paulwrxboro

WARNING i will soon be bragging about beating scoobys (only when rolling) after buying this http://i2.ebayimg.com/01/i/07/7d/94/b6_1_b.JPG well not that one but the same
yes i know im getting old but fancy something difrent with decent mpg

any one got one ? 2.5 tdi

J4CKO

iTrader: (1)

My father in law has the estate 2.5 tdi, to be honest it didnt feel much different to the 130 Passat I drove, sounded a bit better and the Passat was a manual and the Audi an auto. The Audi was really nice inside.

paulwrxboro

I pick it up on wedensday ..hope its sunny
I will be happy if its as good as a passat ,im not expecting miracles like scooby power but i know im going to like the car as its the best / most expensive / newest car iv had

Tobisausage

Dude it's Gold

Rabid

The 2.5 litr unit is old technology, not that powerful and uses loads of fuel.

You would have been better off with a petrol, much nicer units even the 2.8.

Remster

Diesel + Cabriolet = NASTY

Bad combination IMHO. You need a sweet sounding engine in anything drop top otherwise it sullies the overall experience, again IMHO.

p.s. I've got a chipped A4 Sport Avant 1.9 TDi and they are great cars.

turboman786

Dont mean to be rude mate, but that is a SERIOUSLY minging car.....its gold...it looks like it should be owned by a rich old woman with bad eyesight...its boring, plain, dull...everything a convertible shoudnt be...

Also the 2.5 engines in these are old school units, and noweher near a macth for the BMW 330cd etc.....

A Big thumbs down Im afraid....its just awful!

paulwrxboro

Ok tw@ts did you see my post saying WHAT CAR FOR TWENTY GRAND ? no you did not and thats because i spend the money on the car I LIKE
and not the car YOU lot like
done the scooby thing for 3 years and loved it (except the times i was skint)
this time i dident know what to get and have seen an audi in this colour round our way and realy liked it
for me its practical does more than 35mpg and i like it no love it so a big to all you haters

jonesy172

Green for the money and gold for the honey

Proby521

iTrader: (1)

My mates got one of these as a company car, but his is silver. He likes it, not as much as his 2.0Tdi (180) A3 that he had previously, but I'd settle for either. If its what you like, enjoy, lets hope the weather stays good for you!!!

Proby

Rabid

With respect the engine is still a crap unit though. Did you know that before you bought it?
If so what appeals about a diesel engine that isn't flexible and offers less useable power and much worse fuel economy than the 1.9 unit made by the same company?

matty01

FFS give the guy a break...

Leeroy

Couldn't agree more - a minging cabriolet with an outdated/unrefined diesel lump. The 3litre BM diesel is a far better unit. All IMHO FWIW etc etc.

paulwrxboro

but you cant buy a bmw cabby diesel for 18k mate your talking 2 diffrent clases of cars
have you ever driven a newish 2.5 tdi ? i dident find it unrefind atall!

proby521 cheersmate i will

Tobisausage

I think this would of gone down well better if it was'nt gold, but at the end of the day who gives a toss, you have purchased a car that you wanted and like which is the most important thing about owning a car in the first place. Put the roof down and enjoy the summer.

p.s. dude why gold?

Rabid

I had an A4 Avant with the 180bhp 2.5 unit and it wasn't a patch on the 130bhp 1.9 unit found in the Passat it was replacing. Worse fuel economy and felt no quicker than the VW.

As long as the guy in question is happy with the car there's no problem pointing out it's technical failings is there? Might save someone else reading here from making a mistake.

Comments about the cars colour and words like 'minging' probably aren't helpful though- even if they are true.

paulwrxboro

yep im wishing i got one of those rare blue or silver ones now

J4CKO

iTrader: (1)

Its funny, I got a better reaction when I said I had bought a Rover BRM, maybe they were humouring me cos I am speshul.

It is a nice car despite the colour, the engine, Princess Diana connotations etc

Rabid

You will when it comes time to resell it. As long as you like it though that's the main thing.

paulwrxboro

thats what they said when i bought a tiptronic scooby but it probably sold quicker because its rare


as i said i do like it mate and thanks for your input

kammy

The six cylinder units are much smoother and sound nicer than the four pots FWIW- and I own a VAG four pot.

paulwrxboro

cheers bud glad to here it i drove about 10 miles with the roof down and i think its resonably quiet for a diesel and smooth power with a six speed box can cruze along no problems