Looking for an A4 B6, What engine??

[Mattfaced]

Hi im looking about getting an a4, after selling my a3 6 months ago im missing audi big time, can anyone recomend what they think the best engine is, was thinking a 1.9tdi.

 

[quattrojames]

The 1.9 is indeed a great engine, it depends what your circumstances are though really.

 

[Mattfaced]

Looking to use as a daily driver, want power and maybe 30-35 mpg. Is it worth reflashing the 1.9tdi?

 

[chris1008]

mines a 1.9 tdi with 6 gears and 130bhp. with the potential to have 170 + with a remap with improved economy, if you drive it right.

very nippy, not too noisey. quite pleased with it

 

[quattrojames]

The 1.9 will go to 170bhp very well.

If you're happy with that economy you might like a 2.5TDi too.

 

[Mattfaced]

how big is the difference between the 1.9tdi and the 2.5?

 

[quattrojames]

1.9 TDi fwd and quattro is 130bhp
2.5 TDi fwd is 163bhp
2.5 TDi quattro is 180bhp

 

[Mattfaced]

Would a remap on a well serviced 1.9tdi, around 100k miles still retain reliabilty?

 

[chris1008]

Would a remap on a well serviced 1.9tdi, around 100k miles still retain reliabilty?

yeah definatley. mines on 101k and thats only just broke in

 

[gavsman]

1.9tdi is a good allrounder - but if I wasn't strapped for cash at the time I would have gone for the 2.5tdi, had a blue 2.5tdi quattro avant on a 52 plate with Votex kit & B5 RS4 wheels drive past me this morning ( whilst I was at the bus stop - Missus needed the car!!!!!) v6 sounds so much better that the 4 pot Diesel!