Re: Audi of America, are you listening?

[Osman Parvez <oparvez1@nycap.rr.com>]

Ti Kan wrote:
> 
> Osman Parvez writes:
> >     It seems that Audi is not very interested in improving parts on late
> > model Audis. How many parts have we identified that systematically fail?
> > Who has the best resources to correct the problem in the parts? Audi of
> > course. Do they do it? No....
> 
> I am not sure why you say this.  I happen to own several generations
> of Audis and I must say that the latest cars are vastly improved over
> the older models in just about *every aspect*.


You misunderstood me. Of course newer model audis are improvements on
older model Audis. With the parts comment, I was referring to older
model Audis with the original design flaw not being corrected from a
parts standpoint. 

Of course they will correct the problem, hopefully, with newer design
vehicles. But why not correct the part design so older audi owners can
stop replacing the same parts over and over again. Several
Plastic/rubber items underhood come to mind. For example, why not
replace the flimsy plastic injector cooling shroud with a more durable
version? I bet when you go to get a replacement from the dealer, it is
the same part with the same problem. 

In some instances, they have provided repair/modification kits. For
example, the center-vent flap spring on the type 44's. I think I've read
on the  list that a repair kit is available with substanitally beefed up
parts. 

-Osman