Pondering a 2005 2.0 FSI SE Quick advice needed pls.

[stonesfan]

Hi all

Test drove a very low mileage 3 door 2 litre petrol SE Auto earlier. Lovely little car and extremely comfortable leather seats with loads of head and leg room.

Are the petrol models for this year generally hassle free? Anything especially to look for?

Seriously thinking about making an offer on this car.

Cheers

[Martynas26]

Go for manual gearbox=)

[stonesfan]

Have pondered a manual but considering how much time I spend in traffic on my way to work am far happier with an auto. Presume that's a personal preference rather than a warning regarding the auto box?

[Martynas26]

Oh. I like automatic. Use to say will never have manual!!=) but once my audi box start playing and is no remedies unless u pay big bills so i had to scrap it. Now got manual and is realy better. I hope your box is lucky one!!!=)

[alankru]

What year was yours Martynas26?

Over the years, as with most things, the DSG box has become more refined and reliable. You must ensure that it has been serviced correctly - that is that the DSG oil and filter has been changed every 40000 miles. If it hasn't, I would steer clear of the car for fear of a big bill at a later date or, if you have road tested the DSG box as best you can and it seems ok, get a discount to compensate against any future bill (which could be a few thousand). I seem to recall that one of the issues with the earlier DSG boxes was that it would not be smooth when reversing up an incline - so you could test for this as a starting point.

[Martynas26]

2001 a4 multitronic. Heard dsg boxes is more durable. But how u say oil change on time or even more often is recommended. So look after yours audi heart=)