Another multitronic question!
Discussion
I've read all the multitronic threads and first reaction is to run a mile where this gearbox is concerned. However, the possibility has arisen of a good deal on a good spec Mar 2010 A4 2.0d S Line. I'm not a huge fan of autos, but money talks and all that!
So the question arises. Has the gearbox been sorted or is it still one to avoid!
So the question arises. Has the gearbox been sorted or is it still one to avoid!
We havnt had any problems with the newer version in the new shape A4/A5.
We have had one or two issues with the 7 speed version, in cars arround 2006 Model year, but nothing like the number of issues with the earier cars.
But do drive the car and be sure you are happy with the way it operates, the revs going up a bit like a slipping clutch when you accelerate, this is not a fault its just how a CVT works, not everyone likes it. If you happy go for it, you;ve got 3 years warranty although I dont think you will need it.
We have had one or two issues with the 7 speed version, in cars arround 2006 Model year, but nothing like the number of issues with the earier cars.
But do drive the car and be sure you are happy with the way it operates, the revs going up a bit like a slipping clutch when you accelerate, this is not a fault its just how a CVT works, not everyone likes it. If you happy go for it, you;ve got 3 years warranty although I dont think you will need it.
Took delivery of a brand new A4 TDI multitronic a couple of months ago. Gearbox awful other than in urban use, fuel consumption disappointing- struggles to 40mpg on a 40 mile daily commute and performance severely blunted + steering the worst I've encountered since a 1979 Fiat Strada. Then there's the overly complicated stereo/heating controls, offset driving position, infuriating remote locking (could probably be reprogrammed if I could be ar$ed)... Luckily it's a firm car and not my own cash or would be properly narked with it.
Agreed new key is rubbish.
I like the radio / heater controls
Pedal offset is definatly noticeable, but didnt put me off on a 180mile round trip for traiing the other day.
Cars without servo tronic steering are indeed rubish, servo tronic ones lack feed back on the edge but who drives a 2.0TDI A4 on the edge.
New multi seems more reliable, but it has all the normal multi operation, so if you dont like, you wont like it. They all seem to delay a bit going into revers too.
I like the radio / heater controls
Pedal offset is definatly noticeable, but didnt put me off on a 180mile round trip for traiing the other day.
Cars without servo tronic steering are indeed rubish, servo tronic ones lack feed back on the edge but who drives a 2.0TDI A4 on the edge.
New multi seems more reliable, but it has all the normal multi operation, so if you dont like, you wont like it. They all seem to delay a bit going into revers too.
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