 Bought this car in '98, thought I was 
buying the ultimate car.  All the 
seals leaked, problems with exhaust.  
Tie rods went, radiator developed a 
leak, as well as water pump. Wheel 
bearings went in two wheels, all with 
less than 50 K miles in 5 years!  
Noise in rear of car that two car 
dealers could not find, then told that 
rear suspension needed replacing.  
Traded in for a Honda, very happy now, 
but experience with Audi, who did not 
compensate me for my expenses and 
agony, was miserable. Audi is a four 
letter word to me now.  Don't buy an 
Audi.