My Audi experience. - lutesk - Car Court

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My Audi experience.

In Reply to: Looks like the press is finally catching on to the myth of... posted by Neil49 on March 10, 2005 at 02:07:55:

I purchased my A4 in July 98, so it's almost 9 years old with 148K on it.

Turbo went out at 10K, replaced under warranty, no biggie.

Coil out at 35k, replaced under warranty, no biggie.

Problem free until 110K when clutch went out. $900 repair bill.

Airbag light comes on at 120K, requiring a new airbag, also need a new throttle body and thermostat, about $1400.

Busted water pump 2 weeks ago, requiring timing belt, tensioners, etc. $800 repair bill.

I guess if you factor my out of pocket over the 9 years of ownership, it's not too bad, but these recent repair bills have me thinking about getting something else, though there's nothing I really want. My car still looks great and drives like a dream.

Vinyl is final
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Topic - Looks like the press is finally catching on to the myth of... - Neil49 02:07:55 03/10/05 (11)

German Cars - Sumflow 12:14:53 06/21/12 (0)

My Audi experience. - lutesk 11:56:26 05/25/07 (0)

Re: Looks like the press is finally catching on to the myth of... - matthew1174 19:40:47 05/15/07 (0)

Re: Looks like the press is finally catching on to the myth of... - rpcoins 05:27:40 12/21/05 (0)

If you want a dependable car buy a Honda. :) - grantv 22:00:29 04/14/05 (0)

but the NATURE of the problem is more important - triode 13:10:29 03/14/05 (3)

I'm afraid I can't agree,... - Neil49 12:03:12 03/16/05 (2)

VAG.... and Mercedes - Owen 05:59:21 06/21/05 (0)

as must I - triode 23:46:39 03/19/05 (0)

Any accounting for US produced models in those stats? * - mr grits 13:25:30 03/11/05 (1)

Re: Any accounting for US produced models in those stats? * - Neil49 14:13:22 03/11/05 (0)

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