replacement 1.8T
>>>> or try and find a manual V6 (did they actually make the V6 with a
>>>> manual transmission?). Or I can opt for the automatic on
>>>> either....which I am not too keen on doing.
>>>>
>>>> I appreciate anyone who cares to respond to this. Thanks in advance.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Ken
>>>
>>> Hi Ken, I bought my TT used with 57K on it. I never buy new cars
>>> anymore. Like you I would rather use the money I save on something else.
>>> Buying used does have it's risks though. In my case, I bought the car 7
>>> months ago, I saved over 17K but have had to rebuild the top end because
>>> the timing belt tensioner broke. The after market insurance I bought
>>> does not pay for NON LUBRICATED parts!! Therefor they paid for nothing.
>>> BUT, thats OK, I love the car....2 months later I had to replace the
>>> clutch, and you guest it!!! I ate the total cost. Again, I love the
>>> car!!! Next week it is going in for syncros, the prior owner obviously
>>> beat the tranny up pretty bad. The morale to this story is, be prepared
>>> to pay, pay, pay!!! But if you are lucky you will find a car that you
>>> really like and have a lot better luck that I did. I still saved a lot
>>> and still love the car. As a side note, I am not sure if I will EVER buy
>>> another policy for a car. It just does not seem to pay for itself. Good
>>> luck and YES!! I would recommend a TT!!!! It is an awesome ride!!
>>>
>>> Robert (Buttugly)
>> Think he's looking for an A4.
11-13-2006, 09:44 PM
#16
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Looking for advice
Thanks to those who responded. The search goes on.
Ken
noaccount@nospam.com wrote:
> You may want to consdier an Audi Certified Vehicle. I bought mine as
> an "off-lease" vehicle. Mileage was low and a few items were
> repaired/replaced under their certified warranty - noisy water pump;
> control arms; instrument cluster.
>
> Fuelwise I get approx 25 mpg (11l / 100km) city and 29/30 mpg (9.5 l
> /100 km) highway. This is with a 2.8 V6; engine is solid; no oil
> leaks and lots of torque.
>
> The V6 is an interference engine but as with all Audis, changing of
> the timing belt at the required interval is mandatory.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Owen
>
> On Sun, 12 Nov 2006 14:17:14 +1100, John Smith <dontsend@noway.com>
> wrote:
>
>> buttugly wrote:
>>> KWS wrote:
>>>
>>>> I had my 2000 A4 1.8T 5 speed towed away yesterday. It was rear ended
>>>> and declared a loss.
>>>>
>>>> The 2000 was bought new and it was an excellent car for the last six
>>>> years. I want to replace it with another Audi, but would rather that
>>>> someone else suffer the initial depreciation this time, so I am
>>>> looking for one that is used.
>>>>
>>>> I have some thoughts about the replacement, but am interested in
>>>> hearing other comments from like minded folks. FYI - I live in the
>>>> San Francisco Bay area:
>>>>
>>>> 1. I'll probably end up with something between 2002 to 2004 depending
>>>> on price and what I find. Are there any significant differences
>>>> between the years worth noting? For instance: I have not had any
>>>> front suspension issues whatsoever with my 2000, but know that the
>>>> upper and lower A arms were problematic for certain year cars. Was
>>>> this fixed?
>>>>
>>>> 2. Overall, I was very happy with the 1.8T. It performed nicely but I
>>>> was always concerned about the ruggedness of the turbo. I used Mobil 1
>>>> and kept an eye open for stories of others that had issues. It seemed
>>>> that the turbo was pretty robust. I am concerned that with a used car,
>>>> the initial owner may not have been as particular about oil and oil
>>>> changes. Perhaps for a lower mileage car (say, less than 40K miles),
>>>> this may not be an issue. If I end up with a car pushing 80 or 90K,
>>>> maybe it is. Has anyone had issues with turbo reliability? The
>>>> alternative is to buy a V6, which is normally aspirated.
