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04-05-2024, 09:56 AM
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Posted By DD (CA)

Hi DeebS4, I'm in San Mateo, commute to SJ on...

Hi DeebS4,
I'm in San Mateo, commute to SJ on weekdays. It might be nice to get together and have a look at your car. I too am long time OG owner, blue wagon since ordering in 2000. Currently...
Forum: Audi Q8
01-11-2024, 06:51 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 78,799
Posted By DD (CA)

2024 Q4. Same deal.

Way too hot. Was streaming and commuting an hour. About 25% added charge. But with this heat id literally believe it affects the EV range as well. Stupid. And likely dangerous...
08-23-2010, 11:06 AM
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Views: 731
Posted By DD (CA)

My 07 3.6 has AMI. The interface sucks, the...

My 07 3.6 has AMI.

The interface sucks, the consistency is terrible and if working will always revert to the highest order alphabetical song or podcast. This using iPhone 3G and now iP4.

Long...
06-17-2009, 09:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,556
Posted By DD (CA)

TDI man... NOT 4.2... Really, drive one first. ...

TDI man... NOT 4.2... Really, drive one first. Unless they are super-incentivizing you.

Don't get me wrong, I love the 4.2, but if you 'settled' for the 3.6 already, I bet the TDI will wet...
06-10-2009, 11:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,556
Posted By DD (CA)

Recent US side work

I'll need to provide more detail, but briefly. Same issue for us, but new car for this family. Cold start chatter and dieseling.

just last week...

Work:
Confirmed cold start issue...
06-08-2009, 10:38 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 16,528
Posted By DD (CA)

Jello = Conformal Coating and...

More info here...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conformal_coating

Quickly, it's used to prevent moisture / dust / contamination onto pcb. Pretty typical for under hood auto electronics.

did...
05-19-2009, 10:38 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,784
Posted By DD (CA)

Agreed, and with the model refresh due in the...

Agreed, and with the model refresh due in the Fall, you're taking an even bigger hit on residual (which is linked to resale).

I thought your deal seemed reasonable w/o any money into it. I came...
05-18-2009, 10:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,482
Posted By DD (CA)

Where is the TDI in this discussion? To me,...

Where is the TDI in this discussion?

To me, this truly pinches the range more so than 2.0T v. 3.2 v. 3.0T.

Is that platform gone, before it got here?

3.0TDI a better challenge to 3.2...
04-14-2009, 01:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 781
Posted By DD (CA)

PM sent

PM sent
03-15-2009, 11:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 953
Posted By DD (CA)

404'd ftl

404'd ftl
03-15-2009, 11:18 AM
03-15-2009, 11:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,078
Posted By DD (CA)

f.ing family duties...have fun...lambos and...

f.ing family duties...have fun...lambos and toddlers prolly ng.
03-15-2009, 12:12 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,104
Posted By DD (CA)

argh....

can you send a pic?

DD
03-15-2009, 12:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,234
Posted By DD (CA)

juss betcha...we're on to something.

i 'think' i can duplicate by parking with hood down -or- drivers side down.

DD
03-13-2009, 07:40 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,104
Posted By DD (CA)

color of urq?

color of urq?
03-13-2009, 10:01 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,104
Posted By DD (CA)

More scary...

<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/2117/img_1107.jpg"></center><p>All these posts are from noggy wagon owners?!

:-P

ZOMG! Ultimate Noggy Wagon thread.

Mine:
MT, SP, CW, No...
03-13-2009, 09:57 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,104
Posted By DD (CA)

OT: Howz the Murano?

I like the 'cheap' part of having one anyway. (v. Q7 or similar).

Any issues?

DD
03-13-2009, 09:54 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,104
Posted By DD (CA)

Maguro

Maguro
03-13-2009, 09:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,234
Posted By DD (CA)

Gauge failure when parking at an angle/incline for me...

Float might have a leak?

Do (did) you park on a hill?

DD
03-11-2009, 09:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,135
Posted By DD (CA)

My concern is clearance between bottom of rail and roof

On these new fanged rails with no standoff from the car (ala Q5, Q7, A6). If you have rack accessories that screw on from the bottom, I'm thinking you will not be able to do it, because the roof is...
03-11-2009, 08:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 989
Posted By DD (CA)

Don't forget T-reg TDI as welll...

Don't forget T-reg TDI as welll...
03-11-2009, 08:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 989
Posted By DD (CA)

Mileage overage... already at addt'l $200/mo or...

Mileage overage... already at addt'l $200/mo or so.
03-11-2009, 08:05 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,007
Posted By DD (CA)

personally, they can keep it, but it may work. What's better is...

that there actually seems to be someone with a pulse on the American sensibility? This may bode well just having an open dialogue.

I want (need) the S4 avant, but I'd settle for a TDI A4R..

DD...
03-11-2009, 08:01 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,658
Posted By DD (CA)

it's illegal, you scofflaw!!

yes, I'm now plateless 9 yr w/o ticket. It's all luck.

But, with a new car you may have a couple years of grace where the police figure the car may be brand new. Keep that reg paperwork on the...
03-10-2009, 09:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,135
Posted By DD (CA)

long rooflne ftw.

yes, your golf clubs will fit in your trunk, but it's tougher for kayaks, some bikes, cargo boxes, etc.

you know, people having more fun than you...

Especially in PDX, land of the fully racked...
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