Worn out A6
02-20-2007 | 01:31 AM
#31
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Re: Worn out A6
I appreciate the input but these are items that need to be repaired to be
safe. I see the big things like the engine, transmission, etc that will be
next. Where does it end? Larry
"Wolfgang Pawlinetz" <w.pawlinetz@a1.net> wrote in message
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> On Mon, 19 Feb 2007 07:32:19 GMT, "L. D. Mormino"
> <lmormino@earthlink.net> wrote:
>
>>I took the 99 A6 in for a recall fix and the dealer found nearly $4000
>>worth
>>of work that was need on a car with just under 60,000 miles on it. Also,
>>some of the repairs needed to be done before it would pass the state
>>inspection. They said it was just worn out; that some go longer but
>>nothing
>>unusual.
>
> I wouldn't call it worn 'out' After all, the car's almost 8 years old.
>
>>The repairs included; lower control arms-$670, tie rods- $490 - Timing
>>belt-
>>$1500, Suction jet pump- $850, Front propshaft seal -$485.
>
> lower control arms and tie rods are common, timing belt is something
> you have to have done anyway. You can always decide if you want to buy
> a new car before every timing belt change or just have it done.
>
> Guess what's cheaper?.
>
> Suction jet pump and prop-shaft seal I don't know about.
>
>>My question to you is; can that be right?
>
> Yeah, completely right.
>
>>I wrote to the Audi of America but they did not respond.
>
> Err, well maintenance for an 8 year old car does include the odd
> bigger repair.
>
> For the record, I own a 99 A6 as well, 2,5 TDI, Avant.
>
> 100.000 miles on it and owned it since new.
>
> Had several lower control arms and tie rod ends, had one timing belt
> done at 75kmiles for ~700 Euros, thats around 900US$ right now, at the
> dealer. Had two sets of braking discs in the front and one in the
> rear. Worst that happened was a failed fuel injection pump a few
> months ago, meaning after more than 7 years and almost 100kmiles. Ouch
> on a TDI with those high pressure pumps. Cost me ~2.500 US$ at the
> dealer.
>
> Was still a good deal, bcause 8 weeks later the new pump went again.
> Obviously the second pump cost me nothing.
>
> In both cases I had a decent loaner free of charge, so I didn't worry.
>
> Sure, somewhen in the future the dampers need a change. That's most
> likely then a job for the independent. I need to fix a screw in the
> rear door lining too
>
> I went through the maths that time. By no means it would make sense
> financially to buy a new car, even with those repairs. The car is
> mine, no debt.
>
> Dealer would offer ~14kUS$ for it if I trade it in.
>
> But most important:
>
> Every time I get in and drive it, it's a most pleasant feeling.
>
>
>
> Wolfgang
>
safe. I see the big things like the engine, transmission, etc that will be
next. Where does it end? Larry
"Wolfgang Pawlinetz" <w.pawlinetz@a1.net> wrote in message
news:9hvjt2daol49ki597ag6ndhce7khtgtclj@4ax.com...
> On Mon, 19 Feb 2007 07:32:19 GMT, "L. D. Mormino"
> <lmormino@earthlink.net> wrote:
>
>>I took the 99 A6 in for a recall fix and the dealer found nearly $4000
>>worth
>>of work that was need on a car with just under 60,000 miles on it. Also,
>>some of the repairs needed to be done before it would pass the state
>>inspection. They said it was just worn out; that some go longer but
>>nothing
>>unusual.
>
> I wouldn't call it worn 'out' After all, the car's almost 8 years old.
>
>>The repairs included; lower control arms-$670, tie rods- $490 - Timing
>>belt-
>>$1500, Suction jet pump- $850, Front propshaft seal -$485.
>
> lower control arms and tie rods are common, timing belt is something
> you have to have done anyway. You can always decide if you want to buy
> a new car before every timing belt change or just have it done.
>
> Guess what's cheaper?.
>
> Suction jet pump and prop-shaft seal I don't know about.
>
>>My question to you is; can that be right?
>
> Yeah, completely right.
>
>>I wrote to the Audi of America but they did not respond.
>
> Err, well maintenance for an 8 year old car does include the odd
> bigger repair.
>
> For the record, I own a 99 A6 as well, 2,5 TDI, Avant.
