What Is The Most Reliable Audi Ever Made?!
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Can Audi=Reliability? We run through some of the most reliable 'four ringed' machines built within the last twenty years.
We discuss the A4, S4, S5, RS4, R8, A6, A8, Q5, and Q7, and make a determination on the best bang-for-buck Audi on the market today.
Are Audis Reliable?
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Ideal Cars what do you guys think of the B6 RS6 (Bi Turbo 4.2) 2003 american version. Also yes the A4 is reliable I have a 2002 V6 6spd and at 130 just needed a new slave and master cylinder and back to good.
Ideal Cars 2007 audi A4 automatic. The HORRIBLE idle issue. If you have the answer please share. I've replaced all but the transmission. And the damn surging little as it may be is still horrible. I'm a Audi vw owner of several but this 07 ruined them for me.
What about the 2007-2011 S6?
Ideal Cars finnaly some guys that know what they are talking about, make more audi videos!
Anyone who thinks these guys forgot AMG as a comparison to Audi's S-line is a fool. S-line is a sporty version of Audi's regular A class cars.
AMG(Benz) = RS(audi) = M(BMW)
You’ll survive. AMG was a badge. and wheels. Aside from a few models, they forgot to get they “special” in there. Granted this vid is shit anyways. Lol
You can also get Q3 Q5 Q7 in S Line trim.
1.9 TDI the most reliable engine
Marko Daewoo That’s VW’s engine they decided to share with their subsidiaries. But, VW owns Audi, Porsche, Skoda, Seat, Lambo...etc. hell even Ducati.
The one i bought a3 130
One of the most reliabile engines in the world
But it came before 2000 and they talked about 2000+ cars
@@sebyfloristean9514 pd 130 is from 2000 to 2003
Having driven Audis since 1991 I can tell you they are extremely reliable when taken care of. You guys are young and I realize you probably didn't get to experience the old 5 cylinder Audi engines much if at all. While the 3.0T has been a good engine so far, it still has a while to go before it can claim the same long term reliability of the old 10 and 20 valve turbo five Audi engines. My old '87 4000 CS quattro was virtually bullet-proof aside from the door handles and window switches. I sold it in 95 and it survived another 10 years before an accident finally took it out. In my mind, the most reliable Audi models to date would be the 1992-1997 Audi S4 and S6 with the AAN engines. We've had five of them since 1995 and have only seen a flat bed three times in 22 years... once for a clutch slave cylinder failure, once for a fuel pump failure and once for a coolant connector failure albeit not on the same cars. I think the electrical complexity of the newer models will be their downfall in years to come but they are great to enjoy now or under an extended warranty. :-)
Darin Nederhoff you ar so spot on those 5 cyl 10/20v engines with or without turbo ar soo strong.
haha i came to the comment section to comment what you have written. I have owned a urs4 for 6 months it has 280 thousand km's. Hasn't put a foot wrong, all i have done is upgrade the exhaust and well really lent on the poor old thing. Takes it all in its stride.
having driven and owned in our family ..... 4 Audis since 2000: 2 A4's/Q3/TT , all Turbo engines, .. I agree with you they are NOT reliable . the electrics are indeed glass . And that is not a maintenance item. The fundamentals of the cars, mechanical execution and performance are very good however ( compared to my Subaru, ). Extended warranty is a wise decision with a late model AUDI.
Curious what sort of electrical issues you've had? I have to think back to my '87 4000 CS quattro for any electrical issues and that was just window switches. I guess I did have some brake pad wear sensor issues on other cars but that's about it?
..... Lots to do with the electronic throttle body , Air Bag ghost failures, Wheel speed sensors , Interior lighting, power windows and locks. Mechanically on the 2.0T engine, mechanical fuel pump, and an injector. On the 1.8T , the early models were specced by AUDI with unsuitable oil that coked up and eventually plugged the oil pick up screen. EXTENDED WARRANTY a must.
Just recently bought a B9 A4 Quattro and I love it. It isn't the fastest, isn't the fanciest, but it continues to wow me every time I drive. From being agile while "canyon carving," to being an absolute beast in the snow, I can't find anything to complain about it thus far!
Jack Stawowczyk great cars for sure did you buy or lease? Or cpo
As the former owner of a B8.5 S4, I can tell you that they are solid solid cars! I realize we still may have a way to go before announcing the 3.0T as one of the best Audi motors, but it's well on its way there. Although my S4 was a 6MT, that DSG transmission is amazing! Currently I'm driving a B8.5 RS5 and I don't miss shifting 😀
I was on the fence between a used E350 or A6 and your video sold me on the C7 A6. Pulled the trigger on a 2012 A6 3.0T a little over a year ago and couldnt be happier.
