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    S-Tronic Hesitation

    After a couple of years I thought I’d post an update. In the end, due to the DCT hesitation and dangerous stop/start, I chopped the A4 in May ‘19. The nail in the coffin was a comment from my wife : “when are you getting rid of this car before it kills us”. It’s a shame really as the rest of the...
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    A4 190 TDI S-Tronic Gearbox

    Good to hear. I’ve just sealed the deal on a 2018 330d M Sport. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    A4 190 TDI S-Tronic Gearbox

    You’re right, a manual gearbox is the best especially with a light clutch and positive action. I suspect a ZF does suite my driving style and the ZF8HP almost negates the need for a DCT, could also be down to mine being a Quattro and turbo diesel which incurs 2 more layers of lag. My 2013 F31...
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    A4 190 TDI S-Tronic Gearbox

    It would be a matter of opinion, except, on a few occasions I’ve been caught out in normal driving with the car cutting out at key moments. The gearbox is great for fast driving but can be jerky in traffic, sometimes smooth, other times lurching. It’s the erratic nature that is unnerving and the...
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    A4 190 TDI S-Tronic Gearbox

    That is an option...but...if you forget, the car is dangerous. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    A4 190 TDI S-Tronic Gearbox

    Having owned both, the DCT in the Audi is great if you’re accelerating out of a junction but hopeless in town. The ZF8 is a good all rounder and reasonably responsive out on the open road but way smoother in town. My major gripe, which Audi Customer Services cannot help me with, is the way the...
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    A4 190 TDI S-Tronic Gearbox

    I came from the same model 3 series; the A4 is better in most ways but the gear box is a fundamental component. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    A4 190 TDI S-Tronic Gearbox

    My 190 Quattro is at 28k miles and has started dropping down gears too soon and sending a shunt through the driveline. 1st to 2nd is jerky too, which is disappointing really, as this is the reason I chose an auto. It’s a shame really as the gearbox ruins the car and is not suited to the A4...
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    Audi franchise and support question

    I bought my a4 from Derby but get excellent service from Crewe. I've found it works best if you develop a good relationship with the service dept. Sent from my SM-N960F using Tapatalk
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    Strange Pattern on LED Headlights

    Has anyone seen this strange pattern on their LED headlights? At first I assumed it was dirt on the headlights but seems its marked on the inside. Sent from my SM-N960F using Tapatalk
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    Help me estimate the value of my A4

    I’m afraid it’s always worth much less to sell than you think and the webuyanycar price +1500 is good advice. The car is only worth what someone is willing to pay and it’s always a bitter pill to swallow but that’s capitalism for you. It may seem like a low offer but in my experience of owning...
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    Major service 34k miles cost

    If you’re in Cheshire try Crewe Audi as the 19k service was £100 cheaper than other dealers in Cheshire. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    buzzing centre dash speaker B&O

    Mine buzzes - at least I think it’s that speaker - during phone calls. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Amazon Music issue with MMI

    I’ve been trailing Amazon Music with a PAYG data SIM for a a couple of weeks and works well. It needs either a data plan added to the eSIM setup or a separate SIM, this is just the way it works. I’ll likely revert back to the eSIM as it doesn’t offer enough of an advantage over Apple Music over...
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    Bang and Olufsen Recall

    Got my car back yesterday and the fix looks fine. Crewe Audi have handled the initial bodged repair excellently and let me have the courtesy car for an extra 3 days use to a business trip. I would recommend them as their approach to customer service in this instance has been flawless. Sent...
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    Are the standard s4 speakers good

    I’ve the comfort pack on my A4 Quattro and really impressed by the B&O. You also get electric seats and keyless entry which I find very useful. Can’t seem to get the Avant boot to work with my foot though. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    S-Tronic Hesitation

    Thanks for all the tips everyone. I’ll give flicking the shifter into Sport a go as that seems the most convenient option. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Automatic boot opening...

    Never happened to me, however the comfort access feature is poor. Never opens when you need it and closes sometimes when your putting shopping in the boot. Asked the dealer to disable it as I’m fine with the buttons. The lock button is great. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Bang and Olufsen Recall

    Mine is back back in to have the grills replaced after overzealous use of a heat gun melted the slats. TBF Crewe Audi are doing their best to rectify the bodged recall and hopeful for a positive outcome. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    S-Tronic Hesitation

    Sorry about that, my phone app displayed an error on the 1st attempt that was seemingly incorrect. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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