Looking to buy allroad
11-20-2009, 08:26 AM
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Looking to buy allroad
Hi everyone i'm new to this forum, I just had a couple of questions maybe someone could help me out. I'm 17 and need a new car and was looking at either the allroad or the a4 avant. I know both are high in maintenance cost but money isn't an issue, I need to know which model is more reliable and a better decision in the long run.
Any help would be awesome thanks!
Any help would be awesome thanks!
11-20-2009, 10:28 AM
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I've got one for sale
I'm about to list mine for sale. Its been a great car, but I have two major complaints.
The air springs were not designed for a long enough life. I was stunned when the dealer told me with 65,000 miles that they were only designed to last that long. I've replaced the front two with Arnotts, which came with a lifetime warranty.
Second, the ignition coils. These too were not designed well. When they go out, the car goes into "limp home" mode in order to protect the catalytic converters. The car sputters and shakes and you basically can't drive the thing until you replace the coil. I've replaced two of the six.
The air springs were not designed for a long enough life. I was stunned when the dealer told me with 65,000 miles that they were only designed to last that long. I've replaced the front two with Arnotts, which came with a lifetime warranty.
Second, the ignition coils. These too were not designed well. When they go out, the car goes into "limp home" mode in order to protect the catalytic converters. The car sputters and shakes and you basically can't drive the thing until you replace the coil. I've replaced two of the six.
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11-20-2009, 11:37 AM
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I'm about to list mine for sale. Its been a great car, but I have two major complaints.
The air springs were not designed for a long enough life. I was stunned when the dealer told me with 65,000 miles that they were only designed to last that long. I've replaced the front two with Arnotts, which came with a lifetime warranty.
Second, the ignition coils. These too were not designed well. When they go out, the car goes into "limp home" mode in order to protect the catalytic converters. The car sputters and shakes and you basically can't drive the thing until you replace the coil. I've replaced two of the six.
The air springs were not designed for a long enough life. I was stunned when the dealer told me with 65,000 miles that they were only designed to last that long. I've replaced the front two with Arnotts, which came with a lifetime warranty.
Second, the ignition coils. These too were not designed well. When they go out, the car goes into "limp home" mode in order to protect the catalytic converters. The car sputters and shakes and you basically can't drive the thing until you replace the coil. I've replaced two of the six.
11-20-2009, 01:59 PM
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Coil packs - True. Opting for the V8 - indecisive, only because they are hard to come by, just like 6mt. Look unless your parents are funding your future maintenance, I would opt for the Avant - less headaches i.e. turbos,TC,bags, coils,TB hose,tires etc..........
11-20-2009, 04:47 PM
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Hi Jake,
I'd stay clear of the allroad if I were you. At 17, I'd recommend getting something more reliable. Granted you say that money isn't an option, but throw in some blown turbos, torque converter and you're out several thousand dollars.
If you want a wagon and it's gotta be an Audi, then I say go with a B7 A4 avant. It won't give you as much room as the allroad, but it'll be much more reliable. I have an A4 and haven't had a single issue in the 3 years I've owned it.
I'd stay clear of the allroad if I were you. At 17, I'd recommend getting something more reliable. Granted you say that money isn't an option, but throw in some blown turbos, torque converter and you're out several thousand dollars.
If you want a wagon and it's gotta be an Audi, then I say go with a B7 A4 avant. It won't give you as much room as the allroad, but it'll be much more reliable. I have an A4 and haven't had a single issue in the 3 years I've owned it.