koonl
Registered User
Hi everyone,
I've read loads of threads about which model A4 Avant is better, but IMO, it all depends on what you as the driver want out of it. In my situation, I want to lose my A3 1.8T for an A4 Avant for the following reasons:
- I play golf regularly, and have an electric trolley, and want to be able to throw everything into the boot without forcing the boot lid shut, or leave the trolley in the boot and put the clubs in the rear seats (folding down the front seats first to get them in). All of this is a hassle.
- I like to boot the car now and again, often doing short bursts over 100mph on the motorway now and again, or pulling away from a tailgater (often Mondeo Man who's late for a meeting!).
- However, I am concerned about mpg, which is why I only perform the above on the odd occasions.
- I do very little mileage - I've done 10K in the past 2 years!
- I want the next car to be baby proof - what I mean about this is that we are looking to start a family soon, so it's got to take my clubs as well as the pram!
- I will expect to travel a 180 mile round trip to my parents if I'm to show off our baby to them (once/twice per 3 months), so it needs to be comfortable
- I want it to be chippable!
Now I've narrowed it down to either a 1.9 TDi or a 2.5 V6 TDi - must be auto - Quattro if supported with auto transmission - can anyone verify this? Quattro would also be more safe for the new family, and carving round roundabouts in the wet!
Based on your experiences, which one would fit my lifestyle? I currently get 32mpg from the A3, so anything better than this is a bonus
Thanks all
I've read loads of threads about which model A4 Avant is better, but IMO, it all depends on what you as the driver want out of it. In my situation, I want to lose my A3 1.8T for an A4 Avant for the following reasons:
- I play golf regularly, and have an electric trolley, and want to be able to throw everything into the boot without forcing the boot lid shut, or leave the trolley in the boot and put the clubs in the rear seats (folding down the front seats first to get them in). All of this is a hassle.
- I like to boot the car now and again, often doing short bursts over 100mph on the motorway now and again, or pulling away from a tailgater (often Mondeo Man who's late for a meeting!).
- However, I am concerned about mpg, which is why I only perform the above on the odd occasions.
- I do very little mileage - I've done 10K in the past 2 years!
- I want the next car to be baby proof - what I mean about this is that we are looking to start a family soon, so it's got to take my clubs as well as the pram!
- I will expect to travel a 180 mile round trip to my parents if I'm to show off our baby to them (once/twice per 3 months), so it needs to be comfortable
- I want it to be chippable!
Now I've narrowed it down to either a 1.9 TDi or a 2.5 V6 TDi - must be auto - Quattro if supported with auto transmission - can anyone verify this? Quattro would also be more safe for the new family, and carving round roundabouts in the wet!
Based on your experiences, which one would fit my lifestyle? I currently get 32mpg from the A3, so anything better than this is a bonus
Thanks all