Audi A4 Avant 2.5 TDI

...to say about either the Audi dealer who supplied the car (over 6 months passed before I received all the extras I'd paid for) nor the dealer who serviced the vehicle subsequently. Their attention to detail was lamentable and very disappointing. Both ended up having to compensate me for their poor service.
Returning to the car, do not buy it if you wish to regularly transport 4/5 adults as the rear seat room is not great. However, for transporting ...
...Sadly my entreaties to Audi to sell me the new S4 Xenon lights drew a blank 2 years ago.
Overall I'm very pleased with the car after 2 years and 20 000 miles. It never disappoints and remains a real thrill to drive. Service levels from Audi dealers has been very poor, if the car had not been so good I would have moved on very quickly.
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I purchased one of the first 2.5TDi Quattro A4's following their release onto the British market in Aug 98. I wanted to combine the fantastic roadholding qualities of the quattro system with a more economical package than the petrol 2.8 turbo.
From collection I was very impressed with the car. The engine sounds good for a start and goes like a dream with an apparently unending delivery of power. The standard 6 speed gearbox is not the smoothest but with a definate touch it does deliver. The car handles very well with the standard sports suspension occasionally making the car a bit rough on Britain's poor roads but being absolutely ideal on the German autobahns.
Unfortunately I cannot have a good word to say about either the Audi dealer who supplied the car (over 6 months passed before I received all the extras I'd paid for) nor the dealer who serviced the vehicle subsequently. Their attention to detail was lamentable and very disappointing. Both ended up having to compensate me for their poor service.
Returning to the car, do not buy it if you wish to regularly transport 4/5 adults as the rear seat room is not great. However, for transporting children together with a fair amount of luggage I would say the car cannot be beaten. On a very wet motorway the level of confidence is extremely high, the car always feels stable and has never given me cause for concern no matter what the conditions may have detieorated to.
The standard equipment on the quattro is good, the stereo is excellent particularly with the optional CD player. The heated seats are also a boon as the engine does take a long time to warm up in the winter. Front foglights have proved very useful, if a little high, although the headlights are not brilliant. Sadly my entreaties to Audi to sell me the new S4 Xenon lights drew a blank 2 years ago.
Overall I'm very pleased with the car after 2 years and 20 000 miles. It never disappoints and remains a real thrill to drive. Service levels from Audi dealers has been very poor, if the car had not been so good I would have moved on very quickly.
 

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