Hello whats up ?

[Lightsout79]

Hi , new here don't have an Audi (Yet)

But next week I am buying a 2001 A2 1.4D , as a project car no mot and needs work, my first Audi !

[Steve Q]

Welcome to the forum James :) 

You'll find the members on here are a friendly and helpful bunch :) 

Congrats on getting an a2 :) what needs doing on it? 

Cheers

Steve 

[niedzial1983]

Keep us updated with pics !!! :) 

[Lightsout79]

53 minutes ago, Steve Q said:

Welcome to the forum James :) 

You'll find the members on here are a friendly and helpful bunch :) 

Congrats on getting an a2 :) what needs doing on it? 

Cheers

Steve 

Hi Steve

Well I have not actually seen it yet other than the photos but its worth a punt at 100 pound cash.

The mot expired in June so its been laid up for a bit ,

I am hoping there is no welding required that would be the best result to start with , but I would imagine its going need a complete brake overhaul possibly some brake pipes, the exhaust is knackered apparently , and the battery is completely flat, tyres ? Suspension components ?

 

[Steve Q]

Hi Jane's there shouldn't be any form of rust as I believe the a2 is made of alluminium/galvanised it's more mechanical or electronic issues you need to worry about to be honest 

[Lightsout79]

3 minutes ago, Steve Q said:

Hi Jane's there shouldn't be any form of rust as I believe the a2 is made of alluminium/galvanised it's more mechanical or electronic issues you need to worry about to be honest 

Ok so is the chassis Aluminium/Galvy including subframe etc ?

Do these A2s have a history of electrical problems ?

I think mechanically the engine is sound , its done 138,000 which isn't much for a diesel with regular servicing.

[Steve Q]

Chassis definitely is as it's a monocoque.

As long as it's got good service history then it should be fine mechanically :) 

heres a YouTube video on the a2. Hope it's useful :) 

 

cheers

Steve 

[Lightsout79]

Wow great vid !

Its safe to say the A2 is very much the relative of the Audi family that's not talked about much :)

[Steve Q]

24 minutes ago, Lightsout79 said:

Wow great vid !

Its safe to say the A2 is very much the relative of the Audi family that's not talked about much :)

Your welcome :) 

Deffo! It was way ahead of it's time and helped with the future blueprint of Audi 

[Lightsout79]

It does make you wonder why it didn't sell or did it sell and they just couldn't make the finance numbers work with build costs ?

I remember thinking of buying one years ago just for the MPG figures for the diesel but at that time you were looking at between 5-9K depending on build year.

Be interesting to how many they sold and how many are left ?

 

[Steve Q]

I think the problem is you can't appreciate a futuristic car untill it's old. I say this because I think when it came out people would also be suspicious of new unknown stuff if that makes sense. 

[Lightsout79]

Be a great model to use as an all electric , not that I am pro electric but that lightweight chassis would be perfect , maybe Audi should re-visit the A2 with this in mind.

[Steve Q]

39 minutes ago, Lightsout79 said:

Be a great model to use as an all electric , not that I am pro electric but that lightweight chassis would be perfect , maybe Audi should re-visit the A2 with this in mind.

I've always wondered if they would bring out a new a2 but it would have to impress the current versions strong following of enthusiasts! 

[Lightsout79]

I am now the proud owner of a 2001 Audi A2 ;) , going to start a thread in the A2 club.

[Steve Q]

1 hour ago, Lightsout79 said:

I am now the proud owner of a 2001 Audi A2 ;) , going to start a thread in the A2 club.

Congrats James :) 

I'll look forward to following the thread :) 

Cheers

Steve