Audi A4 Quattro for parts or restore (2006)
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| Condition: | Used |
| Year: | 2006 |
| Make: | Audi |
| Model: | A4 Quattro |
| Drive Type: | AWD |
| Engine: | 2.0L Gas I4 |
| Vehicle Title: | Clean |
| Mileage: | 120147 |
| Fuel Type: | gasoline |
Monroe, New York, United States
Vehicle description
2006 Audi A4 Quattro 2.0T QUATTRO. Condition is "Used". Not running, great for parts. Needs engine and transmission work. Drivers side window not working, glove box door broken, tires flat. Has been sitting outside for seven years, I don’t know what still works or doesn’t. Here’s what happened:
On November 30, 2013 it stalled on the highway. Our local mechanic said that the camshaft was binding on one side and had thrown the timing off. I was aware of an extended warranty for a camshaft issue so I had it towed to the Audi dealership, where I had purchased it as a Certified Pre-owned car. It had been in a minor accident and the Audi body shop in CT had restored and certified it prior to our purchase in NY.
When I asked about the camshaft issue they said the car was now 148 miles past warranty so they are not responsible. I paid the Audi dealership approximately $1,300 for what I was told would be a complete engine teardown and reassembly. I later found out that only the oil pan and few other small parts were looked at. They decided the engine needed to be replaced at a cost of $11,000 due to sludge and blamed us for lack of maintenance. The service manager showed me a part that had a scratch on it to represent deep scoring and extensive engine damage. The scratch appeared to be new and uneven, as if made by hand with a screwdriver. The rest of the teardown was never done and the camshaft was never looked at. I questioned this assessment with Audi Customer Service so a technician from Audi was to examine the vehicle and confirm the dealer’s diagnosis. I later found out that the appointment was cancelled and the Audi tech did not get to see the vehicle. I know that sludge is not uncommon in the 4 cylinder turbo engine – I owned 2 other A4s that were well maintained but still had to be cleaned of sludge. Once it was done, both cars ran like new again. When I told the service manager, he didn"t believe me. It turns out he was not familiar with Audi vehicles and just started working there. I asked if they would clean the sludge out. He said he was not interested in that.
I had the car towed back to my local mechanic to get a reasonable price on an engine swap if needed. They found that the engine ran but the transmission would not go into reverse and motor oil was leaking out. It turns out the Audi dealer did not replace the oil pan properly during reassembly and the transmission fluid was not replaced at all. The dealer claims they reassembled it for "transport only". I then had it towed back home and it has been here ever since. The Audi dealership had so many complaints it was finally taken over by a new company and renamed.
Bonus 1: If you get the car running and bring it to Audi I believe they will replace the airbags due to a recall. Bonus 2: If you happen to remove the dashboard you may be surprised to find a diamond bracelet that had slid behind there.
On November 30, 2013 it stalled on the highway. Our local mechanic said that the camshaft was binding on one side and had thrown the timing off. I was aware of an extended warranty for a camshaft issue so I had it towed to the Audi dealership, where I had purchased it as a Certified Pre-owned car. It had been in a minor accident and the Audi body shop in CT had restored and certified it prior to our purchase in NY.
When I asked about the camshaft issue they said the car was now 148 miles past warranty so they are not responsible. I paid the Audi dealership approximately $1,300 for what I was told would be a complete engine teardown and reassembly. I later found out that only the oil pan and few other small parts were looked at. They decided the engine needed to be replaced at a cost of $11,000 due to sludge and blamed us for lack of maintenance. The service manager showed me a part that had a scratch on it to represent deep scoring and extensive engine damage. The scratch appeared to be new and uneven, as if made by hand with a screwdriver. The rest of the teardown was never done and the camshaft was never looked at. I questioned this assessment with Audi Customer Service so a technician from Audi was to examine the vehicle and confirm the dealer’s diagnosis. I later found out that the appointment was cancelled and the Audi tech did not get to see the vehicle. I know that sludge is not uncommon in the 4 cylinder turbo engine – I owned 2 other A4s that were well maintained but still had to be cleaned of sludge. Once it was done, both cars ran like new again. When I told the service manager, he didn"t believe me. It turns out he was not familiar with Audi vehicles and just started working there. I asked if they would clean the sludge out. He said he was not interested in that.
I had the car towed back to my local mechanic to get a reasonable price on an engine swap if needed. They found that the engine ran but the transmission would not go into reverse and motor oil was leaking out. It turns out the Audi dealer did not replace the oil pan properly during reassembly and the transmission fluid was not replaced at all. The dealer claims they reassembled it for "transport only". I then had it towed back home and it has been here ever since. The Audi dealership had so many complaints it was finally taken over by a new company and renamed.
Bonus 1: If you get the car running and bring it to Audi I believe they will replace the airbags due to a recall. Bonus 2: If you happen to remove the dashboard you may be surprised to find a diamond bracelet that had slid behind there.