1998 Audi A8 Quattro review from Norway
"Too expensive"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Transmission MAJOR breakdown at 120000.
Transmission slipping and jerking 6 months later. Repaired twice.
Dynamo renewed.
Air condition not cooling.
All 4 brake discs renewed.
Air bag sensor faulty.
ABS control sensors replaced.
Battery renewed twice.
Cell phone not working.
Xenon light voltage regulator replaced.
Remote central locking will not always work.
General comments?
Very comfortable car and a pleasure to drive when it is working OK.
Unfortunately repair costs are sky high.
Unreliable car, never know what will stop functioning next time. Will never buy a car like this again. Ever.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 TDI Automatic |
| Performance marks | |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 90000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 170000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Mercedes-Benz W123 |
| Date of Entry | 23rd August, 2005 |