AUDI and reliability
11-30-2003 | 12:43 PM
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Re: AUDI and reliability
"ag" <ageisse@pacbell.net> wrote in message
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> I am looking at an Audi A4, vs. a BMW 330i. Has Audi gotten any better in
> terms of reliability? Or are they still in the shop all the time?
>
Yes, Audis are in the shop all the time!
That's why you don't see them on the streets.
Ronald
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11-30-2003 | 12:50 PM
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Re: AUDI and reliability
"R@L" <reply@usent.com> skrev i melding
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> "ag" <ageisse@pacbell.net> wrote in message
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> > I am looking at an Audi A4, vs. a BMW 330i. Has Audi gotten any better
in
> > terms of reliability? Or are they still in the shop all the time?
Bollocks...............
> Yes, Audis are in the shop all the time!
> That's why you don't see them on the streets.
More bollocks..................
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> "ag" <ageisse@pacbell.net> wrote in message
> news:ncpyb.28129$uP3.16401@newssvr29.news.prodigy. com...
> > I am looking at an Audi A4, vs. a BMW 330i. Has Audi gotten any better
in
> > terms of reliability? Or are they still in the shop all the time?
Bollocks...............
> Yes, Audis are in the shop all the time!
> That's why you don't see them on the streets.
More bollocks..................
11-30-2003 | 01:19 PM
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Re: AUDI and reliability
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"Inger Skramstad Jørstad" <ingjoers@online.no> wrote:
> "R@L" <reply@usent.com> skrev i melding
> news:v%pyb.12383$DU1.317073@zonnet-reader-1...
> > "ag" <ageisse@pacbell.net> wrote in message
> > news:ncpyb.28129$uP3.16401@newssvr29.news.prodigy. com...
> > > I am looking at an Audi A4, vs. a BMW 330i. Has Audi gotten any better
> in
> > > terms of reliability? Or are they still in the shop all the time?
>
> Bollocks...............
Agreed.
>
> > Yes, Audis are in the shop all the time!
> > That's why you don't see them on the streets.
>
> More bollocks..................
I think that was irony!
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"Inger Skramstad Jørstad" <ingjoers@online.no> wrote:
> "R@L" <reply@usent.com> skrev i melding
> news:v%pyb.12383$DU1.317073@zonnet-reader-1...
> > "ag" <ageisse@pacbell.net> wrote in message
> > news:ncpyb.28129$uP3.16401@newssvr29.news.prodigy. com...
> > > I am looking at an Audi A4, vs. a BMW 330i. Has Audi gotten any better
> in
> > > terms of reliability? Or are they still in the shop all the time?
>
> Bollocks...............
Agreed.
>
> > Yes, Audis are in the shop all the time!
> > That's why you don't see them on the streets.
>
> More bollocks..................
I think that was irony!
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11-30-2003 | 01:58 PM
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Re: AUDI and reliability
On Sun, 30 Nov 2003 16:49:23 GMT, "ag" <ageisse@pacbell.net> wrote:
>I am looking at an Audi A4, vs. a BMW 330i. Has Audi gotten any better in
>terms of reliability? Or are they still in the shop all the time?
[..../]
Troll-O-Meter
>I am looking at an Audi A4, vs. a BMW 330i. Has Audi gotten any better in
>terms of reliability? Or are they still in the shop all the time?
[..../]
Troll-O-Meter
11-30-2003 | 02:43 PM
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OK, so what does this mean? Good reliability or not? Have they fixed all
their previous problems?
"daytripper" <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com> wrote in message
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> On Sun, 30 Nov 2003 16:49:23 GMT, "ag" <ageisse@pacbell.net> wrote:
>
> >I am looking at an Audi A4, vs. a BMW 330i. Has Audi gotten any better
in
> >terms of reliability? Or are they still in the shop all the time?
>
> [..../]
>
> Troll-O-Meter
their previous problems?
