Current Audi A4

selfbuilder1

I am thinking of getting a 2008 A4 TDI and am wondering is there anything that I should look for when test driving them. Are they economical to run? Many thanks for any tips.

bazz26

There are a few different versions of the 2.0 TDi in the new A4, 110bhp, 140bhp and 170bhp afaik.

I would imagine the 110bhp version would struggle in a car the size and weight of the A4.

-Chris-

Look to see if you like it and if you're happy with ride quality and handling (and equipment levels etc.).

MPG will be in the high-40s.

In terms of problems, the car will still be under warranty. If you have an early one (the early models of any model always have more problems per thousand cars) then any known problems will probably exist but, again, will be fixed under warranty or recall.

What else specific do you need to know?

-Chris-

bazz26 wrote: »

There are a few different versions of the 2.0 TDi in the new A4, 110bhp, 140bhp and 170bhp afaik.

I would imagine the 110bhp version would struggle in a car the size and weight of the A4.

120, 143 & 170BHP.

Honestly, everyone who drove a 120BHP with me was visibly surprised at how well it suited the car.
OP, drive the car before you make any decisions.

eamon234

Those chavvy LED headlights are a real turn off.

Zonda999

eamon234 wrote: »

Those chavvy LED headlights are a real turn off.

Those "chavvy LED headlights" will nearly be on every car in a couple of years when daytime running lights are made compulsory on new cars sold in the EU. I quite like them tbh!:)

Caboose

was thinking of getting one of these as well. Best looking audi in years. Diesel is the way to go nowadays and I don't mind the led lights either.

Good luck with the test drive op. Audi's are a sweet drive.

bazz26

The DRLs in the A4 are available in both standard Halogen and optional LED. I think the LED have a slightly different shape to the Halogen DRLs.

selfbuilder1

How is the ride quality compared to the Passat? I would be avoiding the sports suspension and alloys bigger than 17". Would you recommend the SE or Sport? Is there any disadvantage in buying one that originated in the UK? Would Audi Ireland still honor the warranty? Thanks again.

-Chris-

selfbuilder1 wrote: »

How is the ride quality compared to the Passat?

It's firmer than the Passat - Audi are aiming the A4 at the 3-Series market, so it's set up for a sportier ride.

selfbuilder1 wrote: »

I would be avoiding the sports suspension and alloys bigger than 17". Would you recommend the SE or Sport?

Depends what you prefer. My preference is Sport, but there's advantages to both.

selfbuilder1 wrote: »

Is there any disadvantage in buying one that originated in the UK?

UK cars will have higher spec, but you'll probably have to jump through more hoops to be sure that you're happy with it's history (presuming it's a private import).

selfbuilder1 wrote: »

Would Audi Ireland still honor the warranty?

No idea.

fryup

those xmas tree lights....look gammy imo

rabbitinlights

Caboose wrote: »

Best looking audi in years.

I think the current A4 (B8) just doesn't gel together well, I like the front and parts of the rear, but as a whole I don't think its good looking. It sort of sags in the middle if that makes sense?

I saw an S-Line with 18" or 19" OEM wheels that actually filled the arches which looked pretty tasty, but most of them look pretty poor.

Maybe I'm just a little biased as I owned a B7 A4 up untill recently and was pretty disappointed with the B8 when I saw it.

S.

Tre4

eamon234 wrote: »

Those chavvy LED headlights are a real turn off.

I have to say, they are definitely growing on me

Berty

I feel sorry for the people who do not have the Sport model because of the lack of the LED.

I have the pack 4 sport model of the B7 model and I look at the entry level models without the body mouldings, sports front bumper 17" etc and think awwww

All the guys at work except for me and another have the B8. Only one has the entry level model diesel and he curses the day he ever asked for it. He has also crashed it 4 times, 3 times tearing the front bumper to pieces and once reversing into another reversing car. :rolleyes:

Tre4

I've got a 2000 A6 2.8 Quattro and because I have to change my headlights for moving to France I think I'll add the led ones