2001 Audi A4 review from North America
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My timing belt broke two weeks after my Audi authorized dealer service 80 K service.
Valve damage and new engine needed.
At the time of service I asked my Audi guy to do proactive maintenance so nothing would go wrong with car. I was never advised that caution would suggest the timing belt be changed and leave it up to me if I wanted this major maintenance done earlier than 90K.. The result? Disaster. New engine. Stranded on highway in the rain. Lots of towing charges.
The arrogance of Audi to wait til 90K for maintenance that can ruin an engine. Sounds like unintended acceleration all over again.
General comments?
The arrogance of Audi to wait until 90K for timing belt maintenance when failure can ruin an engine.
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| This car is good and I like it |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 3 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 10 miles |
| Most recent distance | 80000 miles |
| Previous car | Audi VW Passat |
| Date of Entry | 2nd October, 2006 |