TGR-
Mines is a 2013 plate, Quattro
Am the second owner from 30k miles, and have done another 50k in the last 8 years but regular services. You need to get the timing chain done at 8ok which is a bit pricey. But other than tyres and replacement Zenon bulbs it's been great. It's not Ulez compliment but I'm still holding on to it for family holidays. I can fit a road bike in it with wheels on.
The rides pretty firm, a slowish steering rack but it is a great driving car and eats up motorways. -
I have a 2015 a4 avant 2.0t quattro s-line. With a tune and dsg tune.
I've had it for 6 years now. Not faultless but absolutely solid feeling and a great highway/road trip car. It was highly specified when new so it still has pretty current tech in it.
Issues:
Coolant expansion tank and coolant return lines from turbo @ 90,000 kays - not expensive
Dual mass flywheel replacement @70,000 klms = expensive (thousands with the transmission/ AWD service too)
Airbag system ECU failed @ 85000 , that was thousands again and a 9 week wait for the part from Germany ( I'm in Australia)
Brakes, go through pads every 20,000 and discs every 40,000.
Tyres wear well with a good alignment so my last set lasted 65000 - Michelin ps4 S but being on 19" rims tyres are expensive.It drinks fuel at about 14 litres per 100 in urban driving. 6.8 on the motorway at 115 kph
Otherwise, still looks new to me, and the interior holds up well to kids.
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TheButchersDog
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So we have now added a dog (lab) to the family.
I have an old but trusty A4 Avant that still drives great with plenty of miles left on it.
Because I'm selfish I'm keen not to get a larger vehicle that drives like a people carrier or looks like an SUV.
On the few times a year we need to take luggage can anyone tell me if Cargo Boxes on a roof rack are a good idea beyond fuel economy and security? Thinking of Thule...