Originally Posted by Vegaslegal

So far, save for regular maintenance, the grand total is $26 for light bulbs at 50k, plus a set of tires early by choice. Not seeing anything mechanical on the horizon. Wear to date only visible on drivers seat bolster, driver's door speaker covers (need reattached with some non-permanent adhesive), and the beginning of a crack on the center counsel. That works out to about 1/20 of a cent per mile. Oh the humanity.
P.S. Severely knocking on wood at this point.

Originally Posted by Goldwing

I think most of the forum members take above average care of their cars. A well maintained car, in general, has few problems. Especially when the owner does preventive maintenance.


The problem with most owners is that they drive the crap out of the cars and skimp on maintenance to save money. How many drivers of leased cars do anything but minimal maintenance during the life of their lease? And lots of high-end cars get leased because the owners cannot afford to buy them but want to be seen driving them. Audis have a crappy reputation, and while mine has a few issues, it is still going strong at 227k miles. I blame the owners more than the vehicles.


PS - I do agree with the clunky 6-speed. It bothers me more than the console cup holder. I did have the tranny fluid changed, but it did not help much.