>
> 100.000 miles on it and owned it since new.
>
> Had several lower control arms and tie rod ends, had one timing belt
> done at 75kmiles for ~700 Euros, thats around 900US$ right now, at the
> dealer. Had two sets of braking discs in the front and one in the
> rear. Worst that happened was a failed fuel injection pump a few
> months ago, meaning after more than 7 years and almost 100kmiles. Ouch
> on a TDI with those high pressure pumps. Cost me ~2.500 US$ at the
> dealer.
>
> Was still a good deal, bcause 8 weeks later the new pump went again.
> Obviously the second pump cost me nothing.
>
> In both cases I had a decent loaner free of charge, so I didn't worry.
>
> Sure, somewhen in the future the dampers need a change. That's most
> likely then a job for the independent. I need to fix a screw in the
> rear door lining too
>
> I went through the maths that time. By no means it would make sense
> financially to buy a new car, even with those repairs. The car is
> mine, no debt.
>
> Dealer would offer ~14kUS$ for it if I trade it in.
>
> But most important:
>
> Every time I get in and drive it, it's a most pleasant feeling.
>
>
>
> Wolfgang
>
02-20-2007 | 01:31 AM
#32
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Re: Worn out A6
I appreciate the input but these are items that need to be repaired to be
safe. I see the big things like the engine, transmission, etc that will be
next. Where does it end? Larry
"Wolfgang Pawlinetz" <w.pawlinetz@a1.net> wrote in message
news:9hvjt2daol49ki597ag6ndhce7khtgtclj@4ax.com...
> On Mon, 19 Feb 2007 07:32:19 GMT, "L. D. Mormino"
> <lmormino@earthlink.net> wrote:
>
>>I took the 99 A6 in for a recall fix and the dealer found nearly $4000
>>worth
>>of work that was need on a car with just under 60,000 miles on it. Also,
>>some of the repairs needed to be done before it would pass the state
>>inspection. They said it was just worn out; that some go longer but
>>nothing
>>unusual.
>
> I wouldn't call it worn 'out' After all, the car's almost 8 years old.
>
>>The repairs included; lower control arms-$670, tie rods- $490 - Timing
>>belt-
>>$1500, Suction jet pump- $850, Front propshaft seal -$485.
>
> lower control arms and tie rods are common, timing belt is something
> you have to have done anyway. You can always decide if you want to buy
> a new car before every timing belt change or just have it done.
>
> Guess what's cheaper?.
>
> Suction jet pump and prop-shaft seal I don't know about.
>
>>My question to you is; can that be right?
>
> Yeah, completely right.
>
>>I wrote to the Audi of America but they did not respond.
>
> Err, well maintenance for an 8 year old car does include the odd
> bigger repair.
>
> For the record, I own a 99 A6 as well, 2,5 TDI, Avant.
>
> 100.000 miles on it and owned it since new.
>
> Had several lower control arms and tie rod ends, had one timing belt
> done at 75kmiles for ~700 Euros, thats around 900US$ right now, at the
> dealer. Had two sets of braking discs in the front and one in the
> rear. Worst that happened was a failed fuel injection pump a few
> months ago, meaning after more than 7 years and almost 100kmiles. Ouch
> on a TDI with those high pressure pumps. Cost me ~2.500 US$ at the
> dealer.
>
> Was still a good deal, bcause 8 weeks later the new pump went again.
> Obviously the second pump cost me nothing.
>
> In both cases I had a decent loaner free of charge, so I didn't worry.
>
> Sure, somewhen in the future the dampers need a change. That's most
> likely then a job for the independent. I need to fix a screw in the
> rear door lining too
>
> I went through the maths that time. By no means it would make sense
> financially to buy a new car, even with those repairs. The car is
> mine, no debt.
>
> Dealer would offer ~14kUS$ for it if I trade it in.
>
> But most important:
>
> Every time I get in and drive it, it's a most pleasant feeling.
>
>
>
> Wolfgang
>
safe. I see the big things like the engine, transmission, etc that will be
next. Where does it end? Larry
"Wolfgang Pawlinetz" <w.pawlinetz@a1.net> wrote in message
news:9hvjt2daol49ki597ag6ndhce7khtgtclj@4ax.com...
