audi blows

dangerman · 05-19-2005, 10:15 AM

I'm out of this car as soon as I get my tag & title worked out.

I just heard from my "audi advocate" who, after 3 weeks of insisting something would be worked out, just denied they would do anything.

Goodbye audi. Hello something else. what poor customer relations. Sorry guys that I've been the list whiner, but after 45 days in the shop in only 9 months, that bad taste in my mouth coincides with that reamed out feeling I'm having in my backside.

I never even got a chance to mod this thing. Not even an icelink. lame.

PILL PUSHER · 05-19-2005, 10:26 AM

paulroad · 05-19-2005, 10:38 AM

http://tommartino.com/

I've used the Trouble Shooter on Network Radio TWICE and in both cases he helped 100%.

GO to the website and tell them the story in detail. In a few days a producer should call you to set up and 'on air' interview. If you make th case strong enough they will get the dealer management on the air to try for a resolution, suggest alternatives, even get a Audi Rep from AoA on air to help evaluate.

THe bad PR value..works.

I'd also contact your local TV consumer reporters: SHAME ON YOU.. they love these stories.

Rally_nutcase_1982 · 05-19-2005, 11:00 AM

And somehow, this really seems to be more like a unusual very bad experience w/o any efforts shown by your Audi Advocate.

Never give up on the car, it always can be fixed, but for sure disregard the person who got you into this trouble and move on.

Sorry to hear that you really consider dumping the ar....but maybe Paul's advise is worth one last shot....

dangerman · 05-19-2005, 11:37 AM

Stint #1
suspension-left front camber was out

replaced front suspension *except* lower control arms

18 days to troubleshoot, throw parts at it, etc. three alignments, yada yada

Stint #2
Dealer ripped front bumper and fender off car when the rack lowered my car onto a cart parked underneath.

1 week

Stint#4
still not lining up right, dealer had frame pulled to "correct" camber issue

stint #5

transmission-replace
prop shaft-replace
5 days

stint #6
took it in for 50k service, replace turbos, air pump
8 days

stint #7
prop shaft seal-replace
leaking coolant
2 days

this is friggin insane. I'm paying 500/month to drive an A4? I could just about lease 2 of them for that price.

I'm over it. I'm over the time I've had to spend on it. I have more important things to do with my life than battle a lame dealer and a lame manufacturer. Audi doesn't read these boards. If they did, gee, maybe they'd try to shut me up.

moto-one · 05-19-2005, 12:29 PM

take a great ride, and turn it in to a (?).

allroadinshop · 05-19-2005, 02:47 PM

I am out just traded 03 allroad in today. The feeling comes in a close third after birth of my 2 kids.
42 days in shop 32k on car i only put 10k on. Engine has been out twice
Car still has bad brakes and the turbo is not providing boost and is screaming hmmm.... CEL flickers on and off Paint falling off fender flairs from Ice build up other than that she's sweet.
I am sure audi makes some great cars this particular one wasnt it. Carfax shows about 20 items on it now and was sold in New England. Good luck Danger there is a light at the end of the tunnel, these have good resale value!
ALLROAD IN SHOP.......OUT!

Link20vt · 05-19-2005, 04:35 PM

New transmission, turbos, Lucky....

allroadinshop · 05-20-2005, 03:13 AM

dangerman · 05-20-2005, 07:53 AM

05-19-2005, 10:38 AM	#3
paulroad AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 18,425	Time for a big mouth..... http://tommartino.com/ I've used the Trouble Shooter on Network Radio TWICE and in both cases he helped 100%. GO to the website and tell them the story in detail. In a few days a producer should call you to set up and 'on air' interview. If you make th case strong enough they will get the dealer management on the air to try for a resolution, suggest alternatives, even get a Audi Rep from AoA on air to help evaluate. THe bad PR value..works. I'd also contact your local TV consumer reporters: SHAME ON YOU.. they love these stories. __________________ 4/23/11: S4 Premium Plus, S'Tronic, Nav, Titanium body Original Ride: • Bought New May 2003 allroad 2.7t 6 Speed • Sold @ 217,856 miles on April 23, 2011 -Mod/Repair Log 2400 Miles 5/28/11 New Conti Extreme DWS A/S Tires--smooths out the ride OEM Dipstick--Need to see and smell the oil OEM Rubber Mats--Look better than Stock Carpet and last longer

05-19-2005, 04:35 PM	#8
Link20vt Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 505	whoever gets your allroad will be psyched New transmission, turbos, Lucky.... __________________ 1986 Coupe GT 180,000 miles 2001 allroad 1991 20020VQ (sold and missed)

05-20-2005, 03:13 AM	#9
allroadinshop New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 65	bad audis stay bad good ones usually stay good

05-20-2005, 07:53 AM	#10
dangerman New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 353	what did you trade it for? __________________ '01 AR 6 sp, silver, prem, cold, mangled, repaired, yada yada. GONE, but NOT FORGOTTEN! 57 days in warranty repairs since 9/04. Bought out by Santa Monica Audi and AOA 20 months after original purchase.

