Cars your afraid of owning - Page 2

rtz62 · 27-12-11, 06:05 PM

What about any modern Audi with the stupid 'soft' alloy wheels?
Never again will I buy one with 18+" standard alloys, and then have to laugh at how much VAG want for a new one

John. · 27-12-11, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by bart simpson

Im now afraid of the audi 200 quattro turbo sitting in the drive and will not start? Thats a money pit does not like the damp and cold weather refuses to start. My Missis wants it out of the way. New year new problems. Bart.

That's not so good, if it's just the damp weather you would assume the HT side of the ignition would be at fault.
I've got a MK2 Escort sitting in the drive that I've talked about selling, my Missis thinks I should leave it there!
Can't live with 'em, can't live without 'em...........can't shoot 'em.
Good luck with the car.

John.

james brazier · 27-12-11, 07:15 PM

+1 on the modern audi theme, too complex by half, and cynical attitude to warranty work and part life, wife currently has an A3 that's 11 yrs old, by no means old but got lots of little probs that could cost big £££££ to fix. When i first had a typ 85q that was only 12 yrs old far less to wrong and much more fun to drive

Sandro · 27-12-11, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Acidburn

After chatting with a mate tonight are there any cars you are afraid of owning for whatever reason, i.e. expensive engine rebuilds, bad handling, shell stress cracking etc.

There are a few i'd like but think they'd be a wallet buster

cosworth - unless you get a good low milage or one thats freshly rebuilt, how long before another rebuilds required?

intergrale - i've heard stories of the shell stress cracking. Also rust and any wiring issues

subaru - rebuild around 100k and gearboxes made of chocolate

audi rs6 - suspension, gearbox, petrol costs

porsche/supra - some of the more tail happy capri handling versions.

Whats wrong with them gearboxes?

RetroAuto · 27-12-11, 07:35 PM

How about a pink KA?

we have produced/sold 9 in the last 12 months......................

Not sold one to a bloke yet though, don't know why

type81 · 27-12-11, 07:41 PM

Fiats
Rover (except the Honda powered ones)
Citroen
Renault
Peugeots
Injected Escorts Orions Fiestas

27-12-11, 07:35 PM	#15
RetroAuto Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Telford Posts: 639	Pink KA How about a pink KA? we have produced/sold 9 in the last 12 months...................... Not sold one to a bloke yet though, don't know why

27-12-11, 06:05 PM	#11
rtz62 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,527	What about any modern Audi with the stupid 'soft' alloy wheels? Never again will I buy one with 18+" standard alloys, and then have to laugh at how much VAG want for a new one

27-12-11, 07:15 PM	#13
james brazier Grown up member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 189	+1 on the modern audi theme, too complex by half, and cynical attitude to warranty work and part life, wife currently has an A3 that's 11 yrs old, by no means old but got lots of little probs that could cost big £££££ to fix. When i first had a typ 85q that was only 12 yrs old far less to wrong and much more fun to drive

27-12-11, 07:41 PM	#16
type81 Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: manchester Posts: 1,691	Fiats Rover (except the Honda powered ones) Citroen Renault Peugeots Injected Escorts Orions Fiestas