>>>>
>>>> 3. How do the V6 engines hold up in terms of reliability? For
>>>> instance: are they also interference engines with a timing belt that
>>>> requires regular replacement? The 1.8T gets very good gas mileage (mid
>>>> to high 20s with mixed driving...close to 30MPG on the highway). How
>>>> so the V6?
>>>>
>>>> 4. I have also heard that Audi drivers tend to be hard on clutches. I
>>>> can understand why with the 1.8T: the torque curve and gearing make
>>>> for a car that is difficult to drive soothly from a stop without more
>>>> clutch slipping than I have experienced in other cars. I know my way
>>>> around clutches; my 1990 Miata has 180K and the original clutch. The
>>>> options here are take my chances with a clutch on a replacement 1.8T
>>>> or try and find a manual V6 (did they actually make the V6 with a
>>>> manual transmission?). Or I can opt for the automatic on
>>>> either....which I am not too keen on doing.
>>>>
>>>> I appreciate anyone who cares to respond to this. Thanks in advance.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Ken
>>>
>>> Hi Ken, I bought my TT used with 57K on it. I never buy new cars
>>> anymore. Like you I would rather use the money I save on something else.
>>> Buying used does have it's risks though. In my case, I bought the car 7
>>> months ago, I saved over 17K but have had to rebuild the top end because
>>> the timing belt tensioner broke. The after market insurance I bought
>>> does not pay for NON LUBRICATED parts!! Therefor they paid for nothing.
>>> BUT, thats OK, I love the car....2 months later I had to replace the
>>> clutch, and you guest it!!! I ate the total cost. Again, I love the
>>> car!!! Next week it is going in for syncros, the prior owner obviously
>>> beat the tranny up pretty bad. The morale to this story is, be prepared
>>> to pay, pay, pay!!! But if you are lucky you will find a car that you
>>> really like and have a lot better luck that I did. I still saved a lot
>>> and still love the car. As a side note, I am not sure if I will EVER buy
>>> another policy for a car. It just does not seem to pay for itself. Good
>>> luck and YES!! I would recommend a TT!!!! It is an awesome ride!!
>>>
>>> Robert (Buttugly)
>> Think he's looking for an A4.
Ken
noaccount@nospam.com wrote:
> You may want to consdier an Audi Certified Vehicle. I bought mine as
> an "off-lease" vehicle. Mileage was low and a few items were
> repaired/replaced under their certified warranty - noisy water pump;
> control arms; instrument cluster.
>
> Fuelwise I get approx 25 mpg (11l / 100km) city and 29/30 mpg (9.5 l
> /100 km) highway. This is with a 2.8 V6; engine is solid; no oil
> leaks and lots of torque.
>
> The V6 is an interference engine but as with all Audis, changing of
> the timing belt at the required interval is mandatory.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Owen
>
> On Sun, 12 Nov 2006 14:17:14 +1100, John Smith <dontsend@noway.com>
> wrote:
>
>> buttugly wrote:
>>> KWS wrote:
>>>
>>>> I had my 2000 A4 1.8T 5 speed towed away yesterday. It was rear ended
>>>> and declared a loss.
>>>>
>>>> The 2000 was bought new and it was an excellent car for the last six
>>>> years. I want to replace it with another Audi, but would rather that
>>>> someone else suffer the initial depreciation this time, so I am
>>>> looking for one that is used.
>>>>
>>>> I have some thoughts about the replacement, but am interested in
>>>> hearing other comments from like minded folks. FYI - I live in the
>>>> San Francisco Bay area:
>>>>
>>>> 1. I'll probably end up with something between 2002 to 2004 depending
>>>> on price and what I find. Are there any significant differences
>>>> between the years worth noting? For instance: I have not had any
>>>> front suspension issues whatsoever with my 2000, but know that the
>>>> upper and lower A arms were problematic for certain year cars. Was
>>>> this fixed?
