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Never owned an Audi. Looking at late '90s model A4's. Are there notorious problem areas to be aware of? typically they have 100k mileage. What kind of...
Dave Carter
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Jul 15, 2006
2:42 am
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don't do it man. just buy a good japanese car at that year. trust me the costs can get really up there. ... From: Dave Carter <davewcarter@...> To:...
Kamal Majid
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Jul 15, 2006
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hey dave - there are several. do some research on audifans, audiworld and audizine to start. abs pump controllers fail, abs light will be lit - about $2k for...
thejimrose
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Jul 16, 2006
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I agree with what Kamal has said. I have owned a BMW 528e and now have a 1997 A6 Q Wagon. European cars suck money out of your pocket and are unreliable. Here...
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Jul 16, 2006
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I wouldn't buy a Audi 100+K mileage turbo car especially if the following wasn't replaced: 1) timing belt 2) Turbo 3) Engine seals - cheap parts - mostly labor...
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Jul 16, 2006
2:23 pm
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Thank You So Much for the input! I really appreciate your time. DC supergroober <vimal.goel@...> wrote: I agree with what Kamal has said. I have owned...
David Carter
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Jul 17, 2006
3:28 pm
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This man knows what he is talking about. If you buy Toyota, you can never go wrong. Even a Carolla. Right on, Vimal. Be well, Kamal ... From: supergroober...
Kamal Majid
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Jul 17, 2006
3:29 pm
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I test drove a 98 1.8T yesterday. In first gear (tiptronic) I could hear a "clatter" coming from the area of the turbo. Hard acceleration I would carry on...
David Carter
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Jul 17, 2006
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OMG!!!! Remove frontal lobes of brain; by a Toyota or Honda. Or: Spend the time to research & find a good Euro car (Audi, Bimmer, etc) and drive around with a...
Rosen, Stephan:
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Jul 17, 2006
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I have to agree with Stephan. I owned a Geo Metro a while back. Reliable car, cheap to operate, and repairs were inexpensive. If you use a car just to get...
Douglas Lorenz
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Jul 17, 2006
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I own a 98 A4 5 speed with 105K miles. What a fantastic automobile; safe, fun to drive, high performance and unequaled in the snow. Most German autos are...
John Darke
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Jul 17, 2006
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word on the drivers cars. if your soul is dead, go drive a camry. my 14 is my 6th audi and something like 11th vag product. yes, they are not designed as nor...
thejimrose
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Jul 17, 2006
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Hello, I need to replace the timing belt on my Audi. Any recommendations for repair? The dealer wants $1600 to do the work and that seems a bit much. Any...
Rosemarie Healy
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Jul 18, 2006
4:26 pm
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Audi >> it's a love affair Honda / Toyota>> It's a business decision. If you need to save money and have a tight transportation budget, I strongly recommend...
Francois Bellay
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Jul 18, 2006
4:35 pm
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Rosemary-where are you? Stephan Rosen Waste & Groundwater Specialist ConocoPhillips Company *Phone: 510-245-4618 * Fax: 510-245-4476 + Pager: 510-309-1873 *...
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Jul 18, 2006
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Hi.. I live in Morgan Hill and work in San Jose. Either location would be fine. Rosemarie [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Jul 18, 2006
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I have a 97' manual 1.8t Quattro. Love the thing to death . . . great for doing doughnuts in the snow at tahoe. However, I have gone into debt maintaining the...
Matt Moreali
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Jul 19, 2006
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Thanks!! Francois Bellay <fbellay@...> wrote: Audi >> it's a love affair Honda / Toyota>> It's a business decision. If you need to save money and have...
David Carter
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Jul 19, 2006
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Rosemarie, Unfortunately I cannot recommend anyone down that way, but I am sure someone else here can. Good luck. Stephan Rosen Waste & Groundwater Specialist...
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Jul 19, 2006
3:22 pm
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Try these guys - they're just off Blossom Hill Road near Snell Avenue. http://www.autowerkstat.com/ Good luck, Jeff ... From: "Rosen, Stephan:"...
Jeff Farrell
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Jul 19, 2006
9:47 pm
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Check out Streetwerke in Palo Alto: www.streetwerke.com Haven't been there myself but I've heard good things about it. Andrew ... [Non-text portions of this...
Andrew Poole
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Jul 19, 2006
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The reason I like to deal with an independant mechanic is to get a better deal. Now I tried http://www.autowerkstat.com/ a few years ago and thought they were...
Francois Bellay
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Jul 20, 2006
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Hello Audi club peeps~ I am having some issues with my former Audi mechanic (Autowerkstat) in San Jose. I now live in Hercules/Pinole. I do not want to have to...
Maya Petrone
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Jul 20, 2006
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I am having a couple of issues with Autowerkstat right now, so you may want to be cautious? I went to Chris (Autowerkstat) on a recommendation, but was ...
Maya Petrone
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Jul 20, 2006
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I have a 2001 A4. My engine light started just started flashing with a noticible decrease in power. I need to have it towed to a mechanic but am really...
david_aaron4
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Jul 21, 2006
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Hi Maya, I do know a good mechanic at Fremont East Bay. The shop is called "Fremont Foreign Auto" and that shop has excellent service and mechanics are very...
Matthew So
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Jul 21, 2006
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Karma Kanix, on Fourth St. in Berkeley, is great... they just work on VW's and Audi's and are super cool and knowledgeable. Family run. chris...
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Jul 21, 2006
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Go see Terry Griffin at Griffin Motorwerke in Berkeley. He's good guy and runs a good shop. http://www.g-werke.com/ 1485 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley, CA 94702 ...
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Jul 21, 2006
12:17 am
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Maya, You are in luck! See the man: Terry Griffin Griffin Motorwerke 1485 San Pablo Ave Bezerkeley 510-524-7447 Tell the lunatic I sent you! His shop does...
Rosen, Stephan:
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Jul 21, 2006
12:18 am
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Yup -- Griffin Motorwerke in Berkeley is the shop you want. Terry Griffin has been working on/modifying my Audi's and VDub's for 20 years. My Audi-driving...
Bill Noland
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Jul 23, 2006
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