Faults:

The power roof isn't closing right. The passenger door handle is half off. The transmission went out. Anti lock brake sensor is out and the light is on. The air bag light is on continuously. The engine leaks oil. There is no way to check the trans fluid.

General Comments:

Junk! I see why people are dumping them. My other car was a Mini Cooper. That was another nightmare. I have had no luck with these cars. I will definitely buy a Honda, or Toyota.

Faults:

Cadillac converter blew completely, very expensive fix.

A cylinder broke, the car was not able to start and had to get a tow.

1 valve replacement and awaiting 2 more next week.

The comfort temperature gauge works wonders and is very specific. That gets to be pain though because it takes a long time to set or change the temp.

ABS module broke and warning lights will finally be reset tomorrow at the dealer.

Bumper guard is too low to the ground.

General Comments:

When I first got the car, the turbo was not working. That did not bother me and never has since. The performance isn't extremely quick, but is fine.

Very fun to drive. Great feel on the road, even better on the highway. Good tires. Superior sound system. Comfort is above medium.

Overall, very fun car if have the means. I don't think I'd buy one again because of the time and money to keep it maintained, unless you want it to be one of your hobbies, like I have. This is my favorite Audi model and didn't want to let the chance get by. Ill look for a Toyota or Honda in 10 years when I'm done with the Audi.

Faults:

Water pump blew at 35,000 miles (fortunately one block from house at the time).

Cracked oil pan at 50,000 miles.

Oil seal leaked at 70,000 miles. Previously replaced at about 40,000 miles.

Front right speaker blew out at 10,000 miles (under warranty).

Front right passenger door difficult to open & close (started at about 40,000 miles, but again, don't want to pour more money into this car than I have to).

Driver side seat rocker broke for no apparent reason at 15,000 miles (under warranty).

Replaced front right speaker currently on the fritz (started at 50,000 miles, but not putting more money into it).

Key gets stuck in ignition when in park, dealer can't figure out why (started at 70,000 miles). Only can get unstuck by driving for at least another 20- 30 minutes.

General Comments:

I love the way the car handles (when it's not at the shop) and the way it looks on the outside, but I will never buy another Audi. It's a shame because it's one of the few cars that has all the things that I wanted: small sporty sedan, good handling, nice acceleration, heated seats, decent gas mileage & four wheel drive. But I miss the reliability of my Acura and will probably buy another Honda/Acura.

Another complaint-- the interior has not held up well. The cloth around the vents on the dash has become unglued and frayed and pokes out. The finish on the door handles is all scraped up just from opening & closing the door.