Audi A4 Avant (2001 - 2004) 1.9 TDI quattro SE (130ps) 5d (2003/03) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

Well, neighbour had an A6 allroad and girlfriend has an A4 cabrio - so they all like it..

Would you buy this car again and why?

Never driving anything but an Audi quattro, ever again. The combination of interior quality, practicality and driving enjoyment, for me, makes this the one car that does everything.

What are you likely to buy next?

When finances and depreciation permit I'll be getting the post '06 2 litre 170ps diesel A4 quattro.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£0

When did you buy the car?

September 2009

Did you get a good deal and why?

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

What was the dealer like?

What's it like to drive?

Fantastic! Best handling car I've ever owned (including an MX-5). With the 1.9 engine it feels a little underpowered, but that says as much about how much more power the chassis could put on the road as the engine itself. The 1.9 Diesel isn't the quietest around, but it has smooth power delivery and oodles of torque.

What's it like to park?

For me, a doddle, with nice light steering - but then, it is shorter than my previous Passat estate and two Mondeos before that..

Have you had any problems with the car?

A parking sensor's gone and the warning beep in reverse is really annoying!

What's most practical about your car?

Bootspace acually more practical than I'd expected for my two dogs. With seats forward, built in dog/load guard slots in behind drivers seat.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Cruise control is great for the commute, AWD very reassuring.