Model Advice

**Seeker_UK** · 04-04-2010,02:00 PM

I've been very impressed with my other half's MY2001 2.4SE Multi, very smooth and the sort of drive that I like. Not bad for £5K!

Anyway, I've decided to buy something similar. My budget is about £6-7K and looking around there are a few to choose from. An Avant is preferable but saloons seem to be better priced.

I've decided to go for a manual. I've read all the horror stories about multitronic and although my OH's 2.4 seems to have been well looked after (fluid change at 40K etc etc) I'd rather not have 2 risky prospects on the drive. Other than that, I don't know much about reliability issues on other models some some help would be appreciated.

I'm not interested in the 2.0 as it seems a bit of a slug. This leaves the 1.8T, 2.4, 2.7T and 4.2. Fuel consumption is not an issue but if I could get >30 mpg on a rum I'd be happy but could ignore it for Bose.

Is the 2.5TDI as big a money pit as some reckon?

Which ones should I go for? Anything to really avoid? Is the Quattro system something that could go wrong? If I'm buying a car 10 years old or with 100K on the clock, what's worth looking out for / replacing?

Or should I bite the bullet and go for an A8 / S8?

Thanks in advance.

**Padwick** · 04-04-2010,02:53 PM

The 2.5D is really not worth having as the fuel economy (the only saving grace of any diesel) is horrendous. Plus like most diesels, it is a money pit.
Always been a regret of mine that I didn't go for one of the petrol models so don't make the same mistake.

**Seeker_UK** · 04-04-2010,08:57 PM

So which is the best petrol engine to go for then?

**nigel63** · 04-04-2010,09:36 PM

Originally Posted by Seeker_UK

So which is the best petrol engine to go for then?

i personally would buy a diesel,i have had a 1.9tdi sport passat,my wife has a 99 a4 avant 1.9tdi 110 auto and i now have an a6 1.9tdi se,all are excellent on fuel at around 47mpg on a run and 40ish locally.never had any engine issues on either,the wifes has done 165000 miles now and still runs perfect with no use of water,oil and never lets her down.

**leosayer** · 05-04-2010,09:54 PM

Automatic quattros don't have a mulitronic box, they have a more reliable tiptronic.

If fuel economy isn't an issue then get the 2.7T or 4.2. Both have bags of smooth torque and power. 30mpg is a distant dream though!

The quattro drivetrain is pretty bulletproof.

**Howdy A6** · 06-04-2010,08:19 AM

The 3ltr v6 is a good model,I have one and it took me a while to find one as there is not loads around but the wait was worth it.

**nora2004** · 07-04-2010,05:58 PM

Had a 2.5tdi, spent alooooot of money on it, dint buy one unless its very low mileage and lots of history!

I now have a 2.7t, best car ive ever owned or driven!

250hp as stock, mapped upto 326hp with the tip box is awesome, nice and lazy when in town but changes into a totally different car when you kick its head in! lol

If economy is not an issue, then either the 4.2 with 300hp or the 2.7t, spend £200 and have 320ish hp!

Or if money isnt an issue an S6!

If your ever in the north east feel free to give me a shout and a drive in mine!