Looking to buy an Auto Diesel
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Hi all
Looking to buy the Audi A6 Avant 2.5, pref diesel. Probs looking at an older model so 2003-2005.
My question is, most of them I'm looking at are Auto. Is the 2.5 Diesel thirsty on Auto ?
I ask as I've never owned a Diesel Auto. I know Petrol can be thirsty on an Auto but is it the same for a Diesel ?
Thanks in advance
Kind Regards
Looking to buy the Audi A6 Avant 2.5, pref diesel. Probs looking at an older model so 2003-2005.
My question is, most of them I'm looking at are Auto. Is the 2.5 Diesel thirsty on Auto ?
I ask as I've never owned a Diesel Auto. I know Petrol can be thirsty on an Auto but is it the same for a Diesel ?
Thanks in advance
Kind Regards
Ive seen a few Mercs about im looking at a 1500 budget. Seen a few A6 avants I like the look of, right interior etc but they are Auto. Ive seen 2.5 and 1.9. I fancy getting diesel so it will cover the miles.
Yes, I'd go for the standard A6 or the Allroad which ever comes first in my budget. Budget will grow whilst im waiting for the right one to crop up. The allroad diesel is only the 2.5. So is that still a dog with a better Auto box ?
I'd rather have the manual version.
Yes, I'd go for the standard A6 or the Allroad which ever comes first in my budget. Budget will grow whilst im waiting for the right one to crop up. The allroad diesel is only the 2.5. So is that still a dog with a better Auto box ?
I'd rather have the manual version.
cpjitservices said:
Ive seen a few Mercs about im looking at a 1500 budget. Seen a few A6 avants I like the look of, right interior etc but they are Auto. Ive seen 2.5 and 1.9. I fancy getting diesel so it will cover the miles.
Yes, I'd go for the standard A6 or the Allroad which ever comes first in my budget. Budget will grow whilst im waiting for the right one to crop up. The allroad diesel is only the 2.5. So is that still a dog with a better Auto box ?
I'd rather have the manual version.
If you buy a £1500 Allroad, you'll need a decent contingency fund. With that budget I'd look at a manual 1.9. Yes, I'd go for the standard A6 or the Allroad which ever comes first in my budget. Budget will grow whilst im waiting for the right one to crop up. The allroad diesel is only the 2.5. So is that still a dog with a better Auto box ?
I'd rather have the manual version.
An A6 Allroad 2.5 Auto of this vintage will do 20-25mpg max, often sub-20.
They are incredibly thirsty cars.
The FWD A6 of this vintages uses the CVT Multitronic. They are good, when they work, but often give trouble.
Best bet if you want an old A6 is a 1.9 TDI 130 Manual with the 5-speed gearbox (also available as a 6-speed manaual but they can have issues too).
They are incredibly thirsty cars.
The FWD A6 of this vintages uses the CVT Multitronic. They are good, when they work, but often give trouble.
Best bet if you want an old A6 is a 1.9 TDI 130 Manual with the 5-speed gearbox (also available as a 6-speed manaual but they can have issues too).
PositronicRay said:
If you buy a £1500 Allroad, you'll need a decent contingency fund.
Why bother? Throw it away if it goes wrong.Stop / start driving kills the MPG in conventional (torque converter) autos. On the move there should be much difference between manual and auto - sometime auto is better as they can be higher geared.
Im after diesel for the simple fact is I want it to cover the miles.
Every weekend I do a 120 (each way) mile trip. Usually Motorway but can take the back roads too. 6 miles trip to and from work.
At the moment I have a Vectra B 1.8 Petrol Auto and its thirsty as F**k
I do like the idea of the 130 1.9 Diesel and in Manual would be ideal.
Every weekend I do a 120 (each way) mile trip. Usually Motorway but can take the back roads too. 6 miles trip to and from work.
At the moment I have a Vectra B 1.8 Petrol Auto and its thirsty as F**k
I do like the idea of the 130 1.9 Diesel and in Manual would be ideal.
I have owned both, the 2.5tdi Quattro was very thirsty, often sitting at around 22mpg for the whole tank, on a run it would nudge over 30mpg.
The 1.9tdi has the horrid multitronic gearbox and averaged 33mpg over the year and 30k miles I had it.
V7 D5 Auto will see around 35mpg in comparison.
Merc E320cdi will see around 35mpg in comparison.
Also the A6 of that era was well behind the Volvo, Merc and BMW in terms of quality, ride and overall feel. But did look nice.
The 1.9tdi has the horrid multitronic gearbox and averaged 33mpg over the year and 30k miles I had it.
V7 D5 Auto will see around 35mpg in comparison.
Merc E320cdi will see around 35mpg in comparison.
Also the A6 of that era was well behind the Volvo, Merc and BMW in terms of quality, ride and overall feel. But did look nice.
This is along the lines that I was looking at.
Its got the right steering wheel and the right trim, and the right engine.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262626503323?_trksid=p20...
Would like one with a few less miles, though this engine would probs last way beyond what its already done looked after.
Its got the right steering wheel and the right trim, and the right engine.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262626503323?_trksid=p20...
Would like one with a few less miles, though this engine would probs last way beyond what its already done looked after.
Edited by cpjitservices on Thursday 20th October 12:34
gizlaroc said:
I have owned both, the 2.5tdi Quattro was very thirsty, often sitting at around 22mpg for the whole tank, on a run it would nudge over 30mpg.
The 1.9tdi has the horrid multitronic gearbox and averaged 33mpg over the year and 30k miles I had it.
V7 D5 Auto will see around 35mpg in comparison.
Merc E320cdi will see around 35mpg in comparison.
Also the A6 of that era was well behind the Volvo, Merc and BMW in terms of quality, ride and overall feel. But did look nice.
Always liked that style of Merc but maybe the 3.2 would be too big. The 1.9tdi has the horrid multitronic gearbox and averaged 33mpg over the year and 30k miles I had it.
V7 D5 Auto will see around 35mpg in comparison.
Merc E320cdi will see around 35mpg in comparison.
Also the A6 of that era was well behind the Volvo, Merc and BMW in terms of quality, ride and overall feel. But did look nice.
I'm presuming the Audi A4 wouldn't be a better choice ? again with the 1.9 manual ?
At that price point you want something as simple as possible so I would discount the Merc 320. No need for a large complicated diesel engine with no doubt high miles and possible maintained on a tight budget.
The 1.9 is in loads of different VAG models and is proven to be reliable if looked after correctly.
There are a few issues but that's true with most diesel engines.
I had an Alhambra with the 130 engine in it and it was excellent.
Towed a 1500kg van with it fully loaded and it coped really well.
Only issue in the 3 years we owned it apart from normal wear and tear items was a blown boost pipe.
Local garage sorted it for £130.
It averaged 40+ mpg. Not bad for am MPV.
However if you are doing less than 200 miles per week then a petrol would be ok.
Difference in cost between 35mpg and 40 mpg would be minimal over a year.
E46 Touring as you mentioned would be a good shout.
The 1.9 is in loads of different VAG models and is proven to be reliable if looked after correctly.
There are a few issues but that's true with most diesel engines.
I had an Alhambra with the 130 engine in it and it was excellent.
Towed a 1500kg van with it fully loaded and it coped really well.
Only issue in the 3 years we owned it apart from normal wear and tear items was a blown boost pipe.
Local garage sorted it for £130.
It averaged 40+ mpg. Not bad for am MPV.
However if you are doing less than 200 miles per week then a petrol would be ok.
Difference in cost between 35mpg and 40 mpg would be minimal over a year.
E46 Touring as you mentioned would be a good shout.
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