knepster

Less than 42K miles on 2007 S-line 4.2

in last 2 years...

replaced air suspension and module $2000 out of pocket, no covered by extended warranty

replaced 3 handles due to keyless go $450 each not covered by extended warranty

replaced both side mirror motors on passenger and driver side $500 each , motors not covered by extended warranty

replaced ACC sensor $2350 out of pocket, not covered as it is exotic option

replaced interior ***** due to rubber rubbing off, big dial in MMI $90 to replace


Under warranty...

replaced sunscreen 3x
replaced all 4 handles once due to keyless go
new sunscreen drains
3 AMPs due to suncreen drain issues
Replaced MMI module

Senobi

God, sounds like your Q7 is cursed. Your write up is a good example of the loop holes in the extended warranty and why in a lot of cases, it will not save you any money.

iconoclast

which warranty? the first three items are covered by CPO.

87supraman

Are those DIY costs or dealer costs for the repairs?

aqaqaq123

Easy:

Take the money you spent on maintenance and repairs, add the opportunity cost of the value of the car minus whatever you owe on it (I.e. the interest you could get for that money or whatever you would avoid paying if you used the funds to pay down debt). If that total is higher than a monthly lease or loan payment at no more than 1.5% apr (dcu.org) for a capitalized cost of no more than invoice minus loyalty discount (1.5k), then you're better off with a new one. If that matters to you at all, adjust the difference above by whatever value you put on having a new car vs an old one.

I had an '08 with similarly expensive issues (7 door handles among those) and sold it before the warranty expired. No point in putting up with the hassle and the risk if you can have a new one for the same money.


... and yes, excellent example for those who are wondering whether an extended warranty is worth the money.

knepster

Was not Audi Extended did not buy that when I bought vehicle...but not too sure if all 3 you refer to are covered even under Audi, I bet you can find a loophole.

knepster

All dealer, but honestly...

You don't have the equipment to re-calibrate the ACC...the shop needed 2 days , 8-10 hours to do it. Service manager says recalibrating ACC is a major pain in the a**

The handles you can buy online but still need a bodyshop to paint them. That is most of the cost. I now know how to install them, and its a pain to do...have to take door inners apart and always not easy to pop handle cap off from little hole on side of door.

The air suspension and module relay are out of my scope.

The mirrors would have been a bit cheaper DIY, not too difficult to do, except
I tried one and the mirror would not fit correctly in the housing and even dealer had tough time getting it to adhere, just my luck

Not to jinx myself--but engine, powertrain, drivetrain, etc...been flawless.

It's always the little gremlin electronics.

iconoclast

i know they are covered under factory and audi cpo... i owned a 2007 4.2, it was my first Q7 and i had similar issues... never paid a dime during factory and only paid the deductible when it was done under audi cpo.

if you have fidelity (platinum? i dont remember which is top tier) they cover. friend of mine has it on his. he was the original owner and then decided to keep the car and purchased aftermarket warranty from them.

bozack

Nice to know my CPO car with the extended warranty isn't the only one that didn't cover most of the crap that went wrong with it.

Will never go Audi CPO again......