Audi Allroad 2.7T any good?

[Miffy964RS]

Hi,

I've been thinking about an Allroad 2.7T manual for a while as out here in California, where I find myself now, they can be had for quite cheap (around £5k).

However, nobody here seems to have a good word to say about them. The air suspension bags and compressor fail, they piss fluids, all the dash electrics go wrong. etc.

Anyone got any experience of running high miles in one of these?

[Dr G]

Irritatingly thirsty, not particularly quick, look very dated now and not the best built Audi ever.

[Robatr0n]

The plus side however is that they can be tuned to RS4 type performance although I don't think it would be too cheap!

[LeoSayer]

Another plus is that the engine is incredibly quiet and smooth. No problems with build quality on my A6, and I think the Allroads look fantastic, although the suspension does need looking at before buying. They are a bargain at the moment.

[papercup]

thirsty...

[Miffy964RS]

So no one here has much good to say about them either.
Probably makes more sense to buy a Forester or Outback XT.

[Targarama]

So you base your car purchasing decision completely on the views of a few keyboard warriors then? The 2/7T is not that bad - its the same basic engine as used in the 2000-2002ish Audi S4.

However, I suggest you stop messing around and get a proper engined version - they did the 4.2 V8 in an A6 Allroad out there too (Colleague had one). Cruising on the freeway won't kill the mpg too much.

[audidoody]

Miffy964RS said:

Hi,

I've been thinking about an Allroad 2.7T manual for a while as out here in California, where I find myself now, they can be had for quite cheap (around £5k).

However, nobody here seems to have a good word to say about them. The air suspension bags and compressor fail, they piss fluids, all the dash electrics go wrong. etc.

Anyone got any experience of running high miles in one of these?

I've run a 2.5TDI from 25,000 to 60,000 miles in three years. Faultless. Never had any of the problems of which you speak .. hadn't heard of any problems ... get it checked over and warrantee'd. Superb vehicle. There was a story doing the forums that leaving the air suspension on the lowest setting all the time could cause the bags to leak. But if you leave it on auto-level the lowest setting only comes on at high speed.

Edited by audidoody on Monday 13th October 19:21