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GBJIV · 8 March 2009, 10:23 AM

Anybody own or owned an Audi?

My wife and I drove the Q5 today. Pretty impressive. The technology is unbelievable. Not sure that it is as comfortable though as the RX 350 (also looked at the 2010 version of RX 350)

I have to say - pretty hot car!

Cato · 8 March 2009, 10:29 AM

I really like Audi but I hear they are in the shop a lot more than average.

ijen0311 · 8 March 2009, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cato

I really like Audi but I hear they are in the shop a lot more than average.

I have an A4... I love it but would not suggest keeping it after the warranty expires. Lots of little things break and they costs lots to fix.

But the new Audie are

especially the 5 models.

GBJIV · 8 March 2009, 10:39 AM

That is good to know... I was wondering about that myself. Thanks for the quick reply!

TimeToGo · 8 March 2009, 10:44 AM

I owned an Audi 2000 back in......1982, wow that was a great car!

GBJIV · 8 March 2009, 11:19 AM

This is a pic... From the Audi Website...

Trurolexer · 8 March 2009, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GBJIV

This is a pic... From the Audi Website...

Like it!!!

nc42acc · 8 March 2009, 12:01 PM

I have a 2005 A6 that has been worry free. I will certainly buy another when it is time to trade. Just my 2 cents worth.....

respect · 8 March 2009, 09:31 PM

1999 A4.... Zero Problems. 2006 S4... Zero Problems. I am not, however, a fan of the European SUV/Crossover vehicles. my .02

MYK · 8 March 2009, 09:48 PM

I drive and Audi Q7.

yannis · 8 March 2009, 09:51 PM

Audis are great cars!!

train-time · 8 March 2009, 11:39 PM

I have had 5 Audi's. 4 A6's and a A4. They are fantastic cars. The handling is superb. The fit & finish is second to now. Only issue we had and the reason we no longer buy them is that the depreciation is major. You loose $9K just driving of the lot.

bodybump · 9 March 2009, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by train-time

I have had 5 Audi's. 4 A6's and a A4. They are fantastic cars. The handling is superb. The fit & finish is second to now. Only issue we had and the reason we no longer buy them is that the depreciation is major. You loose $9K just driving of the lot.

Awwww....i love the look of the new onese today...but i would probably stick with a Beamer..

aelvin · 9 March 2009, 12:19 AM

Love Audi, will be my next car. I read somewhere Audi were rated the most reliable car by a german source in Germany.

vh_bu98 · 9 March 2009, 12:21 AM

I don't own an Audi, but I've driven a few of them. The interior and technology are quite impressive.

If I were to get one, it would be the A4 or A5 or a S/RS variance of one of them.

Audi does have a history of maintenance issues, but it looks like they got their act together. The 2008 A4 was solid according to Consumer Reports.

chenx15 · 9 March 2009, 12:24 AM

i heard european cars in generals spends a lot of time in the shops more than their japanese counter parts.

valentine · 9 March 2009, 12:55 AM

Only owned 1 audi..and had a ton of problems. traded it to go back to BMW....but when it wasnt in the shop, it was a BLAST to drive!

clenz · 9 March 2009, 02:04 AM

I just picked up a Q7 - loved the Q5 when I drove it, but it was just too small to haul the kids and tow the boat. The Q5 has some of the new tech that the Q7 doesn't yet.

It's my 1st Audi and I'm generally impressed. However, with less than 500 miles the check engine light goes on - and it has been in the shop 3 times now with no resolution. Not what you expect when you spend over $50k on a new car and it ends up in the shop more than my driveway!

I did hear that they have a lot of problems with the brakes and tires - not sure if that translates to the Q5.

boa2 · 9 March 2009, 10:13 AM

We have an A4 (our second Audi), and absolutely love it. No problems whatsoever, and we'll get another Audi when we buy again. For me, they are the perfect balance of comfort and performance. The road doesn't beat me up, it drives so confidently in the rain, and it feels like 50 when I'm actually going 80.

GBJIV · 9 March 2009, 11:05 AM

Wow... I have never been so UNSURE in a car purchase. We just bought my wife a BMW 335i on Jan 5th - 2008 model. Killer deal... She loves it. She is the car geek in the family...

We need the mid - SUV. I think the Q7 is too big. My wife will drive it from time to time and she is only 4'11

So, the Q5 and the RX 350 are the choices. I really like them both... Tough call. Both are great cars. I want to purchase before April 1. Here in California - Sales Tax on vehicle purchase increases 1% and Tax and License I believe is going to double. The times are getting even tougher...

Thanks all for your help.

greenfan · 9 March 2009, 06:57 PM

I'm seriously thinking of buying the new A4 1.8T or 2.0T.
Excellent, robust cars and very reliable. European technology at it's best!

steelers · 10 March 2009, 05:06 AM

I would like to purchase an A6L. Also concerened with the shop time with audi.

