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Old 02-04-2017 | 05:18 PM
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The TSX needed - Whatever

Well, the TSX didn't really need anything, but I wanted to try something a little different, albeit still familiar.

The weather is garbage, so not a ton of pictures, but



2017 Audi A4 2.0T Quattro
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Old 02-04-2017 | 05:40 PM
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I meant to edit this and add more, but anyway. Went with the A4 after cross shopping the TLX, 330i, IS200t. I liked a lot about the TLX and the IS200t. Tech was pretty good on both and the safety features were easily the best. I was a bit disappointed with the 330i overall and I wasn't particularly comfortable sitting in the seats. All around, the experience was best with the Audi. I had one about 5 years ago that I loved, but I couldn't afford the maintenance back then.
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Congrats! Audizine ftw
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Congrats! What options/packages are on it?
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Congrats! Audizine indeed.
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Old 02-04-2017 | 11:08 PM
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Congrats! What options/packages are on it?
Only the convenience package. It's more tech than I have ever had, but the Carplay was kind of the deal for me.
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we gone need more pics
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we gone need more pics
Yeah, I need the weather to be a bit better. I'll get on that, though.
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btw your avatar..
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Very nice! Can't wait to see better pix!
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Did you lease or buy? This car is on the top of my list when it comes time to give the Q50 back. Curious to know how these cars lease compared to Infiniti and Acura (since they seem to give cars away).
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Did you lease or buy? This car is on the top of my list when it comes time to give the Q50 back. Curious to know how these cars lease compared to Infiniti and Acura (since they seem to give cars away).
I leased. It was no doubt expensive, but I put nothing down, so YMMV. My wife handles the finances (and makes all the money). Maintenance it was well over $600 a month.
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Awesome! You know I'm a German fan (Audi and Mercedes) so thumbs up from me. We had a B7 A4 2.0T and loved that car. It was actually the one that started the German obsession for us.

You'll love the car... so enjoy it !!
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Awesome! You know I'm a German fan (Audi and Mercedes) so thumbs up from me. We had a B7 A4 2.0T and loved that car. It was actually the one that started the German obsession for us.

You'll love the car... so enjoy it !!
Thanks! I had a B7 A4, too. It really did get me hooked and it killed me to have to sell it.
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Originally Posted by kurtatx
My wife handles the finances (and makes all the money).
lol must be nice


CONRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old 02-06-2017 | 09:55 AM
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lol must be nice


CONRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THANKS!!!!!!

I do actually work, she just makes the $$$
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aint nothing wrong with making the toy money, while SO brings in the bacon
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Thanks! I had a B7 A4, too. It really did get me hooked and it killed me to have to sell it.
I have a b7 now with a Stage One Tune...it's a great car. On Audizine I am 1killera4
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I have a b7 now with a Stage One Tune...it's a great car. On Audizine I am 1killera4
I have the same handle there, but I never use it.
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I have the same handle there, but I never use it.
Same, I lurk & browse Classifieds.

Audizine is a great forum though.

For the few threads I have posted - As long as you've done your research & searched threads / FAQs - people are generally pretty helpful

Not all, but quite a few new 3G'ers would have a hard time there
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Old 02-08-2017 | 02:28 PM
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Same, I lurk & browse Classifieds.

Audizine is a great forum though.

For the few threads I have posted - As long as you've done your research & searched threads / FAQs - people are generally pretty helpful

Not all, but quite a few new 3G'ers would have a hard time there
So much info on that site. And the b7 Classifieds are awesome.
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SO a couple of weeks in
Pros:
  • The ride is amazing. Comfortable when it needs to be and dynamic mode is a beast
  • The interior is fantastic. Every inch of it is quality
  • The fuel economy is about the same as my TSX had
  • Has an amazing backup camera
  • Carplay is better than any infotainment system I had used prior, and Audi isn't responsible for software updates
Cons:
  • I can't, for the life of me, figure out how to unplug my iPhone without the radio screaming at me
  • The shifter is not good. Moving between the Audi and the CR-V is not seamless in that regard
  • I am having an issue with the driver side rear window. Sometimes it doesn't listen, other times it has a mind of its own and opens a few inches when the car starts.
Overall, the pros are a big advantage through about 500 miles. I'm loving the car overall.
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Just a quick update on the car. The thing remains a joy to drive, so there's that. The interior is comfy, fuel economy is good, and the Carplay system is even better with iOS 10.3.

Just a couple of weird things
  • I have been incredibly unlucky with the car. Besides the main issue (see below), I have had two door dings and a flat tire. Thankfully, the tires are still so new, I only needed one new tire.
  • The main issue is still the window issue. Audi has multiple cases like this across the country, but it's unclear if they have been able to address the issue. Basically, the car starts, the window opens about an inch, and the door lock lights don't turn on and the locks try to relock every time the car goes to 25. Restarting the car clears the issue and it's otherwise not really a problem, but Audi is extremely persistent about getting it fixed, so I wind up keeping loaners a lot longer than I expected. Overall, it's comforting to know that Audi wants to fix this issue and the dealer has been good to me, but this is the kind of annoying stuff that scared me off of German cars.
Of course, I drive the thing and I really don't care about any of the second bullet point, especially because this issue is anything but reproducible on demand.

It's really the door dings that kill me (but can be fixed)
Old 04-25-2017 | 01:54 PM
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^ Interesting... Thanks for sharing updates. We almost bought an Audi A4 few years back, but what turned me off was when I asked about basic maintenance, the dealer said, "why would you do this? Take it to your nearest Audi dealership."

