Spendy to fix, but worth it
Turn signal unit needed replacement, $300.
Alternator, $1200.
Timing belt and water pump, $1500.
Outer CV boot, $320.
Front tire bushings, needed new tires cause of wear.
Total costs, $7000.00.
I love this car! It's very spendy to fix, but the car runs beautifully. It's comfortable and performs like a dream.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 28th July, 2009
Never buy an Audi unless you are an Audi certified mechanic
I received a repair estimate for $12,300.16, yes twelve thousand three hundred on 02-26-2009.
1) 5300.00 torque converter replacement (1422.20 parts) rest is labor @ 20 hours.
2) 2700.00 timing belt "package" (927.66 parts) rest labor @ 10 hours.
3) 1182.82 catalyst converter (1182.82), "free" labor if I replaced the torque converter for 5300.00.
4) 989.00 front rotors, 458.45 parts rest is labor @ 3 hours.
5) 530.00 outer CV boot torn, 81.16 parts rest is labor @ 3 hours.
6) Recommended "major service" whatever that means, they didn't even say what this was. 995.00.
7) Brake fluid flush 175.00.
8) Fuel induction service 245.00.
9) Coolant system flush 245.00.
This car is a dream to drive and a nightmare to maintain. This model year has a specific problem with the ZF transmission and premature seal failure. See the technical service bulletin 2010879/11 (32 MIL on, performance unaffected (DTC 17125/P0741) ). Never buy one of these cars used unless you have a 3 year end to end warranty. This problem is present from Audi 1999-2003 years, so if you buy buy after these years.
After all this they had the nerve to attach to my diagnostic bill ($125.00 for 17 minutes on the Audi diagnostic computer) for leasing a new AUDI YEAH RIGHT!!! Never ever going to get an Audi again, never.
I have taken excellent care of this car since day 1, only the best oil, authentic parts, never ragged on it, it's just poor Audi service and poor Audi design.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 28th February, 2009
Good car except it clunks every time I come to a stop. They put a new transmission in it and a new transmission computer. It still clunks hard when coming to a stop. No one can figure it out.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 1st June, 2008
Excellent driving machine at least mine is
I must be rare owner of 2001 27T wagon. Zero problems for 120K except CV boot. That's it. Runs like a champ.
Compared to all the comments on this web site I must have just lucked out. My 2001 has had nothing go wrong, but compare that to my 2003 Honda Accord which has a transmission go out due to heat buildup which bakes the gears right off and also brake problems which pull the car sideways. Not to mention electrical short in the dash board that keeps killing the engine. My Audi has out performed the Honda 3 to 1.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 26th February, 2008
Beware
After a few months, the car would begin to run on only 5 cylinders. Dealer could see this in the computer log, but could not find the problem. Began mass replacement of parts, such as injectors, coils, etc. Only after almost 4 years, was it tracked to a wiring harness.
The dealer also had to replace 3 catalytic converters and the power window mechanism in the driver's door.
Battery died from lack of water (regular service schedule at dealer).
Rear window leaked and ruined headliner.
Car spent 3.5 months at the dealer shop out of my 4 year ownership period. Only wonderful part was the Audi lease; I paid the lease off and turned it in early before the warranty expired.
Very fast car, great interior, very good in snowy weather.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 6th December, 2007
28th Feb 2009, 23:35
WOW!!! that's staggering. You're better off dumping the car and going with a used Honda. They are gorgeous cars but only for the very rich.
I remember looking into buying a used A4 sport wagon and checking how much new tires would cost, that was enough to put me off!