>>>>
>>>> 2. Overall, I was very happy with the 1.8T. It performed nicely but I
>>>> was always concerned about the ruggedness of the turbo. I used Mobil 1
>>>> and kept an eye open for stories of others that had issues. It seemed
>>>> that the turbo was pretty robust. I am concerned that with a used car,
>>>> the initial owner may not have been as particular about oil and oil
>>>> changes. Perhaps for a lower mileage car (say, less than 40K miles),
>>>> this may not be an issue. If I end up with a car pushing 80 or 90K,
>>>> maybe it is. Has anyone had issues with turbo reliability? The
>>>> alternative is to buy a V6, which is normally aspirated.
>>>>
>>>> 3. How do the V6 engines hold up in terms of reliability? For
>>>> instance: are they also interference engines with a timing belt that
>>>> requires regular replacement? The 1.8T gets very good gas mileage (mid
>>>> to high 20s with mixed driving...close to 30MPG on the highway). How
>>>> so the V6?
>>>>
>>>> 4. I have also heard that Audi drivers tend to be hard on clutches. I
>>>> can understand why with the 1.8T: the torque curve and gearing make
>>>> for a car that is difficult to drive soothly from a stop without more
>>>> clutch slipping than I have experienced in other cars. I know my way
>>>> around clutches; my 1990 Miata has 180K and the original clutch. The
>>>> options here are take my chances with a clutch on a replacement 1.8T
>>>> or try and find a manual V6 (did they actually make the V6 with a
>>>> manual transmission?). Or I can opt for the automatic on
>>>> either....which I am not too keen on doing.
>>>>
>>>> I appreciate anyone who cares to respond to this. Thanks in advance.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Ken
>>>
>>> Hi Ken, I bought my TT used with 57K on it. I never buy new cars
>>> anymore. Like you I would rather use the money I save on something else.
>>> Buying used does have it's risks though. In my case, I bought the car 7
>>> months ago, I saved over 17K but have had to rebuild the top end because
>>> the timing belt tensioner broke. The after market insurance I bought
>>> does not pay for NON LUBRICATED parts!! Therefor they paid for nothing.
>>> BUT, thats OK, I love the car....2 months later I had to replace the
>>> clutch, and you guest it!!! I ate the total cost. Again, I love the
>>> car!!! Next week it is going in for syncros, the prior owner obviously
>>> beat the tranny up pretty bad. The morale to this story is, be prepared
>>> to pay, pay, pay!!! But if you are lucky you will find a car that you
>>> really like and have a lot better luck that I did. I still saved a lot
>>> and still love the car. As a side note, I am not sure if I will EVER buy
>>> another policy for a car. It just does not seem to pay for itself. Good
>>> luck and YES!! I would recommend a TT!!!! It is an awesome ride!!
>>>
>>> Robert (Buttugly)
>> Think he's looking for an A4.
11-13-2006, 09:44 PM
#17
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Looking for advice
Thanks to those who responded. The search goes on.
Ken
noaccount@nospam.com wrote:
> You may want to consdier an Audi Certified Vehicle. I bought mine as
> an "off-lease" vehicle. Mileage was low and a few items were
> repaired/replaced under their certified warranty - noisy water pump;
> control arms; instrument cluster.
>
> Fuelwise I get approx 25 mpg (11l / 100km) city and 29/30 mpg (9.5 l
> /100 km) highway. This is with a 2.8 V6; engine is solid; no oil
> leaks and lots of torque.
>
> The V6 is an interference engine but as with all Audis, changing of
> the timing belt at the required interval is mandatory.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Owen
>
> On Sun, 12 Nov 2006 14:17:14 +1100, John Smith <dontsend@noway.com>
> wrote:
>
>> buttugly wrote:
>>> KWS wrote:
>>>
>>>> I had my 2000 A4 1.8T 5 speed towed away yesterday. It was rear ended
>>>> and declared a loss.
>>>>
>>>> The 2000 was bought new and it was an excellent car for the last six
>>>> years. I want to replace it with another Audi, but would rather that
>>>> someone else suffer the initial depreciation this time, so I am
>>>> looking for one that is used.
