Audi A6 Avant (1998 - 2004) 1.9 TDI Sport (130ps) 5d (2003/53) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Dunno
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
It's fine, big car for lugging family and baby equipment about in which looks mildly flash and goes okay.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Maybe, Too many niggly faults though.
What are you likely to buy next?
BMW
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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?
£3,800
When did you buy the car?
April 2011
Did you get a good deal and why?
Got a good value for my trade in Skoda Fabia Diesel.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Good ratings on Parkers website.
What was the dealer like?
The dealer falsified the service record to say the timing belt had been changed. I contacted the previous owners who confirmed they had never had this changed The dealer argued and lied about all this, then eventually offered to pay towards the cost of getting the work done, then ceased trading and started again under a different name. Was Elite Motors, now Blue Ocean Cars in Keighley.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Fine, rides not great with the sport suspension. Plenty of power and torque. Comfy and frugal over long distances - approx 45 mpg.
What's it like to park?
Long
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Lots of little niggly faults, window mechanism failed fixed for £30 worth of parts and a couple of evenings with the door in bits. Remote locking stopped working, which meant the alarm went off every time I got into the car. Currently the drivers side door latch doesn't work properly, so you have to faff about with it to get the door to close each time.
What's most practical about your car?
Starts every day, massive boot.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
