50k maintenance complete - last one under plan
08-04-2006, 02:35 PM
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50k maintenance complete - last one under plan
4 years old and 48k miles. This is the longest I have kept a main drive car (had a couple of toys longer). Who would have thought that after large SUVs for many years I would keep a wagon this long?
They checked out the entire vehicle and no leaks. Glad I mentioned the tailgate latch which was sticking a bit, they ordered a new one. So now for the next 2 years it's the CPO warranty and I pay the maintenance. In the past month they replace all 4 brake rotors, 3 of the 4 O2 sensors and the catalytic converters. Now I need to get the chip back in, IPod Dice installed and a wax job. Hopefully set to go for a while.
They checked out the entire vehicle and no leaks. Glad I mentioned the tailgate latch which was sticking a bit, they ordered a new one. So now for the next 2 years it's the CPO warranty and I pay the maintenance. In the past month they replace all 4 brake rotors, 3 of the 4 O2 sensors and the catalytic converters. Now I need to get the chip back in, IPod Dice installed and a wax job. Hopefully set to go for a while.
These cars are almost too much fun.
08-04-2006, 03:21 PM
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Re: Don't have time for driving trips any longer.
Always fly for vacations. We used to take a driving trip every summer. This year we flew to Montana and rented a Suburban. I really wanted to drive the ar but needed a big car while there. The low miles are one of the reasons I bought it off lease a year ago. The other car we have only averages about 8k per year. Between work travel and vacations I put a few thousand on rental cars.
The first time they weren't going to replace the rotors. Stated the wobble was caused by pad marks. Went to BIR for the driving school and still had the wobble. They quickly agreed it wasn't caused by pad marks since the hard braking would have removed them. Rotors were warped. Guess besides having fun the school saved me $$ on the brakes.
Yes in Minneapolis we have a pretty good dealer. I started using the same service writer which has really helped.
The first time they weren't going to replace the rotors. Stated the wobble was caused by pad marks. Went to BIR for the driving school and still had the wobble. They quickly agreed it wasn't caused by pad marks since the hard braking would have removed them. Rotors were warped. Guess besides having fun the school saved me $$ on the brakes.
Yes in Minneapolis we have a pretty good dealer. I started using the same service writer which has really helped.
08-04-2006, 07:16 PM
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I have to drive 90 miles to that one but they are my preferred too at their
Iowa City location...I almost looked at an S6 up there but didn't get to it in time...be glad you have good service as my closer dealer is not that great....my indy just hired away one of Carousel's younger Audi guys from Ia City though so I am glad as they have a couple guys over there with a great deal of experience and it would have been a great place to learn.
08-04-2006, 08:08 PM
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Re: Wasn't aware that Iowa City was the same dealer
It's always nice to have a good indy close by. I have one of the best (IMHO) 10 minutes from work. Ever hear of Anderson Motor Sports? Keith really knows Audi.
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