I've seen many more problems on Audi's than on BMW's. I suppose you could have recieved a poorly made BMW. Take this example, in the one year that I owned the 3233i I had NO problems at all with it except warped rotors(wich was my fault anyway). With the S4, I have had the A/C break, the A/c leak into the passenger side floor compartment, the stitching on the steering wheel came undone, and the leather on the wheel pulled forward and wrinkled. If the paint is peeling on your car, take it in and have it replaced, that's why there is a warranty.