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Phudnik Apr 15, 2010 1:45 pm
Originally Posted by radonc1 (Post 13778474)
I just found out that the engine in my 7 year old Audi A4 failed at 140K miles :mad: What burns me is that the car was well maintained (oil change q5k miles etc), and yet it still failed! $6000 to repair it (not a chance). Never had a car engine fail (with the exception my VW microbus in the 70s but that doesn't count). Now I have to find another car, which I really hate. It is going to be a long weekend. Bummer
Sorry to hear. I hate buying cars as well, which is why I've only done it twice. (I'm not fond of making car payments either).

I am impressed that you had a VW microbus.

Steph3n Apr 15, 2010 1:48 pm
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radonc1 Apr 15, 2010 1:54 pm
Originally Posted by Steph3n (Post 13778594)
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Thanks, I feel better already :D;):eek: I think. I'll know more after I do my shopping. Anyone have an opinion on a diesel? I have always wanted to own one.

Anglo Large Clawed Otter Apr 15, 2010 2:00 pm
Originally Posted by radonc1 (Post 13778641)
Thanks, I feel better already :D;):eek: I think. I'll know more after I do my shopping. Anyone have an opinion on a diesel? I have always wanted to own one.
Sorry to hear about your car. :(


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uncertaintraveler Apr 15, 2010 2:01 pm
Originally Posted by radonc1 (Post 13778474)
I just found out that the engine in my 7 year old Audi A4 failed at 140K miles :mad: What burns me is that the car was well maintained (oil change q5k miles etc), and yet it still failed! $6000 to repair it (not a chance). Never had a car engine fail (with the exception my VW microbus in the 70s but that doesn't count). Now I have to find another car, which I really hate. It is going to be a long weekend. Bummer
How did the engine fail? What broke?


Originally Posted by radonc1 (Post 13778641)
Anyone have an opinion on a diesel? I have always wanted to own one.
Check the price difference between diesel and gasoline, and the price differential between diesel engined cars and gasoline powered cars, and do the payout and efficiency calculations. See if the $ difference is worth it to you.

I have heard reasonably good things about BMW's diesel, but I wouldn't buy a German car. That being said, I test drove a VW diesel a few months ago. I felt like I was driving a delivery truck.

Mackieman Apr 15, 2010 2:14 pm
Originally Posted by uncertaintraveler (Post 13778670)
How did the engine fail? What broke?




Check the price difference between diesel and gasoline, and the price differential between diesel engined cars and gasoline powered cars, and do the payout and efficiency calculations. See if the $ difference is worth it to you.

I have heard reasonably good things about BMW's diesel, but I wouldn't buy a German car. That being said, I test drove a VW diesel a few months ago. I felt like I was driving a delivery truck.
I drove a 26' Penske truck from SAN to AUS. A VW diesel is nothing like that. :-:

windwalker Apr 15, 2010 2:20 pm
Originally Posted by radonc1 (Post 13778474)
I just found out that the engine in my 7 year old Audi A4 failed at 140K miles :mad: What burns me is that the car was well maintained (oil change q5k miles etc), and yet it still failed! $6000 to repair it (not a chance). Never had a car engine fail (with the exception my VW microbus in the 70s but that doesn't count). Now I have to find another car, which I really hate. It is going to be a long weekend. Bummer
That sux big

Acura\Honda is where I'd go

Anglo Large Clawed Otter Apr 15, 2010 2:20 pm

ConciergeMike Apr 15, 2010 2:21 pm
First post from Bolt 2.02.

uncertaintraveler Apr 15, 2010 2:21 pm
Originally Posted by Mackieman (Post 13778764)
I drove a 26' Penske truck from SAN to AUS. A VW diesel is nothing like that. :-:
Perhaps that is because a 26' Penske truck is not a delivery truck; it is a moving truck (or moving van).

unkfrank Apr 15, 2010 2:24 pm
Originally Posted by Steph3n (Post 13778594)
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Anglo Large Clawed Otter Apr 15, 2010 2:26 pm
Originally Posted by unkfrank (Post 13778827)

cheepneezy Apr 15, 2010 2:26 pm
Originally Posted by Olton Hall (Post 13773770)
I really don't want to drive to ALB this weekend. There's something about that 20 minutes from the time I get of the the throughway and get to ALB that just makes the drive seem long.
Which exit are you getting off of?

photog72 Apr 15, 2010 2:27 pm
Originally Posted by radonc1 (Post 13778474)
I just found out that the engine in my 7 year old Audi A4 failed at 140K miles :mad: What burns me is that the car was well maintained (oil change q5k miles etc), and yet it still failed! $6000 to repair it (not a chance). Never had a car engine fail (with the exception my VW microbus in the 70s but that doesn't count). Now I have to find another car, which I really hate. It is going to be a long weekend. Bummer
Wow! Never heard of a Audi with an engine gone at 140K miles that was not modified. Are you going to stick w/ Audi? What is on your short list of cars? Going to go Japanese? BMW? MB? Caddy?

cheepneezy Apr 15, 2010 2:30 pm
Originally Posted by radonc1 (Post 13778474)
Now I have to find another car, which I really hate. It is going to be a long weekend. Bummer
Don't order an Equinox, you'll get it some time in October. I won't specify the year.:rolleyes:


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