There are known issues which are fairly common such as failing motor mounts and oil pressure sensors but overall fairly reliable and a blast to drive.
Great content keep up the good work!
Mercedes have amg... how do you not know that ? Like how can you guys be a reliable source if you guys don’t even know that?
They got confused because the mid range mercedes also have AMG on it such as the C43 AMG which is not a proper AMG
0 3 the older c43 which came after the c36 was a proper AMG. The newer one they have now is not.
Anthony Jones wasn't that still a 6 cylinder?
0 3 I think the c36 was an amg built 6 cylinder, the c43 back then had a naturally aspirated v8 built by Amg
PitchTrails no it's not
B8.5 S4 with the 3.0SC is an amazing car. It's the best daily driver I've ever had by far. Mine is tuned and went from 333hp to 460hp, plus the V2 DSG is amazing.
I bought a b8.5 2016 s4 DSG. Had for a year now. I was skeptical about buying a vw product but it was so nice and had full warranty plus extended Audi warranty that I felt comfortable with the purchase. So far, I've only done an oil change. It's been reliable. Love the DSG too
1.9TDI the best audi engine ever created
D3 A8s are very reliable. Really the most important things that MUST be checked before purchase are make sure all electronics work fine, put that air suspension through it's paces, and if you're buying a pre-facelift, check to for evidence of prior TB service, or simply use that to haggle down the price a bit ;)
Having own three Audis now, I can say that working on them isn't any harder that working on other cars, just buy the appropriate tools and do a little homework on the Audi forums, great places with great info that will save you a lot of money down the road.
So learn to wrench a bit and boom.
SO MUCH car for the money.
Just came across this, looking at a 08 4.2 D3.
I have an ancient 2001 B5 A4 avant with the 2.8, and a 5spd stick. Car has held up remarkably well, other than usual wear items (brake, tires, shocks & so on), some paint touch up items, and replacing the fragile glass foglights and headlight level sensors every few years, the only real issue has been rear spring replacement, and oil seal/timing tensioners and pcv system. Has 239,000 miles, regular fluid changes, and it just keeps on going. It is one of the very rare s-line models, and even the white leather seats are in great shape.
Newer audis, with the exception of the dreaded 4.2 chain motor, are all very reliable vehicles. Just take care of them and they're good cars.
Thanks a million guys!
This was one of vlogs that glued me to my new (to me) 2014 Audi A6 3.0, the car is so awesome to drive and the best of both sporting and cruising worlds!!
Lol I have an A4 mint condition 2001 1.8T Quattro 5 speed, only thing wrong with it is a 3 inch slice in the driver seat. I still love ripping it from 0 to 60 in 6 or 7 seconds. Best body Audi ever made IMO.
I have one from 96 equal to yours tuned, love it.
S4 B8.5 45k miles, 1500 on the race track, 0 problems - yep, I'd say that's reliable.
Same here. Stage 1 MTM 430hp with 68k miles on it. Zero problems!
Man we need to know long terms
My brothers 2009 audi a6 3.0t stage 1 has 210k miles still running strong and this is hard miles beating shit out of it miles
Really good motor
I have the 2000 Audi a6 2.7t 6spd. Tuned the shit out of it stock making around 310hp@crank, 235k miles. Running strong. Stage 3 coming soon.
Agreed. At 50K I'd HOPE you face no major problems. Talk to me at 100K, 150K, etc. Sounds like you're doing it right with the A6, those are Lexus miles!
What year s4?
Thats funny I have a S4 2012 stronic prestige package. I took it to APR and had literally everything done. Its pretty quick for sure.Downpipes, exhaust, intake, ultra charger kit, under drive pulley, front and back sway bars, brembo big brake 6 piston kit, x brace, supercharger cooling kit and other stuff I know I am forgetting. Excellent car overall. The mag ride is excellent too.
I'd say a4 or a5 I've got a 2014 A5 coup with stage one giac tune and AWE exhaust and some other stuff but it's never given me any problem in the 4 years I've owned it.
you talked up the r8 and rs4 fsi 4.2 v8, but forgot to mention that the s5 coupe from 2008-2012 also had the fsi 4.2 v8
Hey guys regarding the Mercedes and their AMG division. We are huge fans of AMG's, in fact we've owned 2 W210 E55 AMGs, (one '99 and the other was a '02) and they held their own!. Great cars!! Definitely a huge competitor in the marketplace - we were just poking a little fun.
Ideal Cars I was just going to ask you guys about the R8 update and see if you guys bought one yet.. I ran into you guys driving the porsche in woodinville.
White and red trim always looks amazing !
Ideal Cars I had an Audi A4 b5 1996 and the engine was 1.9 tdi it was really really good it didn't break at all I didn't touch the engine for 6 years I just changed the oil and then breaks.
