Audi A4 Avant 2.5 TDi SE 5d (1998/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Tend to be expensive used, but it is a rare car.
Costs
39mpg urban, 50mpg motorway. Expensive to maintain, eats Air Mass Meters, rare enough to make obtaining spares expensive.
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On the road
Driving
Very smooth with great pulling power and an incredible sound!
Performance
Fabulous pulling after 1500rpm (but nothing under it), awesome V6 sound. Heavy front end means poor cornering. One of the fastest diesel cars of it's time and still competitive.
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Living with it
Reliability
Has done 174,000 miles. Original engine, clutch, gearbox, cat. Front suspension & rear bearings changed, 3rd Air mass meter.
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Understated class
Comfort
Very comfortable for long trips in the front, but rear seats are cramped. Interior is very hardwearing indeed.
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Security and Service
Security
Still got it. Global remote locking.
Service
Never used Dealerships, always go to a specialist who cares.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Coolant leak
Other
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes