Help with choosing A4

[cyberdude]

Hi, I currently own a 2000 (B5) 1.8SE and want to trade up to a used B6 type and have a few questions.

Are there any major problems with the earlier B6 models that I need to be aware of?
Also, after looking on AutoTrader, I only found cars with fornt electric windows. I would like 4 EW was that a rare option taken?
I am after a 01, or younger, sport model with 4EW, DIS, Climate, less than 30,000 miles as minimum. What should I expect to pay for this? Would I find something decent under £15K?

[Edit]Where can I find a list of what is offered standard on model years 01 and 02 assuming the list is different to this years models.

 

[jonny]

I think that rear electric windows were only standard on SE spec and 6 cylinder Sport models. DIS was also not standard spec on Sport models only SE spec.
Good luck.

 

[jonny]

for me manual will always be the best route to take. autos seem to take power, acceleration and control away from the driver. they do make life easier though.....

 

[Horchsense]

I bought a 1.9 tdi 130 A4 avant sport in June 03. Since then the exterior drivers door handle has fallen off twice, the air-con plays up occassionally as does the cd player. There's been a squeak on the front suspension since new, although it's not that audible now, above the rattle from the luggage compartment cover and the creaking from the dash. I've replaced 2 front tyres after 12000 miles (£250). The first service cost me £240, basically for an oil change and the best I've managed on a 400 mile drive through France is 43 to the gallon (around town no better than 35). Personally I'd resolve your quandry by buying a BMW, Toyota, Lexus, Subaru, etc.

 

[Horchsense]

PS - Oh yeah and for £22000, I didn't get electric back windows either, OR a trip computer - although quite why you're so obsessed with with rear E/W's, I can't imagine. Hey look they're rear - electric - WINDOWS!