Faults:

Engine leaking oil.

Engine coolant leaking. Replaced leaking coolant flange and hose.

Replaced gas tank two times.

Replaced low fuel pressure sensor.

Replaced trunk latch.

Replaced both window regulators, both left and right door.

Check engine light - replaced pressure regulating valve.

Check engine light - replaced F valve & E gasket.

Check engine light - replaced G valve, K pressure sensor.

Replaced front suspension upper control arm bushings.

Check engine light - replaced A valve and clip.

Check engine light - replaced N 80 valve.

Replaced 4 ignition coils.

Replaced glove compartment door.

Replaced faulty right door.

Replaced charcoal canister.

Replaced suction valve gas tank.

Check engine light - replaced oxygen sensor.

Check engine light - replaced turbo valve.

Check engine light - replaced brake warning light system.

General Comments:

I have a little over 70,000 miles, and guess what, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT on again. This time replacement transmission control module cost $2,600. Power train warranty ends at 70,000, so the dealer and corporate office said sorry out of warranty. Every car manufacturer offers (AWA) after warranty assistance except Audi, who is supposed to be a luxury brand. Purchasing an Audi has been one of the worst decisions in my life.

Faults:

Nothing is bad about the Audi, but on the Cadillac the seats got worn out, and it was hesitating during the take off.

General Comments:

The 4 wheel drive rocks; when you take off the traction control, you can lay rubber with all the tires pretty damn fast. I can do 0-60 IN ABOUT 5 seconds, and the Cadillac is like really slow compared to it.

Faults:

- Throttle body had to be replaced at 54,000 miles.

- Transmission control module had to be replaced at 60,000 miles.

- Coolant leak at 60,000 miles.

- Gasket leak at 72,000 miles.

- Fuel pump replaced at 72,000 miles.

- Timing belt replaced at 80,000 miles.

That is a grand total of $6,000 (approx.) in random repairs to this car!

General Comments:

I fell in love with this car when I bought it. It was cute, and according to Consumer Reports it was a reliable car. Wrong! After I realized something was wrong with the car I started reading forum posts and realized I had made a mistake. They were all about transmission issues and timing belt replacements. I guess that is what I get for not doing my research beforehand.

The car is still in perfect condition to the average eye. I have a small dent on the back passenger side fender, but other than that it looks new on the outside. Inside it still smells new! I have people comment on that all the time. The black leather is something Audi actually got right. It stays in great condition and is beautiful. I kept up with regular maintenance and had a tune up done at 70,000, which is when I found out about the gasket leak.

Now I just want to get out from under this problem car and into something more reliable. One problem, I am upside down and out of cash... thanks to my A4. I'll definitely go for a Honda or Toyota... great reputation and low maintenance costs, if something does go wrong.

So if you enjoy driving a rental or going without your car, and you would rather spend your savings on repairing your car, rather than a vacation... Go with Audi!! I have been contemplating hanging out at the Audi dealership and telling their innocent potential customers not to buy an Audi!