Can you please advise me in what to get Audi TT 2.0 tfsi with plan in tuning in future or TTS and just live with it since it has 272 hp or the Audi TT 3.2 dsg? Off course I’m talking about the TT MK2
+deLion ofdesert - It really all depends on your goals for the car, I’m a sucker for that VR6 (we’ve had several) but we think for the money, the TTS is the way to go - dependent on your plans for modifying the car. The S comes from the factory with many upgrades one might consider doing on a non-S model, and we believe the TTS will do a MUCH better job holding its value, and along with the TTRS, will go down in history as classics. Keep in mind, the S will have magnetorheoligical dampers which can be pricey to fix (it’s rare they fail though on this car) and your only option will be a DSG which is actually preferred for this specific platform.
Hope this helps! Thanks for watching
I have a r8 v10 and a rs5 love them both
I put over 300K miles on a b5 A4 2.8 Quattro. Yes I had to replace some parts along the way and I did full synthetic oil changes every 7500 miles religiously over 19 years. At around 320K the timing belt broke and with the engine damage I let it go. I don't really buy into the Audi is unreliable ideas out there. The auto parts market is global now and manufacturers source many parts from the same suppliers. It seems like every manufacturer has Takata airbag issues as an example. Consumer reports now has Audi at #3 for reliability. Good enough for me.
What do you guys know about the Audi S4 B6 4.2L V8? Is it a good buy used? Driven about 200 thousand kilometers and still costs 13 000 euros.
I’ve had my 2017 A6 competition s-line since new. It is now Feb 2021. There have been 2 recalls, that were easily remedied. Other than that, just regular servicing. It by far has been the best daily driver I’ve ever owned. It’s fantastic for our 🇨🇦 winters. My plan is keeping to 2025.
My 1999 a4 1.8T AEB has 200k miles... zero issues taking the car to the drag strip and up and down the mountains.
Liar!!! no way with an audi
I believe him.. own a 95 actually a 94 a4 1.8t with an Aeb engine.. this thing has 600.000+ km on the clock.. don't know exact number, since the cluster has been changed. This thing has been insanely reliable..
fernando quiñones I have no reason to lie, Audi isn’t paying me lol. I wouldn’t say all Audi’s are reliable but the 1.8t cars seem to be bullet proof.
Bobbe1994 that’s pretty impressive!
Yes very! Sure the car have had the turbo replaced, but that is normal. The car is completely stock. Everything is stock, no remap, exhaust, intercooler or intake. I think this is a pretty big reason, as to why the car has been able to do this. Oil have always been replaced with Vw/audi approval marks on it. ususally every 10.000 kilometers with fully synthetic oil. 10W40 or 5W40, depending on time of year.
I got an A6 with the 2.7T and it's been pretty reliable, even through it has the 5-Speed Auto that almost everyone tells me it's crap lol. Only problem with it is that it's a bit thirsty.
The VE 1.9 tdi engines are the most reliable are they not?
Still drive mine old 1996 a6 (c4) ,2.5tdi.5cyl.140hp.engine is bulletproof..it can still go over 140mph.it has near 600 000km.(370 000mi).i have other cars,but this one is very nice to drive.if you are gentle with throttle,with full fuel tank it can do about 900miles.
I've owned three Audis, and my dad has owned four. My first Audi was a B5 A4 with the 1.8T. Even with an APR ECU upgrade, that car was very reliable, even with the track days I ran with it. My B6 A4 with the 3.0 V6 (and a six speed manual) was very reliable. I also had an allroad quattro with the 2.7T. When the factory warranty ran out, I bought an extended warranty. That was a very smart decision. The warranty company paid out twice what I paid for the warranty. My dad's A6 3.0T was another good one, but so was his earlier A6 3.2. For me, though, my B5 A4 with the 1.8T was the one that gave me the least trouble. It was also a blast to drive.
Glenn Zanotti thats great what extended warranty did you get? Through fedelity? I got a A6 3.2 myself. Thanks
I had the A8 D3. 2007 with timing chain. 40,000 miles in a little under 2 years. Bought at 94,000 miles and driven 130+ mph regularly. Only air suspension issue one time. Super super reliable. Timing chain is NOT a problem if your doing Mobil 1 5W-40 in California every 5,000 miles. Now have the A6 C7 prestige and its excellent. Hit 100,000 miles and changed all plugs and coils at dealer. Solid solid solid. Change the oil every 5K and mobile 1. Never have a bad Audi that time
On my second S5 Sportback 3.0 supercharger and going strong. Have my current one remapped with smaller charger pulley wheel making over 480bhp (330 stock). Engine is bullet proof and smashes the RS 4 for less cash.
