Yes, that was an outstanding job by MB to issue the recall and correct the problem. Actual...
Yes, that was an outstanding job by MB to issue the recall and correct the problem. Actually, what I was speaking of with regards to the 6cyl. diesel was the head gasket failures and overheating I had read/heard about. I have seen this from a few differnt sources, so I assumed it was correct. However, you know what they say about those who assume, so if this is incorrect, please by all means state the correct information to the best of your knowledge.
With regards to if Audi stands by their product like MB, I would say most definitely yes they do. For example some of the '92-95 100 series cars had problems with the fuel line leaking. Audi issued a recall and replaced it. In the '90-91 Coupe quattros, some of the vehicles equipped with a certain air bag module had problems. Again, Audi issued a recall and promptly replaced the defective part. These were just two that came to mind. Most of the German manufactures are far better at correcting their mistakes than other marwues.
With response to Lietuvia's comment about seeing more Audis come into the German repair shop than MBs, I would have to suggest that possibly the reason for this is because most of the MB owners were having their work done at the dealer rather than an independent shop. The other reason would be that more people are able to afford Audis than MBs, so consequently there would be more coming in than the MBs.
Again, my intent was not to put down Mercedes at all. I have had limited experience with them compared to Audi, and was basing my recommendation to Vadim on that in my opinion in a snowy cold Canadian climate, I would rather drive an All Wheel Drive Audi ('88+) of which I have never done anything but normal (not excessive like others suggest) maintenence to. And, since he was posting the question on the 123 Forum, in my OPINION, dollar for dollar and Audi quattro would be better for him than the 123.
Please do not shoot me for my opinion. I appreciate those who are diplomatic and professional in your responses. I AM HERE TO LEARN, not to talk trash or be talked trashed to.
Bottom Line:
The Germans STILL Build the Best Cars in the World