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Old 07-26-2003, 05:54 PM
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"according to JD Power & Associates, VW's break down as often as Daewoo and Suzuki, and Audi doesn't fair too much better."


TRUE OR FALSE?
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true...same crappy rating as Mercedes
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that's what they get from using japanese coilpacks!
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How long have these companies been producing cars?
I am sure the rates will increase as these cars get older.
I bet you could say apex (faily new in tv) is better than daewoo tvs because the service centers have not seen any apex, and tons of daewoos for repairs
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Default Take a look at the JDPA link

I work for J.D. Power & Associates (not on this study)..needless to say, it was somewhat embarrasing when the results came out. We had a few meetings/discussions on why VW & Audi suck in terms of service & reliability. I had PLENTY to say.

VW &amp; Audi always does poorly in our studies...except the APEAL study.<ul><li><a href="http://www.jdpower.com/news/releases/pressrelease.asp?ID=2003050">http://www.jdpower.com/news/releases/pressrelease.asp?ID=2003050</a</li></ul>
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The coilpack fiasco really hurt them.
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sounds like treaitor, but i am thinking of not getting an audi for my next car :0(
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I am getting a Cadillac next time. No more "Gremen engineering" for me.
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True, they ain't perfect by any means...
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spoken like someone in true denial.
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