Searching for a A4 diesel repmobile
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Hi all....
I'm looking for a A4 for my dad, needs to be an estate, and diesel - not too bothered by anything else!
Just wondered whether there is anything to look out for - which engine is the best economy vs power - I guess the 2.0TDI in the newer cars, so they come in varying outputs like the old 1.9TDI?
And tangible benefits to the sportline kit, other than a harder ride and better looks?
Don't know much about Audis, so any general advice/suggestions appreciated! budget about 10K, lowish mileage....The floor is yours!!!
I'm looking for a A4 for my dad, needs to be an estate, and diesel - not too bothered by anything else!
Just wondered whether there is anything to look out for - which engine is the best economy vs power - I guess the 2.0TDI in the newer cars, so they come in varying outputs like the old 1.9TDI?
And tangible benefits to the sportline kit, other than a harder ride and better looks?
Don't know much about Audis, so any general advice/suggestions appreciated! budget about 10K, lowish mileage....The floor is yours!!!
B6 is a bit dated looking and the dynamics leave something to be desired sadly. Both 1.9 and 2.5 are rough old dogs by modern standards.
B7 is a nice enough beasty, I've currently got a TDI170 Special Edition outside. 140 is not quite enough if you've even the slightest of interests in cars so I'd go for a 170, a 2.7 or a 3.0 if economy is not your number one priority. Gains steering, suspension, interior and obvious styling changes over the B6 too.
170 will do about 31 around town and 38 on the motorway unless you drive like a total namby pamby where it will do 35 and 46-47. 140 the same as you're driving it harder.
Not much in the way of feedback through the helm but they grip and steer well enough, SE is a boat so steer clear!
B7 is a nice enough beasty, I've currently got a TDI170 Special Edition outside. 140 is not quite enough if you've even the slightest of interests in cars so I'd go for a 170, a 2.7 or a 3.0 if economy is not your number one priority. Gains steering, suspension, interior and obvious styling changes over the B6 too.
170 will do about 31 around town and 38 on the motorway unless you drive like a total namby pamby where it will do 35 and 46-47. 140 the same as you're driving it harder.
Not much in the way of feedback through the helm but they grip and steer well enough, SE is a boat so steer clear!
I would suggest a b6. Not a huge fan personally of the new one looks wise unless in sport guise.
Engine wise I would go 1.9tdi 130 with a remap to around 150 ish for +-500 squid.
You then get punch as well as economy. Only let down with the 1.9 is that it is quite agricultural by the time it hits 100k miles though once on the move you wont notice.
Engine wise I would go 1.9tdi 130 with a remap to around 150 ish for +-500 squid.
You then get punch as well as economy. Only let down with the 1.9 is that it is quite agricultural by the time it hits 100k miles though once on the move you wont notice.
Waugh-terfall said:
oh right, I wasn't aware there were B7's in the market for that price
There are millions! Have you not noticed what has happened to the car market?! Monaro @15K? yes please...but don't think I'll be able to convince the old man!B7 170TDI it is then - with Sportsline if possible....Thanks for the help all!
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