The Long Awaited: The Myth, The Legend, The Douchebaggery

[ScottyB]

So from one car nerd with a high tolerance for pain to another, what was the worst part about owning it?

the maintenance, and the way in which the car is designed to be maintained. and by that i mean these things in order of importance of watching out for them and the headaches they cause: sludge, t-belt, control arms. nothing is easy to get at, parts are expensive, and when all is said and done its not worth it for such an ordinary car. maybe an S4 i could understand, but not an A4. i could go on with stories of other PITA "character" traits those things have.

my advice is to look at a later 190hp 2.8 V6 car if you insist on an A4. they are just as fast, only slightly less economical, sound better, drive better, and don't have the sludge problems.

i love audis, and i still love how B5's look and when they run right, they are smooth as silk and have a wonderful suspension. but i'm not going to talk you into one.