Audi itch, LOL !

[Kent McLean]

Fay Kelley wrote:
> And I would like to stay away from problem models.

I don't think Audi made one of those. :)

I paid $6K for my '99 A4 a few years ago. With the driver information display 
LEDs burnt out, I missed a low oil warning (if it even gave one), which cost
me a new-used engine. Ka-Ching! I just had a leaking transmission seal replaced.
Ka-Ching! I've easily put about $6K in repairs into my $6K A4.

My A4 has me considering an early 2000s Passat, V6, with 5-speed manual if I
can find one. No turbo, no touchy automatic, and the GLS has round knobs for
the HVAC (no electronics). I think that would minimize the problems. That or
a Ford Taurus, so I can get parts anywhere and any Tom, Dick or Harry can
fix it.

-- 
Kent McLean
1990 V8 w/5-speed and other mods
1991 200 TQA #3, with mods
1999 A4 Avant, V6 Tiptronic
gone: '91 200 TQA x2, '94 100 S Avant, '89 200 TQ "Bad Puppy"