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Old Nov 5, 2001 | 06:29 PM
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I've always admired the styling of Audi's but I'm abit leary of the dependability factor. I'm interested in keeping a car for 200K miles. What is my best bet for motor/transmission? Stay away from turbos? Tiptronic?
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Old Nov 5, 2001 | 09:15 PM
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My '82 Audi 4000 diesel had over 220,000 miles on it before my son finally traded it to a friend for motorcycle parts. It was reliable and never did require high dollar repairs.
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Old Nov 6, 2001 | 02:14 AM
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Default 278,000 on my 1978 5000, only replaced injectors once,

same clutch, CV's etc the whole time
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Old Nov 6, 2001 | 05:58 AM
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Default Any 'well made' car could make it that long if driven reasonably.

I would inlude Audi with the long lasting cars.

Audi, Honda, Toyota are all well made. A Hyundi Poni, however was not made to last that long.

Audi/BMW don't strive to make more dependable cars, just better cars. Improved brakes, steering, comfort, etc do not add to reliability. I think the Honda could last just as long.
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Old Nov 6, 2001 | 06:09 AM
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Wow..300K mile clutch! how did you manage that?
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Old Nov 6, 2001 | 07:55 AM
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Reliability concerns? Buy one of these:

Toyota Camry, 4 cyl manual.
Honda Civic, 4 cyl manual.
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Old Nov 6, 2001 | 08:03 AM
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Default Re: Any 'well made' car could make it that long if driven reasonably.

Thanks - I totally agree. An excellent point-no car maker wants to put themselves out of business. I guess I'm looking for feedback on the typical life expectancy for a biturbo versus a non-turbo and if the V6 is considered a more reliable engine than the T4. I love the performance of a friend's S4 but is this a car that can go 200K without a major overhaul?
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