OriginallyPosted by wweese. I just bought a used 2013 A4 less than a year ago. It just hit 100,000 miles, so I expected some service to be needed, but not anything as major as I was told. I brought the car into the Audi Nashville dealership to get a diagnosis on a heavy, much more noticeable downshift at around 20MPH. Tiptronic The Tiptronic is the better choice for an automatic gearbox. It is quite reliable, although it does require careful maintenance. Changing the transmission fluid every 40,000 miles is crucial for the longevity of the gearbox. 6-Speed Manual. There is not much to say about the 6-speed option. Interms of transmissions, there were a few. The low-powered 1.8L got the 5-speed manual, while the ones above 222hp got the 6-speed manual. There was also a 6-speed Tiptronic automatic and a 6-speed dual-clutch transmission with the 3.2L engine. But what about the Audi TT years to avoid? More on that in a bit. Fuel Economy Wherespeed and comfort are required, the 2024 Audi RS7 Sportback delivers. Power comes from a 591-hp twin-turbo V-8 engine that's bolted to an eight-speed automatic transmission that sends power Anincredibly reliable luxury vehicle, we particularly love the 2013 model for its relative affordability. potent engine trims mated to an 8-speed Tiptronic transmission, the 2015 Audi Q5 Therewere many transmission options to choose from depending on the model: 6-speed manual, 6-speed Tiptronic, 7-speed S Tronic, and 8-speed Tiptronic. Common Audi A5 B8 Engine Problems. Before jumping into the common problems of the Audi B8 A5, since there are many engines, we will try to differentiate the problems Thereare 59 reviews for the 2014 Audi A4, click through to see what your fellow consumers are saying. Opens website in a new tab. Exterior 4.8; Reliability 4.5; Write a review. Atwin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 powers the SQ8, and it provides 500 horsepower and 568 pound-feet of torque; all-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic transmission are both standard. Tqy7a.