S-Tronic box is good but the electronics controller for it (mechatronics system) is prone to over heating and fails. Simple replacement VW upgraded wiring loom and sensors fixes that.
Sounds like an awesome ride! Those supercharged 3 liters are great motors! I feel like a B8 S4 is in my future :)
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I’ve got 130k nearly trouble-free miles on my C7 A6 3.0T, definitely the best balance of sport, comfort, and reliability. Travis-MARRY ME. You are the VAG enthusiast of my dreams
Hi, what year is your c7? Thank you
rob czar 2012-first year in the US and now up to 167k miles. Had to replace the water pump recently but otherwise trouble free.
I have a b5 1.9tdi and i never broke down. Its my second one. The first got rid of it because it had almost 500k on the clock and it was a bit worn out. I found a similar one with only 45k on the clock with full history. It only cost me 1500 bucks and in pristene condition. So the last 10 years only spent 4000 bucks on buying the cars and maybe 2000 on maintenance which equals to 600 a year cost to have a car and thats really cheap. So i will keep buying b5's tdi until i cannot find anymore.
I have a 1.9TDI PD (2004 not Audi) with 364.000km and I didn't have to change a thing in the engine and the transmission! I got even still the original turbo in it! Had to replace the clutch in 350.000km, that's all! What amazes me is the fact, that the glow plugs are also original and still work even in -20C!!! :)
Everybody said about Pumpe-Düse, that it is the worst system of all diesels because of the complexity, but it turns out it was the most reliable! The only problem is oil! You have to give it VW 505.01, 5W-40 which is like the most expensive oil for a normal car I've seen (haven't found anybody but Castrol to produce it anymore), but it works. A lot of people ran TDI PD on 5W-30 so that they don't loose Oil (I refill 0.6l between my oil changes and even that was for some people too much!) and than the busted the cams.
But to be true 1.8T were also briliant and I would say even more reliable. But the consumption... :(
2001.5 (8D) AWM B5 A4 1.8 TQM - 320k mi. running 22 psi on all stock motor, trans and turbo (less clutch upgrade). Daily Driver. No issues. Love it!!
I just bought A4 1.9 TDI Farmar 02. Friend said that you cannot beat the engine by drivinng.
Aki Nevanoja 1.9 diesels are one of the best car diesel engines in therms of reliability. But they are still diesels. So they are not the quickest nor the sportiest engines. But as a daily driver with low consumption they are very good
@BassVentura yeah but compared to a 2.0 petrol a 1.9 tdi is by far not as capable.
@BassVentura not maybe bud. defenetly. and yeah the diesel uses less fuel and pushes more torque when turboed.
@BassVentura not saying they are way worse. im also not saying youre a kid. but a diesel just isnt the best choice for a sportscar because of its characteristics. low reving, shitty sounding, not as responsive, needs lots of boost to make decent power. its a nice work horse of an engine but nothing that suits an emotional fun sportscar or something youd build to make really big power. wont you agree? i mean there are plenty of 500+ hp 2.0 petrol cars around. but 500+ on a 1.9 or 2.0 diesel is a different story. possible but way harder. not to mention more crazy numbers like 1000+ from some 4g63 evos or something. never seen a 4 pot diesel pull that. thats all i mean. they are fine as a daily beater work horse trailer pulling engine but petrol is still the way to go when you want a really fast car.
@BassVentura yeah id say it depends. diesels usualy sound like truck engines from 6 cylinders and above. i know that a fully straight piped v6 diesel sounds very similar to a v6 petrol car but still you can hear some dieselness. and i like some 4 zylinder petrol sounds. like you say civics sound shit, i dont think so. depends on the exhaust thats fitted but the sound of a dohc vtec like the k20 reving to 8k does sound sweet. or itb's on a 4 pot like the 4age or the sound of a straight piped turbo sr20 or 4g63 is also very nice. not to forget the subaru boxer rumble witch is also only a 4 pot. but yeah everyones got his preferences. btw i love a good 5 zylinder sound. but not diesel. 😁
B5 S4 for life! 223k miles and still runs like a champ!
thats it im buying it
B5 S4 was common for turbo failure, to repair remove powertrain
I've owned numerous Audi cars over the last 20 years. No question my favorite is a D2, 2003 A8L with the 4.2 liter V8. Comfort, performance and reliability in one package. I actually still own it and it now has 185,000 miles on the clock and it looks and drives like it has 85,000 easy miles on it.
Keep driving it!
How about audi 80 B3 B4? You cant get more reliable than that... :D
True. Love my audi 80 B3 from 1987. The reliability is military-grade.
If you do not have the pierburg 2ee its pritty reable
Our Audi 80 B4 had one single major problem, which in the end, was the defect of a 200€ part... IN 22 YEARS!!
