What to buy? 2.0TDI, 2.7TDI or 3.0TDI and what to look out for

[Darks]

Hi all,

Looking at A6 estate's in Austria and have found the usual bunch of 2ltrs, 2.7 and 3.0ltrs. My budget is around 7-11euros for a car which will get me 170k-240k car's. Whilst I know the basics i.e. try and find a car with service history etc is there one type I should be aiming for over the other or anything that is prevalent in any of them?

Yes I know that the 3.0tdi is the best but is there anything the 2 or 2.7 is better for - manual or tiptronic (not multitronic)?

Quattro or non?


PS - Oh an I also was considering the Allroad and have read about the air suspension issues so let's throw that in the mix.

Thanks in advance!

Darko

[Novica]

I would avoid 2.0 TDI until 2009, only if car has full service history and oil pump replaced. I have 2.0 TDI from 2011 and so far is good. I am on 205000km without any problem.

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[Darks]

Thanks Novica! Hvala!

I was leaning towards the 2.0 (manual) or either tiptronic / manual 3.0ltr. Whilst I would love a full service history, examples of full service history are it was serviced twice by dealer - first time at 20 or 30k and then at 190k and hence full service history!

what was the issue with the 2.0? I've gathered info about the 3.0 (injectors / tiptronic servicing etc).

I am planning on buying a Ross Tech VCDS to use as a scanning tool for buying a car, but I almost bought a 2007 2.0 TDI manual the other day but he's away until the end of August (when I'll be in country).

[Novica]

The issue with 2.0 TDI is oil pump drive. There is plenty examples on net with this problem. Once happen the oil pump stop working and if you do not stop immediatelly whole engine can break down. The problem is resolved with face lift models from 2009 when they start with Common Rail engines.

I have 2.0 CAGB engine, it is ok but a little under power (100 kw), I would sugest you 2.0 with 125kw should be fine.

Pozdrav

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[lynalldiscovery]

I dont know about the 2 litre but bloke at work had the 3.0tdi new clutch and dmf Im sure he said best part of 2k!

Wife is on her 3rd 3.0tdi quattro with tiptronic proper slush box auto and all have been good, first one the injectors started to go.
With the v6 engines if you start them from cold and theres no rattles even for a nanosecond shes a good un.

Being in Austria I would say the quattro would be very handy.
Only way to get proper slush auto box is to get the 3.0 tdi version.

[Darks]

Thanks peeps. Looks like I'm leaning towards the 3.0 more and more as I can't seem to find a 2.0 newer than 2007 in my price range.

Are the DIS and Nav screens easy to change? Many of the cars I've found in Austria have the red monochrome but low ks Whilst the colour ones all have higher ks

[niedzial1983]

If you buying 3.0tdi go for asb engine or lifted version . First 2004-2006(first half) had issues with chain and tensioners .

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[Darks]

Thanks mate, there's a few 07 /08 that have caught my eye. My brother in law is making contact with the sellers and ill either take it to audi for inspection or their equivalent MOT mob oamtc as that'll tell me Something's.

If you buying 3.0tdi go for asb engine or lifted version . First 2004-2006(first half) had issues with chain and tensioners .

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[Novica]

To change from red screen to color is expensive and need some skils. From other side, if you want navigation then you need even to remove component protection from used parts and for that you have to go to dealer. I would sugest you to find car with as much equipment as posible. When I was searching for my car, the navigation was obligatory.

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[Darks]

Yes decided not to bother. I've found a 7/2008 3.0tdi Quattro tiptronic with full service history (230k), Brown leather, AMI, sunroof . Can't tell which MMI but does have Nav.
I'll be getting my bro in law to check it with Audi.
Did this year sort out the injectors? Am I right that 2008 isn't facelift?
Do I need to worry about the box?