Hi,
My first post on this forum as I've been searching around trying find a place where my questions might be answered and this place looks like it's full of knowledge and experience, so...
I'm looking at going in for my first Audi, I test drove a 2014 A6 2L TDI a few weeks ago and I like it, but I think my my heart is somewhat set on a BiTDI after watching a review on youtube - but I've not driven one. There are a few on AutoTrader in the 25-30K range that I might be able to stretch to, but if I can get one cheaper I would. I don't do a lot of miles it's going to be the occasional family cruiser/ my bit of fun on a pennines run. My questions then, hopefully they can be answered.
1. Is the difference between the BiTDI and the 245 or 208 3L that noticeable?
2. At what mileage should I start expecting to be shelling out for expensive parts?
3. What are the servicing costs likely to be each year?
4. If I get one with a wood trim can that be easily replaced with something more to my taste?
5. Are they suitable as a cruiser? (I'm also toying with a higher mileage A7 as an option)
I'm thinking of taking a 20K loan (over 7year at 3.5%APR) and putting up 8K of my own money. This means I'll be paying about 260 per month on the loan. I reckon this is better than taking a PCP as the APR will be lower and I'll be able to pay the loan off anytime by selling the car and hoping a BiTDI will hold it's value better than an A6 2 TDI does - or I just keep it if I really fall in love with the thing.
Cheers.
My first post on this forum as I've been searching around trying find a place where my questions might be answered and this place looks like it's full of knowledge and experience, so...
I'm looking at going in for my first Audi, I test drove a 2014 A6 2L TDI a few weeks ago and I like it, but I think my my heart is somewhat set on a BiTDI after watching a review on youtube - but I've not driven one. There are a few on AutoTrader in the 25-30K range that I might be able to stretch to, but if I can get one cheaper I would. I don't do a lot of miles it's going to be the occasional family cruiser/ my bit of fun on a pennines run. My questions then, hopefully they can be answered.
1. Is the difference between the BiTDI and the 245 or 208 3L that noticeable?
2. At what mileage should I start expecting to be shelling out for expensive parts?
3. What are the servicing costs likely to be each year?
4. If I get one with a wood trim can that be easily replaced with something more to my taste?
5. Are they suitable as a cruiser? (I'm also toying with a higher mileage A7 as an option)
I'm thinking of taking a 20K loan (over 7year at 3.5%APR) and putting up 8K of my own money. This means I'll be paying about 260 per month on the loan. I reckon this is better than taking a PCP as the APR will be lower and I'll be able to pay the loan off anytime by selling the car and hoping a BiTDI will hold it's value better than an A6 2 TDI does - or I just keep it if I really fall in love with the thing.
Cheers.