A4 Allroad

[bzh1p9]

We live semi rural , and seriously looking at a new A4 allroad as an alternative to going up to a
RR-Torag-Volvo-chelsea tractor type vehicle .

Local dealer is sorting a test drive for me ,

Looking at the Derv manual

Has anybody lived with , or experience of these vehicles ?

Are they a horror story ?

All views about the car , my spelling or punctuation welcome , Thanks

[al1991]

A4 Allroad? What's one of those then?

[BeeRoad]

al1991 said:

A4 Allroad? What's one of those then?

One of these:

http://www.audi.co.uk/new-cars/a4/a4-allroad-quatt...

[redchina]

I looked at buying a few months back, decided against that particular one for the following reasons

Interior switchgear quality was not as good as I expected in an Audi
Mileage was on the high side of lots
Rumours of the self levelling suspension costing $1000 per corner
It was about 7cm too short
suspicions that it had been clocked, despite the high shown mileage
those double-alloy-effect wheels looked awful!
horrid beige colour...
it was still expensive.

most of that is specific to one car, but do check out the suspension, if it is self levelling, check condition and cost.

[bzh1p9]

looking at buying new ............. and will ask about the suspension thanks

[al1991]

BeeRoad said:

al1991 said:

A4 Allroad? What's one of those then?

One of these:

http://www.audi.co.uk/new-cars/a4/a4-allroad-quatt...

I'd never heard of them before at all.

Thanks.

I actually quite like it!

[LC2]

bzh1p9 said:

looking at buying new ............. and will ask about the suspension thanks

The suspension can be replaced with springs apparently.

[anonymous-user]

comparing to an RR or similar isn't really a fair comparison imo

but do drive the Volvo XC 70 before making decision - that would be my advice

[BlueProp]

Skoda Octavia Scout? A cheaper alternative that will do the same job perhaps.

[Emsman]

Would anyone be offended if the words Subaru Legacy Outback were mentioned?

[5potTurbo]

OP: If you have children or carry passengers in the rear, you will find that, as with all A4/A5 cars, there's bugger all leg room in the back.

For the money, I'd go for a 2nd hand already depreciated A6 Allroad. LOADS of room in the back, and you'd probably be able to get the 2.7TDi or 3.0TDi instead. That's a lovely V6 diseasal.

[chard]

redchina said:

I looked at buying a few months back, decided against that particular one for the following reasons

Interior switchgear quality was not as good as I expected in an Audi
Mileage was on the high side of lots
Rumours of the self levelling suspension costing $1000 per corner
It was about 7cm too short
suspicions that it had been clocked, despite the high shown mileage
those double-alloy-effect wheels looked awful!
horrid beige colour...
it was still expensive.

most of that is specific to one car, but do check out the suspension, if it is self levelling, check condition and cost.

Wrong car I think. The A4 Allroad does not have self-leveling suspension. Good car actually. Like an A4 Avant q but with better ground clearance. Go for the 2.0TDI

Edited by chard on Thursday 25th November 09:04

[Wills2]

Emsman said:

Would anyone be offended if the words Subaru Legacy Outback were mentioned?

No its an excellent car.

To the OP I had an A6 allroad and it was great (same concept to the A4 allroad) great ride on the air suspension came with all season tyres so was was pretty good in the snow and on muddy tracks. Had it for 2 years and did over 30k miles and it never missed a beat.

I'm not sure but I don't think the A4 allroad comes standard with the adjustable air suspension I could be wrong though.

and the 2.7TDI is the smoothest diesel you'll ever drive. (if thats not a contradiction in terms)

Edited by Wills2 on Thursday 25th November 08:47

[bzh1p9]

Thanks for responses so far ,

A6 allroad good shout , But massive car , If I were to look at an A6 I might as well go the Chelsea tractor route ,
The A4 seemed a good compact AWD option , still we'll wait for the dealer to sort a test drive .

Any one else , good bad or indifferant ?

[chrisispringles]

Another vote for looking at a Volvo XC70. I'd say look at a Subaru Forester or Legacy Outback as well.

[jamiebae]

I've just bought a Subaru Forester and it's a brilliant car. Doesn't have the image of an Audi but I've done over 2k miles in it this week and it's comfy on long drives, has room for people in the back and won't get stuck on a muddy lane. Other than the fact it struggles to manage 30 mpg (2.0 auto petrol) it's great.

[Zed Ed]

Legacy diesel is a great car; had mine since August .

Usual subaru virtues plus economy !

[456mgt]

The A4 Allroad is a bit too new to get much of a view of how good they are. I do like them though, and it's a very neat, good-looking package. I'm tempted by them myself especially now I don't need quite so much lugging ability.

[missing the VR6]

The A4 Allroad seem to get out pointed in most reviews I've read by the Octavia Scout.