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Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
07-23-2018, 06:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,948
Posted By milellie111

Unfortunately I was in the same situation. The...

Unfortunately I was in the same situation. The driver side clunk started right after I replaced my struts with rebuilt units. Replaced those with more rebuilt units from a different vendor and same...
Forum: Q7 MKII Discussion
06-19-2018, 09:56 AM
Replies: 178
Views: 64,795
Posted By milellie111

I was with you up until the whole forcing the...

I was with you up until the whole forcing the owner to donate $2500 to your charity or threatening to go to corporate if he doesn't. Even if it wasn't, I can see why dealer would think you set this...
Forum: Q7 MKII Discussion
06-19-2018, 03:19 AM
Replies: 178
Views: 64,795
Posted By milellie111

Glad I left the brand. Their dealers are...

Glad I left the brand. Their dealers are incompetent, care very little about customer service and based on that dealers response, you can tell there is hardly any fear of repercussions or...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
06-10-2018, 05:57 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,156
Posted By milellie111

The buyer wanted it for his wife who specifically...

The buyer wanted it for his wife who specifically wanted an A8. He said he couldn’t find one that was not dogged within his search area which is why he was willing to buy out of state. He was looking...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
06-10-2018, 01:51 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,156
Posted By milellie111

Update..... Finally sold the A8L. I took it...

Update.....

Finally sold the A8L. I took it to CarMax, they offered me $4500. Took it to the Audi dealer I originally bought it from and they offered me $4,000. Listed it on Craigslist. Waste of...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
05-01-2018, 05:11 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 499
Posted By milellie111

Awdinut Clear Your Private Messages

Mailbox is full
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
04-30-2018, 07:01 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,156
Posted By milellie111

I was intrigued by the Q7 years ago then turned...

I was intrigued by the Q7 years ago then turned off because of inferior ride quality without air suspension and the joke of a 3rd row. They should have made the Q7 a reall full size SUV, or just...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
04-30-2018, 06:57 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,156
Posted By milellie111

Hmmm, now you got me thinking it might be worth...

Hmmm, now you got me thinking it might be worth to list on Craigslist. Gotta be prepared to weed out the tire kickers though.

Wonder if Audi dealerships actually care about buying back their own...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
04-30-2018, 06:55 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,156
Posted By milellie111

American trucks are well built drivetrain wise....

American trucks are well built drivetrain wise. But how does the interior fit and finish hold up after all those miles? (Leather, plastics)

I would consider an Escalade if they were not such a...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
04-30-2018, 06:49 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,156
Posted By milellie111

I haven’t seen any posts or blogs of the FSI...

I haven’t seen any posts or blogs of the FSI chain motors failing or needing replacement on an A8. Could you link to where you have seen this on an 07+ A8?

Comparing pricing on an 05 to an 07 is...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
04-28-2018, 06:04 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,156
Posted By milellie111

I haven’t driven an LX but did drive a GL550....

I haven’t driven an LX but did drive a GL550. Even with all of the negatives of the LX570 (outdated gas hog, poor implementation of stow away third row seats, boring drive from what I’ve read) im...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
04-28-2018, 10:27 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,156
Posted By milellie111

Thanks Dave. The Lexus LX570 and Mercedes GL550...

Thanks Dave. The Lexus LX570 and Mercedes GL550 are on my short list (2013-2015). I know the most practical vehicle at this point is a minivan but I’m not ready to take that plunge yet.
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
04-27-2018, 08:36 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,156
Posted By milellie111

Time To Move On

I've enjoyed my time on here the past 8 years but it looks like i'll be moving on soon. My family has grown (3 year old and 1 year old) and I will be looking at three row full size SUV's. I purchased...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
02-27-2018, 04:14 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,891
Posted By milellie111

Good luck with that. After going through three...

Good luck with that. After going through three sets of clunking replacements, them admitting this was a known issue with others but can’t figure it out, back tracking and blaming my installer to...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
08-30-2017, 07:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,064
Posted By milellie111

I'll give you the full story seeing as how: ...

I'll give you the full story seeing as how:

1. There's no benefit at all for me to go on the internet and lie about a company or leave out details.

2. They are sending you a "new pair"? I've...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
08-29-2017, 07:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,064
Posted By milellie111

The original transaction took place 11/2016. Per...

The original transaction took place 11/2016. Per my credit union, the time limit for a chargeback has passed.

The owner of Rebuild Master Tech also said the time limit for a charge back has...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
08-29-2017, 03:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,064
Posted By milellie111

Beware of Rebuild Master Tech-Thieves!

So last year I sent in my failed air struts on my 07 A8 to get rebuilt by Rebuild Master Tech in Pompano Beach FL. They sent them back, I got them installed and they turned out to be defective...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
07-26-2017, 07:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,795
Posted By milellie111

Compressor mounts were checked by audi dealer....

Compressor mounts were checked by audi dealer. Not quite sure about the rack. My mechanic said he was 50% sure that the noise could be coming from the rack, but this would be an expensive guess if I...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
07-24-2017, 03:47 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,612
Posted By milellie111

https://www.audiworld.com/forums/a8-s8-d3-platform...

https://www.audiworld.com/forums/a8-s8-d3-platform-discussion-60/omg-timing-belt-broke-my-2004-a8-catastrofic-damage-wtf-2616464/
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
07-24-2017, 07:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,795
Posted By milellie111

Yes, they've all been thoroughly inspected and...

Yes, they've all been thoroughly inspected and checked by 2 audi dealers and my German shop. Control arms, sway links, wheel bearing etc have been replaced.
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
07-24-2017, 07:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,795
Posted By milellie111

Not sure, but most likely higher mileage since I...

Not sure, but most likely higher mileage since I paid $175 per strut.
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
07-23-2017, 02:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,795
Posted By milellie111

Arrrrggghh!! I spoke too soon. Couple of days...

Arrrrggghh!! I spoke too soon. Couple of days later and the noise returns! Same driver side yet this time it's more of a knock than a clunk. This is ridiculous. Can it be these used OEM struts are...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
07-21-2017, 06:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,795
Posted By milellie111

Expensive Lesson Learned..Mr. Bally Was Right!!

So after months of wasted time and money replacing suspension parts chasing down a drivers side clunk right after having my failed OEM strut replaced by 2 sets of brand new Arnotts and 3 sets of RMT...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
07-13-2017, 03:54 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 12,884
Posted By milellie111

I had a set of these "new" Arnotts on my 07 for a...

I had a set of these "new" Arnotts on my 07 for a couple weeks when my driver side OEM strut failed. They didn't ride bad, but more floaty. Definitely not OEM. As soon as I put in rebuilt OEM i could...
Forum: A8 / S8 (D3 Platform) Discussion
07-13-2017, 03:51 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 12,884
Posted By milellie111

Having 1 strut up front adaptive dampening and...

Having 1 strut up front adaptive dampening and the other one not must have some sort of impact on ride/control, how much who knows.

Maybe return it to Arnott and ask for a rebuilt OEM unit that...
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