> On Mon, 19 Feb 2007 07:32:19 GMT, "L. D. Mormino"
> <lmormino@earthlink.net> wrote:
>
>>I took the 99 A6 in for a recall fix and the dealer found nearly $4000
>>worth
>>of work that was need on a car with just under 60,000 miles on it. Also,
>>some of the repairs needed to be done before it would pass the state
>>inspection. They said it was just worn out; that some go longer but
>>nothing
>>unusual.
>
> I wouldn't call it worn 'out' After all, the car's almost 8 years old.
>
>>The repairs included; lower control arms-$670, tie rods- $490 - Timing
>>belt-
>>$1500, Suction jet pump- $850, Front propshaft seal -$485.
>
> lower control arms and tie rods are common, timing belt is something
> you have to have done anyway. You can always decide if you want to buy
> a new car before every timing belt change or just have it done.
>
> Guess what's cheaper?.
>
> Suction jet pump and prop-shaft seal I don't know about.
>
>>My question to you is; can that be right?
>
> Yeah, completely right.
>
>>I wrote to the Audi of America but they did not respond.
>
> Err, well maintenance for an 8 year old car does include the odd
> bigger repair.
>
> For the record, I own a 99 A6 as well, 2,5 TDI, Avant.
>
> 100.000 miles on it and owned it since new.
>
> Had several lower control arms and tie rod ends, had one timing belt
> done at 75kmiles for ~700 Euros, thats around 900US$ right now, at the
> dealer. Had two sets of braking discs in the front and one in the
> rear. Worst that happened was a failed fuel injection pump a few
> months ago, meaning after more than 7 years and almost 100kmiles. Ouch
> on a TDI with those high pressure pumps. Cost me ~2.500 US$ at the
> dealer.
>
> Was still a good deal, bcause 8 weeks later the new pump went again.
> Obviously the second pump cost me nothing.
>
> In both cases I had a decent loaner free of charge, so I didn't worry.
>
> Sure, somewhen in the future the dampers need a change. That's most
> likely then a job for the independent. I need to fix a screw in the
> rear door lining too
>
> I went through the maths that time. By no means it would make sense
> financially to buy a new car, even with those repairs. The car is
> mine, no debt.
>
> Dealer would offer ~14kUS$ for it if I trade it in.
>
> But most important:
>
> Every time I get in and drive it, it's a most pleasant feeling.
>
>
>
> Wolfgang
>
02-20-2007 | 01:31 AM
#33
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Re: Worn out A6
I appreciate the input but these are items that need to be repaired to be
safe. I see the big things like the engine, transmission, etc that will be
next. Where does it end? Larry
"Wolfgang Pawlinetz" <w.pawlinetz@a1.net> wrote in message
news:9hvjt2daol49ki597ag6ndhce7khtgtclj@4ax.com...
> On Mon, 19 Feb 2007 07:32:19 GMT, "L. D. Mormino"
> <lmormino@earthlink.net> wrote:
>
>>I took the 99 A6 in for a recall fix and the dealer found nearly $4000
>>worth
>>of work that was need on a car with just under 60,000 miles on it. Also,
>>some of the repairs needed to be done before it would pass the state
>>inspection. They said it was just worn out; that some go longer but
>>nothing
>>unusual.
>
> I wouldn't call it worn 'out' After all, the car's almost 8 years old.
>
>>The repairs included; lower control arms-$670, tie rods- $490 - Timing
>>belt-
>>$1500, Suction jet pump- $850, Front propshaft seal -$485.
>
> lower control arms and tie rods are common, timing belt is something
> you have to have done anyway. You can always decide if you want to buy
> a new car before every timing belt change or just have it done.
>
> Guess what's cheaper?.
>
> Suction jet pump and prop-shaft seal I don't know about.
>
>>My question to you is; can that be right?
>
> Yeah, completely right.
>
>>I wrote to the Audi of America but they did not respond.
>
> Err, well maintenance for an 8 year old car does include the odd
> bigger repair.
>
> For the record, I own a 99 A6 as well, 2,5 TDI, Avant.
>
> 100.000 miles on it and owned it since new.
