At the dealers.....again

[jaswolves]

After only just over 6 months of ownership, my 2.0 tdi 143 is back at the dealers for the second time. The reasons why are as follows:

1. Engaging first gear sometimes feels like trying to push a bus up a hill in the snow (see clutch problems thread for more info).
2. My average mpg of 36.6 since i've had the car is awful. 440 miles on a full tank of urban and motorway miles just isn't good enough. Quoted Audi mpg figures are a joke.
3. Rear driver side speaker sounds like a family of mice have set up shop. Very much blown.
4. Wind noise at motorway speeds persisting even after the dealers had "solved" the issue the first time.
5. Definate draft coming from both front driver and passenger sides.
6. Drl's once again stained, even though the covers were changed at last visit.
7. Creaks and rattles from around B pillar area.
8. S-line suspension feeling a lot harsher than normal.

I know that many of these issues have been covered in separate threads, so apologies for this but thought it would be good to share all my "current" issues in one thread.

Going to get another call tomorrow, so will keep you all updated if you want!

[sprint]

After only just over 6 months of ownership, my 2.0 tdi 143 is back at the dealers for the second time. The reasons why are as follows:

1. Engaging first gear sometimes feels like trying to push a bus up a hill in the snow (see clutch problems thread for more info).
2. My average mpg of 36.6 since i've had the car is awful. 440 miles on a full tank of urban and motorway miles just isn't good enough. Quoted Audi mpg figures are a joke.
3. Rear driver side speaker sounds like a family of mice have set up shop. Very much blown.
4. Wind noise at motorway speeds persisting even after the dealers had "solved" the issue the first time.
5. Definate draft coming from both front driver and passenger sides.
6. Drl's once again stained, even though the covers were changed at last visit.
7. Creaks and rattles from around B pillar area.
8. S-line suspension feeling a lot harsher than normal.

I know that many of these issues have been covered in separate threads, so apologies for this but thought it would be good to share all my "current" issues in one thread.

Going to get another call tomorrow, so will keep you all updated if you want!

Keep up to date as to how/if they solve any/all of the issues.

My 09 2.0TDi SE also suffers from engaging 1st gear problem, poor mpg, (07 SE was giving 50 to 60 mpg new 09 give 35 to 45 for same run), creaks and rattles from unknown location(s)

[Sportwag]

My 143bhp TDi is only averaging 36.95mpg. Rattle from driver's side and a "buzz" from passenger side. Gears are a bit sticky when cold but not yet bad enough to complain to the dealers yet!

[jaswolves]

From previous posts over the last few months I knew I wasn't the only one with these issues. I think the more we make a fuss the more Audi may realise that their best selling car has definate issues.

They've acknowledged that there may be a clutch problem and that the drl's "stain" the inside of the headlight covers. They may have to add to this list of known issues if they start to get enough similar complaints.

Don't get me wrong, i'm not on some crusade here. I love my car, and even with these problems it still feels special. I'm a staunch Audi fan but if I spend 25k+ on anything, I expect it to be perfect, and right now it's far from that.

Would be good to see who else is experiencing the issues i'm having.

[moptisam2]

I started a thread some time ago about 1st gear. I also had the same problem with the B7 I had - Huddersfield Audi told Audi HQ that they could not find a fault even though on an invoice they gave me they mentioned that they had also had the fault!

So keep a note of everything and sit on the sods!!!

[derekm]

My rear passenger speaker had gone with similar buzzing problem and had to be replaced. I dont have B&O system.

[Waister]

My rear speaker has also started to squeak after 7500 miles.

[daveyboyd]

8. S-line suspension feeling a lot harsher than normal.

Be advised this is how S-Line suspension is all the time, I originally thought that there was a problem but no, they are designed like that believe it or not! My last car had M-Sport suspension but it was like driving on air compared to the Audi. I have now (after 6 months) got used to it but wont be buying another . . .