2careless · 9 March 2009, 05:17 PM

I had an Audi A4 2.0 from 2002 to 2006. Got it with the Audi Corporate program and I have NOT paid a cent for servicing over the first 3 years of ownership - only paid for the brake pads and new tyres after like 3.5 years and 60k km on the clock. Solid car, good handling and pretty good economy.
We're tempted to get the Q5 now after my current MB B200 turbo turns 3 in Sept. Sat in the Q5 during the recent motorshow and man, it feels good. Since it's so new (no good deals as well as no real owners feedback etc), I'm inclined to wait several months before making a decision.

A couple of Audi shots during the recent Melbourne motor show. Sorry, didn't think about taking pictures for the Q5

ColinB · 9 March 2009, 05:42 PM

Here's an Audi fan

GBJIV · 10 March 2009, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2careless

I had an Audi A4 2.0 from 2002 to 2006. Got it with the Audi Corporate program and I have NOT paid a cent for servicing over the first 3 years of ownership - only paid for the brake pads and new tyres after like 3.5 years and 60k km on the clock. Solid car, good handling and pretty good economy.
We're tempted to get the Q5 now after my current MB B200 turbo turns 3 in Sept. Sat in the Q5 during the recent motorshow and man, it feels good. Since it's so new (no good deals as well as no real owners feedback etc), I'm inclined to wait several months before making a decision.

A couple of Audi shots during the recent Melbourne motor show. Sorry, didn't think about taking pictures for the Q5

Actually, the residuals are still unknown... But, the money factor must be pretty low. You can get the "mid" level for about $530 a month... That would mean pretty high expected residual or super low money rate. Tempting...

esm · 9 March 2009, 10:22 PM

had an A4 and a TT in the past. audis are great and reliable (in my case) cars.

they have a decent range and after service in australia - and one of my best friends used to work for the largest audi dealership so we used to be able to test drive new models.
the wifey is a huge audi fan - so i told her that i will get her a red R8 one day.......

boa2 · 9 March 2009, 11:52 PM

We were lucky enough to spend half the day at Infineon (Sonoma, CA) driving the RS4 and the R8.

My wife at the wheel:

GBJIV · 10 March 2009, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boa2

We were lucky enough to spend half the day at Infineon (Sonoma, CA) driving the RS4 and the R8.

My wife at the wheel:

They had the R8 at the show room... WOW! I thought it was so sweet! Just need to win the lottery.

Brunotheboxer · 10 March 2009, 05:11 AM

I've always been a BMW guy but would consider the A5 for my next car..I will definitely test drive it but right now I still think I will end up in an E92 335.

Bebot · 10 March 2009, 07:33 AM

My wife drive a 2001 A4 and I drive a 2005 TT.
The A4 have over 100K miles and don't really have any major problems.
The Audi TT is a great little car. We gave the A4 to our daugther so we can get the new A5 for my wife.

8 March 2009, 10:23 AM	#1
GBJIV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Jackson Location: So. California Posts: 2,893	Any Audi fans out there? Anybody own or owned an Audi? My wife and I drove the Q5 today. Pretty impressive. The technology is unbelievable. Not sure that it is as comfortable though as the RX 350 (also looked at the 2010 version of RX 350) I have to say - pretty hot car! __________________ Jackson

8 March 2009, 10:39 AM	#4
GBJIV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Jackson Location: So. California Posts: 2,893	That is good to know... I was wondering about that myself. Thanks for the quick reply! __________________ Jackson

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clenz "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Craig Location: Chicago Watch: 116710 - GMTIIC Posts: 70	I just picked up a Q7 - loved the Q5 when I drove it, but it was just too small to haul the kids and tow the boat. The Q5 has some of the new tech that the Q7 doesn't yet. It's my 1st Audi and I'm generally impressed. However, with less than 500 miles the check engine light goes on - and it has been in the shop 3 times now with no resolution. Not what you expect when you spend over $50k on a new car and it ends up in the shop more than my driveway! I did hear that they have a lot of problems with the brakes and tires - not sure if that translates to the Q5. __________________ -Craig GMT MASTER II C 116710

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Cato Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Land of the Lost Watch: 116610LN Posts: 2,201	I really like Audi but I hear they are in the shop a lot more than average.

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TimeToGo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 16,736	I owned an Audi 2000 back in......1982, wow that was a great car!

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nc42acc "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Marty Location: North Carolina Watch: out!!!!! Posts: 502	I have a 2005 A6 that has been worry free. I will certainly buy another when it is time to trade. Just my 2 cents worth.....

