I test drove the CDI a few weeks ago and I feel it's a very good alternative to a minivan or SUV.

I'm a little concerned with the numerous negative reliability reports that I see almost everywhere I look. People on this board don't seem to have a lot of complaints though. Have you all been happy with the reliability?

I've been burned more than once with Audi and I really don't want to spend all my time at the dealership...

Thanks!

 

We have an 06'. I got it last month because of price. It has the same buggy problems my 03' E500 and 2000 S430 had. Minor stuff. Once to get nav fixed, 2 days for transmission and now overnight for Sat radio prob. I expect this in any German 1st year re-do. With an 07' you should be fine. I have an 06' A8L and on audiworld all we heard was bad stuff for the 04' D3. Mine is perfect. I don't care what MB,Audi,BMW say about improving quality because I think they are all unreliable in the 1st year out, especially the early builds. Good luck. BTW I love our R500 so much that it does not bother me that we have had issues all ready.

 

I have also had some minor problems. Replace the audio amplifier and most recently I had to service the car for a "Restraint System Malfunction error. But I love the way the car rides!!!

 

Thanks, that's good feedback.

I'd like to hear from 07 onwers. Are there many bugs left?

 

only problem ive come accross now, is that of the incompitent Mercedez-benz tele-aid customer representatives.

they are so stupid.

every issue i've asked them so far: their response has been: go to the dealership