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Under 5 hrs to go & #25 Marc VDS BMW is P2, 59s off the lead Audi #28. Richard has just taken over from Luhr #N24h http://t.co/nNabJpsrY0
This is de VDS GT3 version the other one was the GT1 version during LMS 1000km Spa ;) @Audi_Sport_Fan http://t.co/deEL7p5RBb
⏮ REWIND REMIND(ER) Today’s classic SRO race - #BlancpainGT’s wet/dry 2012 title decider at Navarra - starts at 14:00 CET! Watch WRT’s Audi go toe-to-toe with Marc VDS’s BMW for the drivers’ crown. 📺 https://t.co/52o2M8W79M 👍 https://t.co/tFsrkSKY1o #IntGTC | #GTunited2020 https://t.co/2yxpMiBy9E
Niceeee 2015 Audi TT MK3 in for a service at VDS yesterday 🚘 #tt #mk3 #vds #vdsperformance #performance https://t.co/J5934oUH8w
Current standings in the #Spa24Hours 1st Team Marc VDS BMW Z4, 2nd Team WRT Audi R8 LMS & 3rd Team ROWE Mercedes SLS http://t.co/dvpcX1zpn0
REWIND ⏮ 41 cars assemble at Navarra this Sunday for #BlancpainGT’s 2012 season finale. Watch Marc VDS's BMW battle @followWRT's Audi for the Endurance title as-live on @GTWorldChEu’s Facebook page and SRO’s GT World YouTube channel from 14:00 CET. #IntGTC | #GTunited2020 https://t.co/tnKdlmbbcK
VDS (#45) retake the lead as the #2 WRT Audi pits for the 17th time. #Spa24h
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audi vds Q&A Review
When is Audi going to make an actual good car?
Right about … now! If you look at the latest stats on 3-year durability, Audi is very near the top of the list. They are ahead of both BMW and Mercedes. They’re also ahead of Honda, which is now below the industry average, very much out of sync with the Quora perception of Hondas as trouble-free cars. 2019 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) My experiences with Audis have been mostly negative, but it seems like they’ve made significant strides in the last few years. The AE888 engine family and the MQB platform (A3/A4/Q5) appear to be aging quite well. The MLB cars (the 2nd-gen Q7) are also getting good marks.
Why are luxury cars (BMW, Mercedes, Audi) so unreliable?
They aren’t. Most of the time, if an owner of any of those brands says their car is unreliable, it’s usually either: Bad mechanic. These are specialized cars. A misdiagnosis of error codes from a lazy or inexperienced mechanic will lead to issues. Substituting parts, not knowing proper torque values, or over-filling oil are just some things that can destroy the car. Find a good mechanic. Negligent owner. These cars are meant to be driven everyday. Not weekend cars. Owners that drive them once a week for 5 min to the grocery and back are asking for issues. Diligent maintenance will keep them trouble free for decades. Uninformed owner. These are complex and precision machines. Highly engineered. Unless you have the same caliber of engineering skills and tools, modifying these vehicles is not something to be taken lightly. Modifying the ECU, upgrading to untested/unapproved parts, and adding Frankenstein parts will all lead to disaster. Unless you know exactly what you’re doing, stop ‘improving’ the car. It’s not a Honda. 2019 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) *Edit, it was brought to my attention that my response seemed like an attack on Hondas. Apologies, it wasn't meant to . My comment on Hondas was their modularity and availability of 3rd party upgrades. It's much easier to setup and modify a Honda reliably than a Bimmer without screwing it up. Hondas are more tolerant to tuning in that respect.
Why do most German luxury cars have much poorer reliability than other cars?
Your premise is not borne out by the actual data. Here’s the 2016 JD Powers report on problems reported over the first three years of ownership. German manufacturer Porsche is in the #2 slot. Audi, Mercedes, and BMW all come in better than the industry average. <,2016 US Vehicle Dependability Study VDS,> I have to admit that I’m a little biased: My daily driver is a Mercedes S-class with 207,000 miles on it. I’ve fixed a few of the electronic gadgets over the years, but the basic mechanicals have not given me any problems. It still drives so well and has held up so nicely cosmetically that I don't long for a new one, which probably isn’t something too many people can say about their 200k mile cars.
