Review: 2009 Audi A4 2.0T Tiptronic Quattro
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The upshift/downshift indicators you mention, IF they are the type I'm thinking of, are probably just fuel-economy gadgets. I can't say for sure with the S5, as I haven't driven it, but cars in the past that had those up/down arrows programmed them for maximum fuel economy. If you actually followed them, you saved gas, but ended up lugging the engine at low RPMs.
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I don't have a problem with electronic monitoring of fluid levels but it's nice to have the dipstick option.
After I've washed and cleaned out my car on a Sunday morning I like to pop the bonnet and top up the washer fluid, dip the oil, adding more if necessary and checking for any obvious fluid leaks. It just makes me feel better.
After I've washed and cleaned out my car on a Sunday morning I like to pop the bonnet and top up the washer fluid, dip the oil, adding more if necessary and checking for any obvious fluid leaks. It just makes me feel better.
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Manufacturers, of course, get around this dilemma with long warranties that are only good for the original purchaser or have special service requirements attached. They know that many people don't keep their car 10 years or put 100,000 miles on it, particularly those who have to keep up with the Jones' or have the latest fashion. Hyundai/Kia, for example, will allow a warranty transfer, but only to an immediate family member like mother, sister, etc...and after 5/60 it may only cover Hyundai-sourced parts in the druvetrain; the rest of the drivetrain expires at 5/60.
Some "real" premium brands only offer 3 year warranties today; examples include Ferrari, Aston Martin, and Bentley. There are no mileage limits with these but they know their typical customers accumulate low miles.
Years ago, I remember arguing with a chief engineer where I work about this. He was convinced Chrysler products were the most reliable cars on the road because they came with a 10/100 drivetrain warranty. I made the marketing argument. We never came eye to eye on it. It's hard to convince people about some things.
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