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Old 05-02-2008, 02:34 PM
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My 2004 D3 rolls out of bumper to bumper in June.... I have 2 years of CPO after that. I have had virtually no problems with my car and it has 44k miles on it.... I work out of my home so I don't commute and only put 8K to 10K a year on it.

I usually sell at this point, but my car is like new, literally... no scratches, dents, issues etc....

Am I in for a rude surprise over the next 2 years??
Old 05-02-2008, 02:45 PM
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I say no surprises. But who am I to say?
Old 05-03-2008, 06:24 AM
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Default Even if this were a Honda Accord, no one knows whats around the corner.

Taking history in to account, Id go with the Honda for reliability and would be cautious with the Audi. Some 04s have beaten the odds while others have been horribly disappointing.
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Who cares, since you've got 2 yrs CPO? My 2 cents!
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Default Expect to enjoy your car!

You'll have the 55k service (about $1000 bux) and then a timing belt at 75,000 (per the manual anyway for about 2 grand).

But other than that, expect only miles of enjoyment and envious stares from others who wish they were as fortunate as you to get to drive such an amazing car.

If you have been trouble free so far with your 04, I believe there is no reason to think any problems lie ahead.

She's a beaut - I love the tint. Is that 35%?
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Default Re: Even if this were a Honda Accord, no one knows whats around the corner.

i've beaten the odds, and my vin is pretty low... so here's to two more years! these are such great cars, this will be the longest I have owned a car 4 years and counting...
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Default Re: Expect to enjoy your car!

I am not sure the tint level, but it does look darker in the picture than it really is. I do like the tint however!
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Just hit 100,000 miles on mine, I love it, you should keep it at least as long. Keep it and enjoy the A8, its one of safest cars in the world and fun to drive. I plan on keeping mine to about 160K.
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Make sure you change the transmission oil and filter every 45,000 miles.
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