Is the Maserati Ghibli a good car?
<,2016 US Vehicle Dependability Study VDS,> Maserati is not broken out as a separate brand, but the Ghibli is built on the Fiat-Chrysler platform also used in the 300C / Charger / Challenger. Note that Dodge, Chrysler, and Fiat all have dependability rankings that are below average. BMW/Mercedes/Audi are all slightly above average. Based on that, expect a Ghibli to be a little more fussy than one of its German competitors. Does that make the Ghibli a “bad car”? No, actually: Pretty much all vehicles these days are more dependable than anything made 10–20 years ago. The Ghibli has a warranty and included roadside assistance. If you like it, lease it for a term equivalent to the warranty period. If it turns out to be a lemon, turn it in at the end of the lease. Choosing a sports sedan at this elevated price point is more about the experience of driving the car than a strictly rational decision. If you just wanted a “good car,” you can get something reliable and comfortable for half the price. For >$70k, get the one that makes you the most excited.
Which luxury car is completely overpriced considering the poor workmanship and lack of features?
According to Consumer Reports reliability ranking is: Lexus Toyota Mazda Subaru Kia Infiniti Audi BMW Mini Hyundai Porsche Genesis Acura Nissan Honda Volkswagen Mercedes-Benz Ford Buick Lincoln Dodge Jeep Chevrolet Chrysler GMC Ram Tesla Cadillac Volvo JD Power has a somewhat different ranking: While Cadillac ranks a little higher in the JD Power ranking, it is still one of the lowest ones with Land Rover, Volvo and Acura worse. While Volvo might not be considered luxury they certainly have some models price at a luxury price. I tend to believe that JD Power uses a bigger sample than subscriber based Consumer Reports information. Above ranking are by brand and each brand would have some variance based on models. For the most part within brands the higher volume models are more reliable than lower volume ones. in past years there was a time frame when Cadillac was considered the luxury brand of any American car companies. They still include the goodies and technology that would classify them as such. Escalade made the ,20 Cars To Avoid At All Costs In 2017, list and was not the only luxury vehicle to make that list. It is hard to understand why they would be so lousy in terms of reliability. Many of those who valued what Cadillac traditionally offered (quiet, smooth, road isolation, luxurious interiors and luxury technology) moved to Lexus where the brand and most of their models are at the opposite end of the reliability list. Luxury is not luxury if it does not work frequently. Addition replying to several comments: There have been a number of questions about differences between the above lists. I believed that it was due to methodology differences. The following two links get into what type of questions for each and what they measure. 2019 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) Consumer Reports' Car Reliability FAQ Essentially JD Power is an incident report whereas Consumer Reports records what members said were problems they considered serious. Every incident is not necessarily serious. For example I had a new Lexus that soon after delivery developed a 1 pound per week drop in pressure in one tire. That was an incident. It was caused by the tire being improperly seated on the rim at the factory. It was fixed immediately and I would would have considered that an inconvenience not anything serious. There is also a massive difference in sample size with Consumer Reports having 470,000 and Powers about 33k. With the former sample size over 14 times the latter, it should be more statistically accurate. They indicated average response of three hundred per model. That is not as good of info as the manufacturer’s bean counters have, but it is probably as good as it gets for the consumer. Of the two sources Consumer Reports drills down more about specific types of problems. When the owner is out of warranty the type of problem can be important as different categories vary significantly in cost. There is a reason for the large variance in drop in residual value between different brands and different models within those brands. Some turn into money pits and as a result are not worth hardly anything when you try and sell them. That is good on any vehicle. It is particularly bad on a luxury car. I mentioned Cadillac in my above response based on my feeling that no matter how many luxury trappings they offered, if the vehicle frequently did not work it would not be a luxury vehicle (it just would be a vehicle that offered much what Honda offers in tech, but one that did not work). Vehicles that frequently do not work are only luxuries for the mechanics that work on them (JOB SECURITY IS A LUXURY) and luxuries for the dealer or maintenance company (PROFIT IS A LUXURY). Personally I would prefer not contributing too heavily to those two luxuries. The average price of a new vehicle purchased in the states is US $36K. That may not represent luxury, but it represents something that the purchaser expects to work. Is there any real reason the expectation should be different just because the vehicle costs more and may have more luxury trappings or better performance? If your answer is no to that, the logical conclusion would be that ANY luxury brand that had a reported history of more problems than less expensive brands is not worth it. That includes too many of them IMO. Addendum: I am basing this knowing that we all have criteria that is important for the vehicle we select. I currently have two cars one is a German convertible and the other is a Lexus. I recently drove my sister in law’s CTS. Even being used to a soft top convertible that tend to be more noisy, it was one of the most noisy cars I have ever driven. The few I have driven were more noisy to accentuate the sound of the exhaust. The amount of noise is not typical Cadillac. Historically they were one of the most quite on the market. Cadillac wanted a younger buyer group. They tried unsuccessfully to emulate BMW. In comparison my sister in law had commented about how quite my wife’s Lexus is. Lexus was not satisfied. The current model has 30% more sound deadening materials. I am not trying to make a case that lack of sound is the only factor in considering, but is is one more issue for Cadillac’s primary market.
