A4 3.0 TDI Manual

[halo34]

Local chap is selling his A4 3.0 tdi - its a fairly rare manual nice spec (2012) 100k on clock (2012).

Its strong money at 10k - but has FSH etc - anyone any experiences, not sure if its good value. But its a 245 estate....

[KungFuPanda]

They're a good looking car with a decent engine. If you're happy paying that kind of money, who's to stop you!

Is it the BiTdi engine?

[Damp Logs]

KungFuPanda said:

They're a good looking car with a decent engine. If you're happy paying that kind of money, who's to stop you!

Is it the BiTdi engine?

Don’t think A4 ever got the BiTdi

[Dr G]

Not enough info to be conclusive but a quick glance at Autotrader suggests that's probably the right money.

With reasonable care and maintenance they can be extremely long-lived cars.

[halo34]

Its the longevity I a interested in - its just whether it has covid inflation.

Only worry would be cam chain rattle I guess.

[Dr G]

Not generally an issue.

As an older diesel hold in mind EGR valve won't last for ever, and it might just be old enough for inlet manifold issues (cheap). Clutch/flywheel might be fine at 100, or they might not. All down to how it's been driven over the years.

[halo34]

Dr G said:

Not generally an issue.

As an older diesel hold in mind EGR valve won't last for ever, and it might just be old enough for inlet manifold issues (cheap). Clutch/flywheel might be fine at 100, or they might not. All down to how it's been driven over the years.

Thankyou - TBH my Passat is on 140k and probably about to swallow money anyway - so that sort of stuff doesnt bother me too much!

[K321]

I have one
Ran from 80k to now almost 160k
Amazing car and keeping it until it completely falls apart
Clutch dmf / flywheel went at 140k - £1500
Dpf went at 120k - £1200
Auxiliary belt snapped @ 110k -£150
Suspension. Drop links / springs / control arms etc. £800
Manifold flaps can produce eml got mine fixed for about £200

Central locking problems
Great car though -240bhp 370lbt torque 6 speed manual and 4wd and quite rare
Regular oil changes required to reduce the Chance of chain failure so recommended oil changes every 8k
Rust on wheel arches common on older models
Rear main oil seal -£500 ( gearbox removal )
Usual brakes / callipers / tyres servicing approx £900pa average

[springfan62]

I had one from new and it was a good car except the handling wasn't the best used to tramline terribly.
Swapping the tyres helped but was never inspired by it.

The B9 version, albeit, auto only is a far far better machine.

[K321]

But the b9 is auto only and not as fast

[springfan62]

K321 said:

But the b9 is auto only and not as fast

I think you will find the B9 is lighter, has more power and torque, and is significantly faster.

The B9 went on a diet and is 120kg lighter and it shows, its night and day better than a B8 so if you can stretch to a B9 do.
I owned both from new, the down only downside is the B9 is auto only but the auto is a very good ZF box.

My B9 3.0 tdi was the best Audi I ever owned.