| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.7 T Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
7.2 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 70000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 110000 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Grand Am |
Summary:
Spendy to fix, but worth it
Faults:
Turn signal unit needed replacement, $300.
Alternator, $1200.
Timing belt and water pump, $1500.
Outer CV boot, $320.
Front tire bushings, needed new tires cause of wear.
Total costs, $7000.00.
General Comments:
I love this car! It's very spendy to fix, but the car runs beautifully. It's comfortable and performs like a dream.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 28th July, 2009
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.7 V6 turbo Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
4.8 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 38000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 85000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Jetta |
Summary:
Never buy an Audi unless you are an Audi certified mechanic
Faults:
I received a repair estimate for $12,300.16, yes twelve thousand three hundred on 02-26-2009.
1) 5300.00 torque converter replacement (1422.20 parts) rest is labor @ 20 hours.
2) 2700.00 timing belt "package" (927.66 parts) rest labor @ 10 hours.
3) 1182.82 catalyst converter (1182.82), "free" labor if I replaced the torque converter for 5300.00.
4) 989.00 front rotors, 458.45 parts rest is labor @ 3 hours.
5) 530.00 outer CV boot torn, 81.16 parts rest is labor @ 3 hours.
6) Recommended "major service" whatever that means, they didn't even say what this was. 995.00.
7) Brake fluid flush 175.00.
8) Fuel induction service 245.00.
9) Coolant system flush 245.00.
General Comments:
This car is a dream to drive and a nightmare to maintain. This model year has a specific problem with the ZF transmission and premature seal failure. See the technical service bulletin 2010879/11 (32 MIL on, performance unaffected (DTC 17125/P0741) ). Never buy one of these cars used unless you have a 3 year end to end warranty. This problem is present from Audi 1999-2003 years, so if you buy buy after these years.
After all this they had the nerve to attach to my diagnostic bill ($125.00 for 17 minutes on the Audi diagnostic computer) for leasing a new AUDI YEAH RIGHT!!! Never ever going to get an Audi again, never.
I have taken excellent care of this car since day 1, only the best oil, authentic parts, never ragged on it, it's just poor Audi service and poor Audi design.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 28th February, 2009
WOW!!! that's staggering. You're better off dumping the car and going with a used Honda. They are gorgeous cars but only for the very rich.
I remember looking into buying a used A4 sport wagon and checking how much new tires would cost, that was enough to put me off!
I am the senior Audi technician at a dealership in Australia. Whichever Audi dealer quoted those repairs has nearly doubled everything labour wise. Audis were deemed unreliable 10 years ago, but my how things have changed.
I agree that the 2.7T engine is very high maintenance. It must be highly maintained by a good mechanic. A bad mechanic will turn one of these engines to junk quick. I'm an engineer and former Nissan dealer mechanic. I have my 2002 Allroad built with garrett turbos. However I would never buy an Audi with the 2.7T unless I was a very good mechanic with a deep pocket. If you like high tech engines that can be built to any spec, and you're a good mechanic, then this is a great engine to have. I believe this engine should be overhauled at 60,000 miles to be fully reliable.
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.8 Automatic |
| Most recent distance | 72000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Tahoe |
Faults:
Good car except it clunks every time I come to a stop. They put a new transmission in it and a new transmission computer. It still clunks hard when coming to a stop. No one can figure it out.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 1st June, 2008
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.7T Automatic |
| Distance when acquired | 120000 miles |
| Previous car | Audi A6 |
Summary:
Excellent driving machine at least mine is
Faults:
I must be rare owner of 2001 27T wagon. Zero problems for 120K except CV boot. That's it. Runs like a champ.
General Comments:
Compared to all the comments on this web site I must have just lucked out. My 2001 has had nothing go wrong, but compare that to my 2003 Honda Accord which has a transmission go out due to heat buildup which bakes the gears right off and also brake problems which pull the car sideways. Not to mention electrical short in the dash board that keeps killing the engine. My Audi has out performed the Honda 3 to 1.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 26th February, 2008