>>>>
>>>> I have some thoughts about the replacement, but am interested in
>>>> hearing other comments from like minded folks. FYI - I live in the
>>>> San Francisco Bay area:
>>>>
>>>> 1. I'll probably end up with something between 2002 to 2004 depending
>>>> on price and what I find. Are there any significant differences
>>>> between the years worth noting? For instance: I have not had any
>>>> front suspension issues whatsoever with my 2000, but know that the
>>>> upper and lower A arms were problematic for certain year cars. Was
>>>> this fixed?
>>>>
>>>> 2. Overall, I was very happy with the 1.8T. It performed nicely but I
>>>> was always concerned about the ruggedness of the turbo. I used Mobil 1
>>>> and kept an eye open for stories of others that had issues. It seemed
>>>> that the turbo was pretty robust. I am concerned that with a used car,
>>>> the initial owner may not have been as particular about oil and oil
>>>> changes. Perhaps for a lower mileage car (say, less than 40K miles),
>>>> this may not be an issue. If I end up with a car pushing 80 or 90K,
>>>> maybe it is. Has anyone had issues with turbo reliability? The
>>>> alternative is to buy a V6, which is normally aspirated.
>>>>
>>>> 3. How do the V6 engines hold up in terms of reliability? For
>>>> instance: are they also interference engines with a timing belt that
>>>> requires regular replacement? The 1.8T gets very good gas mileage (mid
>>>> to high 20s with mixed driving...close to 30MPG on the highway). How
>>>> so the V6?
>>>>
>>>> 4. I have also heard that Audi drivers tend to be hard on clutches. I
>>>> can understand why with the 1.8T: the torque curve and gearing make
>>>> for a car that is difficult to drive soothly from a stop without more
>>>> clutch slipping than I have experienced in other cars. I know my way
>>>> around clutches; my 1990 Miata has 180K and the original clutch. The
>>>> options here are take my chances with a clutch on a replacement 1.8T
>>>> or try and find a manual V6 (did they actually make the V6 with a
>>>> manual transmission?). Or I can opt for the automatic on
>>>> either....which I am not too keen on doing.
>>>>
>>>> I appreciate anyone who cares to respond to this. Thanks in advance.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Ken
>>>
>>> Hi Ken, I bought my TT used with 57K on it. I never buy new cars
>>> anymore. Like you I would rather use the money I save on something else.
>>> Buying used does have it's risks though. In my case, I bought the car 7
>>> months ago, I saved over 17K but have had to rebuild the top end because
>>> the timing belt tensioner broke. The after market insurance I bought
>>> does not pay for NON LUBRICATED parts!! Therefor they paid for nothing.
>>> BUT, thats OK, I love the car....2 months later I had to replace the
>>> clutch, and you guest it!!! I ate the total cost. Again, I love the
>>> car!!! Next week it is going in for syncros, the prior owner obviously
>>> beat the tranny up pretty bad. The morale to this story is, be prepared
>>> to pay, pay, pay!!! But if you are lucky you will find a car that you
>>> really like and have a lot better luck that I did. I still saved a lot
>>> and still love the car. As a side note, I am not sure if I will EVER buy
>>> another policy for a car. It just does not seem to pay for itself. Good
>>> luck and YES!! I would recommend a TT!!!! It is an awesome ride!!
>>>
>>> Robert (Buttugly)
>> Think he's looking for an A4.
Ken
noaccount@nospam.com wrote:
> You may want to consdier an Audi Certified Vehicle. I bought mine as
> an "off-lease" vehicle. Mileage was low and a few items were
> repaired/replaced under their certified warranty - noisy water pump;
> control arms; instrument cluster.
>
> Fuelwise I get approx 25 mpg (11l / 100km) city and 29/30 mpg (9.5 l
> /100 km) highway. This is with a 2.8 V6; engine is solid; no oil
> leaks and lots of torque.
