 In addition to 3 gas-guage, a front 
bumper and some other recall, leaking 
windshield washer, and a broken mirror 
switch all under warranty, the Check 
Engine light came on at 51,000 miles. 
Surprise: both catalytic converters are 
shot (covered), and the tranny and main 
rear seals are leaking (not covered, 
$1300). 
 My one concern before buying an Audi 
was their poor reputation for build 
quality, which improved in the 1990s so 
I took a chance on the long-term 
mechanical reliability. I love driving 
this car but for the price it is not 
nearly reliable enough and we've only 
had it for 3 1/2 years.