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Why '10 better than '09 in Consumer Reports?

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Old 12-01-2010, 08:34 PM
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The 2.0T B8 uses a timing chain that should not need replacement. The 3.2 uses a timing belt as in past engines and will need eventual replacement. The timing belt in a 3.2 engine should be replaced around 75-85K miles. ....
Are you sure about the 3.2FSI?
Is the information in this link, wrong?
https://www.audiworld.com/news/07/b8...depth/engines/
"Design progress in other areas on the 3.2 FSI engine concerns for instance the timing chains that drive the camshafts. ... They need no routine maintenance and do not have to be changed throughout the engine’s operating life."
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Originally Posted by snagitseven
Forgot about that. How come you guys over there didn't get the bugs out of the 2008 for us here in the U.S. before we got a 2009, hmm?
Coz we only care about cars with the steering wheel on the right (aka correct) side
Old 12-02-2010, 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Scotty (UK)
Coz we only care about cars with the steering wheel on the right (aka correct) side
Oh yeah? Well my wheel is in the middle, so there. Oh wait.....that's not right...
Old 12-02-2010, 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by snagitseven
Oh yeah? Well my wheel is in the middle, so there. Oh wait.....that's not right...
No snagitseven, you were right the first time, your wheel is in the middle. Here are the pics to prove it .



We can always dream .
Old 12-02-2010, 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by audi8k
Are you sure about the 3.2FSI?
Is the information in this link, wrong?
https://www.audiworld.com/news/07/b8...depth/engines/
"Design progress in other areas on the 3.2 FSI engine concerns for instance the timing chains that drive the camshafts. ... They need no routine maintenance and do not have to be changed throughout the engine’s operating life."

Sorry, I was incorrect. I guess I was thinking about the rear v-ribbed belt which I believe the 3.2, per the maintenance schedule needs to be checked at around 75K.
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Originally Posted by Old Dog
No snagitseven, you were right the first time, your wheel is in the middle. Here are the pics to prove it .



We can always dream .
Mine is exactly like that one. Except mine's silver. And mine has a rear seat. And the engine is in the front and the trunk is in the back. And mine has four doors and two windshield wipers. Otherwise, that's just like mine. I think......no wait.....never mind. I may be confused here...
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Originally Posted by snagitseven
Mine is exactly like that one. Except mine's silver. And mine has a rear seat. And the engine is in the front and the trunk is in the back. And mine has four doors and two windshield wipers. Otherwise, that's just like mine. I think......no wait.....never mind. I may be confused here...
LOL
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- High speed Vibration - Upper control arms were redesigned due to different bushings. Corrected with replacement arms.

- clunking sound while from D to R shifting

- Wrinkling of both front leather seat center panels - resolved with replacement of leather panels.


I've got these 3 problems, 1st two are solved... only wrinkling still exists.

Would it be possible to fix that after waranty period (2years)?

I've got only 37k miles on my B8...



P.S. And of course issue with B&O sound sistem...
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One more thing - after service in 60k KM (~37,5k miles) I did notice that my automatic transmition is workin' a lil bit different - when I put it in D and and let off brake pedal it starts with a strange jerk... the start up is not smooth, especially when it's cold.

Such thing wasn’t before service... I took it to my dealer but everything seems ok, no malfunctions, latest software update etc...


Maybe someone got similar issue?
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I had to get my rear fog light bulb replaced in my '09. Wouldn't have been an issue on an '10 w/ LEDs

Also, I believe w/ the '10s you have to get a Prestige to get auto-dimming mirrors. One less thing to fix on the more common Prem+ for '10
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