Survey: type 44 break down frequency

[Mike Veglia]

In a message dated 9/17/2002 David C Kumpf writes:

<< Actually, I have compiled a MBTT (Mean Time Between Tows) on my '98 A6,
which is much worse. It's 6300 miles between tows. But I've concluded
that two of my four tow events are very likely due to the dealer's
services department repair quality (!) on the other two events... >>

Care to elaborate? Even doubling the number to eliminate the dealer service
screw-ups (reminds me why I do as much of my own work as possible--it is not
just because I like to) 12,600 miles between tows is rather extreme. That
brings reliability to about as bad as it gets IMO.

Mike Veglia
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