"daytripper" <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com> wrote in message
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efksv8bnmo980kpes85r0reld4qm6rkuo@4ax.com...> On Sun, 30 Nov 2003 16:49:23 GMT, "ag" <ageisse@pacbell.net> wrote:
>
> >I am looking at an Audi A4, vs. a BMW 330i. Has Audi gotten any better
in
> >terms of reliability? Or are they still in the shop all the time?
>
> [..../]
>
> Troll-O-Meter
11-30-2003 | 03:07 PM
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Re: AUDI and reliability
On Sun, 30 Nov 2003 19:43:24 GMT, "ag" <ageisse@pacbell.net> wrote:
>"daytripper" <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com> wrote in message
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>> On Sun, 30 Nov 2003 16:49:23 GMT, "ag" <ageisse@pacbell.net> wrote:
>>
>> >I am looking at an Audi A4, vs. a BMW 330i. Has Audi gotten any better
>in
>> >terms of reliability? Or are they still in the shop all the time?
>>
>> [..../]
>>
>> Troll-O-Meter
>OK, so what does this mean? Good reliability or not? Have they fixed all
>their previous problems?
What "previous problems"? Like the melting plastic water pump impellers that
lead to very expensive head repairs? Ooops - sorry, that was BMW.
Ok, well, how about the rear suspension mounts ripping out thru metal fatigue
(which makes one wonder just how precise said suspension could have been)?
Oh - sorry, that was BMW again...
See, everyone can trot out their favorite horror stories on older model years,
but it's all rather pointless wrt what's being sold today.
fwiw, I've had my S4 since new, almost 3.5 years now. The only "problem" I had
was the cruise control stalk failed - twice - both under warranty. Otherwise,
zero problems, the car is in show room condition, and most importantly to me,
it is a joy to drive.
Still, none of that would shed much light wrt B6 models, eh?
/daytripper
'00 s4 6spd
>"daytripper" <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com> wrote in message
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efksv8bnmo980kpes85r0reld4qm6rkuo@4ax.com.. .>> On Sun, 30 Nov 2003 16:49:23 GMT, "ag" <ageisse@pacbell.net> wrote:
>>
>> >I am looking at an Audi A4, vs. a BMW 330i. Has Audi gotten any better
>in
>> >terms of reliability? Or are they still in the shop all the time?
>>
>> [..../]
>>
>> Troll-O-Meter
>OK, so what does this mean? Good reliability or not? Have they fixed all
>their previous problems?
What "previous problems"? Like the melting plastic water pump impellers that
lead to very expensive head repairs? Ooops - sorry, that was BMW.
Ok, well, how about the rear suspension mounts ripping out thru metal fatigue
(which makes one wonder just how precise said suspension could have been)?
Oh - sorry, that was BMW again...
See, everyone can trot out their favorite horror stories on older model years,
but it's all rather pointless wrt what's being sold today.
fwiw, I've had my S4 since new, almost 3.5 years now. The only "problem" I had
was the cruise control stalk failed - twice - both under warranty. Otherwise,
zero problems, the car is in show room condition, and most importantly to me,
it is a joy to drive.
Still, none of that would shed much light wrt B6 models, eh?
/daytripper
'00 s4 6spd
11-30-2003 | 03:13 PM
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Re: AUDI and reliability
"ag" <ageisse@pacbell.net> a écrit dans le message de
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> I am looking at an Audi A4, vs. a BMW 330i. Has Audi gotten any better in
> terms of reliability? Or are they still in the shop all the time?
>
I would say Audis are reliable, however there are horror stories on all
german cars. Up to now I was happy with all my BMWs and my Audi, even at
high mileages. However maintenance cost is high, probably much higher than
japanese cars.
--
Best regards.
Giovanni Tarantino
Bevaix (NE)
Switzerland
1997 BMW 535i 209,000 km (127,000 miles)
1997 Audi A4 2.8 Q 213,000 km (130,000 miles)
news:ncpyb.28129$uP3.16401@newssvr29.news.prodigy. com...