>
> Had several lower control arms and tie rod ends, had one timing belt
> done at 75kmiles for ~700 Euros, thats around 900US$ right now, at the
> dealer. Had two sets of braking discs in the front and one in the
> rear. Worst that happened was a failed fuel injection pump a few
> months ago, meaning after more than 7 years and almost 100kmiles. Ouch
> on a TDI with those high pressure pumps. Cost me ~2.500 US$ at the
> dealer.
>
> Was still a good deal, bcause 8 weeks later the new pump went again.
> Obviously the second pump cost me nothing.
>
> In both cases I had a decent loaner free of charge, so I didn't worry.
>
> Sure, somewhen in the future the dampers need a change. That's most
> likely then a job for the independent. I need to fix a screw in the
> rear door lining too
>
> I went through the maths that time. By no means it would make sense
> financially to buy a new car, even with those repairs. The car is
> mine, no debt.
>
> Dealer would offer ~14kUS$ for it if I trade it in.
>
> But most important:
>
> Every time I get in and drive it, it's a most pleasant feeling.
>
>
>
> Wolfgang
>
safe. I see the big things like the engine, transmission, etc that will be
next. Where does it end? Larry
"Wolfgang Pawlinetz" <w.pawlinetz@a1.net> wrote in message
news:9hvjt2daol49ki597ag6ndhce7khtgtclj@4ax.com...
> On Mon, 19 Feb 2007 07:32:19 GMT, "L. D. Mormino"
> <lmormino@earthlink.net> wrote:
>
>>I took the 99 A6 in for a recall fix and the dealer found nearly $4000
>>worth
>>of work that was need on a car with just under 60,000 miles on it. Also,
>>some of the repairs needed to be done before it would pass the state
>>inspection. They said it was just worn out; that some go longer but
>>nothing
>>unusual.
>
> I wouldn't call it worn 'out' After all, the car's almost 8 years old.
>
>>The repairs included; lower control arms-$670, tie rods- $490 - Timing
>>belt-
>>$1500, Suction jet pump- $850, Front propshaft seal -$485.
>
> lower control arms and tie rods are common, timing belt is something
> you have to have done anyway. You can always decide if you want to buy
> a new car before every timing belt change or just have it done.
>
> Guess what's cheaper?.
>
> Suction jet pump and prop-shaft seal I don't know about.
>
>>My question to you is; can that be right?
>
> Yeah, completely right.
>
>>I wrote to the Audi of America but they did not respond.
>
> Err, well maintenance for an 8 year old car does include the odd
> bigger repair.
>
> For the record, I own a 99 A6 as well, 2,5 TDI, Avant.
>
> 100.000 miles on it and owned it since new.
>
> Had several lower control arms and tie rod ends, had one timing belt
> done at 75kmiles for ~700 Euros, thats around 900US$ right now, at the
> dealer. Had two sets of braking discs in the front and one in the
> rear. Worst that happened was a failed fuel injection pump a few
> months ago, meaning after more than 7 years and almost 100kmiles. Ouch
> on a TDI with those high pressure pumps. Cost me ~2.500 US$ at the
> dealer.
>
> Was still a good deal, bcause 8 weeks later the new pump went again.
> Obviously the second pump cost me nothing.
>
> In both cases I had a decent loaner free of charge, so I didn't worry.
>
> Sure, somewhen in the future the dampers need a change. That's most
> likely then a job for the independent. I need to fix a screw in the
> rear door lining too
>
> I went through the maths that time. By no means it would make sense
> financially to buy a new car, even with those repairs. The car is
> mine, no debt.
>
> Dealer would offer ~14kUS$ for it if I trade it in.
>
> But most important:
>
> Every time I get in and drive it, it's a most pleasant feeling.
>
>
>
> Wolfgang
>
02-20-2007 | 12:34 PM
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Re: Worn out A6
"Wolfgang Pawlinetz" <w.pawlinetz@a1.net> wrote in message
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> On Mon, 19 Feb 2007 20:22:49 -0000, "Marcus Redd" <read@it.com> wrote:
>>"Wolfgang Pawlinetz" <w.pawlinetz@a1.net> wrote in message
>>news:9hvjt2daol49ki597ag6ndhce7khtgtclj@4ax.com. ..
>>> On Mon, 19 Feb 2007 07:32:19 GMT, "L. D. Mormino"
>>> <lmormino@earthlink.net> wrote:
>>>>My question to you is; can that be right?
>>>
>>> Yeah, completely right.
