Date: Sun, 09 May 2004 11:41:26 +0100 From: Johannes H Andersen <johsnospamfitter_nos_pam.com> Subject: Re: Cost of repair Audi BMW Saab...(crossposting)
"eBob.com" wrote: > > "Johannes H Andersen" <johsnospamfitter_nos_pam.com> wrote in message > news:409CB7EA.67A3A74Anospamfitter_nos_pam.com... > > Some BMW had engines that were dissolved by the petrol ... > > The guy I go to for service had this problem with a used BMW he bought for > his wife. If you decide on a BMW make sure the year/model you buy does not > have this problem. Yes, imagine a lump of gooey paste under the car and no engine :) Anyway, BMW keep track of all cars with this problem and will replace the engine for free. Jaguars were not included in the above. A software bug in auto boxes can sometimes switch the box into reverse! Jaguar are recalling at the moment and apparently not very happy. > I had a '95 A6(2.8)Q wagon which I traded at approx. 140K (miles) and now > have almost 140K (miles) on a '98 A6(2.8)Q wagon. My repair and maintenance > costs have been pretty low. The single most expensive repair was around > $600 - but the car was barely out of warranty and Audi picked up half of > that. The timing belts have been somewhat expensive as I recall, but every > car needs that at rougly 60K. Well, not every car; Saabs use timing chains instead of belts :). > > I'm fussy about reliability and cheap, but I would not hesitate to buy > another Audi A6Q. Nice enough motor, but pricey though.