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Originally Posted by javadog
Don't come here for advice on an Audi. Most of it will be negative and most of it will be from people that have little, or no, actual ownership experience.
There are no absolutes, look at each car individually. A Subaru isn't automatically better/more reliable than an Audi. My kid recently went from a fairly nice Audi S8 to a rolling turd of a Subaru (WRX Sti) and the difference in build quality and reliability/longevity is astonishing. The Subie was more money, too, as every dumbass that owns one thinks it's made of solid gold. In my experience, there are few people more clueless about their cars than Subaru owners and that is reflected in the (lack of) care they give the cars. The dealers suck pretty bad, too.
Good luck,
JR
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Yes, but A8/S8 have alu body with N/A engine and 5HP24 tranny . 2.7T is a A6 steel body with V6 and two tiny turbos buried underneath and 5HP19 tranny. A8/S8 is a flagship. 2.7t is a grocery getter pimped to hilt with tech stuff that quits working when warranty is gone.
2.7 turbochargers are known weak spot, so are 5HP19 torque converter oil seals. I do not know much about air suspension, but those cars are maintenance hogs even when not submerged under water.