Olaf 3341 Report post Posted November 13, 2020 18 hours ago, KwS said: Some dealers also have friendly deals with their local compliance center. I believe NZTA has tightened up on that a bit, but there will still be shady deals getting through. can't fault your logic. in my case. the VTNZ was just down the lane from the dealer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3341 Report post Posted November 13, 2020 10 hours ago, GorGasm said: Maserati can go for the right price. I need to do the clutch first though and I doubt I will see change from 10 grand for that. :s. is it the same kind of setup as e60 M5? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matth5 471 Report post Posted November 13, 2020 On 11/13/2020 at 7:44 AM, Sammo said: Correct (it was inspected by AA on arrival to NZ but that was months earlier) , made the error of assuming dealer would have to sort immediate issues and the mechanical warranty would handle anything down the line, which is true, but didn't factor on the massive pain in the arse it would be. Lesson learnt! Yeah it always sucks learning the expensive way! It always pays to have a specialist with the particular to car look at them as they're more familiar with the cars and will generally have a better attention to detail with them, or at least a workshop with a solid reputation where you know they have highly skilled mechanics. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GorGasm 563 Report post Posted November 14, 2020 12 hours ago, Olaf said: is it the same kind of setup as e60 M5? Yep, the Maserati box is better at everything except parking and cost of maintenance. Just dont reverse up a hill. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3341 Report post Posted November 14, 2020 holy sh#t that translates south of the bombays to 'do not drive in wellington'! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2429 Report post Posted November 15, 2020 To be fair there isnt a lot with an automated clutch that enjoys reversing up a hill. I know my Golf GTI with DSG wasnt a fan. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 2093 Report post Posted November 16, 2020 On 10/18/2020 at 4:09 PM, Driftit said: It takes a lot of patience to Audi. Can I just quote myself here. Also let me know when you are selling the 535 @GorGasm. I will try convince the wife. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leichtbau 525 Report post Posted November 17, 2020 On 11/13/2020 at 1:59 PM, GorGasm said: I have come to the conclusion the best cars to buy are the ones I am selling. Is the F11 black perchance?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammo 2550 Report post Posted November 18, 2020 On 11/17/2020 at 10:35 AM, Driftit said: Can I just quote myself here. Also let me know when you are selling the 535 @GorGasm. I will try convince the wife. Interestingly wife dropped off the cursed Audi today and loaner is an F10 535i haha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammo 2550 Report post Posted November 29, 2020 Another fun update on this sh*t-show: Dealer advised (after having the car another 8 days with almost no progress) that the car is now dumping transmission fluid and the transmission has to come out... He's asked us to file a claim under our MBI as its a new fault but they will cover the excess, which sounded dodgy to me, so I had a pretty frank and honest discussion with the MBI provider who was happy to raise the claim... So its now going to a transmission shop. We do have an F10 535i loaner in the meantime, but its huge and a real boat to be honest. Suffice to say, the Honeymoon period with the Audi was very brief indeed - only positive is we are getting some major service items out of the way 😐 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted November 29, 2020 It started dumping transmission fluid whilst sitting there? And they offered to cover the excess? Seems odd but I suppose if it costs you nothing... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammo 2550 Report post Posted November 29, 2020 4 minutes ago, M3AN said: It started dumping transmission fluid whilst sitting there? And they offered to cover the excess? Seems odd but I suppose if it costs you nothing... Yeah.... odd indeed. It was 100% leaking a LOT of oil beforehand ( I had to top up a litre and it was barely driven) so seems very odd this other leaking issue has now popped up out of the blue and that they offered to cover excess. Positive is its only costing us time and braincells so far... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted November 30, 2020 Perhaps start looking for a replacement whilst you wait for it, it might be cursed! 😢 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammo 2550 Report post Posted November 30, 2020 53 minutes ago, M3AN said: Perhaps start looking for a replacement whilst you wait for it, it might be cursed! 😢 Hopefully not but have definitely being eyeing up Black BMW coupes recently... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lord_jagganath 421 Report post Posted November 30, 2020 dang mate. hope it is not causing too many ulcers. f10 will shrink around you after a while imo 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matth5 471 Report post Posted November 30, 2020 (edited) At this point, I think you should ask to return the car. Honestly seems like they sold you a lemon. I'm not generally one to give up on a car over a couple issues as I know that's just life, but I find it hard to imagine they didn't notice serious issues with this one before selling it. Edited November 30, 2020 by Matth5 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammo 2550 Report post Posted November 30, 2020 25 minutes ago, Matth5 said: At this point, I think you should ask to return the car. Honestly seems like they sold you a lemon. I'm not generally one to give up on a car over a couple issues as I know that's just life, but I find it hard to imagine they didn't notice serious issues with this one before selling it. Will raise that again pending this diagnosis, but it really depends how hard would have to fight to return it - not keen to drag it through small claims court I mean... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matth5 471 Report post Posted November 30, 2020 Maybe start with posing a question and see what their attitude is. Ask if they are confident they can resolve all issues or if they would rather take the car back to settle the matter more easily? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 2093 Report post Posted December 4, 2020 You have the patience Audi looks for in its customers. 1 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammo 2550 Report post Posted December 4, 2020 2 hours ago, Driftit said: You have the patience Audi looks for in its customers. Hey man, I'm just cruising around in the E46 with the windows down smelling the roses 🤣 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3341 Report post Posted December 4, 2020 On 11/30/2020 at 12:35 PM, Sammo said: Another fun update on this sh*t-show: Dealer advised (after having the car another 8 days with almost no progress) that the car is now dumping transmission fluid and the transmission has to come out... He's asked us to file a claim under our MBI as its a new fault but they will cover the excess, which sounded dodgy to me, so I had a pretty frank and honest discussion with the MBI provider who was happy to raise the claim... So its now going to a transmission shop. We do have an F10 535i loaner in the meantime, but its huge and a real boat to be honest. Suffice to say, the Honeymoon period with the Audi was very brief indeed - only positive is we are getting some major service items out of the way 😐 That's *very* dodgy. I'd be rejecting the car if there remains any option to, but you may be happy to ride it out. I hope you get a satisfactory outcome. Is the transmission issue related to the accident? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammo 2550 Report post Posted December 4, 2020 27 minutes ago, Olaf said: That's *very* dodgy. I'd be rejecting the car if there remains any option to, but you may be happy to ride it out. I hope you get a satisfactory outcome. Is the transmission issue related to the accident? No - accident was simply lower bumper catching on curb while parking at 0.5 kmph. Trans leak is some apparently common gasket around mechatronic? Anyway, its being sorted but yeah... what a great start. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammo 2550 Report post Posted December 21, 2020 A Xmas miracle, got the car back last week driving great with no leaks and no engine lights. Lets hope the Audi Gods wrath has nothing else in store 🤣 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matth5 471 Report post Posted December 21, 2020 Nice, hopefully the last time you need to deal with that dealer haha. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammo 2550 Report post Posted December 22, 2020 29 minutes ago, Matth5 said: Nice, hopefully the last time you need to deal with that dealer haha. Next time I’m just going to sic the wife on him, she’s far less diplomatic than me 🤣 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
