I don't freaking believe this

ryalex · 06-07-2006, 09:58 AM

Getting the new t-stat and timing belt two weeks after buying this damn car, and the shop calls and says that the rad has a small leak too. Another $900 if I want that done.

Is this what it is going to be like owning one of these?

ex-a8drifter · 06-07-2006, 10:33 AM

playing catch up until everything it needs is done.

Jkay · 06-07-2006, 10:35 AM

Many States have laws for USED vehicles, as well as new ones.

ryalex · 06-07-2006, 11:09 AM

ex-a8drifter · 06-07-2006, 11:39 AM

A8CT · 06-07-2006, 12:05 PM

KYNZ · 06-07-2006, 12:37 PM

well, the Tbelt and T-Stat arent required to be changed by AUDI until 90K or something...this is a KNOWN thing on these cars. on ANY Audi/VW actually. did you ask the seller if this had been done before you bought the car? these are known higher mileage repairs that must be done. I just sold my 01 S4 with 59K on it to a guy and i told him that he WILL need to do the Tbelt and Tstat but not for a few thousand miles at least. I dont think you can get any compensation for those....now the hole in the Rad...yeah, that is possible to get recomped for but unless you purchased an aftermarket warranty, i dont know what recourse you may have. I just bought a 98 A8 and had the tranny flushed/filled/new filter and new Rear Diff. seals replaced (73K). I wish you luck on getting this sorted out but honestly, i bet you wont get little if anything out of it.

ryalex · 06-07-2006, 02:32 PM

In Nevada it says it's after multiple attempts to correct a problem.

I didn't buy the Audi warranty... they wanted $3-4k for it, which was silly. I was looking for an aftermarket one through a dealer friend. Another friend got his bumper-to-bumper one on an AMG Mercedes for $1500.

Jkay · 06-07-2006, 04:15 PM

.. In Connecticut, it's the same ... after 4 repair attmepts, if it's still not working, they have to buy back the car.

That has nothing to do with your problem. In CT, for used cars, if ANYTHING goes wrong in 30 days, the seller (not private seller) MUST pay for all repairs.

Check into this for your home state.

ryalex · 06-07-2006, 07:16 PM

Everything is quite operational. Temps normal at 11 o'clock at the left thick line.

I am going to go and bust the ***** of the salesman at the dealer.

06-07-2006, 10:33 AM	#2
ex-a8drifter AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 2,436	What year and mileage...its not always like that but the PO didnt take care of it, you will be playing catch up until everything it needs is done. __________________ Gone: Now: <a href="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/77296/100_0270t.jpg"> My custom paddle shifter</a> <a href="http://forums.audiworld.com/a8/msgs/128171.phtml"> * Washer Fluid Sensor Fix</a> <a href="http://forums.audiworld.com/a8/msgs/104786.phtml"> Memory Seat Set Procedure</a> Current Rides: 2005 BMW 525i - 18" Polished Breyton Flame Wheels Past Rides: 02 S2000 New Formula Red/Blk 97 A8Q Pearl/Blk ..201K miles! 98 S70 Teal/Tan here was a rough transition : -) 92 300zx Black/Tan 92 240sx Juniper Grn/Tan 89 Probe GT (first car) White/Red (yuck!)

06-07-2006, 10:35 AM	#3
Jkay Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 2,300	More than likely your state has a Lemon Law. Most Do. Check it out and see if you are covered. Many States have laws for USED vehicles, as well as new ones. __________________ ------------------------------------- 18" 2006 Soft 5-Spokes - Goodyear F1s - Milltek Exhaust - Clear Sides & Corners

06-07-2006, 11:09 AM	#4
ryalex New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 38	2000, 56k miles

06-07-2006, 11:39 AM	#5
ex-a8drifter AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 2,436	Wow, yes, go check out the Lemon laws...mine has 185K and no problems with the rad. __________________ Gone: Now: <a href="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/77296/100_0270t.jpg"> My custom paddle shifter</a> <a href="http://forums.audiworld.com/a8/msgs/128171.phtml"> * Washer Fluid Sensor Fix</a> <a href="http://forums.audiworld.com/a8/msgs/104786.phtml"> Memory Seat Set Procedure</a> Current Rides: 2005 BMW 525i - 18" Polished Breyton Flame Wheels Past Rides: 02 S2000 New Formula Red/Blk 97 A8Q Pearl/Blk ..201K miles! 98 S70 Teal/Tan here was a rough transition : -) 92 300zx Black/Tan 92 240sx Juniper Grn/Tan 89 Probe GT (first car) White/Red (yuck!)

06-07-2006, 12:05 PM	#6
A8CT AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 3,131	private sale ? If not, you should have some recourse. It's automatic 30 days in CT from ANY dealer. __________________ 2005 Audi A8L 2000 A8, silver/blk, all options

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06-07-2006, 12:37 PM	#7
KYNZ AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,515	Re: I don't freaking believe this well, the Tbelt and T-Stat arent required to be changed by AUDI until 90K or something...this is a KNOWN thing on these cars. on ANY Audi/VW actually. did you ask the seller if this had been done before you bought the car? these are known higher mileage repairs that must be done. I just sold my 01 S4 with 59K on it to a guy and i told him that he WILL need to do the Tbelt and Tstat but not for a few thousand miles at least. I dont think you can get any compensation for those....now the hole in the Rad...yeah, that is possible to get recomped for but unless you purchased an aftermarket warranty, i dont know what recourse you may have. I just bought a 98 A8 and had the tranny flushed/filled/new filter and new Rear Diff. seals replaced (73K). I wish you luck on getting this sorted out but honestly, i bet you wont get little if anything out of it. __________________ 1999 VW Passat V6 D2 Wheel Gallery D3 Wheel Gallery

06-07-2006, 02:32 PM	#8
ryalex New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 38	Need to try multiple repairs first In Nevada it says it's after multiple attempts to correct a problem. I didn't buy the Audi warranty... they wanted $3-4k for it, which was silly. I was looking for an aftermarket one through a dealer friend. Another friend got his bumper-to-bumper one on an AMG Mercedes for $1500.

06-07-2006, 04:15 PM	#9
Jkay Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 2,300	The "Multiple Repairs" thing is for lemon buyback not for broken items .. .. In Connecticut, it's the same ... after 4 repair attmepts, if it's still not working, they have to buy back the car. That has nothing to do with your problem. In CT, for used cars, if ANYTHING goes wrong in 30 days, the seller (not private seller) MUST pay for all repairs. Check into this for your home state. __________________ ------------------------------------- 18" 2006 Soft 5-Spokes - Goodyear F1s - Milltek Exhaust - Clear Sides & Corners

06-07-2006, 07:16 PM	#10
ryalex New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 38	well, it's fixed now Everything is quite operational. Temps normal at 11 o'clock at the left thick line. I am going to go and bust the ***** of the salesman at the dealer.

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