Straw Poll: How Dependable is Your 200q20v?

[SAJanesick - Bellsouth]

Matt -

    I like Eric's take on things.

    What I can say is I bought at 125K, it currently has 228K and I've never 
had it towed or been stranded.  However, I have always had a spare vehicle 
within reach, and I think that is important. That and the Bentley Manual - 
and, maybe,  a VAG-COM.

    The one time I was close to being stranded occurred because the auto 
doorlock mechanism broke (I was down to one functioning doorlock back then), 
and of course the doors were locked at the time.  A friend with a slim-jim 
came to the rescue.  A $5 plastic part and an hour of time fixed that 
problem.

    Although the car is old and sorted out, it does require repayment parts 
as things continue to wear.  I hate going to the dealer for parts.  I 
repeat, I hate going to the dealer for parts.  More often than not they 
don't even have the parts in stock and then it is full retail plus 20% from 
what I can tell.  That is why you need a spare car if you want to maintain 
the car economically.  Most of the suppliers I use take 4-5 days to get 
parts to me (if using free or standard shipping).

    When all is said and done, it can be an almost daily driver, but it you 
really need dependability, purchase a Hyundai with their 10/100K bumper to 
bumper, and rest assured you have stacked the odds in your favor. However, 
I'm not sure that the Hyundai will bring the same smile to your face that 
these cars do.

    Also, consider dismissing all I say because I really could be crazy as 
now I own two of the beasts.

                - Steve

P.S. Prior owner of new car did have it towed to get it started.  I think it 
sat too long unused as evidenced by only having slightly over 24K on it when 
I purchased it in October.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Matt Suffern" <msuffern at gmail.com>
To: <200q20v at audifans.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2011 3:24 PM
Subject: Straw Poll: How Dependable is Your 200q20v?


> 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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