Faults:

It has bad fuel burning efficiency when the engine is not warm up which means that after starting the engine from cold it is not advisable to turn off the engine within a short while. If you do that you will get the following scenario

For the next crank the engine will be vibrate a lot for around 20 seconds (till all the excess fuel being burned off).

General Comments:

It has superb road handling especially at the high speed.

The rear leg room is rather small, but the cargo volume is big enough.

The layout below the bonnet is neat and tidy.

Faults:

Driver side air bag unit went dead. (Replaced the whole airbag unit)

Both tie-rod gone bad.

Failed head light washer (both side).

Burnt out heated mirror (both side).

Trip computer display faded (Replaced the whole instrument cluster).

Broken sunroof switch.

Broken automatic shifting lever (bad spring).

CV boot busted.

Several rattles here and there.

Leaky sunroof. (out of warranty by then, too late to get them fixed)

General Comments:

Great car when everything works.

Very good value when comparing to other premium brands (MB, BMW, Cadillac...)

Very good sound on the stock stereo.

So-so fit and finish. (VW/Audi's aren't that good, trust me)

Needs more power.

Buzzing engine, not very refined.

Long waiting list on scheduling the service (about 10 days wait).

Very poor dealer service. (Technician tried to steal my Mobil 1 oil by putting dealer supplied oil into my car, got caught because I was standing outside watching him the whole time).

Faults:

The timing belt broke at 62,000 miles, destroying the entire motor. Audi did assist with the cost of the new motor, paying $2000 of the $5000 bill.

There is apparently a timing belt problem with the 1.8T motor from Audi and Volkswagen. To be safe, have the timing belt replaced at 50,000 miles. Audi recommends replacing the belt at 105,000 miles -- don't try to wait that long.

The headlight washer pump failed at about 60,000 miles ($130).

The driver's side airbag also failed at about 55,000 miles. Audi covered the cost to replace it, even though the warranty had expired.

General Comments:

This is a beautiful car that handles great. The features found in this car match that of more expensive cars. The 1.8T model could use more power, but the better gas mileage is a benefit. I would recommend buying the Audi Assured extended warranty if you buy an Audi, and selling the car before the warranty expires; these cars are very expensive to service.

Faults:

Time cannot be changed in the clock on the dashboard.

Warning light for brake-pads is constantly on although the pads are fine.

General Comments:

Car is very comfortable for long distance driving.

Economy is superb if the car is driven sensibly. 50 miles per gallon is easily attainable.

Quality of cabin is first class. It feels special to sit in.

Handling and performance are OK, but perhaps nothing special.

Handles safely, but not very exciting.

Performs reasonably for a diesel.

Faults:

Coolant expansion box split, oil leak from rocker cover, dealer replaced/repaired under warranty.

General Comments:

Burstless 150 BHP V6 engine, powerful, refined and smooth, averages 40+mpg, sharp brakes and light steering, although as it's the first Audi I've owned, this may be the norm!!

Very comfortable, satisfying drive, don't want to leave the car when I reach work!!

Some wear to the front Pirelli P6000's

Faults:

Nothing thru first 7,500 miles.

General Comments:

2.8 Manual with Quattro is a great combination. Would like a little more power, but this more than gets the job done. Great handling car, but small back seat.