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Hi all,
Posting this thread on behalf of my brother who is looking to buy a used approved facelift 2.0 TFSI.

Few questions:
- Do all of the S Lines have S Line suspension as standard?
- Are there any issues or problems with this engine?
- Any must have options to look out for?

Many thanks.
 
2.0 TFSI configured with S-line package AND 19" wheels will not have the S-line suspension.
 
Steaman said:
2.0 TFSI configured with S-line package AND 19" wheels will not have the S-line suspension.
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Do you not have to de-select the sports suspension option?

Best bet is to get the seller to confirm the spec of the car. Also take a test drive as he might like it.
 
If you have selected S-line and in next step select 19" wheels you will in the next step have two options:
1) Deselect S-line package or
2) Exclude S-line sport chassis
 
Is this only true on the 2.0 tfsi? Didn’t know thanks for the heads up.
I was under the impression on the 8V there are only two suspension options: dynamic and sport.
 
Tempz said:
Is this only true on the 2.0 tfsi? Didn’t know thanks for the heads up.
I was under the impression on the 8V there are only two suspension options: dynamic and sport.
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No not true if a s-line car has 19"s fitted from the factory it will Audi magnetic ride control fitted as you cannot option 19s with the standard sport or comfort suspension
 
S-Line cars come with sport suspension as standard. You could de-select sport suspension and go for dynamic (comfort) suspension as a no cost option. The S-line suspension on facelift cars was a £325 option, disappeared from the options list for 18 model year cars. And finally Audi magnetic suspension is an option.
 
Tempz said:
Hi all,
Posting this thread on behalf of my brother who is looking to buy a used approved facelift 2.0 TFSI.

Few questions:
- Do all of the S Lines have S Line suspension as standard?
- Are there any issues or problems with this engine?
- Any must have options to look out for?

Many thanks.
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Hi Tempz
I have had an A3 2.0TFSI since 9/2016 and haven't had any issues.
Its a great car.
I spend most of my time city driving but used eco mode for a busy motorway trip recently and got great indicated fuel consumption -
IMG 3847 002
 
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Brumbrum1 said:
Hi Tempz
I have had an A3 2.0TFSI since 9/2016 and haven't had any issues.
Its a great car.
I spend most of my time city driving but used eco mode for a busy motorway trip recently and got great indicated fuel consumption -
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Hey, how do you like the virtual cockpit? I'd like like to get it but it's quite the price difference. Want to make sure I'm absolutely sure beforehand.

Cheers.
 
I use Nav quite a bit driving for work and the VC allows you to display the map right in front of the steering wheel which is less distracting than looking across to the pop up screen.

On a used Audi VC should come with audi phone box which has the mobile signal amplifier, which I have to say works really well.
 
So he took one for a test drive and I went along.

Have to say, the thing is very quick, probably low 6 second range 0-60. Nice low down torque too like a diesel. I think he’s been won over.

Makes my 8P feel very outdated!
 
Is there any reason to pick the 1.5 over the 2.0 (apart from price)?
 
Lower running costs all round but you don't get the 0-60
 
Chris43 said:
Lower running costs all round but you don't get the 0-60
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what is 0-60 mean? does it mean putting the foot down the accelerator and time it when it hits 60mph? sorry i am dumb when it comes to car jargonz
 
Tempz said:
Is there any reason to pick the 1.5 over the 2.0 (apart from price)?
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I have a 67 plate 1.5 petrol automatic and it is very smooth! I believe most people would pick the 1.5 over the 2.0 diesel. Someone correct me if im wrong here.
 
LaurenP said:
I have a 67 plate 1.5 petrol automatic and it is very smooth! I believe most people would pick the 1.5 over the 2.0 diesel. Someone correct me if im wrong here.
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The OP is talking about 2.0 TFSI (petrol) not diesel.
 
Down load my audi app and type in vin. It will show you everything it came with standard and extras from factory
 
Tempz said:
Is there any reason to pick the 1.5 over the 2.0 (apart from price)?
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Depends if you want performance or economy.
Compared to the 2.0, the 1.5 has lower depreciation/ running costs and the S3 has lower depreciation to the extent that overall it will cost no more to own for three years than the 2.0 and has better performance?
 
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Matt Titanium said:
Depends if you want performance or economy.
Compared to the 2.0, the 1.5 has lower depreciation/ running costs and the S3 has lower depreciation to the extent that overall it will cost no more to own for three years than the 2.0 and has better performance?
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On the other hand some, like me, will say the 2.0TFSI is the perfect balance between economy and performance rather than choosing one over the other. I would recommend the 2.0TFSI to anyone, it's a great engine.
 
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I fully agree, 2.0 TFSI is the perfect tradeoff between cost and performance.

Isn´t the 1.5 TFSI engine partially two-cylinder, e.g. the other two cylinders
runs away to lunch or disappears for a smoke break. :friendly wink:
 
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GeoffT said:
On the other hand some, like me, will say the 2.0TFSI is the perfect balance between economy and performance rather than choosing one over the other. I would recommend the 2.0TFSI to anyone, it's a great engine.
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Absolutely, the 40BHP over the 1.5 is a worthwhile increase for the extra money if you want dynamic suspension and quiet. And just like the 1.8 before it with the higher depreciation they will be the bargain buy of the range at 3 years old.
 
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Steaman said:
I fully agree, 2.0 TFSI is the perfect tradeoff between cost and performance.

Isn´t the 1.5 TFSI engine partially two-cylinder, e.g. the other two cylinders
runs away to lunch or disappears for a smoke break. :friendly wink:
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Yes but no performance hit, not really the way you describe it...
 
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Matt Titanium said:
Absolutely, the 40BHP over the 1.5 is a worthwhile increase for the extra money if you want dynamic suspension and quiet. And just like the 1.8 before it with the higher depreciation they will be the bargain buy of the range at 3 years old.
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I think it is wrong to choose a car based on the predicted relative depreciation of the different models within a range. Who knows what will have changed in terms of engine popularity/legislation etc in 3 years? Buy the car that's right for you now, not one that you think might be right for the next owner in 3 years time.
 
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GeoffT said:
I think it is wrong to choose a car based on the predicted relative depreciation of the different models within a range. Who knows what will have changed in terms of engine popularity/legislation etc in 3 years? Buy the car that's right for you now, not one that you think might be right for the next owner in 3 years time.
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A difficult choice - I could have had Cosmos blue and an engine that puts out 120BHP less, all for the same ownership cost over three years.
 
Obviously everything is personal choice and what you want in a car. I ruled out the S3 totally anyway as I hate leather seats and, having had a Golf R, found that there were too few opportunities to use 300 odd bhp. To me cost over 3 years isn't a prime driver in the choice.
 
Tbh S3 prices arent too far off the 2.0 TFSI.
But insurance is higher for him on the S3 and of course then there’s the theft risk.
 
Tempz said:
Tbh S3 prices arent too far off the 2.0 TFSI.
But insurance is higher for him on the S3 and of course then there’s the theft risk.
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Insurance costs around £270 a year, maybe £50 more than a 2.0 TFSI and gap insurance costs the same on both. I've had two fairly mundane cars stolen in the past, luck of the draw. I don't live my life worrying about it or base any decisions on what I drive because of it.
Good job I like the leather and live in the sticks where we don't sit in traffic jams all day.
 
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