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Doug Warner
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Wed Aug 31, 2005 8:12 am Post subject:
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I'm considering an A4 Avant (2.0 or 3.2) to replace my 94 Volvo 850
turbo wagon.
My Volvo has gone about 230,000 miles and has had only one major
service, which involved pulling the engine to replace the rear
crankshaft oil seal. The only othr semi-expensive items to go were
the front axle CV joint boots, one set, I replaced, and the other, the
dealer, while they had the engine out.
Can I expect a new Audi to go this far, with hard driving, without
much more than regular services for the first 150,000 miles?
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Dave
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Wed Aug 31, 2005 2:25 pm Post subject:
Re: 2005 A4 reliability |
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| Quote: | Can I expect a new Audi to go this far, with hard driving, without
much more than regular services for the first 150,000 miles?
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Yes but I would avoid the 2.0 as it's not enough for the weight of car. You
don't say which country you're in but perhaps the 3.0 diesel might be a good
option if its available |
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daytripper
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Thu Sep 01, 2005 2:39 am Post subject:
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On Wed, 31 Aug 2005 09:25:13 GMT, "Dave" <dave@nobody.com> wrote:
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Can I expect a new Audi to go this far, with hard driving, without
much more than regular services for the first 150,000 miles?
Yes but I would avoid the 2.0 as it's not enough for the weight of car. You
don't say which country you're in but perhaps the 3.0 diesel might be a good
option if its available
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Have you actually driven the new 2.0 FSI in the B7 A4?
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Ronny
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Thu Sep 01, 2005 2:47 am Post subject:
Re: 2005 A4 reliability |
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"daytripper" <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com> wrote in message
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| Quote: | On Wed, 31 Aug 2005 09:25:13 GMT, "Dave" <dave@nobody.com> wrote:
Can I expect a new Audi to go this far, with hard driving, without
much more than regular services for the first 150,000 miles?
Yes but I would avoid the 2.0 as it's not enough for the weight of car.
You
don't say which country you're in but perhaps the 3.0 diesel might be a
good
option if its available
Have you actually driven the new 2.0 FSI in the B7 A4?
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Why would anyone buy a 2.0FSI when the 2.0 TFSI is out, I would go for the
1.8T B7 or 2.0T or 3.0 |
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daytripper
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Thu Sep 01, 2005 5:06 am Post subject:
Re: 2005 A4 reliability |
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On Wed, 31 Aug 2005 22:47:01 +0100, "Ronny" <admin@1337hosts.com> wrote:
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"daytripper" <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com> wrote in message
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On Wed, 31 Aug 2005 09:25:13 GMT, "Dave" <dave@nobody.com> wrote:
Can I expect a new Audi to go this far, with hard driving, without
much more than regular services for the first 150,000 miles?
Yes but I would avoid the 2.0 as it's not enough for the weight of car.
You
don't say which country you're in but perhaps the 3.0 diesel might be a
good
option if its available
Have you actually driven the new 2.0 FSI in the B7 A4?
Why would anyone buy a 2.0FSI when the 2.0 TFSI is out, I would go for the
1.8T B7 or 2.0T or 3.0
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Sorry, that's what I meant - the turbo 2.0 FSI engine. It's *way* different
responding from the 1.8T - think "Power NOW" not "Power Soon"... |
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Dave
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Sat Sep 03, 2005 12:41 am Post subject:
Re: 2005 A4 reliability |
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| Quote: | Have you actually driven the new 2.0 FSI in the B7 A4?
Why would anyone buy a 2.0FSI when the 2.0 TFSI is out, I would go for the
1.8T B7 or 2.0T or 3.0
Sorry, that's what I meant - the turbo 2.0 FSI engine. It's *way*
different
responding from the 1.8T - think "Power NOW" not "Power Soon"...
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Haven't driven the 2.0T FSI but I hear it's a stormer. The NA 2.0 FSI is a
waste of time. It may produce 150bhp but it has to be revved like hell to
make decent progress which defeats the point of having the fuel efficient
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Pete
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Tue Sep 06, 2005 10:27 pm Post subject:
Re: 2005 A4 reliability |
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"Doug Warner" wrote
| Quote: | Can I expect a new Audi to go this far, with hard driving, without
much more than regular services for the first 150,000 miles?
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Well, it's a new car. How are we to know whether it's going to be reliable
or not. Older A4s had their share of issues, some minor, some not
(suspension for example). IMO, it's too early to tell whether the B7
platform addresses all these issues. It may fix some while it may introduce
others.
If you want a piece of mind, you should consider an extended warranty.
If the history is any indication though, an Audi will not be as reliable as
a Honda or Toyota, ON AVERAGE. I say on average, because my A4 (B5) was
more reliable than my Honda (Accord).
Dilligent regular maintenance is key to ensure good reliability.
Good luck.
Pete |
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