LITTLE ADVICE PLEASE

[kevgem2]

Hi there, I am looking at buying another audi can any one recommend a vehicle to have a look at please? 

I will be looking at cars around 5,000 to 6,000 mark tops so obviously not a new one lol but will be new to me I was thinking an A4- (B4) or A6- (C6) event/estate car, engine not that shore about and with an automatic gear box I am in two minds about diesel or petrol ?

most of the time I am just doing short journeys but come the spring and summer I can be doing a lot of motorway miles and would benefit from a good mpg ?

the criteria, is a estate car that has a good turn of speed when needed, can handle a bendy road and not having to be at the fuel pumps every five minuets lol

looking forward to peoples views ?

thanks kev

[Steve Q]

If short journeys I'd say petrol. For service history is a must. And at the price range u suspect the cambelt/water pumps will need changing. So check to see if it's been done. Make sure gear changes are smooth and not jerky. 

[kevgem2]

thanks for your reply, any advice on which petrol engine to loot for ?

there is quiet a big choice, which one of the engines would offer me a good turn of speed when needed and decent  mpg + has a proven reliable strong engine?

many thanks kev

p.s at how many miles do audi recommend a cam belt change?

[audia4b5kev]

allroad   kev

[kevgem2]

i must admit the allroad has caught  my eye but the air suspension worries me from what I have heard its not if it goes wrong its when it goes wrong and they are big buks to get sorted

cheers kev

p.s I thought the allroads where all diesels ? 

[Steve Q]

Diesel allroads are more common, but petrol ones do exist, but only in 2.0TFSI only. I do not believe they are all air suspension though, I thought it was an option. 

I think these videos might help: 

Cheers

Steve

[kevgem2]

thanks for the links Steve, I always thought Audi's where a well put together car and capable of very high miles ?

didn't realize they had so many potential problems ?

I suppose  all cars have there own weaknesses' it just seams as if there is quite a lot when they are all pointed out to you at the same time,

cheers kev

[Steve Q]

40 minutes ago, kevgem2 said:

thanks for the links Steve, I always thought Audi's where a well put together car and capable of very high miles ?

didn't realize they had so many potential problems ?

I suppose  all cars have there own weaknesses' it just seams as if there is quite a lot when they are all pointed out to you at the same time,

cheers kev

You're welcome 🙂 maintenance is key. My 2002 a6 which my dad bought new, and I now own has done 332k on the original engine and gearbox. You want a car with full history bwhich is well cared for. Even if it costs you more to purchase it should stand you in good stead in the long run 

[kevgem2]

cheers Steve !

[Steve Q]

On 8/23/2020 at 8:53 PM, kevgem2 said:

cheers Steve !

You're welcome 😊