'98 A6 towed AGAIN

[Michael Riebs / Audi V8]

Dave,
Camry? Oh fright! What about the enjoyment that comes with the fine build
quality, or the exciting ride, the longevity of the "new look" due to the
long model runs.
Have you ever heard of "Friday afternoon" cars? Sounds like you might have
one of those. My '98 A6QA (wife has owned for 17 months now) has had a water
pump leak (fixed by warrantybynet.com), and I have just replaced the brake
pads. A flawless ride, bought with 56K miles, now with 68K.
Who has ever heard of a Camry Quattro?
What are you going to do in the winter?

Michael L. Riebs
Grand Rapids, Michigan

'90 V8Q
'98 A6QA

www.1stchoicegranite.com

----- Original Message -----
From: "David C Kumpf" <dkumpf at optimetra.com>
To: <quattro at audifans.com>
Sent: Thursday, July 11, 2002 11:26 AM
Subject: '98 A6 towed AGAIN


> Well, just loaded my '98 A6Q on a tow truck AGAIN yesterday. This is now
> the fourth time in the less than two years and 25k miles that I have
> owned the car.
>
> 1. Wouldn't restart after being backed out into driveway. Dealer
> replaced several ignition bits.
> 2. Blew a water pump on the freeway. Dealer replaced water pump and did
> the timing belt because they were already in there.
> 3. Tension roller broke, causing timing jump, on a major thoroughfare.
> Dealer rebuilt heads etc.
> 4. Quit running on freeway yesterday. Suspected battery, towed to
> battery vendor, battery and charging system check out. Next tow to
> dealer, waiting for diagnosis.
>
> Those don't count the other times that the car has been in for regular
> service, recalls, and other minor repairs. Most of this has been covered
> under the Audi Assured warranty, which is nice...but the car has been in
> the shop for almost 3 months over the time that I have owned it. Heck, I
> have an '89 200Q with 232k miles, and it hasn't been this much trouble.
>
> Despite my preferences for German cars and Audis, I'm starting to think
> Camry. Talk me down off the cliff...
>
> Sorry for the rant. Thanks,
>
> Dave Kumpf
> dkumpf at optimetra.com
>
>