Not inmpressed with 3.0 V6 5-speed gearbox after test drive
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Hi guys,
I'm looking to buy an Audi A4 convertible and I went to test drive a 2003 3.0L V6 model this weekend which left me a little cold.. it has covered 53k miles with full Audi history however the 5-speed manual gearbox felt very sloppy, not at a tight like the 6-speed manual I have been used to in the 04 plate s-line saloon I have just sold. Is this due to the older style gearbox, or is something worn?
Also the roof was not lifting properly. It would come part of the way up the stop just as the rear compartment (what would be the parcel self) was half raised. With a little help it then continued opening and it was fine. Naturally I walked away - however what would have caused this problem? It was almost as if the hydraulics were not strong enough to raise the roof through the first section - or maybe it was catching on something..
Thank you for any info.. Really disappointed at the sluggish ride of the car..
I'm looking to buy an Audi A4 convertible and I went to test drive a 2003 3.0L V6 model this weekend which left me a little cold.. it has covered 53k miles with full Audi history however the 5-speed manual gearbox felt very sloppy, not at a tight like the 6-speed manual I have been used to in the 04 plate s-line saloon I have just sold. Is this due to the older style gearbox, or is something worn?
Also the roof was not lifting properly. It would come part of the way up the stop just as the rear compartment (what would be the parcel self) was half raised. With a little help it then continued opening and it was fine. Naturally I walked away - however what would have caused this problem? It was almost as if the hydraulics were not strong enough to raise the roof through the first section - or maybe it was catching on something..
Thank you for any info.. Really disappointed at the sluggish ride of the car..
What do you mean by sluggish ride?
The 5 speed box isn't great, particularly if you're used to the later 6 (much better and more precise change). Hood should be smooth and effortless.
None of the B6 cab range barring an S4 are particularly exciting to drive, perhaps a 1.8t quattro sport if you can find one? Gets a bit more power and the 6 speed box.
The 5 speed box isn't great, particularly if you're used to the later 6 (much better and more precise change). Hood should be smooth and effortless.
None of the B6 cab range barring an S4 are particularly exciting to drive, perhaps a 1.8t quattro sport if you can find one? Gets a bit more power and the 6 speed box.
AudiSport said:
Also the roof was not lifting properly. It would come part of the way up the stop just as the rear compartment (what would be the parcel self) was half raised. With a little help it then continued opening and it was fine. Naturally I walked away - however what would have caused this problem? It was almost as if the hydraulics were not strong enough to raise the roof through the first section -
Thats exactly whats wrong. The hydraulic rams that operate the roof loose pressure over time with exactly the results you describe. To be honest I'd look at a B7 cab if you can stretch to it as the dynamic improvements they made (basically the whole B6 S4 suspension setup and some other changes) make it a lot better than a B6 to drive. Also Dr G I didn't think they made a 1.8T Quattro in the B6 cab???...Gassing Station | Audi, Seat, Skoda & VW | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff