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Old Apr 3, 2001 | 09:27 AM
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Default A4 reliability

I'm thinking of buying 2 or 3 year old A4. What could you tell about reliability of the car. Also how does 1.8T compare to 2.8?

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Old Apr 3, 2001 | 09:46 AM
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Default I brought a 3 year old a4 back in october to replace my "lemon lawed" Subaru RS

So far, besides leaks that were fix under warranty...no complaints....car has not left me stranded or otherwise made me curse.

HOWEVER.....I think I'm going thru the throws of bushing/control arm failure (noises are becoming more noticeable). BUT....I'm covered under the AUDI assured extended warranty program. MAKE SURE THIS IS INCLUDED in any used Audi you purchase....if not, run, don't walk....away from the car. Unless you are on great terms with a GOOD german mechanic...these babies are expensive to fix
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