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Old 06-26-2000, 09:14 AM
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Default Audi says NO warranty on my "abused factory shocks"!!!!!

I'm at 23k miles, the shocks were marginal 8000 miles ago when I hit the oil pan ($850). I just took tires off that were cuped/feathered. I don't want to ruin more tires and don't like floating like a big boat on the ocean in my $40K car. I went to the dealer "Rusnak in Westlake" who says they won't cover them due to abuse.

Abuse = Driving from Westlake to my home at the top of Decker Canyon Road and back is a manner appropriate for a sports car.

Am I getting fu**************aafjasdklfajsfdklddddddd? or what.

Can Audi market a car as a sports car, sell it to me, then say "oh you drive to fast!!!!!!!

All I want is replacement shocks.
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they'll replace an $11K tranny in a jiffy but not some $200 shocks?
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They probably know there's an issue with the trannys
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Default Well I've got an issue with the shock......

I'd rather drive a Honda!

"S" is for stupid, either there's a warranty or there isn't, bunch of liars. They market the car as a sports car, charge for Sports, but if you drive in anything but first, SCREW YOU!

I want my $$$$$$ back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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No way, they should cover the shocks if there is a problem. Call AOA, they should be able to help.
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Default The rep is going to contact me...

To tell me I drive too fast, I'm sure.
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Default Any of them leaking?

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Default Hey...if I upgrade to the new H&R coilovers...you want to buy my existing coilovers?

They have 11K miles on them.<p><a href="http://registry.audiworld.com/audi/registry/details.asp?car=3821"><br><br>
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Default Do you have aftermarket springs? I don't understand how you abuse shocks! What happens to people

like me who live in NYC. Why was your oil pan $850.00? I just had mine replaced for about $316.00 (including labor and oil). Somebody is really screwing you.<p>00' Blk/Blk S4
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The car just bounces and slides all over the place.


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