Reliability of A4 over Model Years

[Cody Forbes]

"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."

Be sure to include in your figuring that happy customers tend not to be on the internet complaining. A huge overwhelming majority of people on this mailing list are here BECAUSE they had a problem they needed help fixing. We are a highly lopsided opinion base of issues and there are millions of happy A4 owners out in the world that haven't joined a forum to fix their cars ;-).

-Cody Forbes (mobile)

> On May 8, 2016, at 5:39 PM, Einhorn Hofmann <einhorn.hofmann at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 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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