hans007

So I used to post here years ago when I had a b8 2010 A4. EA888 engine, burned a lot of oil, blew an injector etc.

Anyhow I went away for a bit in BMW land, but today signed the paperwork on a 2017 A4 (originally was going to get a mercedes,.... but the A4 was just so so so much better for the money and well digital cockpit c'mon now).

I know the gen 2 engine was way way way more reliable as I've got friends who had 2011 + A4s that are fine.

Is the gen 3 reliable? Any problems. I already signed off on the car figuring I hadn't heard anything bad about the EA888 in a while but I'd appreciate any commentary .

Strife1013

I just missed out on the EA888 Gen 1 engine with my 2012 A4 (EA888 Gen 2) and I had NO issues with that engine or the car. No oil consumption issue, it was fixed. Engine light never came on. Had it for 4 1/2 years and 42000 miles.

This engine has been out in Europe for over a year and so far I have seen little to no issues. Yes, here and there, there will be people who run into a few issues early on but overall I think this engine is going to be very much enjoyable!

Also, welcome back to Audi. You will love the B9 model, leaps and bounds ahead of the B8.

dseag2

Looks like you got your answer, so welcome to Audi! The B9 is amazing.

hans007

Well that's reassuring. And I'm glad I came back now. Got a 2017 and not liking this Uber complicated sounding Quattro ultra. So locked in the old version.