Reliability of A4 over Model Years

[Einhorn Hofmann]

Thanks for the various comments on A4 models.  To summarize what I've
heard, it seems that the odds are that owning a used A4 is likely to be far
more expensive (in terms of frequency and cost of major repairs) than
average.  Not only more expensive than most other car brands (we already
knew this, owning an Audi), but also more expensive than most other Audi
models.

While this hasn't been everyone's experience, and some people have great
luck with their A4, statistically it seems to be a valid observation.

I've also gathered that you can minimize the odds of frequent/expensive
repairs by the choices of manual over auto/tiptronic, and by certain other
choices.

Anyone care to comment on the statistics at this link:
http://longtermqualityindex.com/reports/Audi.html

Its showing that the quality of both VW and Audi are among the lowest of
any major manufacturer worldwide.  Its hard to believe that if those
statistics were accurate that anyone would buy an Audi.  I'm not saying
that everyone would rush out and buy Toyotas and Hondas.  But for example,
you might be considering a TT, but given those numbers, a  Porsche Cayman
or perhaps something from BMW might make more sense...



On Thu, May 5, 2016 at 4:18 PM, Chris Talley <talleycm at gmail.com> wrote:

> I have a 98 a4 Avant with the 2.8 v6 that I bought in 2011 with 113k that
> is closing in on 170kand runs/ drives  like it has 70k and it has been
> utterly reliable (knock on wood). The 1.8 t had sludge issues so I avoided
> it, and the automatics are weak in more ways than one. I budget ~$1000/
> year for maintenance and probably not spent that much over the life of the
> car.
>
> I would try to find B5 with the 2.8 v6, with a 5 speed, and winter
> package. The post 99.5 facelift chassis offer more options for headlight
> upgrades.
>
> Knowing how the of  the TB and clutch would be nice to know.
>
> The front suspension seems more complicated/ expensive than I think it
> should be.
>
> Recently I have thought I wanted something newer ( B6, B7, Allroad), but
> after I shopped around, I realized these cars are a tremendous value right
> now and paying more money for something with the same mileage doesn't make
> any sense.
> On May 5, 2016 5:58 AM, "Einhorn Hofmann" <einhorn.hofmann at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> I'm currently shopping around the city for used audi options to replace my
>> current Audi 100.  I'm wondering if anyone could offer opinions on A4
>> models across the years.
>>
>> There's an A4, 2001 for sale, Turbo quattro, 1.8L engine with 5 speed
>> tiptronic transmission for $3600.  The owner has spent close to $6000 on
>> repairs in the past two years.
>>
>> I can also find an A4 2006 for sale, quattro, but no Turbo.  I'm looking
>> for more details but its listed for $4000.
>>
>> I have to admit, I haven't followed Audi's beyond the 1980's to very early
>> 90's.  They're so much simpler with less things to worry about, other than
>> the occasional unintended acceleration :-)
>>
>> MC
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