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Originally Posted by RFX45
Originally Posted by LuckyLuchiano
Originally Posted by RFX45
I don't think the A4 is that bad, it's just their entry-level car (along with the A3) and probably their best selling sedan so a lot more people have it and the chance of having problems are higher. They are certainly of much better quality in comparison to 5-10 years ago.
I`m still kinda confused on the maintenance part. I understand when its time for maintenance such as oil changes and etc etc it cost more, but folks make it sound like these cars are junk and along with the high cost of normal maintenance they constantly break down. That A4 is sexy as hell, and I understand it needs premium care, but so does a Lexus, but Lexus are built like tanks so the only money you drop on it is for normal maintenance.
Audi is VW and VW has always had electrical problem, actually most German cars do. They just can't do it like the Japanese can. Plus for the most part, Japanese parts are cheaper. Like Lexus, you can take an IS to a Toyota dealership for an oil change. I don't think you can do that with Audi even though it is practically VW. It still has German parts that tends to be more expensive. Not to mention BMW & Benz isn't a subsidiary of a bigger company to borrow parts from like Lexus/Toyota, Acura/Honda and Infiniti/Nissan.
When it comes to reliability, Japanese is just better. So if you want to own a German car, be prepared and ready to pay a few more $$$.
Imagine taking a Lamborghini Aventador to a VW shop, after all it is one...