> I am looking at an Audi A4, vs. a BMW 330i. Has Audi gotten any better in
> terms of reliability? Or are they still in the shop all the time?
>
I would say Audis are reliable, however there are horror stories on all
german cars. Up to now I was happy with all my BMWs and my Audi, even at
high mileages. However maintenance cost is high, probably much higher than
japanese cars.
--
Best regards.
Giovanni Tarantino
Bevaix (NE)
Switzerland
1997 BMW 535i 209,000 km (127,000 miles)
1997 Audi A4 2.8 Q 213,000 km (130,000 miles)
11-30-2003 | 03:56 PM
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Re: AUDI and reliability
"ag" <ageisse@pacbell.net> wrote in message
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> OK, so what does this mean? Good reliability or not? Have they fixed all
> their previous problems?
Let's try plain English: go play somewhere else!
Ronald
>
> "daytripper" <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com> wrote in message
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> >
> > >I am looking at an Audi A4, vs. a BMW 330i. Has Audi gotten any better
> in
> > >terms of reliability? Or are they still in the shop all the time?
> >
> > [..../]
> >
> > Troll-O-Meter
>
>
11-30-2003 | 05:20 PM
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Re: AUDI and reliability
Amongst the several dozens of cars I've owned, I've had one BMW & one Audi
They represented both ends of the spectrum in terms of reliablity & cost.
The 1986 323i was the biggest money-pit I've ever owned and the 1993 80-TDI
was the cheapest to run & most reliable car had so far.
I still own it and its now got 256000 miles and runs like a dream.
I'm selling it only because its old and I want a car with aircon etc
http://freespace.virgin.net/ian.jarvo/audi80tdi.htm
"GT" <Tarantino@111.com> wrote in message
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> "ag" <ageisse@pacbell.net> a écrit dans le message de
> news:ncpyb.28129$uP3.16401@newssvr29.news.prodigy. com...
> > I am looking at an Audi A4, vs. a BMW 330i. Has Audi gotten any better
in
> > terms of reliability? Or are they still in the shop all the time?
> >
> I would say Audis are reliable, however there are horror stories on all
> german cars. Up to now I was happy with all my BMWs and my Audi, even at
> high mileages. However maintenance cost is high, probably much higher than
> japanese cars.
>
>
> --
> Best regards.
> Giovanni Tarantino
> Bevaix (NE)
> Switzerland
> 1997 BMW 535i 209,000 km (127,000 miles)
> 1997 Audi A4 2.8 Q 213,000 km (130,000 miles)
>
>
They represented both ends of the spectrum in terms of reliablity & cost.
The 1986 323i was the biggest money-pit I've ever owned and the 1993 80-TDI
was the cheapest to run & most reliable car had so far.
I still own it and its now got 256000 miles and runs like a dream.
I'm selling it only because its old and I want a car with aircon etc
http://freespace.virgin.net/ian.jarvo/audi80tdi.htm
"GT" <Tarantino@111.com> wrote in message
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> "ag" <ageisse@pacbell.net> a écrit dans le message de
> news:ncpyb.28129$uP3.16401@newssvr29.news.prodigy. com...
> > I am looking at an Audi A4, vs. a BMW 330i. Has Audi gotten any better
in
> > terms of reliability? Or are they still in the shop all the time?
> >
> I would say Audis are reliable, however there are horror stories on all
> german cars. Up to now I was happy with all my BMWs and my Audi, even at
> high mileages. However maintenance cost is high, probably much higher than
> japanese cars.
>
>
> --
> Best regards.
> Giovanni Tarantino
> Bevaix (NE)
> Switzerland
> 1997 BMW 535i 209,000 km (127,000 miles)
> 1997 Audi A4 2.8 Q 213,000 km (130,000 miles)
>
>