Exatly, tho only the B4, the B3 platform did not have the better galvanized coating that the B4 had.
i agree. GF has 1994 audi 80 just under 500km and still plently of life
Had my 2007 Audi A8 4.2 v8 tdi for 18 months now. Never skipped a beat. Just 4 new tyres needed. Has done 133000 miles now. Beast
This is the first video I’ve seen from you guys. I enjoyed it and look forward to watching more! I didn’t realise Audi did have a bad reputation for reliability. Having said this I’ve I’ve only owned 2 Audi’s. One was rubbish and one is still great! 👍🏻
I have an Audi A4 B5 1997 with the 1.9TDI engine it was beaten on badly before I got it 6 years ago. Big scratches, and rust but... The engine is soo reliable, that I didn't have to do anything with it, except you know the oil changes. And I can tell this audi is the most reliable ever. It never broke down, and never left me stranded. And it has like 700,000 kilometers on it.
Great info! As an A4 owner, I certainly agree with your reliability comments. Love the little GTi motor and Quattro handling. I've owned my 2013 for a few years now and still appreciate the drive. Can't wait to see the R8!
The 2013 A4 is an awesome car! Stay tuned for the R8, We're only a few weeks away. Thanks for watching!
2.0?
My '09 A4 had an oil consumption issue, because it was modified repairs weren't covered under the CPO warrantee. My current 2014 stage 2 A5, which I bought new and broke in properly, is at 46k miles and hasn't had any issues.
I loved my 2002 a4 so much
Jumping Donkey i had one as a first car! Loved that thing! Sold it with 250k miles i got it eith 180k. Just did regulat maintence and replaced oem clutch and shocks and coil packs, nothing crazy at all.
I had 2 2001.5 A4 sport 1.8tqm. I loved them super reliable neither ever left me stranded, comfortable great handling and the 1.8t has good power the boost comes on strong with tune. Great body it gets tons of compliments
Jumping Donkey I have had my 2005 A4 for over 4 years. Has had it’s up’s and downs but it keeps going.
B6s4. Been a great car so far, and it’s 13 years old. 4.2 v8 344hp, awd , 6mt. Love it.
Its the whole C7 ramge, incidentally it is the most reliable car ever built, since there is statistics for that.
What ever happened to the C6-gen. S6 with the bulletproof 5.2 V-10? Other than the Carbon issue, and a small problem with thermostat leaks, there are absolutely no issues. I've had '08 S6 since 2013 and put about 65k miles on it (148k now) and other than the carbon cleaning and regular maintenance. I've had no issues as well as about a dozen other C6/S6 owners that I know. Only other things are the shitty MPG's as well as you can't let it sit without use for too long, but that's every performance vehicle, especially a V-10. I've owned/own Audi's with the 4.2/1.8/3.0 engines and I've had NUMEROUS issues with all, and the only one I can depend on is the 5.2l, suprisingly, whether it's to romp on (and I do 0-60 pulls at almost every traffic light) or actually get me anywhere I need to be, the reliability is ridiculous. The 3.0 is a very far second in my books and the rest follow.
Great Video, but you missed some good engines:
The 3.0 V6 Petrol with 220hp in the a4 b6 or a6 c5.
The 2.8 V6 Petrol with 193hp in the a4 b5 and a6 c5
The 2.4 V6 with 165hp and 177hp in the a4 b5, b6 and a6 c5, c6
The old 4.2 V8 (no fsi) in a6 c5, c6
The old 1.8t in a4 b5, b6 and a6 c5
And i know you dont want some diesel engines and i dont know, if they ever were sold in the US, but there is one engine which are very very reliable:
1.9TDI: this engine ist good for 500.000 miles! And more....
It was in a3 (8L, 8P), a4 (b5, b6, b7) and a6 (c5)
Those are all great engines! Some of the cars they went in though... perhaps not so much. Great info, thanks for the comment, and thanks for watching!
No Fsi 4.2 v8. The one in also in B6/7 S4?
derHERRderVIERringe My a4 b5 1995 still runs, never let me down, didn't touch engine and transmission
derHERRderVIERringe when my Audi 1,9 TDI 130 A4 B5 avant quattro where sold last year... it had 341000km on the clock... all the 130hp and 310nm where still there.... Miss that engine... :/
But got me and A6 avant 2,4 manuel quattro 2007 in last november... 4th Audi i own now :-D
Joking, right?
I own a b8 s4. No major issues. I am a mechanic though. Ive done simple minor repairs. Valve cover gaskets, tune up and dsg sevices. 150,000 km and running strong.
