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Re:Chip shortage leads carmaker Opel to shut German plant un... by markb139 on Thursday September 30, 2021 @02:47PM (#28709710)
Indeed. We have an aging Audi that has adaptive cruise control. Recently the radar unit failed. To get it replaced at a dealer will cost about half of what the car is worth.
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Re:Chip shortage leads carmaker Opel to shut German plant un... by sigstoat on Thursday September 30, 2021 @02:59PM (#28709896)
what, on an aging audi, _doesn't_ cost half the value of the vehicle to fix?

i've heard the same complaint about basically every part of an audi except the tires.

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Re:Chip shortage leads carmaker Opel to shut German plant un... by gmac on Thursday September 30, 2021 @04:47PM (#28711115)
Audi seems to be the brand for people who want a VW, but want to pay extra for it. It’s like the mirror image of Skoda or SEAT (VAG’s more ‘budget’ brands).
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Re:Chip shortage leads carmaker Opel to shut German plant un... by nradov on Thursday September 30, 2021 @03:34PM (#28710359)
This is why it's foolish to purchase a German luxury car, either new or used. The electronics aren't designed to last any longer than the warranty. If you really want to drive one then lease, don't buy.
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