rubbing noise

I have had a '98 A6 quattro for a few weeks now. When turning wheel about 45degrees left or right, I hear a rubbing, thrumming noise (sounds like tires may be too big and rubbing - but they are not). Is this an Audi thing??? or what could be wrong with this otherwisw lovely car??

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hmmm... i think that may be normal, but i would check with the dealer just to make sure.

The power steering sometimes makes clunking noises when put under alot of pressure.

I am thinking about purchasing an 2001 Audi A4 1.8 or 3.0q, I was wondering if anybody knows if this car has transmission problem or any other problem, thank you 

I've heard the CVT has had some problems. Other than that, I think the Tip and the manual are tried and true, unless they implemented new ones.

Disregard what I said, you threw me off when you said 1.8 or 3.0. In 2001 there was only 1.8 and 2.8. the 3.0 is from 2002+. No CVT for the 2001.

I can only speak for my manual in saying that it hasnt had any problems and its at 85k miles. I haven't heard many complaints with the tiptronic. And I haven't heard anything about the regular auto, just because not many people have em.