Please enlighten me about the A4.
 

I was wondering if anyone could tell me about any known cronic
problems with any of the A4 models? I have just about had it with my
Volvo V70 due to constant mickey mouse problems as well as major
defects - Constant headlight burnout, blinker relay burnout, OEM rear
brake pads last about 10K, transmission failure, yearly front end
alignment needed, faulty check valve causes blower motor to burn out,
etc, etc.

I have not heard any major cronic problems with the Audis so I am
considering either an Audi or VW Passat.

Thanks for your comments.

Re: Please enlighten me about the A4.
 

raymondj wrote:

> I was wondering if anyone could tell me about any known cronic
> problems with any of the A4 models? I have just about had it with my
> Volvo V70 due to constant mickey mouse problems as well as major
> defects - Constant headlight burnout, blinker relay burnout, OEM rear
> brake pads last about 10K, transmission failure, yearly front end
> alignment needed, faulty check valve causes blower motor to burn out,
> etc, etc.
>
> I have not heard any major cronic problems with the Audis so I am
> considering either an Audi or VW Passat.
>
> Thanks for your comments.
The only well known problem I know of is (on earlier ones) front
suspension balljoints that go dry and creaky.

Re: Please enlighten me about the A4.
 

raymondj wrote:

> I was wondering if anyone could tell me about any known cronic
> problems with any of the A4 models? I have just about had it with my
> Volvo V70 due to constant mickey mouse problems as well as major
> defects - Constant headlight burnout, blinker relay burnout, OEM rear
> brake pads last about 10K, transmission failure, yearly front end
> alignment needed, faulty check valve causes blower motor to burn out,
> etc, etc.
>
> I have not heard any major cronic problems with the Audis so I am
> considering either an Audi or VW Passat.
>
> Thanks for your comments.
The only well known problem I know of is (on earlier ones) front
suspension balljoints that go dry and creaky.

Re: Please enlighten me about the A4.
 

raymondj schrieb:

>[A4 instead of V70]

Just be aware that the A4 is much smaller than the V70.
Regards

Wolfgang
--
* Audi A6 Avant TDI *
* reply to wolfgang dot pawlinetz at chello dot at *

Re: Please enlighten me about the A4.
 

raymondj schrieb:

>[A4 instead of V70]

Just be aware that the A4 is much smaller than the V70.
Regards

Wolfgang
--
* Audi A6 Avant TDI *
* reply to wolfgang dot pawlinetz at chello dot at *

Re: Please enlighten me about the A4.
 

On Tue, 27 Jul 2004 09:28:16 +0200, Wolfgang Pawlinetz
<w.pawlinetz@a1.net> wrote:

>raymondj schrieb:
>
>>[A4 instead of V70]
>
>Just be aware that the A4 is much smaller than the V70.
>Regards
>
>Wolfgang
>--
>* Audi A6 Avant TDI *
>* reply to wolfgang dot pawlinetz at chello dot at *

A friend of mine, tried and true Volvo-ite who has a V70 came for a
visit and was impressed with the fit and finish of the A4. His main
comment was the Volvo cheaped out on a lot of things and a number of
plastic bits in the cabin were cracked or broken. He also did enjoy
the high speed ride in Tip sport mode. He likes driving fast and the
road we were on is perfect to really try out the Sport package. He was
impressed.

Re: Please enlighten me about the A4.
 

On Tue, 27 Jul 2004 09:28:16 +0200, Wolfgang Pawlinetz
<w.pawlinetz@a1.net> wrote:

>raymondj schrieb:
>
>>[A4 instead of V70]
>
>Just be aware that the A4 is much smaller than the V70.
>Regards
>
>Wolfgang
>--
>* Audi A6 Avant TDI *
>* reply to wolfgang dot pawlinetz at chello dot at *

A friend of mine, tried and true Volvo-ite who has a V70 came for a
visit and was impressed with the fit and finish of the A4. His main
comment was the Volvo cheaped out on a lot of things and a number of
plastic bits in the cabin were cracked or broken. He also did enjoy
the high speed ride in Tip sport mode. He likes driving fast and the
road we were on is perfect to really try out the Sport package. He was
impressed.

Re: Please enlighten me about the A4.
 

Cam Newton wrote:

>A friend of mine, tried and true Volvo-ite who has a V70 came for a
>visit and was impressed with the fit and finish of the A4. His main
>comment was the Volvo cheaped out on a lot of things and a number of
>plastic bits in the cabin were cracked or broken. He also did enjoy
>the high speed ride in Tip sport mode. He likes driving fast and the
>road we were on is perfect to really try out the Sport package. He was
>impressed.

I'd second that any time. I just wanted to point out, that the V70 is
larger if that is an issue for the OP.


Regards

Wolfgang

--
1999 Audi A6 Avant TDI

Re: Please enlighten me about the A4.
 

Cam Newton wrote:

>A friend of mine, tried and true Volvo-ite who has a V70 came for a
>visit and was impressed with the fit and finish of the A4. His main
>comment was the Volvo cheaped out on a lot of things and a number of
>plastic bits in the cabin were cracked or broken. He also did enjoy
>the high speed ride in Tip sport mode. He likes driving fast and the
>road we were on is perfect to really try out the Sport package. He was
>impressed.

I'd second that any time. I just wanted to point out, that the V70 is
larger if that is an issue for the OP.


Regards

Wolfgang

--
1999 Audi A6 Avant TDI

Re: Please enlighten me about the A4.
 

Problems I've had in six years:

..- Defective Throttle Body unit - 800 $
..- Defective blinker relay - replaced it 2 years ago and it is now bad
again. (2x 50 $)
..- Front Suspension recall - covered by Audi.
..- First set of original rear pads lasted only for about 12,000 km.
..- Both factory Bose speakers blown after 3 years - I found out they were
not even Bose, but Panasonic. At 160$ each they're a real rip-off!
..- Bad front wheel bearings at 130,000 - 750 $
..- Bad N-75 valve connector.
..- Bad N-75 valve - caused surging with the chip.

I would say all in all pretty reliable, although far from perfection. The
most annoying bits are the bad speakers - I paid 1,300 $ for the Bose
system, and the blinker relay - I bet Lada or Kia makes those far more
reliable!

My two cents,

JP Roberts


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> I was wondering if anyone could tell me about any known cronic
> problems with any of the A4 models? I have just about had it with my
> Volvo V70 due to constant mickey mouse problems as well as major
> defects - Constant headlight burnout, blinker relay burnout, OEM rear
> brake pads last about 10K, transmission failure, yearly front end
> alignment needed, faulty check valve causes blower motor to burn out,
> etc, etc.
>
> I have not heard any major cronic problems with the Audis so I am
> considering either an Audi or VW Passat.
>
> Thanks for your comments.