[s-cars] Non-urS content, but still Audi...

[chris chambers]

Allroads are great cars, I have owned one for 9 years and love it.
But they aren't as owner service friendly as a UrS4.
I recommend making damn sure you know what you are getting into and get used to having check engine lights.
How many miles are on it, has a turbo ever failed, when was the valve cover and water pump replaced last?
Start saving now for replacement air springs; they will fail.
What condition are the upper and lower control arms in? Were they replaced? If they haven't watch out for the
infamous seized pinch bolt for the upper control arm.

I currently have an oil leak and intermittent coolant leak that I'm dealing with.
The pealing soft touch switches are annoying.

As for the wheel, I would act surprised they had a car on their lot (talk up the quality of the dealership) with a bent t rim like that.
Act like it's a huge safety issue and you are at that dealership because you've heard from everyone that they sell safe cars.
Ask them how long it will take for them to replace the rim and ask for the alignment to be checked.

A well sorted out Allroad is a pleasure to drive, will go through snow excellent and is a great daily driver.

Good luck

Chris



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On Thu, 5/14/15, Jim Fleischer <jim at almgt.com> wrote:

 Subject: [s-cars] Non-urS content, but still Audi...
 To: s-car-list at audifans.com
 Date: Thursday, May 14, 2015, 11:29 PM
 
 Hey guys,
 
 I'm about to add a 2004 6-speed manual Allroad to the
 driveway (girlfriend's car) and I've got a question....it is
 at a dealer (Land Rover) and after beating them up on price
 to where it's reasonable, I had a reputable local shop
 inspect it for me.  Some typical stuff came up, so
 that's all good, but they noticed a bend in the left front
 wheel, inside.  No vibration or anything, but the wheel
 is bent.  My question is, are they required to
 fix/replace the wheel at the agreed upon sales price, or am
 I just dreaming?  My take on it is regardless of the
 type of car dealer they are, they should notice a bent wheel
 and disclose it prior to negotiating the deal.  I'd
 think it would be a safety item.  
 
 I already beat them up to the point where they are not going
 to budge on price unless they are lawfully required to....
 
 Any thoughts or suggestions?  BTW, I'm in Colorado if
 it matters....Thanks!
 
 Jim Fleischer
 '95 urS6 avant
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