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Whilst on the hunt for a 3.0 tdi 272 I have come across a reasonable amount of comments about the lag, particularly from standstill, from this engine and the gearbox combination. Can anyone kindly clarify if there is a known fix/software update for this or is this issue an ongoing...
Nice looking S5. Torque is a wonderous thing, I had a C350 mapped to 290/690 and that floated along pretty effortlessly, which is one of the reasons I like the idea of a 272 and then mapping it maybe.
Thanks alot.
Interesting comparisons. You prefer your diesel S5 to your petrol S4 then!!!
I think I need to have some test drives when the time is right. Wondering if I should push the boat out a little for a diesel S4, decisions, decisions. I know diesel is being demonised, but euro 6 still...
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I'm was guessing at a 10 mpg difference between the two, sounds roughly right for longer journeys, although shorter journeys maybe slightly less.
Do you find the not a huge difference in servicing and maintenance between the two?
I'm looking at the latter years of the petrol S4s so...
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I meant to replace an old car a year or so ago and was looking at the comparison between a 2.0 tfsi and the tdi 272. Things happened and nothing happened and now I'm looking again, only this time the petrol S4 is within range so i'm just wondering on how the two compare on running costs...
Still a divisive debate ......
Yes, how far this demonisation of diesel goes is something that makes me hesitate. I live in a small city and if they were banned this would not be good ,but I really can't see, given the number of diesels still being sold, how this will happen anytime soon.
Yes...
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Quick update ....life has taken over and I haven't got anywhere or done anything.
So, back to the original quandary ,but now I'm rethinking it and the new car would be doing approx 12-13k a year.. ....does it swing things more in favour of the 272?
Thanks everybody, I have enjoyed the debate. Looks like it's the petrol or a rethink. I'm not getting rid of my c350 so having two big diesels doing small miles would be madness. Maybe I'll get GAD to remap the c350 and that will satisfy my need for power. Or maybe I'll wait for the new...
I need to try this petrol. I really want to like it, but reading reviews of the engine in various cars the testers don't seem to feel it.
I know it's a diesel, but on the move my c350 has got a decent sound to it at certain times....shame they don't do v6 diesels in anything other than s4...
Are Audi actually understating the performance of the 252 so that it doesn't appear to step on the toes of the s4????
Bit like Porsche having to dampen down the Caymen when they discovered how fast it was so as to keep it away from the 911
oops.....................I,ve heard people get MTM maps at the dealers and still maintain their warranty.
Also Revo tested that white car before they tinkered with it and is was doing 0-60 in 5.2 stock....quicker than claimed...
Yes Daggerit, petrol is what my head should be saying but if I'm buying second hand the figures might get a bit closer. In theory second hand diesel should be getting cheaper and consequently petrols will be retaining their value more as demand shifts towards them.
What Revo have done to that...
Don't really know too much about remapping petrols.....know that on a v6 diesel you can easily get an extra 25-30%, what are the SAFE figures for the 252?
Thanks for the Maths desertstorm, doesn't look like there's much in it and also I'm sure the mpg would be closer than 10 given the short...
Thanks chaps,
I should really go and test drive the petrol, my only experiences in recent years of petrols have been some rather underpowered Seats or Opels whilst abroad.......I'm really not comparing apples for apples.
How does the 252's exhuast not sound....they have fettled with it have...
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I am in the market for a used A4 estate, mainly for the other half, but also for longer family trips and I'm interested in people's opinions and theories please.
The car will do approx. 7k a year, mainly with a mix of city and short runs (10-15 miles) and if I can find something with a...
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