Originally Posted by allroad in SF

My 2002 went to allroad heaven at 98K but am taking a serious look at this 4.2 for sale in Jersey:

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...standard=false

Originally Posted by snagitseven

My wife's 2002 allroad has 42500 mi and still looks like new inside and out (including a 3000 mile cross country relocation and a couple of 1500 mi trips). For the last 5 years, this car now gets driven about 3000 mi per year. (She works at home so no commutes). That works out to an average of 4700 mi per year since new, give or take.

I know there have been some high mileage comparison posts in the past. Conversly, can anyone with a 5-9 year old allroad claim a lower mileage based on a per year number? Just curious to see if we hold any kind of low mileage record here. :-)

Repairs:
Replaced timing belt, water pump, thermostat, tensioners, etc. at 42K (belt worn due to age vs miles)
replaced rear prop seal 41K
Audi replaced gas tank due to leak in filler tube (good will) 40K
Replaced rotors/pads around at 39K (replaced front rotors again at 42K under warranty due to premature warping)
Replaced front CV boots 39K
Repaired broken center console cup holder 37K

Originally Posted by snagitseven

It's been over 2 years since I first started this thread and thought I might provide an update.

We're now at 48500 miles and (knock on wood) no other problems since. I swear my wife thinks a long trip is anything over 15 miles! (Which doesn't happen too often).

At 11 years old, the allroad looks almost like new. With only about 4500 miles per year, it's like driving a time machine. The only thing I'm nervous about is the air suspension. I figure if we're going to keep the car, replacement will be inevitable. When this happens, what do you think it will cost to have my Indy shop to replace? I know I should do in pairs when one starts to leak.

Originally Posted by all(over)road

All I did was replace each bag as they went bad. You could be pro-active if you plan to keep the car and do them in pairs or all at once if your wallet allows. With yours in such low mileage and fine condition...I would think selling it would be the last thing on your mind.

My 2001 just turned 180,000 miles...the bags were originals up until about 130,000 miles; then one by one they would start to go bad. No biggy...par for the course/car.

There is peace of mind with Arnott's warranty on their replacement bags. We are lucky as owners to have them as an aftermarket option to the excessively expensive OE bag units and compressors.