Audi A4 Avant 2.0tfsi / 2.0 tdi

[Outkast]

Hi , after being paid out for my audi s3 8v , I am looking for a temporary car for work purposes . my budget is around £8000

I was very keen on the 2.0 tfsi special edition however I have been a bit put off by the bad suspension reviews. As much as I loved my s3 , I wasn't a fan of the suspension.

I am wanting a sline or special edition



https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classi...e=wf170be&price-to=9000&sort=sponsored&page=1

THIS ONE IS A REALLY LOW MILEAGE . AM CONSIDERING IN SELLING IN 3-6 MONTHS TIME.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classi...at_cars&sort=sponsored&price-from=3000&page=2


what would you guys recommend based on ?

1) suspension

2) enjoyment

3) minimal maintenance cost

and help advice would be hugely appreciated

 

[Charlie Farley]

There is nothing wrong with s-line suspension as such , it s just very firm all the time, and that applies to any A4 B7 variant that has it fitted, different spring can help but its just s-line to be honest.
Wheel / tyre size can make it better or worse.
Best option is to fit better damper/springs if you don't like the s-line ride.

I don't think there is a " minimal maintenance cost " to be honest , depends on how much it gets used and which engine type you have petrol or diesel, and age/milage of the car.

Enjoyment , well I have a tfsi special edition and I love it, excellent piece of kit, goes like stink .......all above applied plus more but I still have it and it's a joy to drive.

 

[Rob Avant]

I’m slightly biased but it’s another vote for the S line SE... Awesome car, as just Rob has mentioned the standard s line suspension is very firm. Plenty of options out there to improve it without spending a fortune. Maximum enjoyment without spending RS or S monies.

 

[Outkast]

Ok thanks I am probably going ahead with it.

what is this I hear about too much oil being consumed?

Ideally I am just hoping to get information from users on here .... just messaging initially before I join the gang.

 

[Charlie Farley]

Oil consumption, it goes with the territory really......all engines use oil, some lots some very little, tfsi's tend to be in the more bracket.

 

[MPP]

3.0 tdi.
More power than tsfi but better on fuel.
Not that I'm biased lol.

 

[Outkast]

Sorry i should have titled thread " 3.0 tdi or 2.0 tfsi "

Im edging towards the 3.0 tdi

Though i like the look of the special edition tfsi but bein manual maybe a nono

 

[Charlie Farley]

two very different cars to drive really, not sure it is fair to compare a 3.0tdi with a 2.0tfsi special edition, even moreso a well sorted and mapped 2.0tfsi.

maybe you should be comparing it with a v6 petrol instead.