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Morris of Washington DC (08/26/08)
My 2008 Audi A4 burns oil at a rate of 1 quart per 1000 miles. I took it back to Tischer Audi three times after the oil pressure warning indicator came on at 6000, 10000 and 14000 miles. Each time they merely checked for leaks and reported that it was operating normally. On the third occasion Audi began a 2 part oil burn off test which involved adding a precise measure of oil and required that I return the car after 600 miles to complete the test. I returned the car as directed and after 8 days my Audi was returned to me with a finding that it had burned off 0.57 quarts of oil. Tischer Audi informed me that this was well within Audi specifications. Recently I expressed my feelings to Audi Customer Relations that this problem is indicative of poor workmanship and contrary to the advanced engineering that they advertise.

I'm dissappointed that Audi is selling a car with a problematic engine such as this that forces the owner to keep a watchful eye on the oil level in order to avoid a castrophe which should never be a concern.

Rick of Long Beach, CA August 13, 2008

Rick of Long Beach CA (08/13/08)
I bought a 2006 Audi A3. I currently has 26k miles on it and isn't driven in excess. The buttons on the interior are beginning to flake off or bubble up, making it look terrible inside. This is occuring on random buttons that I hardly use. I've called Audi to see if they'd fix the issue, but they declined saying this was no longer under the 24k warranty. This is absolutely ridiculous and should not be tolerated. I'm waiting for them to quote me a price on repairs, but I'm afraid that all other buttons will soon follow suit. Shame on Audi for an inferior paint and plastic choice on their A3 models.

John of Chicago, IL August 13, 2008

John of Chicago IL (08/13/08)
Had at least 3 inches of water on my passenger side of my a6.Water came in because of clogged plenum drain.Because of water coming in the control panel for the transmission was damaged and had to be replaced. I was told the plenum has a floating drain ( to keep animals out?)and that it became clogged.Since I had had all service work done by audi I asked why they didn't clean this.Was told not on list to be checked at ANY service.This is not listed ANYWHERE in owners manual.When I pointed all of this out to audi they said NO.I say they made a bad piece and should be required to be responsible for ANY damage.This happened one year ago.I was thinking of sueing them but couldn't find an attorney for less than 2,700.00.I was told that some A6s and A4s were recalled for this problem...but audi said my pin number was not on list.I still have my car but tell others to stay away from audi.

Jorge of Lisboa, OTHER July 19, 2008

Jorge of Lisboa OTHER (07/19/08)
I bought in November 2007, from an authorized dealer in Portugal, an Audi A6 2.0, now with 6,000km. Up to now I needed to change the motor oil three times (500, 3000 and 6000 km). The use of the car is absolutely normal. When I went to de dealer, they said to me it is absolutely normal, because the motor is too hot for the oil they recommend! I do not think this normal, and if it is, I will give up to have this Audi. My last car was an Audi A6 1.9 and I never had a problem during the 4 years I used it.

Corrine of Katy, TX April 15, 2008

Corrine of Katy TX (04/15/08)
I bought my 2002 Audi A6 brand new. Like some of the other posters, all of my interior panel button controls have completely worn off, and the interior looks horrible. I agree with other poster that it's definetly a manufacturing defect. Decals/plastics should last more than a few years.

I only have 36K miles on this car, and it's already blown two engine coils. Now, it's a constant 'check engine' light. I brought it in two weeks ago, they told me it was fixed. Some sort of dirty intake condition. Now, two weeks later, and the light is again on. It's a 20 mile roundtrip drive to the dealership, as no one else will touch this car. I was told they were too busy to work on it, and to come back later. Having a check engine light come on every couple weeks, and taking time out from my day to deal with this dealership is beyond annoying. I love this car, but it's been constant problems. They just don't care once you are out of warranty. But 36K miles? Shouldn't an Audi last longer than that? I'm so upset right now, there is no satisfaction, and I have a car I have lost complete confidence in.

Andrew of Blenheim, NJ December 4, 2007

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