Checklist for Reliability of Older Audis

[Tony Hoffman]

Sucked a valve in #5. Do not pass go, do not collect $200 :(

BTW, your first comment, that's why I daily drive an 86. IME, they are built
stronger, and with 400-500k in mind, as opposed to "built to a price point".

Tony

On Tue, Aug 16, 2011 at 10:03 AM, Jeremiah Curry <jeremiah at curryclan.net>wrote:

> As an owner of a 2001 allroad and previously a 1991 200 20v, I have to
> agree, the older car was more reliable, and in some ways nicer (more solidly
> built, more comfortable seats).
>
> I am curious what caused the 02 allroad to need a new engine.  I thought
> the 2.7t was almost as bulletproof as the I5
>
> Jeremiah