Which German car brand is the best and the most reliable between Audi, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Volkswagen?
They are all three reliable ( I have owned BMWs and Audis, but no Mercedes personally) from my personal view point and from what my friends have experienced. However how well you maintain and take care (not the same as maintenance) a car has a lot to with how reliable it is. If you want to play the numbers alone you can look at the J.D. Power U.S. Vehicle Dependability StudySM (VDS) results below; Year 2018 1. BMW (127) 2. Audi (141) 3. Mercedes (147 -below industry Average*) *Industry average 142 in 2018 Year 2017 1. Mercedes (131) 2. BMW (139) 2. Audi (153) *Industry average 156 in 2017 Year 2016 1. Mercedes (135) 2. Audi (134) 3. BMW (152) *Industry average 152 in 2016 Year 2015 1. Mercedes (119) 2. Audi (138) 3. BMW (146) *Industry average 147 in 2015 Year 2014 1. Mercedes (104) 2. BMW (130) 3. Audi (151 -below industry Average*) *Industry average 133 in 2014 Averages using the last 5 years 2018 to 2014 1. Mercedes (127.2) 2. BMW (138.8) 2. Audi (143.4)
Why do people buy BMW and Audi when Toyota is cheaper and more reliable?
Lets cut to the chase. BMW and Toyota, Tie and Audi is not far behind. According to this study and my two BMWs (E85 and E89) both have been very reliable. In terms of vehicles Toyota make nothing my E85 and E89. Based on the 2018 J.D. Power VDS anything above 148.8 is doing better than average. Lastly why do you care?
Is it true that Honda is more reliable than BMW/Audi/Mercedes nowadays?
Actually as of recently, it’s the other way around. As of 2019, over the last 3 years or so according to JD Power Honda is now below the industry standard and BMW, Audi, and Benz (in that order) are above the industry standard. 2019 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS)
Do you like the newer Lexus GS350s? Do you want to buy one or would you buy one again?
The Lexus GS competes with some of the finest sedans on the planet, with worthy competitors such as the Mercedes Benz E Class, Audi A6, BMW 5 Series, Cadillac CTS, and Infiniti Q70. Every one of these cars is outstanding in one way or another so the choice boils down to subtle objective differences, and/or personal subjective reasons. On the practical side, the Lexus offers the lowest cost of ownership in its class. For starters, its base price virtually ties with Cadillac at the lowest end of the comparison. It has the highest reliability ranking of them all as a brand. According to J.D. Power the Lexus brand has been at number one in its Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) for 7 years. The Mercedes and Cadillac fall ,below, the industry average; the Audi just barely above industry average, with the Infiniti and BMW in mid pack. Separate from reliability is the consideration of routine maintenance cost (oil changes, brake pads, etc.). Many of us have heard from our friends in German cars about $200-$300 oil changes and the high cost of brake jobs. According to ,Auto Repair by Top-Rated Mobile Mechanics | YourMechanic, the estimated cost of maintenance over 10 years for a Lexus is at the lowest end of the spectrum, just slightly above the cost for a Scion or Toyota. The Lexus is less than half that for a BMW and slightly over half of that for Mercedes, Audi and Cadillac, and falling well below all other luxury ,and ,non-luxury brands (with the exception of Scion and Toyota). On the more subjective side of the analysis, magazine reviews for the GS are generally positive. So you certainly can’t go wrong with any of these cars and the Lexus is a stand out.
