S4 nag list....care to add?

~~Mike@VAST~~ · 09-04-2002, 06:58 AM

-bpv's blow
-tbb's blow
-k03's blow
-instrument cluster info/clock display abnormalities
-radio screen cuts out while driving
-radio screen doesn't show audio adjustments
-intercoolers leak
-MAF sensors die (2000 Bosch)
-paint easily chipped
-parking brake handle pops off with normal use
-seats clunk back and forth
-headrests clunk
-moonroof clunks when in the up setting
-lifting jack is flimsy and causes cars to fall down
-secondary water pumps fail
-washer pump housings crack
-2000 Model year Throttle body failures
-warped rotors that AoA insists on resurfacing instead of replacing (nyet, poor guy)
-wheel bearings die early
-coolant reservoir tanks crack with heat

just a start...

Steve Trac, Sec 303 · 09-04-2002, 07:00 AM

~~Mike@VAST~~ · 09-04-2002, 07:01 AM

~~Mike@VAST~~ · 09-04-2002, 07:02 AM

Ferris TMK · 09-04-2002, 07:03 AM

MichaelTM · 09-04-2002, 07:04 AM

~~Mike@VAST~~ · 09-04-2002, 07:05 AM

audeez · 09-04-2002, 07:05 AM

the luggage cover in my AVANT squeaks slightly ever since I had it detailed! boy that really mkaes me disgusted with this car what a piece of @#$%.

~~Mike@VAST~~ · 09-04-2002, 07:06 AM

fairenough · 09-04-2002, 07:06 AM

Every make/model has some snags. No way to avoid it. But overall I think the S4 is solid. The problems that do exist are often over-emphasized here. Maybe I'm in the minority here, but I try to remind myself how lucky I am to be driving such a fine car!

09-04-2002, 06:58 AM	#1
~~Mike@VAST~~ Banned Account #: 21977 Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 19,481	S4 nag list....care to add? -bpv's blow -tbb's blow -k03's blow -instrument cluster info/clock display abnormalities -radio screen cuts out while driving -radio screen doesn't show audio adjustments -intercoolers leak -MAF sensors die (2000 Bosch) -paint easily chipped -parking brake handle pops off with normal use -seats clunk back and forth -headrests clunk -moonroof clunks when in the up setting -lifting jack is flimsy and causes cars to fall down -secondary water pumps fail -washer pump housings crack -2000 Model year Throttle body failures -warped rotors that AoA insists on resurfacing instead of replacing (nyet, poor guy) -wheel bearings die early -coolant reservoir tanks crack with heat just a start...

09-04-2002, 07:00 AM	#2
Steve Trac, Sec 303 AudiWorld Super User Account #: 23929 Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 21,850	washerfluid resovoir dies...

09-04-2002, 07:01 AM	#3
~~Mike@VAST~~ Banned Account #: 21977 Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 19,481	mulitiple times..LOL

09-04-2002, 07:02 AM	#4
~~Mike@VAST~~ Banned Account #: 21977 Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 19,481	synchro problems?

09-04-2002, 07:03 AM	#5
Ferris TMK Member Account #: 7696 Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 5,650	Mike01s4 owns one and is a member of this forum :p __________________ ________________________________________ The BMW M Roadster, if you have the means I highly suggest you pick one up. It's so choice.... 2001 M Roadster 2001 S4 Avant 2008 Yamaha FZ6

09-04-2002, 07:04 AM	#6
MichaelTM Maestro Account #: 15050 Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,385	absence of wet napkin disposer makes it next to impossible to enjoy mars bars and PBJ while driving

09-04-2002, 07:05 AM	#7
~~Mike@VAST~~ Banned Account #: 21977 Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 19,481	lol..buy yours back and i'll make an attempt at a comeback

09-04-2002, 07:05 AM	#8
audeez Junior Member Account #: 41113 Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 1,523	this really makes me mad--- the luggage cover in my AVANT squeaks slightly ever since I had it detailed! boy that really mkaes me disgusted with this car what a piece of @#$%. __________________ " What is this a preschool for lord of the flies? "

09-04-2002, 07:06 AM	#9
~~Mike@VAST~~ Banned Account #: 21977 Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 19,481	thanks for the avant addition....any more avant related complaints?

09-04-2002, 07:06 AM	#10
fairenough AudiWorld Senior Member Account #: 17124 Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 4,172	Yeah, there might be a few issues with the car...but chill baby, the S4 is AWESOME even stock! Every make/model has some snags. No way to avoid it. But overall I think the S4 is solid. The problems that do exist are often over-emphasized here. Maybe I'm in the minority here, but I try to remind myself how lucky I am to be driving such a fine car!

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