>>
>>rrrrright...
>
> Well, maybe not completely right, yes
> The price for the belt change is quote high. I was mainly referring to
> the number of repairs.
>
> Don't get me wrong, I'd also try to find another dealer, because this
> one's too expensive, but I wanted to express that the car's not waste
> just because of those things.
>
>>> In both cases I had a decent loaner free of charge, so I didn't worry.
>>
>>Hehehe... "free of charge" - and he thinks what he paid was reasonable.
>
> Hmm. I think 900bucks including time and material for a V6TDI belt
> change is VERY reasonable. The independents wouldn't do it for that
> price.
>
> Not with waterpump and tensioner and all.
>
> W.
Sorry mate, I was in a bad mood last night...
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> On Mon, 19 Feb 2007 20:22:49 -0000, "Marcus Redd" <read@it.com> wrote:
>>"Wolfgang Pawlinetz" <w.pawlinetz@a1.net> wrote in message
>>news:9hvjt2daol49ki597ag6ndhce7khtgtclj@4ax.com. ..
>>> On Mon, 19 Feb 2007 07:32:19 GMT, "L. D. Mormino"
>>> <lmormino@earthlink.net> wrote:
>>>>My question to you is; can that be right?
>>>
>>> Yeah, completely right.
>>
>>rrrrright...
>
> Well, maybe not completely right, yes
> The price for the belt change is quote high. I was mainly referring to
> the number of repairs.
>
> Don't get me wrong, I'd also try to find another dealer, because this
> one's too expensive, but I wanted to express that the car's not waste
> just because of those things.
>
>>> In both cases I had a decent loaner free of charge, so I didn't worry.
>>
>>Hehehe... "free of charge" - and he thinks what he paid was reasonable.
>
> Hmm. I think 900bucks including time and material for a V6TDI belt
> change is VERY reasonable. The independents wouldn't do it for that
> price.
>
> Not with waterpump and tensioner and all.
>
> W.
Sorry mate, I was in a bad mood last night...
02-20-2007 | 12:34 PM
#35
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Re: Worn out A6
"Wolfgang Pawlinetz" <w.pawlinetz@a1.net> wrote in message
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> On Mon, 19 Feb 2007 20:22:49 -0000, "Marcus Redd" <read@it.com> wrote:
>>"Wolfgang Pawlinetz" <w.pawlinetz@a1.net> wrote in message
>>news:9hvjt2daol49ki597ag6ndhce7khtgtclj@4ax.com. ..
>>> On Mon, 19 Feb 2007 07:32:19 GMT, "L. D. Mormino"
>>> <lmormino@earthlink.net> wrote:
>>>>My question to you is; can that be right?
>>>
>>> Yeah, completely right.
>>
>>rrrrright...
>
> Well, maybe not completely right, yes
> The price for the belt change is quote high. I was mainly referring to
> the number of repairs.
>
> Don't get me wrong, I'd also try to find another dealer, because this
> one's too expensive, but I wanted to express that the car's not waste
> just because of those things.
>
>>> In both cases I had a decent loaner free of charge, so I didn't worry.
>>
>>Hehehe... "free of charge" - and he thinks what he paid was reasonable.
>
> Hmm. I think 900bucks including time and material for a V6TDI belt
> change is VERY reasonable. The independents wouldn't do it for that
> price.
>
> Not with waterpump and tensioner and all.
>
> W.
Sorry mate, I was in a bad mood last night...
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> On Mon, 19 Feb 2007 20:22:49 -0000, "Marcus Redd" <read@it.com> wrote:
>>"Wolfgang Pawlinetz" <w.pawlinetz@a1.net> wrote in message
>>news:9hvjt2daol49ki597ag6ndhce7khtgtclj@4ax.com. ..
>>> On Mon, 19 Feb 2007 07:32:19 GMT, "L. D. Mormino"
>>> <lmormino@earthlink.net> wrote:
>>>>My question to you is; can that be right?
>>>
>>> Yeah, completely right.
>>
>>rrrrright...
>
> Well, maybe not completely right, yes
> The price for the belt change is quote high. I was mainly referring to
> the number of repairs.
>
> Don't get me wrong, I'd also try to find another dealer, because this
> one's too expensive, but I wanted to express that the car's not waste
> just because of those things.
