Audi A6 Avant (1998 - 2004) 1.9 TDI SE (130ps) 5d Multitronic (2003/53) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
A plonker for buying. I was done.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They love it, but it is German and feels at home with all the other German cars on the street
Would you buy this car again and why?
No. Definately not a big disappointment. Numerous faults described plus the mpg not as good as it should be but maybe the breaks are permanently stuck on.
What are you likely to buy next?
Mazda 6 diesel estate. I have owned 5 Mazdas and they have been 100% reliable.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£7,650
When did you buy the car?
July 2009
Did you get a good deal and why?
Seemed a fair price to pay for the mileage and year.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Needed an estate as I now have a dog. Seemed a good time to also switch to a diesel and I also wanted an automatic as I do a lot of miles
What was the dealer like?
Choice Vehicles of Nuneaton. Steer clear of these people. I am suspicious of the mileage (64000). They clocked the car they took from me in part exchange. I was also promised a service but they never did one, it appears.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Before it was serviced by Audi under hard acceleration like the 'Starship Enterprise before it was about to break up'. Much better since Audi serviced it properly.
What's it like to park?
OK but the parking sensors don't work and the dealer refused to fix them.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Yes lots - major gearbox component @ £1300, rear wash wipe leaks somewhere inside the car, near side CV joint was held on with plastic cable ties, brake lights stick on, radio does not hold the station, interior light does not work, parking sensors do not work, battery failed. Others.
What's most practical about your car?
The fact it is an estate is the only plus point.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
6 CD autochanger, which actually works!
