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Old 9th June 2018, 03:58 AM
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just a quick diesel mention
my mate took a 2.0tdi A6 C6 manual to 300,000 miles (not my cup of tea though)
he serviced it regularly and only had 2 issues Alternator and Aircon pump

anyway dont forget to check for g/km any car over 225 is £540 +

THESE are seriously good value (OLD AUDI A4 AVANT BODY) search for a red one !

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...01806087317870

OR push the boat out and get this .. https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...01803064318904

checking road tax costs?

just put the reg number in this site below to check

https://vehicleenquiry.service.gov.uk/ViewVehicle
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Old 9th June 2018, 07:28 AM
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Hi Sergey

I only mentioned our S5 as it’s mechanically identical to the S4. Ainars is right that facelifted models (rectangular front fogs replace round) are better on fuel due to gearing and a different supercharger - plus they have stop-start. One with small wheels rides perfectly well

All modern autos are designed to get into a high gear ASAP for CO2 reasons, which means driven gently they are all pretty much seamless when changing gear. Autos also work better with all the modern driver assist gubbins

As you know the d2 was built to last - anything modern i’d consider 10 years about the maximum you’d want to own one. Modern paint is pretty poor for a start even before you look at mechanicals

If you’ve not driven anything recent I’d definitely recommend trying some options before firming up your requirements. The offer to try the S5 for the driving experience is a genuine one if you wanted to. Think you’d be surprised by how refined it is
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Old 9th June 2018, 07:29 AM
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Many thanks Roberto. The info you provide is brilliant.

Will still prefer Audi brand though.

No A6 C6s on the market in red now
Haven't known they are so reliable.
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Old 9th June 2018, 07:35 AM
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Cheers Adrian !!

Perhaps we should drive to see you & test drive your s-tronic S5.

Based on what I hear from Roberto & Ian A6 C6 is very reliable.
We like the shape as well.

A4 side is also VERY appealing since the car is smaller and will be easier to park & garage. Will need to identify a good engine / gearbox combo for those.

Meanwhile, if anyone will see A6 C6 in lipstick red please share the link.
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Old 9th June 2018, 08:04 AM
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No worries mate - more than welcome (we're now next to Pease Pottage services on M23)

You'll find plenty of S4 Avants in bright red - popular choice - as well as white or a really nice blue.

I suspect if you want the newer model with longer gearing it'll bust your budget though.

Worth having the panoramic sunroof on the Avant - really makes the cabin a lot more airy.

A/S4 is a LOT easier to park than the A6, which is really no smaller than the D2.

This is a facelift S4 avant in the right colour - not ideal spec (I'd prefer full leather) but small wheels

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...01803274962346
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Ian, thanks again for opening my eyes.
So, A6 C6 Petrol with Automatic will be reliable long term runner.

I'll also check S4s Automatic years 2012+ like Ainars has recommended.
4.2's yes, but the 3.2's do have issues I believe... I'd stay clear of them....
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Old 9th June 2018, 10:44 AM
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That is lovely example you provided Adrian.
Assuming RPM on top gear is low -- Ainars has taught me how to check this easily.
And perhaps we can stretch budget to buy out this example.

The only issue here is 'can I trust this dodgy s-stronic gearbox...?'
I can believe Ian and Roberto that ZF created bulletproof gearbox for A6 C6 that will last 'forever'.
But my mind is unprepared yet to see the 'outstretched hand of opportunity' in s-tronic cars... Maybe I'm an idiot...

This is damn good example though.
Where can I read about reliability of these s-tronics?

Adrian, because you know S4 Avant platform, can you provide search criteria for the most bullet proof cars?
For example S4 chassis XX, years from XX to XX, engine XX, gearbox XX.
That will remove many variables from equation for me!
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4.2's yes, but the 3.2's do have issues I believe... I'd stay clear of them....
Perfect Ian.
Now I know exactly what config of A6 C6 to look for: A6 C6 Avant 4.2 Petrol with ZF Automatic.
(I remember Mikki was saying something about difficulty to access engine due to wide fenders and narrow bonnet in these cars, but this is a minor issue I guess)
Tried to search Autotrader for this config and there is no single A6 Avant with 4.2 engine... Am I doing something wrong?
Tried to search Autotrader for S8 Avant and C6 chassis come with 5.2 engine, but no 4.2 again...

>> I'll also check S4s Automatic years 2012+ like Ainars has recommended.

Any specific engine/gearbox combo? What are the most 'high-reliability' versions from S4 Avant 2012+ world? It looks like they are mostly 's-tronic'...
Adrian proved example of car above. 2013 S4 Avant -- '1 LADY OWNER - STUNNING'. 3 Later petrol -- no idea about them. Any feedback from reliability point of view? Shall I view it?

The budget is now anywhere between 10k and 20k.

Thanks everyone for helping me.
I'm catching up decades of missed information.
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Old 9th June 2018, 11:41 AM
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The large petrol models will tend to be older, as demand post 2005 just died for those type of engines.

I would say with s-tronic in the A/S4 quattro models is reliable from 2011 onwards. The main change they made was to add a filter that became part of the service schedule to change - any earlier car that's had a box will have had the later one fitted, but if budget will stretch I'd be looking at the 2012 facelift I mentioned before with rectangular front fogs.

If the S doesn't float your boat, have a look for A4 2.0T but make sure it's quattro or it's got the CVT multitronic which is hateful.
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Old 9th June 2018, 11:56 AM
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Understood Adrian. Thanks!!

So today I'll be viewing the car that you suggested:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...01803274962346

Will let you know the output...

*** If anyone has an opinion about reliability of this car please post here asap ***


Update: Tried to check tax rate via Roberto's link https://vehicleenquiry.service.gov.uk/ViewVehicle
and I get:
"The vehicle tax rates are only available if you have the latest 11 digit reference number from the V5C registration certificate (logbook)"

Hope this won't attract dreaded £540 p.a. bill
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