Audi B6 Cabs. talk to me

[cirian75]

caught my self looking at these

Was looking at the Alfa GTV's but just too many potential issues for me


very classy looking, almost ageless classic Audi

Would be after a 1.8T manual for my use

1 shopping trip a week, and a 50 to 100 mile Saturday/Sunday pleasure drive.

my style of driving, swift and smooth, but not a thrasher.

[Cupramax]

A4 cabs are definitely not a sports car, so suit your style, i ran a newer B7 for 5 years and would have another without hesitation. 1.8t is a good engine but needs regular oil, preferably every 10k, not Audi's extended service which can run to 18k. There can be a sludge buildup by the oil pickup in the sump which can result in oil starvation if oil changes are not regular. To this extent if i bought a 1.8t i'd get the sump popped off regardless with a quick oilchange when i bought it.

Other things on the cab are really usually down to neglect, the windscreen drains where the soft top latch can get blocked causing water ingress so check the carpets are dry. Also various sensors can play up with wear on the roof mechanism, just check it opens and closes, should work up to 30kmh/18mph i think on a B6. If you go too quick it stops working.