Re: Buying 2006 Audi A4
 

I'd second grabbing a new one, who knows what the fool before you has done to it or how they drove it.

Main reasoning behind that statement is oem audi parts are stupid expensive, you don't want to walk into a new audi that may or may not have a few "minor" problems cuz you will get burned

Re: Buying 2006 Audi A4
 

The A4's a solid build. Try to get one from 2006-2008. Usually the first year of a build B7 2005 will have the most issues. Car companies usually have them cleared up by the next year's build(2006). Good luck with your purchase!

Re: Buying 2006 Audi A4
 

Hello Tran, if you're still looking for an 06 A4 B7 I have one for sale. I've posted my add here: www_audiforum.ca/audi-cars-sale/47503-sale-2007-a4b7-front-track.html and I can assure you I have not driven it like a race car nor have I moded the engine (although it's easy from what I've read). the reason I didn't modify to that extent is because I've bought the extended warranty and doing so would void it waisting my money. Let me know if you're still in the market.

Re: Buying 2006 Audi A4
 

I think I may be of help to you - I came from a 2001 Infiniti to a 2007 Audi.

The Audi has been quite trouble filled, but I love it. As long as you expect problems, but get a really neat German car...you'll be OK.

Problems

1) PCV Valve
2) Cam Shaft Position Sensor
3) TCM update
4) Seat switch

Driven for 10,000km. There is plenty of other stuff, but that's just because I insist everything be perfect...and I go hunting for TSB's (such as cam follower wear issues), and get it looked at. A 2006 Audi A4 may have the older intake cam thingy...just make sure you have the "B" version - either ask the dealer or do a google search on the 2.0T cam follower wear issues....

My Infiniti was never that reliable, but I love the Audi, I just keep telling myself it's been good to me =)

Re: Buying 2006 Audi A4
 

I'm surprised you've had such a hard time with your 07. My 06 has been great and the only reason I'm selling is because we just got married and the wife can't drive stick. We're tradding up to the Q5 for her ;). The only issue I had with mine was the coil packs but they've all been replaced and I haven't had trouble since. Now when I take the car to the dealer they may be doing recall stuff that I haven't made myself aware of, but the day to day comute has been trouble free. Kinda makes me wish I never bought the extended warranty, but I guess who ever buys my car will benifit from that!

Re: Buying 2006 Audi A4
 

I second the cam follower issue. I have a 2006 A4, less than a month out of warranty, and have a $4000 repair bill because the follower, intake cam, and HPFH have all failed. I've started a facebook group I'd love support on (search 2.0T FSI engine cam / cam follower issues) as I'm not alone with this issue. My car has only 40K on it, but Audi still wouldn't offer me a stitch of goodwill. A shop in ontario called H2Sport is about to launch a roller based follower which is supposed to be better, but from the american forums I belong to most of the guys now check their followers every 10K miles. It's sad, but needs to be done to ensure you don't wind up where some of us have, with huge repair bills and problems.

I'm on my third week without my car, have a huge bill, was less than a month out of warranty on a car serviced ahead of suggested intervals, and got zero support from Audi...

PS I have another account from over a year ago but forgot the password and the reset isn't working so I'd started a new one. I have more than 2 posts :)

Re: Buying 2006 Audi A4
 

ye...i jus got my 2006 audi a4 quattro 6 speed about a week ago..i came from a japanesse background...i only owned 2 cars cause am 20..i started with the 2000 celica and i loved it..now i moved up onto the audi a4 and it is fantastic so far..the thing i dont understand is that some 2006 audi a4's have projector headlights and some dont like mines??? CAN SOMEONE TELL ME WHY???

Re: Buying 2006 Audi A4
 

Projectors in the B7 mean the car has Bi-Xenon HID headlights, otherwise it's using H7 Halogen bulbs. Bi-Xenons were an add-on option for the B7.

Re: Buying 2006 Audi A4
 

so i have another question. If i want to replace and put the projector headlight itsself...and buy some after market HIDs and put it in..is that fine...so like i jus want to take out my old regular ones and put the projectors instead...they are the same shape rite...they will fit perfectly??

Re: Buying 2006 Audi A4
 

B6 A4: Bi-Xenon Conversion

The *NEW* B7 FAQ/New Member Guide v2 - A MUST READ -

Bing search will bring up lots of DIY and information; two links above provide detailed info; you will need headlight assemblies and a modified wiring harness.