>
> The V6 is an interference engine but as with all Audis, changing of
> the timing belt at the required interval is mandatory.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Owen
>
> On Sun, 12 Nov 2006 14:17:14 +1100, John Smith <dontsend@noway.com>
> wrote:
>
>> buttugly wrote:
>>> KWS wrote:
>>>
>>>> I had my 2000 A4 1.8T 5 speed towed away yesterday. It was rear ended
>>>> and declared a loss.
>>>>
>>>> The 2000 was bought new and it was an excellent car for the last six
>>>> years. I want to replace it with another Audi, but would rather that
>>>> someone else suffer the initial depreciation this time, so I am
>>>> looking for one that is used.
>>>>
>>>> I have some thoughts about the replacement, but am interested in
>>>> hearing other comments from like minded folks. FYI - I live in the
>>>> San Francisco Bay area:
>>>>
>>>> 1. I'll probably end up with something between 2002 to 2004 depending
>>>> on price and what I find. Are there any significant differences
>>>> between the years worth noting? For instance: I have not had any
>>>> front suspension issues whatsoever with my 2000, but know that the
>>>> upper and lower A arms were problematic for certain year cars. Was
>>>> this fixed?
>>>>
>>>> 2. Overall, I was very happy with the 1.8T. It performed nicely but I
>>>> was always concerned about the ruggedness of the turbo. I used Mobil 1
>>>> and kept an eye open for stories of others that had issues. It seemed
>>>> that the turbo was pretty robust. I am concerned that with a used car,
>>>> the initial owner may not have been as particular about oil and oil
>>>> changes. Perhaps for a lower mileage car (say, less than 40K miles),
>>>> this may not be an issue. If I end up with a car pushing 80 or 90K,
>>>> maybe it is. Has anyone had issues with turbo reliability? The
>>>> alternative is to buy a V6, which is normally aspirated.
>>>>
>>>> 3. How do the V6 engines hold up in terms of reliability? For
>>>> instance: are they also interference engines with a timing belt that
>>>> requires regular replacement? The 1.8T gets very good gas mileage (mid
>>>> to high 20s with mixed driving...close to 30MPG on the highway). How
>>>> so the V6?
>>>>
>>>> 4. I have also heard that Audi drivers tend to be hard on clutches. I
>>>> can understand why with the 1.8T: the torque curve and gearing make
>>>> for a car that is difficult to drive soothly from a stop without more
>>>> clutch slipping than I have experienced in other cars. I know my way
>>>> around clutches; my 1990 Miata has 180K and the original clutch. The
>>>> options here are take my chances with a clutch on a replacement 1.8T
>>>> or try and find a manual V6 (did they actually make the V6 with a
>>>> manual transmission?). Or I can opt for the automatic on
>>>> either....which I am not too keen on doing.
>>>>
>>>> I appreciate anyone who cares to respond to this. Thanks in advance.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Ken
>>>
>>> Hi Ken, I bought my TT used with 57K on it. I never buy new cars
>>> anymore. Like you I would rather use the money I save on something else.
>>> Buying used does have it's risks though. In my case, I bought the car 7
>>> months ago, I saved over 17K but have had to rebuild the top end because
>>> the timing belt tensioner broke. The after market insurance I bought
>>> does not pay for NON LUBRICATED parts!! Therefor they paid for nothing.
>>> BUT, thats OK, I love the car....2 months later I had to replace the
>>> clutch, and you guest it!!! I ate the total cost. Again, I love the
>>> car!!! Next week it is going in for syncros, the prior owner obviously
>>> beat the tranny up pretty bad. The morale to this story is, be prepared
>>> to pay, pay, pay!!! But if you are lucky you will find a car that you
>>> really like and have a lot better luck that I did. I still saved a lot
>>> and still love the car. As a side note, I am not sure if I will EVER buy
>>> another policy for a car. It just does not seem to pay for itself. Good
>>> luck and YES!! I would recommend a TT!!!! It is an awesome ride!!
>>>
>>> Robert (Buttugly)
>> Think he's looking for an A4.
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