B9 A4/A5 Reliability?

[tbm5690]

Anyone own or familiar enough to speak to powertrain reliability on these? I know The 2.0 has been around for a long time, other than potential valve deposits any known issues for this generation? I would love a manual but they're hard to find so I assume the DSG realistically would be paired with it. On the transmission it's my understanding that if it has been maintained with scheduled fluid changes it is pretty solid? Figured I would consult here before beginning to stalk the Audi forums. TIA.

 

[atikovi]

I was thinking timing chain issues but maybe not. https://www.audizine.com/forum/show...ng-chain-issues-B9-2-0-Difference-to-B8-setup

 

[drtyler]

Just curious, but have you driven one?

 

[tbm5690]

Just curious, but have you driven one?

Not yet...I'd have to travel at least an hour to find one but of course before buying I would take a drive even if it isn't the exact one I'd be interested in.

 

[raaizin]

I had a 2018 A4, and a 2018 Q5 and now currently own a 2019 Q5 which is basically the same car mechanically. I think it is still too early to determine long term reliability as many dont have many miles. I think all 3 drove fantastic with great power and excellent fuel economy. I did have an issue with the 2018 Q5 which didnt recognize the key and wouldnt start so I traded the 2018Q5 to a 2019 Q5.