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respect Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA Posts: 88	1999 A4.... Zero Problems. 2006 S4... Zero Problems. I am not, however, a fan of the European SUV/Crossover vehicles. my .02

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MYK 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Mohammed Location: Kuwait Watch: @kuwaitinglist Posts: 1,622	I drive and Audi Q7.

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train-time 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Plankton Location: US Watch: less Posts: 4,161	I have had 5 Audi's. 4 A6's and a A4. They are fantastic cars. The handling is superb. The fit & finish is second to now. Only issue we had and the reason we no longer buy them is that the depreciation is major. You loose $9K just driving of the lot.

9 March 2009, 12:19 AM	#14
aelvin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Aelvin Location: Princeton, NJ Posts: 330	Love Audi, will be my next car. I read somewhere Audi were rated the most reliable car by a german source in Germany.

9 March 2009, 12:21 AM	#15
vh_bu98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Vu Location: Dallas area Watch: Platinum YM Posts: 2,646	I don't own an Audi, but I've driven a few of them. The interior and technology are quite impressive. If I were to get one, it would be the A4 or A5 or a S/RS variance of one of them. Audi does have a history of maintenance issues, but it looks like they got their act together. The 2008 A4 was solid according to Consumer Reports.

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valentine Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Justin Location: Baltimore, MD Watch: TT Diamond DJ Posts: 2,809	Only owned 1 audi..and had a ton of problems. traded it to go back to BMW....but when it wasnt in the shop, it was a BLAST to drive!

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boa2 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Howard Location: Utah Watch: Lover Posts: 3,941	We have an A4 (our second Audi), and absolutely love it. No problems whatsoever, and we'll get another Audi when we buy again. For me, they are the perfect balance of comfort and performance. The road doesn't beat me up, it drives so confidently in the rain, and it feels like 50 when I'm actually going 80. __________________ "Facts and truth really don't have much to do with each other."

9 March 2009, 11:05 AM	#20
GBJIV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Jackson Location: So. California Posts: 2,893	Wow... I have never been so UNSURE in a car purchase. We just bought my wife a BMW 335i on Jan 5th - 2008 model. Killer deal... She loves it. She is the car geek in the family... We need the mid - SUV. I think the Q7 is too big. My wife will drive it from time to time and she is only 4'11 So, the Q5 and the RX 350 are the choices. I really like them both... Tough call. Both are great cars. I want to purchase before April 1. Here in California - Sales Tax on vehicle purchase increases 1% and Tax and License I believe is going to double. The times are getting even tougher... Thanks all for your help. __________________ Jackson

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greenfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: George Location: Athens Greece Watch: GMT II 16710 Coke Posts: 1,046	I'm seriously thinking of buying the new A4 1.8T or 2.0T. Excellent, robust cars and very reliable. European technology at it's best! __________________ $C:\Documents and Settings\George.HOME\My Documents\My Pictures\Rolex$

10 March 2009, 05:06 AM	#22
steelers "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Dallas Posts: 815	I would like to purchase an A6L. Also concerened with the shop time with audi.

9 March 2009, 05:17 PM	#23
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,370	I had an Audi A4 2.0 from 2002 to 2006. Got it with the Audi Corporate program and I have NOT paid a cent for servicing over the first 3 years of ownership - only paid for the brake pads and new tyres after like 3.5 years and 60k km on the clock. Solid car, good handling and pretty good economy. We're tempted to get the Q5 now after my current MB B200 turbo turns 3 in Sept. Sat in the Q5 during the recent motorshow and man, it feels good. Since it's so new (no good deals as well as no real owners feedback etc), I'm inclined to wait several months before making a decision. A couple of Audi shots during the recent Melbourne motor show. Sorry, didn't think about taking pictures for the Q5

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esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	had an A4 and a TT in the past. audis are great and reliable (in my case) cars. they have a decent range and after service in australia - and one of my best friends used to work for the largest audi dealership so we used to be able to test drive new models. the wifey is a huge audi fan - so i told her that i will get her a red R8 one day.......

9 March 2009, 11:52 PM	#27
boa2 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Howard Location: Utah Watch: Lover Posts: 3,941	We were lucky enough to spend half the day at Infineon (Sonoma, CA) driving the RS4 and the R8. My wife at the wheel: __________________ "Facts and truth really don't have much to do with each other."

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Brunotheboxer Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Bruno Location: Boston/Cape Cod Watch: 16610,PAM. 111, G Posts: 7,608	I've always been a BMW guy but would consider the A5 for my next car..I will definitely test drive it but right now I still think I will end up in an E92 335.

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Bebot "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Emil Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: U macallit Posts: 2,645	My wife drive a 2001 A4 and I drive a 2005 TT. The A4 have over 100K miles and don't really have any major problems. The Audi TT is a great little car. We gave the A4 to our daugther so we can get the new A5 for my wife.

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