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Audi Allroad or alternative ?

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  • 24-04-2008 6:31pm
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    Barr
    Registered Users Posts: 7,010 ✭✭✭


    My Dad is thinking of buying the above . Its a 2.5TDI quattro tiptronic .

    The vendor is looking for €20 k , 2002 year and it has 130 k miles with full known service history.

    Has anyone any experience of these cars or whats the general consesus regarding realibity, value etc

    Maybe someone could offer a better alternative .

    Must have criteria

    be 4wd (Dad a Builder)
    Diesel
    Auto
    €20 k circa

    His presently driving 2002 Santa Fe Auto Diesel

    Your opinions welcome


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    groupb
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    If thats the same engine as the one in the transporter I've just been given , its fast but the power band is very narrow and its very loud. Also 20 grand for something that age and with that mileage is mad money. If it was a prestige car I would say ok but for a glorified VW -crazy.
    When you say he's a builder , do you mean he's going to use it for work because they are no work vehicle.


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    bazz26
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    The only real alternatives to the Allroader that come to mind would be the Subaru Legacy Outback or Forester. Unfortunately neither were available with a diesel engine. Bloody good cars though.


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    biko
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    Carzone models


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    richardsheil
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    20 K for a 2002 car with 130,000 miles.

    Outrageous price.

    think again.

    sorry I can't give more specific ideas but that price is just amazing.

    Richard


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    prospect
    Registered Users Posts: 4,791 ✭✭✭prospect


    Don't volvo have a 4wd estate.

    Also, Skoda have the Octavia Combi Scout. Doubt you'll get a second hand one yet.


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    Cosmo K
    Registered Users Posts: 985 ✭✭✭Cosmo K


    If it was a prestige car I would say ok but for a glorified VW -crazy.

    One could certainly argue about the price, 20 k seems a bit much. But apart from that, there are nice cars, and I certainly wouldn't call them a glorified VW.

    Volvos answer to the allroad is the XC 70

    http://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/Volvo/XC70/2.5-diesel/861980/


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    Anan1
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    I'd buy a Forester and swallow the fuel bills. A 130k big Audi is going to be a money pit in terms of maintenance, even with a FSH.


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    Tropheus
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    I've owned a Allroad 2.5 TDi from new (2003). They are a great car. I would agree that the engine is a bit noisy, but extremely reliable. It's also pretty powerful considering the weight of the car.

    They are generally pretty bullet proof. One problem that is pretty consistent is that the air bags on the suspension go (mainly the front) causing the suspension to sag. These are expensive to replace - around €500 each. Put the suspension on the lowest setting and wait a few minutes. If it sags, then you know you have a problem.

    I would agree that €20k for a car with that milage seems high. However, if it's in good condition and has a full service history then it's probably not too far off the mark. There's a lot more miles left in it once it's been serviced properly.

    At 130k miles, it's due a timing belt shortly. That will be at least €1,200 at an Audi dealer as it's almost an engine out job.

    Hope this helps.


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    Ferris
    Registered Users Posts: 2,287 ✭✭✭Ferris


    Barr wrote: »
    My Dad is thinking of buying the above . Its a 2.5TDI quattro tiptronic .

    The vendor is looking for €20 k , 2002 year and it has 130 k miles with full known service history.

    Has anyone any experience of these cars or whats the general consesus regarding realibity, value etc

    Maybe someone could offer a better alternative .

    Must have criteria

    be 4wd (Dad a Builder)
    Diesel
    Auto
    €20 k circa

    His presently driving 2002 Santa Fe Auto Diesel

    Your opinions welcome

    Reports of them blowing their air suspension bladders:

    http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/index.htm?md=24&

    Also the 2.5tdi engine is a bit of a 'mare to change the timing belts on, there are defo two belts and maybe two tensioners. VAG tensioners are not the best. Also an old collegue of mine had that engine and the alternator mount casting broke off, as the alt is driven by the timing belt on these cars (wierd I know) this caused the belt to go slack - :eek: - new valves anyone.

    Also why buy such a high mileage one? I'd look in the uk for one of these, they are meant to be good tho.


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    N8
    Registered Users Posts: 458 ✭✭N8


    Ferris wrote: »
    I'd look in the uk for one of these, they are meant to be good tho.

    http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/AUDI+ALLROAD/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146,N-51-63-169-231-4294964860-4294966997/search.action?&sort=p_VehiclePrice&postcode=bh52df&radius=1501&showMoreOptions=&page=1


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