Looking at A4 s-line Avant (B8), opinions
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I replaced my 2.0 140 TDI S-Line in Oct with a new 143 S-Line Multitronic and is a massive improvement in the old model.
MPG is not as I expected, but power is fine and linaer compared with old engine.
Multironic (see other topic's) is great. 8 forward gears to play with with flappy paddles is very entertaining.
Options.......MMI, interior ligjt pack, parking plus and nice.
Pitch
MPG is not as I expected, but power is fine and linaer compared with old engine.
Multironic (see other topic's) is great. 8 forward gears to play with with flappy paddles is very entertaining.
Options.......MMI, interior ligjt pack, parking plus and nice.
Pitch
Oh great, happy news. I have had a new Avant 143 Multitronic on order since November (still over a month to wait, but that's another thread!). There is a lot of worrying stuff on here that leaves me a bit nervous (I just gave the lease co my 3 year old Volvo D5 auto back cos the gearbox bust!). The test drive sold me this spec inside the first mile or so, I had driven directly before their 170 manual demo car and the 143 Multi felt every bit as lively! I have a TVR for fun (manual OBVIOUSLY!) but for everyday sitting in queues (which is what we all do really most of the time) auto wins everytime. They look great (inside and out), especially in S-line trim, and I want to anticipate it's arrival with a smile, not worrying about it going bang!
Trust me johnzo you will lov it.
It will take a few miles to learn the box, but when you have it just gets better and better.
As you say in town I leave it in D all the time and open roads it stays in M. The gear change vis super smooth and quick.
The hesitation as you pull away 'sometimes' can feel strange, but when you know its there, no probs.
Good choice.
Pitch
It will take a few miles to learn the box, but when you have it just gets better and better.
As you say in town I leave it in D all the time and open roads it stays in M. The gear change vis super smooth and quick.
The hesitation as you pull away 'sometimes' can feel strange, but when you know its there, no probs.
Good choice.
Pitch
pitch3110 said:
Trust me johnzo you will lov it.
It will take a few miles to learn the box, but when you have it just gets better and better.
As you say in town I leave it in D all the time and open roads it stays in M. The gear change vis super smooth and quick.
The hesitation as you pull away 'sometimes' can feel strange, but when you know its there, no probs.
Good choice.
Pitch
I just wish that I could get on with it ... ordered November, HOPEFULLY it will be delivered in MARCH!It will take a few miles to learn the box, but when you have it just gets better and better.
As you say in town I leave it in D all the time and open roads it stays in M. The gear change vis super smooth and quick.
The hesitation as you pull away 'sometimes' can feel strange, but when you know its there, no probs.
Good choice.
Pitch
Hi,I've owned three Audis in a row,the first was a 1.8t A3,then switched to an A4 20ltr TDi,140bhp,had that chipped up to 183bhp,fabulous car,did 63000 faultless miles,German 100mph cruising it would give 47mpg,need a third of a litre of oil every two weeks.I now have an 07 [bought new like the previous one]model,same apart from it being the 170bhp version with the six speed manual box,absolute dream to drive[switch the Traction control off in wet or slippery conditions though,it cuts in as soon as the tyres slip,not good for pulling out of side roads in a hurry]Hardly any difference in performance between this and the other car,its going in for chipping next month though,just like the idea of 204bhp to play with! I still get 45mpg over in Germany though.I wouldn't change the car for anything else currently available.
I now have a B8 A4 2.0TDi 143 Avant, but the SE version as opposed to the S-line. Previous car was a B7 saloon 2.0TDi 140 S-Line.
The reason for the switch to SE was due to the roads round my way knackering the read ARB mounts after 3 months of ownership (it was 6 months old when purchased). We have the same wheel size on the B8 as the B7 but the SE spec rides better despite the rear suspension being harder for Avant.
Personally, I've found the mileage worse in the B8 than the B7, but so far it's only done 8500 miles so it's got some way to go before being broken in. We were getting 600 from a tank in the B7 (typically 450 on the 3/4 tank of more urban commutes), while now we're getting about 500 (350 on the 3/4 tank for the same routes).
Quieter engine is probably due to a fundamental rethink over the PD transverse engines that were dropped from the B7. Nice and responsive for a family wagon but its not going to light up your world. I've even got used to the electric handbrake which is weird when getting into another car only to find it won't move off without my help at the lights.
Next time, funds permitting, we'll be going for the 3.0TDi quattro in SE Avant setup.
Dr Rick
The reason for the switch to SE was due to the roads round my way knackering the read ARB mounts after 3 months of ownership (it was 6 months old when purchased). We have the same wheel size on the B8 as the B7 but the SE spec rides better despite the rear suspension being harder for Avant.
Personally, I've found the mileage worse in the B8 than the B7, but so far it's only done 8500 miles so it's got some way to go before being broken in. We were getting 600 from a tank in the B7 (typically 450 on the 3/4 tank of more urban commutes), while now we're getting about 500 (350 on the 3/4 tank for the same routes).
Quieter engine is probably due to a fundamental rethink over the PD transverse engines that were dropped from the B7. Nice and responsive for a family wagon but its not going to light up your world. I've even got used to the electric handbrake which is weird when getting into another car only to find it won't move off without my help at the lights.
Next time, funds permitting, we'll be going for the 3.0TDi quattro in SE Avant setup.
Dr Rick
Have you considered the 2.0t petrol (210bhp I think?). I've got the 2.0tdi 143 se saloon multitronic as a company car, had a sline 2.0t manual saloon for a day when my car was getting serviced, and what a lovely car it was! Brisk, sounded good, really put a smile on my face. Mpg wise was only 2mpg worse than the diesel on the normal driving, and I gave it some right foot to see what it could do!
Also have a 3.0 petrol a4 cab, and it was much quicker and far less thirsty (37mpg v 25mpg).
Unless you have to have a diesel, I would seriously consider the 2.0t petrol as I bet it's a bit cheaper to start with?
Also have a 3.0 petrol a4 cab, and it was much quicker and far less thirsty (37mpg v 25mpg).
Unless you have to have a diesel, I would seriously consider the 2.0t petrol as I bet it's a bit cheaper to start with?
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