Those are fantastic engines and cars. On our short list to do an Ideal Cars episode on!
as an Audi Service advisor in southern california.. you guys pretty much hit the nail on the head! those 3.0 motors are a GEM! You guys also forgot to mention to stay AWAY from the OTHER 4.2 that came in the S5 (before they started supercharging them)... what a nightmare!
Do the diesel motors in a 2009-2010 audi A4 have that many issues. I'm looking at purchasing an A4 around the 2009-2011 range either petrol or diesel
the diesels in general are a pretty safe choice with audi in terms of reliability. however im not familiar with the a4 diesel.. only the a3. is this a USA market car?
Australia market. 2.0L diesel motors are available for us
Smores what about the 4.2 v8 in the rs5
they have been pretty strong motors. one of the best Audi makes that I've seen. Suspension issues though (just go aftermarket honestly) and carbon build up. but make sure you have some funds saved just incase. just stay away from the s5 4.2 (which is a different 4.2 than the RS5)
What is your views toward the 2004 a6 c6 3.2 v6?
Hi guys how about audi 200 turbo 20v quattro
Most of the older Audi’s are actually rock solid reliable, but we’re talking specifically about Audi models built within the last 20 years
I've changed my turbos on my b5 by taking off the motor mounts and lifting the engine a bit with no problems
Does the same rule of thumb apply for the b8.5 s5 as it does for the big 8.5 a4?
In regards to the engine? yes. The later V8s were better than the earlier chain drive ones, but unless you can buy an Audi with the V8 that was found in the RS4, RS5, or R8 (they made several improvements, including double-row timing chains) I would steer clear of the 8 cylinders. Not all of them are bad, and often the cars that have been taken care of with frequent oil changes are fine, but it's a roll of the dice. PLUS - the V6 is way easier to squeeze more power from!
I have had numerous Audi's and all have been reliable. I had an A4 that I sold to my brother, (for his kids) with 275,000 miles. I have a 3.2 A6 with 262,000 miles and another A6 with 130,000 miles, (Diesel). All have been very reliable and have needed very little service, (other than maintenance) which I do.
The most reliable Audi ever was the A4 B6 1.9tdi AVF engine 6 speed Quattro.
defo mate pd engnes are bulletproof
Wrong, its a B5 1.9TDI AFN.
Idk why people sleep on the B7’s
@@benas2816 and asv 110hp
From what I’ve heard only the earlier 2.0ts had issues form like 2005-2007 before they introduced the update one with a timing chain which eliminated *most* of the issues the timing belt models have
What about the Audi rs6 c6 v10 twin turbo 🤤
Sounds crazy where can I get one?
Audi A8 4.2 TDI V8 2013. I cant explain how god that car is and the engine is amazing. I sold it last year and i still miss it.. Really awesome engine.
My B7 A4 was amazingly reliable
Audi is the most reliable car brand i have ever owned.
i had a 2001 1.8T Audi A3, in the three years of ownership i had it i never had to go to service it not even once.
i had a 2004 3.0 Aud A6 and in the four years of ownership i had it i never been in service not even once.
i currently have a 2010 3.0T Audi A6, and except for a minor issue with my reverse camera which the dealership fixed for free i had no issues with that car in the past 4 years i had it.
these cars compared to my previous Seat, three Mitsubishi's and two Mazda's, and especially two awfully unreliable Hyundai's... are practically the most reliable cars i have ever owned...
if you want to talk about the most unreliable cars ever built please look at every BMW model that came out past 1985.
I traded in My 17’ Taurus Limited for a 18’ A3, so far so good lol
Definitely an upgrade!
Hey guys I just bought a 2009 Audi S5. So far it has definitely been a fun car to drive. I’ll probably add a supercharger to it later. So what are your thoughts on that V8 monster?
Rocking David's shirt 👍👍
I have a 2014 s5 and it's been great to own.
A good Audi has got a 1.9 TDI 115 hp, The 1.9 TDI runs much longer as the Rest of the car can do 500.000 miles+ but it smoks and kills People.
I own an 2002 A4 3.0 Quattro with 336k miles. I am the second owner and purchased it with 314k miles. Has been reliable though have replaced a few items (radiator, heater coil) but these are age related and understandable. The 3.0 is a peach of an engine and starts readily even in the sub zero temperatures here in North Dakota. Oil use - approx. 1 qt in 7000 miles. No rattles or whistling wind noise. Rides and handles well. Just a solid performer. I've been duly impressed. Driving lights/turning signals - not so much. Connecting hardware seems to be an issue. Best $2500 I've ever spent in my 7 decades of life.
The most reliable audi (according to Consumer Reports) is the Q3! Which is apparently the 5th most reliable car according to Consumer reports!
Ha. Probably because the Q3 is quite literally just a VW Tiguan with some updated interior tech.
Ideal Cars But the Tiguan is “Far Below Average” according to Consumer Reports!
