Audi Repair: CVT Reliability, warranty dealer, valve body

Question
I have a 2002 A4 1.8T with the CVT and have been hearing a lot of bad experiences with this transmission.  I have heard they won't last forever and generally fail between 40k and 80k.

A well respected independant mechanic advised me to sell because of this known defect.

I haven't had any problems, but I'd like to know your opinion.

Mine is out of warranty and maybe I'll sell it off rather than risk a costly $8000 repair.

Thank you

Answer
hello
My opinion is the same as your mechanic, I have seen them going bad or starting acting fanny anyway from 30K.
Some people don't even complain about, but I can tell there is something going on . On warranty dealer usually replace module or valve body and sometimes the whole trans. If it's costumer pay job - dealer will recommend new trans.  So my opinion - get Quatro.
good luck                        Greg