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Well I have been able to track down that engine rattle I get in heavy traffic when its hot, this is cold start ...

I dipped the engine, i filled it 400 miles ago and its lost half a litre ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qjhkyZSAOw

Fook! About time you returned that car to the dealer permanently?

Feck does sound like a diesel. Where did you purchase it from and how long ago??

wow

i am reluctant to mention names but its a 61 car with just under 5k on it and they are an R8 dealership, its been back 6 times for various issues, they just had it for a week, i picked it up yesterday ...

i would also say i still want an RS3 its brilliant, it just appears mine is a friday night special

i need to contact someone at audi uk who can actually get stuff sorted ..

Dave_Hedgehog wrote:i am reluctant to mention names but its a 61 car with just under 5k on it and they are an R8 dealership, its been back 6 times for various issues, they just had it for a week, i picked it up yesterday ...

i would also say i still want an RS3 its brilliant, it just appears mine is a friday night special

i need to contact someone at audi uk who can actually get stuff sorted ..

Too right I'd speak to them, back 6 times to not be fixed and sounding like that I'd refuse the car and push for a replacement.

have you raised it with audi uk CS ?

D_K wrote:have you raised it with audi uk CS ?

first thing monday

Dave

Good luck with Audi UK and keep us posted, you are the test bed for the rest of us.
I feel for you!

Ham

Dave_Hedgehog wrote:

D_K wrote:have you raised it with audi uk CS ?

first thing monday

If they don't come up with a solution you could contact the Audi UK MD, Martin Sander at martin.sander@audi.co.uk

PetrolDave wrote:

Dave_Hedgehog wrote:

D_K wrote:have you raised it with audi uk CS ?

first thing monday

If they don't come up with a solution you could contact the Audi UK MD, Martin Sander at martin.sander@audi.co.uk

thanks mate



the worst thing is i have been ultra careful with it, i have kept it off boost until the oil temp is at least 60 and hard throttle until its at 90+

This made me go and check my oil tonight. About 3/4 between the min and max levels so hopefully seems ok.

That is 7 months and over 7,000 miles.

No one like to come forward and say I've no issues and that can be the kiss of death but touch wood all good.

The only thing, which has been said before is the cabin is a bit creaky but not to a stupid level.

On another note, I connected up the battery to my RS6 and fired her up tonight for the first time in 3 months. I'm in love again. You just can't beat the noise of a V8!

Steve

bye bye baby

oh and without power the steering is near impossible to move

That's gutting. I hope you get a resolution ASAP.

It does appear that a lot of these cars are Friday afternoon/Sunday hangover specials. That's a big worry. Given the price tag, that's unacceptable, and I think your patience is to be commended. I don't think I would be anywhere near as understanding!

Sounded like a lawn mower....albeit a quick one