Which is better, a Fortuner or Skoda?
Well, the first thing is, you've just mentioned Fortuner & Skoda!! (No specific car model is specified). This basically makes me consider: either you are looking at cars from Skoda like the Superb, which is around the similar price range of the Fortuner or cars of the similar SUV category like the Yeti (although it isn't as completely rounded as a full fledged SUV) ,Global Brand Perception,: ,Toyota,: It has been always considered & rightly so,a car manufacturer that makes cars that are hassle free to drive & have low maintenance. Boosted by the Japanese technological wizardry, it has become the number one car maker in the world. Skoda,: this Czech car company is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group. It's justified to see why these cars share same platforms, engines & design architecture that resembles cars of the VW AG & it's other subsidiaries. (Skoda Octavia shares the MQB platform & the 2.0 TDI engine with the Audis) Scenario in India:, ,Toyota,: Even though Toyota may be the largest car maker in the world, it hasn't been much of a success in India market. Except for the Qualis, Innova & Fortuner, the other cars in it's portfolio haven't really struck the cord with Indian customers. Skoda,: The only great time that Skoda enjoyed, was when it introduced the first gen Octavia in India. It's following lineup (Laura, Yeti, Fabia, Rapid) have all disappointed. The Superb,too, had just average sales & never really took off. Image Courtesy: India Auto Report, Google. Link: ,Disillusioned… The Brand Battle,: From the above description, it's easy to comprehend that it is Toyota that has the bigger following in India. True to it's hassle free nature, the cars like Innova, Qualis & even the Fortuner have served well for the Indian customers. People are less keen on moving towards the Skoda, and those who do, do it only for the newly launched Octavia or Superb. It has also pulled the plug on it's Fabia hatch, which was pricey, uneconomical & certainly not to everyone's taste. Plus, Skoda is unfortunately known for it's terrrible after sales & customer care service. This all the more worsens the case for Skoda in India. Link: ,Skoda and Volkswagen admit to poor after sales in India, working to improve it Fortuner vs Skoda,: (assuming ,Skoda Yeti,) The Yeti is petite when it comes to sheer size comparison with the Fortuner (Actually just the Ford Endeavour & Mitsubishi Outlander come close to Fortuner's size). The spec sheet also goes against the Yeti. It's a complete no -no as compared to the Fortuner. It lacks value for money & the practicality (in terms of cabin space, features & ride quality). Image Courtesy: Google. Fortuner vs Skoda,: (assuming ,Skoda Superb, which is in the same price bracket of 19-25 lacs) Here the car segment gets altered altogether. The Superb is a luxury sedan & it's main competitors are Honda Accord, VW Passat, Toyota Camry rather than a SUV like Fortuner. Image Courtesy: Google. Yes, undoubtedly, the Superb does score higher in available legroom (especially at the rear), comfort levels, equipment, even though it is considered too costly for the segment. It's after sales service is poor & availability of spares is other major concern for the brand. Link: Overall performance of Auto brands in India. ,J.D. Power - India Image Courtesy: Google. The Fortuner on the other hand is an established SUV with all round credentials that have made it the first choice for Indians opting for an SUV at price tag north of 20 lacs. Service is readily available, spares are a whole lot cheaper & resale value is at par with most cars. Image Courtesy: Google. Link: The Innova & Fortuner have been consistently rated the best in segment by a study of J.D. Power India. (check out the IQS, VDS, APEAL study) ,J.D. Power Presents Awards to Highest Performers in Automotive Customer Satisfaction Studies in India To make a comparison thus, is completely baseless. But, instead what can be gauged is the fact that, overall it's the Toyota that's winning hearts of Indian customers. Conclusion:, Simply put. Toyota is the brand to go for if you are looking at the SUV segment. The Fortuner has led the competition upfront & it's rivals are yet to cope with the huge numbers by which it leads the market. Skoda on the other hand, has yet to tackle it's hurdles so that it gains the confidence of the Indian car buyer. It is revamping it's strategy to gain foothold in the Indian market. Only the Octavia & Superb remain two of it's major players which are looking to turn the tide for the company.
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