​​​​​​I've seen electrical issues like with before in BMWs with my cousin's car where it was hard to diagnose and resolve.
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Originally Posted by kurtatx
Just a quick update on the car. The thing remains a joy to drive, so there's that. The interior is comfy, fuel economy is good, and the Carplay system is even better with iOS 10.3.

Just a couple of weird things
  • I have been incredibly unlucky with the car. Besides the main issue (see below), I have had two door dings and a flat tire. Thankfully, the tires are still so new, I only needed one new tire.
  • The main issue is still the window issue. Audi has multiple cases like this across the country, but it's unclear if they have been able to address the issue. Basically, the car starts, the window opens about an inch, and the door lock lights don't turn on and the locks try to relock every time the car goes to 25. Restarting the car clears the issue and it's otherwise not really a problem, but Audi is extremely persistent about getting it fixed, so I wind up keeping loaners a lot longer than I expected. Overall, it's comforting to know that Audi wants to fix this issue and the dealer has been good to me, but this is the kind of annoying stuff that scared me off of German cars.
Of course, I drive the thing and I really don't care about any of the second bullet point, especially because this issue is anything but reproducible on demand.

It's really the door dings that kill me (but can be fixed)

How about a window regulator reset?

https://www.audiworld.com/forums/a4-...ssues-2792762/

It might not be the root of your issue but it only takes a few seconds to try.
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Originally Posted by kurtatx
Just a quick update on the car. The thing remains a joy to drive, so there's that. The interior is comfy, fuel economy is good, and the Carplay system is even better with iOS 10.3.

Just a couple of weird things
  • I have been incredibly unlucky with the car. Besides the main issue (see below), I have had two door dings and a flat tire. Thankfully, the tires are still so new, I only needed one new tire.
  • The main issue is still the window issue. Audi has multiple cases like this across the country, but it's unclear if they have been able to address the issue. Basically, the car starts, the window opens about an inch, and the door lock lights don't turn on and the locks try to relock every time the car goes to 25. Restarting the car clears the issue and it's otherwise not really a problem, but Audi is extremely persistent about getting it fixed, so I wind up keeping loaners a lot longer than I expected. Overall, it's comforting to know that Audi wants to fix this issue and the dealer has been good to me, but this is the kind of annoying stuff that scared me off of German cars.
Of course, I drive the thing and I really don't care about any of the second bullet point, especially because this issue is anything but reproducible on demand.

It's really the door dings that kill me (but can be fixed)
Nice car. A friend of mine works for audi and showed me his new 2017, really nice interior.

As for the door issue, it reminded me of an issue i just had with my 4g TL. The keyless entry has a little plastic gear that strips over time because its friggin plastic. and when it does the driver door wouldn't lock. Because it didn't lock, it would continue cycling trying to lock above 25mpg. Very annoying and you'd have to manually lock the door to stop it everytime.

My wife has a 16 MDX, and i think its from the fob being in her purse smashing around but fairly often i think it clicks lock twice, which lowers all the windows an inch. a nice feature we never use in the summer, but when it happens at night and it rains, its a terrible feature.

Sounds like electrical gremlins in programming as your car is brand new, but your post reminded me of my two issues.
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Originally Posted by oonowindoo
How about a window regulator reset?

https://www.audiworld.com/forums/a4-...ssues-2792762/

It might not be the root of your issue but it only takes a few seconds to try.
Thanks for the heads up, I might try that even though the module has already been replaced. The locks are the weirdest part to me.
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I think there is a reset for the lock too. You might want to look into that.

I remember my G37 was acting all weird (windows and lock) after a battery change and i had to reset both.

Maybe that will help you.
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Nice! Welcome to the club, I have the same one, but I picked mine up last August. B9 is one heck of a car
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You should sell that A4. I've been alerted by all the TLX fanbois that the TLX is indeed the more superior car, in every single way imaginable. Sorry man.
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You should sell that A4. I've been alerted by all the TLX fanbois that the TLX is indeed the more superior car, in every single way imaginable. Sorry man.
I tend to take my car advice from experts.

And none of them prefer the TLX over the A4

But, just in case, I drove the A4 into Lake Travis, had it dug up, and then lit it on fire.
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Old 05-14-2017 | 11:28 AM
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Nice Jetta.

I tend to take my car advice from experts.
Was your TSX a 2009+ and what 'expert' told you to buy it? I don't need an expert to buy a car for 200$ less a month that will do 90% or more.

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Originally Posted by Saintor
Nice Jetta.



Was your TSX a 2009+ and what 'expert' told you to buy it? I don't need an expert to buy a car for 200$ less a month that will do 90% or more.
TSX got awesome reviews before Acura inexplicably axed it for the putrid ILX and the subpar pig Accord you drive.

The TSX and TL were so much better than their respective replacements. If the ILX and TLX were even close to the standards set by previous Acura models, this board would be flooded with drivers of better cars.

I love my Jetta. 9/10 actual people would take my Jetta over your Accord.
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Nice Jetta.



Was your TSX a 2009+ and what 'expert' told you to buy it? I don't need an expert to buy a car for 200$ less a month that will do 90% or more.
It's time for you to quit your trolling behavior, Saintor. You weren't provoked into this little drive-by of yours; this is just you being a jerk. Move on.
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