Quote:
Originally Posted by Tim Hancock
 You knew I could not help myself.
1- The front suspension is prone to problems (multiple control arms that go bad) and it often requires a lot of work to repair.
2- The whole front of the car needs to come off or last least pulled away somewhat to get to any engine components like the alternator, airconditioner, timing belt, power steering pump, etc. (and god help anyone who needs to replace a steering rack or the turbo chargers)
All new cars are more complex than they used to be, but the Audis are just too difficult to work on when they break. For me, that typically meant killing a whole weekend to make a repair that should of only taken an evening.... For those who do not have VagCom software and a lift and do not do their own repairs, it means a labor related higher repair bill at the Audi dealership. |
I've owned a lot different german cars over the last few years, and found the newer "A series" Audi's to be the absolute worst.
PIA to service, I have a VAG scan tool and access to multiple lifts anytime I want, AND STILL thought it was a b!tch to work on. I even worked at an independant VW/Audi service shop for 4 years.
I used to tell "normal car buyers" you have to love VW/audi if you own one. Be ready for some crazy crap that will only go wrong on YOUR car.
Over engineering at it's best. Multiple control arms (also used on the Bentley GT, all suspension part numbers on the GT start with 8DO an A4 part # prefix), where there are a thousand bushings to wear out.
Weird electrical problems. One customers car would act "funny" because of a bad cluster. Not to mention the coil pack nightmares.
Take a week off of work for any turbo/downpipe install. On the 2.7. 1.8 is ok.
I could go on for days of why I hate Audi.
BUT I still do REALLY want an A8. Thinking of one within the next 6mo. Hope my senses come back soon, or I find a UR-Quattro.......