Ideal Cars And the Tiguan is 2 inches longer!!
The q3 is like barely a few years old. Let it get older and the problems will appear
I got an A4 B6´8E5 1.8turbo 20v, i think it's the most reliable car. Got 289.800km on it and changing some parts now, but all in all it's in a very very good shape and never left me or the other 3 owners before dead :)
yall missed the audi s5 b8 v8 2012 engine.
I have a 2010 A4 2L turbo premium plus that has had the oil consumption issue fixed with new pistons and rings. Power steering shudder fixed, and water pump fixed under warranty a few yrs ago. And I have a 2013 A6 2L turbo Premium plus that has had no engine issues. The center display is no longer going up and down after a little motor failure and locked into the up position which I prefer anyway. It does show a code using a vagcom cable Ross tech (worth every penny of 375 bucks) though. Ditch the Audi brake pads and installed ceramic pads all around both cars and the brake dust issue is not an issue. Both cars get amazing mileage 34 and 32 mpg highway. K and N stock size air filters and oil filters. MOBILE 1 0-40 only. The A4 still uses a little oil but not a quart every 750 miles. Maybe a half quart every 3000. That is what the dealer repair promised. I am retired and have 2 other cars so the Audis dont get a lot of miles. Mostly highway back and forth from Myrtle Beach to CT. So far both have been reliable. And are both out of warranty. Extended after market warranties are about 7000 to 9000 dollars. Just get a new car. And do not change the trans oil. Audi believes it should last the lifetime of the car. 6 speed auto and 8 speed auto, a4 and a6.
All of the N/A V6 engines were pretty good until the 3.2, just because of FSI carbon problems combined with chain drive problems. All of the belt driven non-FSI V8s are good. All the old CIS/K-Jet engines from the 80s were good, obviously. As far as the auto-boxes go... CHANGE THE DAMN FLUID!!
whilst i agree with the change fluid comment its still a rubbish box,repairs to these units are limited as you can't buy the parts even if you wanted to
Adam Henrickson I got a Audi a6 allroad with the 3.2 fsi. It’s a truly great engine. No problems at all, and i have driven 145.000 km in Norway with temperatures down to -30 dgr.C in winter times.
I know this is an old video, and while I find it quite on point since I’ve had those exact issues with my 09’ A4, and I’ve experienced the reliability and superb experience and performance of the 3.0T with my A7, I just find it amusing you completely forgot about it? I mean it has the 3.0T and it’s an amazing car, and was never mentioned, what do you think of it?
Only VM group car I would buy is Porsche
Can you please tell me what you think in your experience Audi S5 2011 4.2 V8 I have 100,000 k on it everything seems to be working fine but I hear horror stories! Trying to figure out if that was earlier v8. Thanks for the awesome video by the way
This should be a short video.
I owned a 1984 4000s Quattro many years ago. K-Jetronic CIS injection was dead reliable, and the Quattro system at the time was a revelation. The sound of the 5 cylinder was intoxicating. The grandfather of the A4 was a wonderful car to drive.
No a3?
no
A3 with 3.2 (VR6) Quattro for the low-tier.
audi 80 b2 never asks for repairs, just basic maintenance
Keep driving it!
2007 A3 8p 2.0fsi turbo.... currently. Great strong car:issues- Coil pack replacement,water pump failure,oil consumption ridiculously a lot (piston rings fucked), transmission up shifts down shifts clunk (dual flywheel problem). 307 000 km.... will see how long it’s going last without fixing it:D
This video is brimmed with contradictions. It’s reliable! ...Except for A thru Z issues.
Very odd video.
every car has some issues here and there. he stated that if you looking for that oone or the other car you gotta look out for the engine and the buildyear....where is that odd?
shockushu Very expensive issues for the most part. I'd stick with Porshe.
The Audi R8 early editions developed cracks in the frames in the region of the suspension points on the front end. Later versions had support plates welded in.
Yep! And to learn more about other issues specific to the R8 - th-cam.com/video/niiBAlBPMaA/w-d-xo.html
how good is A3 SLINE?
FYI, the B8 S5 has the same updated timing chain guides as the RS4 in it's V8. The B8.5 S5 has the V6.
Mercedes has nothing ? Really ? What do you call an E63 or an CL55 Amg . Amg package is a beast
I agree stashouse617
stashouse617
That's not what they're talking about.
They're talking about S-line and M-sport as in options/packages you can get, that are essentially body kits and little power bumps.
Stuff like that.
Mercedes has AMG-line that is basically the same thing as M-Sport and S-line.
They're not talking about RS or M.
a bodykit? Holy. I think you need to do some research on AMG. Darling. I'm totally not an expert but I do know that AMG is "just a bit more" than a bodykit.
