New 2010 A6 Le mans 2.0 TDI (170) or 3.0TDI?

[V5 Man]

Hi,

From what I've read from other posters on here, the quattro system fitted to the 3.0TDi seems to be very good in wintry conditions, and pretty reliable too. My 2.0TDI was OK in the snow - but then my front tyres were getting a bit low on tread during the snowy spell, so it's hardly surprising they didn't grip that well.

I believe the 2.0TDi 170 can be increased to around 210bhp with a remap, which should make a nice difference, and bring it closed to the 3.0's performance.

Good luck - let us know what you decide to go for.

MF.

Took me a while but placed an order today for the 3.0 Quattro .
I just could not bear buying something I didn't really want(2.0 Auto without Quattro).

I can now get a plug in box or remap and have a real rocket with 590 torque.

A couple of dealers said stock allocation is fast drying up, I've been quoted mid July for delivery as it had to be a factory order.
Even internet discounter can't get deliveries within 16+ weeks if they can get it at all.
The dealer also reckons the current subsidy ends on Wednesday.

[johny1980]

ties in with what ive been told about the current deals ending on the 31st

i have to decide by wednesday what option i want

have been toying with the idea of changing my deal - (3 year pcp - 2.2k deposit - 13.5k final payment)

i can switch to a 2 year contract lease on the same price but it includes maitainance and only paying 1.4k deposit (which i would definately lose)

or

2 year pcp for £20 more a month on the same deposit and 17.5k final payment (works out £500 more over 2 years)

i think ill leave the 2 year lease because the deposit is nearly as much anyway and with only 16, 000 miles over 2 years i should not need any maintanance

but seriously thinking about the 2 year pcp

i want to increase my chances of getting some of my deposit back

is the car likely to be worth more than 13.5k after 3 years or more than 17.5k after 2 years ?

is it worth the extra £20 a month when according to the salesman even though im on the 3 year pcp i can still come out 2 years in and should have equity in the car to settle finance and have some left ?

decisions, decisions !!!!

any advise appreciated

[swissle]

Unless you are following a long distance service schedule you will need a service which is £300ish on an A6 within the 2 year period.

Do the PCP quotes have a GFV in them? If so you don't really have anything to worry about. I wouldn't count on a PCP having equity 2/3rds into the period, especially as the new model will be out by then.

[V5 Man]

ties in with what ive been told about the current deals ending on the 31st

i have to decide by wednesday what option i want

have been toying with the idea of changing my deal - (3 year pcp - 2.2k deposit - 13.5k final payment)

i can switch to a 2 year contract lease on the same price but it includes maitainance and only paying 1.4k deposit (which i would definately lose)

or

2 year pcp for £20 more a month on the same deposit and 17.5k final payment (works out £500 more over 2 years)

i think ill leave the 2 year lease because the deposit is nearly as much anyway and with only 16, 000 miles over 2 years i should not need any maintanance

but seriously thinking about the 2 year pcp

i want to increase my chances of getting some of my deposit back

is the car likely to be worth more than 13.5k after 3 years or more than 17.5k after 2 years ?

is it worth the extra £20 a month when according to the salesman even though im on the 3 year pcp i can still come out 2 years in and should have equity in the car to settle finance and have some left ?

decisions, decisions !!!!

any advise appreciated

The information I've learnt recently is that there will be very little if any equity after 2 years on a 3 year PCP. That said, PCPs over the last 3 years (across the industry) have not delivered any equity at the end of term. But Audi as well as BMW have both said the manufacturers have reworked the final values to try and keep people buying the next car (salesmen will say anything).

Consider £17.5k + £3.5k (dealer markup) and you have a forecourt price of £20,995. Check what current 2 year olds are going for and you have an indicator (only an indicator). You may want to factor a percentage for the new model being available.

Currently Audi used car locator are showing 2.0 TDI S-line manual 28,000 miles for £20,500. A lower mileage Le Mans spec should fetch more than this, how much more I don't know.

[johny1980]

The information I've learnt recently is that there will be very little if any equity after 2 years on a 3 year PCP. That said, PCPs over the last 3 years (across the industry) have not delivered any equity at the end of term. But Audi as well as BMW have both said the manufacturers have reworked the final values to try and keep people buying the next car (salesmen will say anything).

Consider £17.5k + £3.5k (dealer markup) and you have a forecourt price of £20,995. Check what current 2 year olds are going for and you have an indicator (only an indicator). You may want to factor a percentage for the new model being available.

Currently Audi used car locator are showing 2.0 TDI S-line manual 28,000 miles for £20,500. A lower mileage Le Mans spec should fetch more than this, how much more I don't know.

well my mileage should be no more than 16k for 2 years and is multitronic so maybe i would get some back

what im scared of is it loosing a lot in its 3rd year, maybe the extra £20 a month will be worth it

[johny1980]

Well i went for 2 year PCP

ditched the GAP which was £350 from audi built into the finance deal (i can get elswhere for £150, dont even need it in the first year as my insurance covers a replacement vehicle).

so because of that im £450 a month @ 8000 miles a year, final option payment 17.5k, 2.2k deposit

That was the original price for 3 years with GAP so im not really loosing out

I think its not bad for a Le mans 2.0 TDI (170) with multitronic, MMI High, DAB, Folding Mirrors and Auto Dim

Im confident i will get at least some of my deposit back and chuffed i can change again so soon, hopefully just when good deals on the new one are starting

Roll on delivery

[swissle]

Well done on the purchase. I think we all get stung somewhere when it comes to cars anyway, it's just a case of where and when!

Did they say how long for delivery?

[johny1980]

Well done on the purchase. I think we all get stung somewhere when it comes to cars anyway, it's just a case of where and when!

Did they say how long for delivery?

end of april beginning of may

thats from ordering it the first week in feb

they are providing me with a courtesy car if it goes into may as i was told april deffo when i ordered

[MFGF]

Took me a while but placed an order today for the 3.0 Quattro .

So... You know which club to join!

MF.

[V5 Man]

So... You know which club to join!

MF.

Yep, definitely....
Got a bit of a wait, delivery quoted as mid July.
What I need is one of those sci-fi space jump sleeps where I go to sleep tonight and wake on the 10th July.