Audi owners

Danase · 03-02-09, 11:21

Once the lease is up on my Subaru I was thinking of looking at Audi's. The used ones in my area, in the range I want to spend, average about 100,000-180,000 miles. Are Audi turbo engines built well? I'd hate to get into a car with that sort of miles and have it shot in a year.

wfedwar · 03-02-09, 04:03

I have a 2000 Audi A6 2.7T with about 110k on it. It's a very nice car, arguably nicer than the comparable BMW and Mercedes models. The engines are pretty solid. The 2.7Ts are known for having problems with the auxiliary water pumps and the cam chain tensioner seals. I've replaced both on my car. It's not that big of a deal if you can do the work yourself. I really like my Audi and would buy another if in that situation.

Twista616 · 03-02-09, 04:15

I can chime in here! All cars have problems over a certain point, but on audi's its hit or miss! Meaning some constantly have problems, and some dont have any. If you buy a car with over 90K you better hope the timing belt, water pump and thermostat are replaced, among other things.

wfedwar is right on the money about the 2.7T engines.

I haven't had a problem with my A4, even thought it only has 44K on it. Love it to death... and every time i say im getting a DIFFERENT car, i end up buying another audi.

Danase, you can Buy Mine!!

robsvt · 03-02-09, 07:20

Ok, here's an opinion from someone who works at an audi dealership.

The 1.8T is a great little motor. However, they do have a sludging issue in the A4's. Has a lot to do with the pickup screens and pan designs. If its a B6 chassis, its a more pronounced issue. The B5 chassis is not as prone to the problem, but not impervious. The 1.8T in the TT however, does not have the problem.

wfedwar is 100% correct about the 2.7T. We see the after-run coolant pumps and cam adj seal/valve cover gasket quite often. Other than that and motor mounts, the motors are pretty solid. Just know, on these motors, if you need to replace any of the turbo feed lines or the turbos themselves, its a very expensive bill.

If you are looking for the ability to tune your car for better power, both are great platforms. However, the 2.7T is considerably more expensive mod-for-mod than the 1.8T.

With either of these motors, as with any audi/VW motors, make sure you do the Timing belts and oil changes and they should run forever.

Also, beware of transmission choice. Manual is my preference, but if you have to go automatic, the only option is quattro. DO NOT go with a CVT trans, especially at that milage. You will have nothing but problems and expenses.

Sorry for the long post. Just wanted to share with you what I see from the dealership.

Robert

rydawg · 03-02-09, 08:35

I was in the used car and automotive field for many years too and have had my fair share of driving numerous cars and fixing them and I always personally liked some Audis a lot.

Audi's are great cars. They are reasonably priced and give a great refined ride. Certain parts can be costly, but then again look at the US made cars and how high the prices have become lately. Some of the parts are a lot cheaper at the dealer believe it or not. When it comes time to buy parts, you have to shop around big time. The price difference and mark-up on these parts is crazy.

The ride you get is amazing and the solid feel that they have is also great. Just make sure that the timing belt has been replaced and you get paperwork or have it changed. I would be VERY leary about buying an Audi with an automatic trans. Most of all the audi/vw automatics are all junk when they hit 70k. It's hard to even find a trans shop that will even rebuild them because they hate them.

Good Luck!!!!

Danase · 03-03-09, 05:55

Thanks everyone! I'd like a car I could drive and be happy without modding.

Twista616 If it's for sale come November I just might!

ricka · 03-03-09, 09:51

i have an '07 A6 3.2 quattro. best car i've ever had. great interior, drives nice (especially in s mode) and is unique enough that you don't see a ton on the road. fun to detail too

that said i probably wouldn't drive one out of warranty. repairs are awfully expensive.

tom p. · 03-03-09, 10:06

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Originally Posted by ricka

that said i probably wouldn't drive one out of warranty. repairs are awfully expensive.

This is a hugely important point on any hi-line Euro ride.

ricka · 03-03-09, 01:32

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Originally Posted by tom p.

This is a hugely important point on any hi-line Euro ride.

Amen, brother.

Danase · 03-03-09, 03:15

Yeah, that is the huge turn off for me. A buddy of mine had a really nice 94 BMW a while back but the parts for it where crazy expensive.

wfedwar · 03-03-09, 04:28

Depends on the parts and where you get them. They're probably more expensive than Toyota parts, but then again, this isn't a Toyota. Check out these links for decent prices.

ECS Tuning ::Â*OEM / Performance Parts for Volkswagen :: FrontÂ*Page

https://www.autohausaz.com/index.html

Danase · 03-04-09, 04:55

Thanks for the links!