Re: Should I buy an A4?

[Warren Wang <wwang@dallas.net>]

On Wed, 10 Jun 1998, Ti Kan wrote:

> Peter Emhoff writes:
> > Are there specific things that are prone to fail on a 2.8Q? What is the =
> > life expectancy of tires, bearings, brakes, drive shafts, etc.?
> 
> Sorry to "disappoint" you, but the A4 2.8q is boringly reliable.
> Just live with having to wash your wheels often (brake dust).

Just to confirm this, my mechanic, thinks of himself as the Maytag
repairman when it comes to A4 2.8's.  He actually WANTS more of a chance
to work on them, it's just that they don't like to break for him =)

You'll be quite happy in the reliability department, though you can't go
wrong with the 1.8t either.

98 A4 2.8Q,
Warren Wang, wwang@dallas.net
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