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Hoe reliable are Audi's?
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I was planning on getting a used Audi A4 2000 model. I was wondering how reliabl the car would be? Are Audi's usually expensive to maintain? Thanks, Matt. |
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On Feb 23, 5:57 pm, "
> wrote: > Hi, > > I was planning on getting a used Audi A4 2000 model. I was wondering > how reliabl the car would be? More reliable than your spelling, less reliable than a Civic. > Are Audi's usually expensive to > maintain? Yes, especially for those folks who get it serviced at a dealer, or who ignores scheduled maintenance. Otherwise, no more so than any other German luxury car. E.P. 1995 UrS6 |
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> wrote in message oups.com... > Hi, > > I was planning on getting a used Audi A4 2000 model. I was wondering > how reliabl the car would be? Are Audi's usually expensive to > maintain? > > Thanks, > > Matt. > reliability..........much the same as any other make. expensive to maintain.............depends a) what needs doing and b) who does it. get the car checked over by an Audi 'expert' before purchase and ask demanding questions.....make sure cam belt has been replaced as this is probably the most expensive service at that year. dj 1997 2.4 V6, 76k miles. |
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Hoe reliable are Audi's?
On 23 Feb 2007 17:57:24 -0800, "
> wrote: >I was planning on getting a used Audi A4 2000 model. I was wondering >how reliabl the car would be? Are Audi's usually expensive to >maintain? I'm finding my '02 A4 to be a little more expensive to maintain than the Renaults that I used to own, but a *lot* less expensive than my last car, a '98 BMW 3-Series. So far, it's cost me about GBP 600 a year for main dealer servicing. In the last two years, it's had two routine services, a brake fluid change and a set of four (very expensive!) tyres. That's all. (The BMW worked out at about GBP 1200 a year, and was off the road for one thing and another about three times a year.) On balance, the Audi is a better car to own than the BMW. Peter. |
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On Feb 23, 8:57?pm, "
> wrote: > Hi, > > I was planning on getting a used Audi A4 2000 model. I was wondering > how reliabl the car would be? Are Audi's usually expensive to > maintain? > > Thanks, > > Matt. The A4 had below average reliability for that model year according to CR. |
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On Feb 25, 4:01 am, wrote:
> On Feb 23, 8:57?pm, " > > > wrote: > > Hi, > > > I was planning on getting a used Audi A4 2000 model. I was wondering > > how reliabl the car would be? Are Audi's usually expensive to > > maintain? > > > Thanks, > > > Matt. > > The A4 had below average reliability for that model year according to > CR. Considering CR's methodology for determining reliability, that doesn't mean a thing. E.P. |
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oups.com... > Hi, > > I was planning on getting a used Audi A4 2000 model. I was wondering > how reliabl the car would be? About as reliable as any other European car. Which frankly isn't saying too much. Are Audi's usually expensive to > maintain? Fairly expensive but you can avoid some problems by selecting a used car that was well-maintained. I would also suggest that a 2000 A4 typically should already have had a timing belt service which would include tensioners and water pump. If it hasn't, or has so many miles that it's due another, then you're looking at $1000+ expense right off the bat. Check brake pads and rotors. Rotors on Audis are generally replaced, not machined so typically you replace pads and rotors. Figure about every 40-60,000 miles. If it's the 2.8 V6, then it has an updated version of the old British "external lubrication system" meaning its oil gaskets and seals don't work very well and the engine is prone to leak oil starting at around 50,000 miles. If it's a 1.8 T, then there may be an issue with sludge buildup depending on how precisely the maintenance schedule was followed. That can be a costly fix and Audi will avoid paying for it if there's the slightest deviation from maintenance schedule. That vintage of A4 also had control arm problems, another expensive repair but it may already have been done on the car you're considering. You may want to look in audiworld.com forums for more problem areas. > Thanks, > > Matt. > |
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iws wrote:
> > wrote in message > oups.com... > >>Hi, >> >>I was planning on getting a used Audi A4 2000 model. I was wondering >>how reliabl the car would be? > > > About as reliable as any other European car. Which frankly isn't saying too > much. I suspect therefore you've never owned a European car. |
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"Gman uk" > wrote in message
... > iws wrote: > > > wrote in message > > oups.com... > > > >>Hi, > >> > >>I was planning on getting a used Audi A4 2000 model. I was wondering > >>how reliabl the car would be? > > > > > > About as reliable as any other European car. Which frankly isn't saying too > > much. > > I suspect therefore you've never owned a European car. Actually, I've owned several including two Audis. |
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On Feb 25, 3:59 pm, "iws" > wrote:
> "Gman uk" > wrote in message > > ... > > > iws wrote: > > > > wrote in message > > roups.com... > > > >>Hi, > > > >>I was planning on getting a used Audi A4 2000 model. I was wondering > > >>how reliabl the car would be? > > > > About as reliable as any other European car. Which frankly isn't saying > too > > > much. > > > I suspect therefore you've never owned a European car. > > Actually, I've owned several including two Audis. I've found that well-maintained VWs and Audis are almost as reliable as their Japanese brethren. The maintenance requirements ARE heavier. And VAG cars blow away several other Euro makes for reliability. E.P. |
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