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All the 2.0tdi sport backs I have seen have the twin on one side

Thanks. I think I will end up looking for a 2.0tdi facelift and then possibly remap it. Can't justify another 3.0 as the reason I am changing is for improved economy Problem is, there doesn't seem to be many facelift 2.0 with satnav

Confused? Here is one with 175 but and £30 VED? http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201503262084016?atmobcid=soc4

Thanks for all the info so far. Very useful! Another question.., It looks like there was a facelift around the 2011 period. Is this correct? I notice a difference in the headlights (and VED Is only £30 instead of £130 on the 2.0tdi). What are the other differences and should I hold out for a...

And in a recent trip up and down to Scotland I got about 43. And I was really trying!!

I am pretty sure I saw a 2wd 3.0tdi on auto trader. Maybe wrong so will take a look. I guess the A5 3.0 will be better than my bmw which is an estate and weighs a tonne (or 2). I get about 30mpg on the work journey, 60 miles there and back but includes pretty rubbish traffic in the M4 and a404...

Thanks - I do plan to go along and have a drive of one.. I have been looking at the 2.0tdi. But I can't find one with the spec that I want (not buying new). I ideally want one with the built in satnav etc but it seems there are not that many 2.0 with this (or that I have seen on autotrader...

Hi, I currently have a BMW 530d which I am looking to change for an A5 Sportback. I am currently looking at an 11plate A5 2.7tdi. Is there any common faults or problems that I should look out for. Are there any "must have" on the option list that I should look out for. Also, what is the...