MCR 300 lol are you serious?
you can get a Mercedes A180 AMG, its not the same as the A45 amg. Same with M3 and 3 series M-sport. "Darling".
2015 S5 B 8.5 (stage 3 the past 2 years) with 84k on the clock. I've driven her like I am qualifying every time I get in her since driven off the lot with 18 miles on it.. Not one issue whatsoever. 4th Audi and this is by far the best I've owned.
How's she doing now, July 2020? I'm thinking of buying used, any advice? thanks
@@robczar7479 She is now a gutted and dedicated SCCA track only car. Autocross racing etc. She still runs like new in all aspects. I assure you, I have beat the living crap out of her since day 1 and she has never complained, or let me down. As for purchasing suggestions....
Buy only a stock B 8.5 from some old lady. Lol. If you're serious about any form of "spirited" driving. Make sure it has the sports diff'. Really makes a big difference.
Once you get it, APR single or dual pulley upgrade is a must. With their supporting software of course. It's amazing how much the car wakes up. I thought that back in 2003 when I got a B5 S4 that a stage 1 tune was waking up the car. Nothing compared to the B 8.5 single pulley and tune. She pulls like a bear.
If you have VagCom. I suggest scanning any potential purchase for codes. See previous, waiting, and existing codes stored on the ECU. If any, it's pretty rare.
The only downside I have ever seen as a semi common problem..... the Mechatronic unit. Basically the TCU. Any item on the Mechatronic unit that fails or needs replacement dictates having to get an entire "new" mechateonic unit. Not cheap. But it is still rare. Seen more in the 2013 MY. You can Google the VIN# and see if it is one of the potential builds that may have a Mechatronic issue down the road. Bottom line. Buy a B 8.5. You will not regret it. You'll smile everytime you hit the start button. Amazing car.
Forgot to mention bud. She has just passed 195k of really hard and aggressive miles. She still runs like a beast....
Oh my god, I can't believe the number of people who didn't get the AMG joke, I feel sorry for you guys >_>
I have a 1987 5000cs Quattro tachometer stopped at 368,000mi 6 years ago. Still drives fine today.
1.9 TDI
Ive got a 06 tfsi a4, but has been super reliable and maintained, with reciepts from everything and was a 1 owner
Hi guys. Just been looking at some of the comments being passed back and forth on the subject of reliability to do with AUDI and MERCEDES ,whilst i don't wish to get bogged down with who has what i myself have been a mechanic for 30+ years and owned a number of these vehicles BMW included.I would just like to point out that while all three main German brands offer what we would like to think is a quality product no matter which model you buy you can rest assured you will get stung.German reliability ain't what it used to be
Did you see latest Consumer Report....Audi is behind only Lexus in terms of reliability on the top of other things...Merc is in 12 or something like that
My aunt has an 1.9tdi Audi A4 Sport, she's had it for 4 years and loves it and it's never broken down, however sometimes has issues with acceleration, unless she rarses it to get all the crap out of the engine
Most reliable Audi is a Golf 2.
The 2.0 i litelary the best engine they have made. I dont know what crap engine you got there in the U.S. but here in Europe this engine just does not die. Im anything but a VW fan, but i admit that the 2.0 is pretty damn good and reliable...
The old 1.8T is the best VAG/Audi engine!
My 1984 Audi GT saw 74000 miles before I traded it, few cars were so good
Ive got a 2006 Audi TT 2.0 Tfsi. Its got Catylic delete pipe and a graph map, no other mods. She's on 114k mileage and been driven hard for atleast half that mileage. Ive NEVER had to replace any of the parts they mentioned. Apart from regular service replacements like belts and pumps, all ive had to replace is wishbone bushes, cv gaiters and a tensioner pulley. I also had to replace the heater blower motor, this IS a common problem.
mersedes has AMG
raidden I don't think they were referring to the AMG line. They mentioned Audi s and BMW m series. The AMG line is equivalent to the Audi RS and BMW M. The bmw m series is more badges unless you actually get an M
yeah i think MB didnt really mark their car. the 45/55/63 should be the equivalent to the M and the S
They make, cars with AMG styling like Bmw M and Audi S-Line
At the time the Mercedes equivalent was the option for "sport" bumper styling. No performance upgrades, just styling. The "avant garde" bumper styling were for the less aggressive looking bumpers and customers who wanted a luxury brand for luxury.
yes and brabus too. they are real widow makers. staged 12 cylinders with turbo's from amg. it is even worse than the amg black series.
Had an Audi Q7 (2008), best ride ever, handled like one of their sports cars, felt like an airplane at night with all the control lights lit up, miss that puppy, gonna get another one two or three years newer next time. Nice silver paint, man I miss it, but going all black on the next one