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Not trying to be facetious here, but if you took them to court and won, then why would you be still driving the car? It seems counterintuitive. Let me try to explain. Your A4 has been nothing but a pain in the [non-permissible content removed], you take it to the dealers et al X times to be unsuccessfully repaired, until the point you take them to court and win. Don't know what the settlement was and I don't want to meddle into your business, but why didn't you have Audi buy the car back from you? a. You un-[non-permissible content removed] the car. b. You take the money and buy something else.
I really like the new A4 and would really like to give Audi an opportunity. However, it's the incessant articles about bad experiences similar to yours that keeps me questioning whether or not I should give Audi a try.
Any other A4 2005 to 2006 owners experiencing the same?
I have a new 2.0T waiting to be picked up at a different dealer - but, I can't do that until mine is repaired. Such a headache.
Has anyone had this problem or have any ideas where the water is coming from? Note it happens when the car is parked, so I don't think it's coming up from the street.
Thanks
I was not clear in the beginning, the car is a lease and it is difficult to get out of.
I did push for Audi to take the car back, however, they flat out refused going by what their dealers said (even though it had been at one dealer for 45 days in a row). Instead of going on for months fighting Audi in court I agreed to accept a $$$ settlement with the understanding that Audi would fix the car. I really wanted it to end and thought Audi would do the right thing, I liked the car and thought Audi realized their error and wanted to make right, I was foolish. After court and another 80 days at the dealers I am turned off from the brand for good. The whole experience has been a huge let down, in fact, I am still waiting for them to follow up after my last 2 week episode of the car being with their own experts, I always get promises they will call, no calls come, and this is from the USA Headquarters. This is not unusual with them.
Audi really fights taking cars back, I heard from many sources they are one of the most difficult car companies to deal with, not to mention personal experience. They are experts at giving you hope then no follow up. I can't recommend one.
Also could be the trunk lid seal but that's rather rare.
Fair enough. If the pathetic customer service you received was one of a few, I would probably look beyond it. However, with the "Audi customer service sucks" theme all over the Internet, think it best to take my hard earned dollars elsewhere. Appreciate your reply and honesty. Cheers.
It sounds like it is charging the system, then it stops and sarts like it is leaking air or somthing.
Any ideas before I bing it to the shop?
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Charlie
Wheaton, IL
I am thinking of buying a used 2000 Audi a4 quattro and will get it inspected from the audi dealership - what is the general opinion of the car .. .?
They are great snow cars and will put many a large SUV in the snow bank.
I had the O2 sensor repaired in July and the check engine light went out for a while but it starting coming on again last month. It's already failed emissions so I'm looking to find the part and pay for labor to help save on costs. I've also been surfing sites like JCWitney and http://www.autopartswarehouse.com has anyone shopped them before?
I had the same blower problem. I took a look and noticed the hose that runs to that unit had slipped off and as a result created the vacuum sound. Simply re connecting the hose fixed the problem.
Can you point to evidence that the quattro system is bulletproof (reliable)? I want to get a better understanding of the reliability of an AWD vs. FWD/RWD. There are more components so I would simplistically think that an AWD system would be less releable but I have read others argue that since there is less torque being pushed to each wheel that reliability should be the same as two wheel drive systems.
If I do get an AWD drive, I can't wait to go out in a Nor'Easter ;-)
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My advice about AWD is don't buy it if you don't need it but if you do it's a great option.
Driving them yourself will show you better than anything.
I am having the same problems with the ABS light on my 2000 A4 Quattro. Brakes work fine but that damn light is still flashing! Did you come to any resolution with your car? Did you use the refurbished Bosh module ?
Any info would be much appreciated !
Thanks in advance!
Brandon :shades:
I can get the remote apart to replace the battery, but I can't seem to take apart the part with the physical key...
I cannot get a spark on No:2 cylinder. I've checked the coil pack and connection to it, plus changed them around but still no spark.
Can anyone help me with this?
Thanks in advance.