>
>>> In both cases I had a decent loaner free of charge, so I didn't worry.
>>
>>Hehehe... "free of charge" - and he thinks what he paid was reasonable.
>
> Hmm. I think 900bucks including time and material for a V6TDI belt
> change is VERY reasonable. The independents wouldn't do it for that
> price.
>
> Not with waterpump and tensioner and all.
>
> W.
Sorry mate, I was in a bad mood last night...
02-20-2007 | 12:34 PM
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Re: Worn out A6
"Wolfgang Pawlinetz" <w.pawlinetz@a1.net> wrote in message
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> On Mon, 19 Feb 2007 20:22:49 -0000, "Marcus Redd" <read@it.com> wrote:
>>"Wolfgang Pawlinetz" <w.pawlinetz@a1.net> wrote in message
>>news:9hvjt2daol49ki597ag6ndhce7khtgtclj@4ax.com. ..
>>> On Mon, 19 Feb 2007 07:32:19 GMT, "L. D. Mormino"
>>> <lmormino@earthlink.net> wrote:
>>>>My question to you is; can that be right?
>>>
>>> Yeah, completely right.
>>
>>rrrrright...
>
> Well, maybe not completely right, yes
> The price for the belt change is quote high. I was mainly referring to
> the number of repairs.
>
> Don't get me wrong, I'd also try to find another dealer, because this
> one's too expensive, but I wanted to express that the car's not waste
> just because of those things.
>
>>> In both cases I had a decent loaner free of charge, so I didn't worry.
>>
>>Hehehe... "free of charge" - and he thinks what he paid was reasonable.
>
> Hmm. I think 900bucks including time and material for a V6TDI belt
> change is VERY reasonable. The independents wouldn't do it for that
> price.
>
> Not with waterpump and tensioner and all.
>
> W.
Sorry mate, I was in a bad mood last night...
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> On Mon, 19 Feb 2007 20:22:49 -0000, "Marcus Redd" <read@it.com> wrote:
>>"Wolfgang Pawlinetz" <w.pawlinetz@a1.net> wrote in message
>>news:9hvjt2daol49ki597ag6ndhce7khtgtclj@4ax.com. ..
>>> On Mon, 19 Feb 2007 07:32:19 GMT, "L. D. Mormino"
>>> <lmormino@earthlink.net> wrote:
>>>>My question to you is; can that be right?
>>>
>>> Yeah, completely right.
>>
>>rrrrright...
>
> Well, maybe not completely right, yes
> The price for the belt change is quote high. I was mainly referring to
> the number of repairs.
>
> Don't get me wrong, I'd also try to find another dealer, because this
> one's too expensive, but I wanted to express that the car's not waste
> just because of those things.
>
>>> In both cases I had a decent loaner free of charge, so I didn't worry.
>>
>>Hehehe... "free of charge" - and he thinks what he paid was reasonable.
>
> Hmm. I think 900bucks including time and material for a V6TDI belt
> change is VERY reasonable. The independents wouldn't do it for that
> price.
>
> Not with waterpump and tensioner and all.
>
> W.
Sorry mate, I was in a bad mood last night...
02-20-2007 | 12:34 PM
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Re: Worn out A6
"Wolfgang Pawlinetz" <w.pawlinetz@a1.net> wrote in message
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> On Mon, 19 Feb 2007 20:22:49 -0000, "Marcus Redd" <read@it.com> wrote:
>>"Wolfgang Pawlinetz" <w.pawlinetz@a1.net> wrote in message
>>news:9hvjt2daol49ki597ag6ndhce7khtgtclj@4ax.com. ..
>>> On Mon, 19 Feb 2007 07:32:19 GMT, "L. D. Mormino"
>>> <lmormino@earthlink.net> wrote:
>>>>My question to you is; can that be right?
>>>
>>> Yeah, completely right.
>>
>>rrrrright...
>
> Well, maybe not completely right, yes
> The price for the belt change is quote high. I was mainly referring to
> the number of repairs.
>
> Don't get me wrong, I'd also try to find another dealer, because this
> one's too expensive, but I wanted to express that the car's not waste
> just because of those things.
>
>>> In both cases I had a decent loaner free of charge, so I didn't worry.
>>
>>Hehehe... "free of charge" - and he thinks what he paid was reasonable.