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05-19-2005, 10:26 AM	#2
PILL PUSHER AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 2,160	What problems have you had? __________________ "The only thing better than passing someone in a wagon, is doing it with the Thule Box on at 100mph!" Audi S4 2002: Stage 3 Homebrew: Rs4 K04's: GIAC IBE Chipswitch X, XR,XRR Files: Currently running XR file w/MBC in parallel with N75 @ 23psi: TCD: Ebay FMIC with Custom Piping: 42# Greentop Injectors: 85mm MAF: Darintake w/ Modded Airbox: Ebay turboback Exhaust: Rs4 Organic Clutch: Vast Lwfw: Vast Short Shifter: Vast snub mount: RS4 Motormounts: AWE boost gauge: AWE pedals: Rs4 Grill: Voodoo MBC: Vast TCD: Samco TBB: Hyperboost DVs: Boost Cooler stage 2 MAF W/I: Stasis Street Sport Coilovers: Rear H-Sport Sway Bar (Hard): SPP EFK: RS4 Shift Knob: Daily Driver: 2005.5 A4 Avant 2.0 T, 6 MT, All options except xenon and bluetooth. Stock for now..... Wifes G Ride: 2006 Toureg V6 Black on Black. The Allroad is gone, enjoy her Tom!!! Questions about Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus- www.lifenph.org Previous Audis: 2001 Allroad Stage 2+, 6MT 2000 A6 2.7T 6 MT, 2002 A4 Avant 1.8T Tip 1996 A4 2.8

05-19-2005, 11:00 AM	#4
Rally_nutcase_1982 Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 7,956	45 Days is way too much...during this time you could build a new car..from scratch.. And somehow, this really seems to be more like a unusual very bad experience w/o any efforts shown by your Audi Advocate. Never give up on the car, it always can be fixed, but for sure disregard the person who got you into this trouble and move on. Sorry to hear that you really consider dumping the ar....but maybe Paul's advise is worth one last shot.... __________________ Every good driver has bugs stuck to his door windows - do it sideways ;-) Visit us @www.motoring-foundation.com or the ACNA-NJ Chapter

05-19-2005, 11:37 AM	#5
dangerman New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 353	plenty... Stint #1 suspension-left front camber was out replaced front suspension except lower control arms 18 days to troubleshoot, throw parts at it, etc. three alignments, yada yada Stint #2 Dealer ripped front bumper and fender off car when the rack lowered my car onto a cart parked underneath. 1 week Stint#4 still not lining up right, dealer had frame pulled to "correct" camber issue stint #5 transmission-replace prop shaft-replace 5 days stint #6 took it in for 50k service, replace turbos, air pump 8 days stint #7 prop shaft seal-replace leaking coolant 2 days this is friggin insane. I'm paying 500/month to drive an A4? I could just about lease 2 of them for that price. I'm over it. I'm over the time I've had to spend on it. I have more important things to do with my life than battle a lame dealer and a lame manufacturer. Audi doesn't read these boards. If they did, gee, maybe they'd try to shut me up. __________________ '01 AR 6 sp, silver, prem, cold, mangled, repaired, yada yada. GONE, but NOT FORGOTTEN! 57 days in warranty repairs since 9/04. Bought out by Santa Monica Audi and AOA 20 months after original purchase.

05-19-2005, 12:29 PM	#6
moto-one AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2,547	Maybe it's time for Monster Garage, Have Mr Jame work on it. amd make the show about take a great ride, and turn it in to a (?).

05-19-2005, 02:47 PM	#7
allroadinshop New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 65	Ditto I am out just traded 03 allroad in today. The feeling comes in a close third after birth of my 2 kids. 42 days in shop 32k on car i only put 10k on. Engine has been out twice Car still has bad brakes and the turbo is not providing boost and is screaming hmmm.... CEL flickers on and off Paint falling off fender flairs from Ice build up other than that she's sweet. I am sure audi makes some great cars this particular one wasnt it. Carfax shows about 20 items on it now and was sold in New England. Good luck Danger there is a light at the end of the tunnel, these have good resale value! ALLROAD IN SHOP.......OUT!