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    A8 2.8 what to look for upto 2002

    Hi all Im looking at getting an 2.8 a8 and was wondering if the a8's upto around 2002 had the hated multitronic gearbox or are they just a normal tiptronic box?Also whats the main things to look out for on the cars? cheers Gary
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    looking at getting an a6 auto whats the main issues on them?

    Hi all Im looking at getting an a6 auto(leg problems) and was wondering if the a6's upto around 2002 had the hated multitronic gearbox or are they just a normal tiptronic box?Also whats the main things to look out for on the cars? cheers Gary
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    a4 things to look for when buying

    thanks all think that could be another option now then but i have seen a pretty nice 1.8t a3 which is pretty loaded so think i may be heading that way. thanks again Gary
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    a4 things to look for when buying

    do all the early b6 a4's have the multitronic box or did they change as iv found a 1.8 t (163) auto but it doesnt list what box it has?Its on an 02 52 plate. cheers
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    a4 things to look for when buying

    thanks ian i think im going down that route now either that or get an a3 of some sorts. thanks gary
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    a4 things to look for when buying

    been reading the link you sent me and thats kind of put a spanner into the works now as i really dont want to be lumbered with a huge bill.I dont think my budget could stretch to a newer a4 but iv got to get an auto due to dad driving the car as well.So im pretty stuck now as to what to...
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    a4 things to look for when buying

    thanks for the advice i will do. regards gary
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    a4 things to look for when buying

    iv been looking at the 2 liter versions really as they are the best on insurance for me roughly in your opinion will it be better than low twenties around town eg 21-22 ?
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    a4 things to look for when buying

    will be front wheel drive probably when you say poor how poor are we talking becuase in my current car im currently getting 20,21 mpg around town .
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    a4 things to look for when buying

    Hi all looking to buy an a4 as a replacement for my lexus as the fuel consumption is horrendous and i was wondering what sort of real time figures i can expect driving round town etc from the 1.8's and the 2 liters im preferably looking at a tiptronic car or similar.When i go to look to at one...
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    newbie considering an a3

    exactly what i thought but im just guessing thats their way of saying its not a basic car lol
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    newbie considering an a3

    thanks alpine its some very sound advice i appreciate it il let you all know how i get i might try n do a deal with the bloke if the cars good.
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    newbie considering an a3

    i think it was 73,000 but there wasnt any tax with it.what sort of things should i look out for when i go to look at one once i got rid of my current car.
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    newbie considering an a3

    how high would be to high for mileage? I wouldnt mind a quattro to be honest but just want to see whats around first and i have to try and get rid of my lex.Seen a pretty nice 2001 shape sport t with pretty much every extra but its 4100 so not sure if thats a bit high price wise?
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    newbie considering an a3

    that was more along the lines of what i was thinking was going tiptronic certainly seems to be the way to go
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    newbie considering an a3

    haha alpine i know what you mean definetly think its time i got an a3 so prepare for a new one to the ranks lol
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    newbie considering an a3

    definetly will be gettin an a3 now i think cheers for that
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    newbie considering an a3

    thats definetly a damn site better than im getting !!!! is that around town ?
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    newbie considering an a3

    lol yeah i have to admit alan partridge does come to mind lol the main thing for me is the fuel economy is evil on mine so thats the thing that iv pretty much decided on getting an a3 but just want to know inr real time are the 1.8 turbos better on fuel than a 2 liter lex ,what sort of figures...
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    newbie considering an a3

    Ohhhhh thats just made the decision a million times harder lol i love the lex to bits but iv always fancied an audi lol Think at the min i just gotta way up the running costs etc and try and judge on that .