>
> Hmm. I think 900bucks including time and material for a V6TDI belt
> change is VERY reasonable. The independents wouldn't do it for that
> price.
>
> Not with waterpump and tensioner and all.
>
> W.
Sorry mate, I was in a bad mood last night...
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> On Mon, 19 Feb 2007 20:22:49 -0000, "Marcus Redd" <read@it.com> wrote:
>>"Wolfgang Pawlinetz" <w.pawlinetz@a1.net> wrote in message
>>news:9hvjt2daol49ki597ag6ndhce7khtgtclj@4ax.com. ..
>>> On Mon, 19 Feb 2007 07:32:19 GMT, "L. D. Mormino"
>>> <lmormino@earthlink.net> wrote:
>>>>My question to you is; can that be right?
>>>
>>> Yeah, completely right.
>>
>>rrrrright...
>
> Well, maybe not completely right, yes
> The price for the belt change is quote high. I was mainly referring to
> the number of repairs.
>
> Don't get me wrong, I'd also try to find another dealer, because this
> one's too expensive, but I wanted to express that the car's not waste
> just because of those things.
>
>>> In both cases I had a decent loaner free of charge, so I didn't worry.
>>
>>Hehehe... "free of charge" - and he thinks what he paid was reasonable.
>
> Hmm. I think 900bucks including time and material for a V6TDI belt
> change is VERY reasonable. The independents wouldn't do it for that
> price.
>
> Not with waterpump and tensioner and all.
>
> W.
Sorry mate, I was in a bad mood last night...
02-20-2007 | 12:38 PM
#38
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Re: Worn out A6
On Feb 19, 10:31 pm, "L. D. Mormino" <lmorm...@earthlink.net> wrote:
> I appreciate the input but these are items that need to be repaired to be
> safe.
Says who? Take it to an independent to see if they even need to be
done!
Timing belt, yes - you're on-mileage for that one. The rest? Who
knows?
> I see the big things like the engine, transmission, etc that will be
> next.
How do you figure that?
> Where does it end?
When you don't own a car. Seriously.
E.P.
> I appreciate the input but these are items that need to be repaired to be
> safe.
Says who? Take it to an independent to see if they even need to be
done!
Timing belt, yes - you're on-mileage for that one. The rest? Who
knows?
> I see the big things like the engine, transmission, etc that will be
> next.
How do you figure that?
> Where does it end?
When you don't own a car. Seriously.
E.P.
02-20-2007 | 12:38 PM
#39
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Posts: n/a
Re: Worn out A6
On Feb 19, 10:31 pm, "L. D. Mormino" <lmorm...@earthlink.net> wrote:
> I appreciate the input but these are items that need to be repaired to be
> safe.
Says who? Take it to an independent to see if they even need to be
done!
Timing belt, yes - you're on-mileage for that one. The rest? Who
knows?
> I see the big things like the engine, transmission, etc that will be
> next.
How do you figure that?
> Where does it end?
When you don't own a car. Seriously.
E.P.
> I appreciate the input but these are items that need to be repaired to be
> safe.
Says who? Take it to an independent to see if they even need to be
done!
Timing belt, yes - you're on-mileage for that one. The rest? Who
knows?
> I see the big things like the engine, transmission, etc that will be
> next.
How do you figure that?
> Where does it end?
When you don't own a car. Seriously.
E.P.
02-20-2007 | 12:38 PM
#40
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Worn out A6
On Feb 19, 10:31 pm, "L. D. Mormino" <lmorm...@earthlink.net> wrote:
> I appreciate the input but these are items that need to be repaired to be
> safe.
Says who? Take it to an independent to see if they even need to be
done!
Timing belt, yes - you're on-mileage for that one. The rest? Who
knows?
> I see the big things like the engine, transmission, etc that will be
> next.
How do you figure that?
> Where does it end?
When you don't own a car. Seriously.
E.P.
> I appreciate the input but these are items that need to be repaired to be
> safe.
Says who? Take it to an independent to see if they even need to be
done!
Timing belt, yes - you're on-mileage for that one. The rest? Who
knows?
> I see the big things like the engine, transmission, etc that will be
> next.
How do you figure that?
> Where does it end?
When you don't own a car. Seriously.
E.P.
