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Old 08-06-2001, 07:59 AM
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Default Purchasing an A4?!?

Hey Everyone, I've wanted an A4 ever since 2 yrs. ago and has visited the board about that time since I was planning to purchase one, but due to some personal issues, i was unable to purchase the A4. Now I have finally been able to purchase an A4 and would like to ask you A4 owners some advice. How reliable is your A4 and how many miles have you put on it?!? Any major problems?!? More problems in the 1.8T or the 2.8? Any poblems with cars that have a chip? I'm planning on purchasing a 99 A4...Please offer some advice or opinions. I've heard poor service at most dealerships with Audi's and the A4s are somewhat notorious for having electrical problems and other small problems. Please let me know thanks in advance everyone.
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'96 2.8. No problems. Very reliable. 65,000 miles.
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98 2.8Q...no problems 57K miles
Old 08-06-2001, 08:24 AM
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'98 2.8QM-no maj problems @ 42K mi. Had some minor annoyances but driving it makes me forget them.
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I'm buying a 96 with 76k. Beautifull !!!!
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Same here, 55K miles...only routine maint. and a CV boot at 45K.
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Default So it seems like 2.8 is more reliable than the 1.8t?

No one has responded with a 1.8t and from the looks, it looks like the 2.8 has a lot less problems, or rather minor problems?
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99.5 w/ 45K mi 1.8T - Spends more time at the dealer than my garage
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96 2.8 with 70K miles, perfect, no problems, everyone i meet thinks its new!
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Default I disagree...and think the 1.8T consumers are misrepresented in this post...more

however, i only have 1900 miles on mine
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