Straw Poll: How Dependable is Your 200q20v?

[Bernie Benz]

At 235K on the clock it is 100% dependable. Starting at 90K, worked  
out all the bugs in the first few years, been that way ever since.  
100% DIY, designed and sold to the list bronze distrubutor gears,  
corrected the excessive negative camber in the front with a strut  
brace, Have had the rack out several times, a pita and the car’s  
weakest point, IMO! The last time I redesigned the high pressure rod  
seal, changing it to a backed up elastomeric quad ring. No more rack  
leaks. Have done one TB job.I DFWAB!
Good car!

My ’02 A6 2.7T MT is on the same path with 135K on the clock.

Bernie


On Oct 11, 2011, at 12:24 PM, Matt Suffern wrote:

> Let's get a show of hands here.
>
> 1. How many times has your 200q20v left you stranded?
> 2. How many times have you had to use an alternate car because your
> 200q20v was laid up for repairs?
>
> It's understood lots of stuff breaks, and parts can be expensive, but
> I guess what I'm trying to gauge is DEPENDABILITY, i.e. the degree to
> which we can rely on the cars getting us to work in the morning and
> home in the evening even if bits are dangling off and fluids are
> gushing out.
>
> Thanks,
> Matt
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