Recent content by OptimusPrime

Go google and get hold of the public available document. If VW group state that in 2022 they sold 1,111,316 units of model x, and y. Of which are only available only in 4 cylinder format. They then state in 2022 they sold 110,518 units of model z. Of which are available in either: 4 cylinder...

The numbers are speculative yes…the numbers have been converted from data in the annual VAG group annual delivery report including an internal report (dealer network) that is not available to public.

Historically within the VAG group the v6 and v8 engines (both diesel and petrol) have had a much shorter life span than the 4 cylinder engines. This is drawn from general consensus of the internet: - An average of 300km-500km for the 4 cylinder before complete failure or beyond economical...

September 2023-2026 will be the last of the C8 platform and is the final soft-facelift im referring to. There are no significant changes other than some cosmetics including reconfiguring existing options/packs into simplified tech and tech plus. Which VW adopted and more or less stuck with on...

When i was talking with my pal who works for VW UK head office in MK. I believe the groups target objective were to completely phase out diesels on/before 2024. I believe the issues was monitoring the market as the larger engine models V6 Tdi 50 as they slowly phased these out offering TFSi 45...

2024 (September 2023-) will be the last facelift of the C8 platform and likely the last of combustion engines (diesels). Watch the resale value go up in 5 years time for the A6 Avant.

There is a reason why paper filters (OEM) are replaced periodically. And much to contrary belief, it's not to do with the fact that they get clogged with debris, it's because the paper element begins to degrade and detach from the rubber housing material, in some cases this happens even before...

I think if you go larger, or change the housing yes as you change the atmospheric pressure/air flow turbulence this happened on my Focus RS when fitting a large air filter, made great top end gains but I lost torque and low end power. Subsequently going back to an enclosed intake housing with a...

Just curious to know whether anyone has replaced their filters with performance types. My previous 2.0 Volkswagen diesel I changed over to a performance panel filter and almost immediately noticed better driving all round and a little bit of an improvement on the fuel consumption. It gave me...

Lower the car on 20” same visual effect. The current ride height is too high in my opinion. It needs an inch off.

Nice, the Maxton design diffuser is on back order at the moment you been given a delivery date, be nice to see what it looks like? I've been looking at getting hold of one as i absolutely hate the rear diffuser (OEM) for the Avant. when the warranty is up I've already looked at getting a rear...

I'd be very weary around this. VW group (including Audi) are notorious for changing their minds about service intervals and some of which I believe from experience working in the trade is more likely to do with intentional part/model obsolescence.

I wouldn't go gloss - Go for satin or matt finish. I think you should maybe consider not going for a solid colour either. wheels larger than 18" tend to look less appealing bodywork to wheel or wheel to body work when they are solid colours because they obtain a large surface area to your field...

I believe the US and EU market choice of options are mostly the same. A conversation I had many moons ago with a well renowned luxury car dealer the UK car industry has always been neutered when it comes to specific options or customisation making it harder for dealer supply chain to procure...

The TFSIe is perfect for short runs to work, shops, dropping kids off at school because of the battery range making it ideal for a typical family estate car or an executive city taxi for short to medium typical trips A-B. It’s not the car I’d go for if you’re doing medium to long distance...