2.0 143 v 2.0 140 diesel

[digiman]

Hi, Could someone confirm if the new Audi A4 was only ever sold with the common rail 143 Diesel units or were early versions ever supplied with the 140 diesel units. The reason I ask is that my dealer has a couple of demo models but they are listed as 140 models. Any easy way to check under the bonnet ?

Also do Audis come with 1 year or 3 year roadside assist as standard

Thanks

[2.7 S-line]

i bought an A3 in 2005 that came with 3 years audi assist (i didn't ask when i ordered my A4)

[mkc]

The online A4 PDF states this at the end

"

Audi Roadside Assistance

Your new car comes complete with
complimentary roadside assistance and
recovery across the UK provided by RAC
Motoring Services. Also included is
roadside assistance throughout Europe,
managed by RAC Motoring Services.

Audi Customer Care

Every new Audi benefits from the
comprehensive Audi Customer Care Package,
which comprises:
• A 3-year Audi warranty, which covers you
for unlimited mileage in the first 2 years of
ownership, with a full mechanical and
electrical warranty which covers you for up
to 60,000 miles in the third year
• A 3-year paint warranty
• A 12-year anti-corrosion warranty
• Up to 3 years’ UK roadside assistance
and recovery
This package, together with Audi variable
Service intervals, offers a combination
unmatched by any other major manufacturer."

[digiman]

Yes I saw this but what I wondered did the "Up to" meant. I thought it may have meant 1 year as standard and extended up to 3 years if you pay extra

[JBlues]

I think I am right in saying that the B8 has only ever had a 2.0 TDI 143 (PS) engine in it. Some ******** and others choose to describe it as a 2.0 TDI 140.....the 140 referring to BHP rather than PS which is the metric equivalent.

Basically 143 PS = 140 BHP so it's the same engine!

I found the Road Side Assistance bit confusing as well. I read it that you get 12 months, but for cars bought or financed through Audi Customer services you get 3 years.

[steve1234]

Definitely only the 143ps common rail on the B8.

With the road side assistance, I'm pretty sure it runs alongside the warranty so 3 years or 60,000 miles, so if you're high mileage it could be less than 3 years!!! You can still extend it though but Audi charges a lot for the extensions.

[satsu]

Definitely 3 years RAC cover as standard with mine. Hope that's across the board and not just that they think the 3.0TDI is prone to breaking down. :)