Questions on the low tax bracket A6 C7 Avants

[coreythorny]

Hi all.

I’ve been looking around for some time and struggling to find info relating to my wish list.

Im in the market for a C7 A6 2.0TDi Ultra Avant in the £30 annual tax bracket. Ideally a black edition and with FB wheel and tech pack. I just cannot find anything anywhere, I’m starting to presume this model was not released until after the tax changes?

In which case I’m happy with a S-line but again cannot find one with a FB wheel from standard or very few with a tech pack, where these not available extras back then?

I can find plenty of saloons in very nice specs with all extras but no avants.

Also, are there any reviews or advice on these models? I’ll be coming from a BMW F26 (X4) 35D.

many thanks.

 

[beemerboy9]

How about this one - just need to add the FBSW.

I can't believe how the prices have risen. I paid 18K for a 33,000-mile 2014 (non ULEZ) BiTDi Avant from an Audi dealer just over a year ago.

 

[coreythorny]

How about this one - just need to add the FBSW.

I can't believe how the prices have risen. I paid 18K for a 33,000-mile 2014 (non ULEZ) BiTDi Avant from an Audi dealer just over a year ago.

looks the right spec, I should have mentioned I’d be looking for the facelift version, apologies.

the used car market is crazy, I’ve had my car 2 years and it’s worth the same at PX value as what I paid for it.

 

[AlS3BE]

If you are looking to get into the £30 road tax then you won’t find one in the black edition as they all had 20s.
I remember mine if you optioned the 19s or 20in wheels then it went up a road tax band. Some other options affected the co2 so increased road tax from the £30.
Only kept my ultra for a year then got the 272 Quattro paying same road tax.

 

[coreythorny]

If you are looking to get into the £30 road tax then you won’t find one in the black edition as they all had 20s.
I remember mine if you optioned the 19s or 20in wheels then it went up a road tax band. Some other options affected the co2 so increased road tax from the £30.
Only kept my ultra for a year then got the 272 Quattro paying same road tax.

that makes sense then. I just presumed the £30 band 3.0 models where a incorrect data input on autotrader!

it looks like I’m a after a hens tooth of a spec but I shall keep looking.

Is the saloon boot that much smaller? We have a 1yr old and the X4 boot can quickly fill up if going out for a few days

 

[AlS3BE]

that makes sense then. I just presumed the £30 band 3.0 models where a incorrect data input on autotrader!

it looks like I’m a after a hens tooth of a spec but I shall keep looking.

Is the saloon boot that much smaller? We have a 1yr old and the X4 boot can quickly fill up if going out for a few days

I had 3 saloons and it was big enough for me and family. You just don’t get the height but plenty depth as it’s a long car. I could easily carry a pram and small/medium suitcase. You also got the option to put the back seats down if you need more space.
as far as I can remember the 3.0l fwd 218ps with 17/18s was within the £30 road tax band. All the Quattros was in the band £140+
I personally look for a 3.0 fwd or quattro. The 3.0 engines are buttery smooth and doesn’t need worked hard to get going. Fuel economy between my ultra and 272 was less than 10% on my normal commute.

 

[beemerboy9]

Hi all.

I’ve been looking around for some time and struggling to find info relating to my wish list.

Im in the market for a C7 A6 2.0TDi Ultra Avant in the £30 annual tax bracket. Ideally a black edition and with FB wheel and tech pack. I just cannot find anything anywhere, I’m starting to presume this model was not released until after the tax changes?

In which case I’m happy with a S-line but again cannot find one with a FB wheel from standard or very few with a tech pack, where these not available extras back then?

I can find plenty of saloons in very nice specs with all extras but no avants.

Also, are there any reviews or advice on these models? I’ll be coming from a BMW F26 (X4) 35D.

many thanks.

How about this one

 

[coreythorny]

How about this one

Keeping an eye on it.
I am making my quest even harder by hoping for Approved Used from a Audi dealership.
I am in no rush mind so still holding out

 

[J10NMM]

going to say mines the 2.0 tdi ultra black edition and its £120 a year... although I am looking at RS6's and the £450 tax

 

[coreythorny]

going to say mines the 2.0 tdi ultra black edition and its £120 a year... although I am looking at RS6's and the £450 tax

I went 8P S3, B8.5 S4 at 480bhp, now the X4 35D.
call it becoming a dad or the 30s creeping up, I like the idea of cheap(er) miles and less tax…

since the wife got a A3 saloon I can’t help but find myself reaching for her keys if we do any miles and don’t need the space. It’s a effortless 55mpg+.

 

[AlS3BE]

I went 8P S3, B8.5 S4 at 480bhp, now the X4 35D.
call it becoming a dad or the 30s creeping up, I like the idea of cheap(er) miles and less tax…

since the wife got a A3 saloon I can’t help but find myself reaching for her keys if we do any miles and don’t need the space. It’s a effortless 55mpg+.

I was consistently getting around 50mpg in my 272 a6 and it was plenty quick when needed. Got better mpg in the a6 than my wife’s 2.2d merc

 

[AlS3BE]

going to say mines the 2.0 tdi ultra black edition and its £120 a year... although I am looking at RS6's and the £450 tax

It’s the 20 in wheels in the black edition that pushes it up a tax band.

 

[J10NMM]

It’s the 20 in wheels in the black edition that pushes it up a tax band.

it's worth it... even the 20's look small on the A6

 

[AlS3BE]

it's worth it... even the 20's look small on the A6

I think the manufacturers are deliberately making huge wheel arches in new cars so you are forced to get the big wheel options.
I can remember the days when I had 17s and they were seen as massive nowadays 20+ inches is the norm.

 

[beemerboy9]

Keeping an eye on it.
I am making my quest even harder by hoping for Approved Used from a Audi dealership.
I am in no rush mind so still holding out

I found that the 30-day no-quibble return promise offered by the VAG Approved Used Warranty can be very useful - I almost had to use it for the first time this year. The promise is to give you a credit note to spend on another Approved Used car.

I helped my son buy a Golf Estate earlier in the year. My suspicions were aroused when the tyre pressure monitoring alert came on the drive home. I took it in for a free health check at a local VAG dealer (fortunately part of the same group) which revealed that the front brakes were corroded and 70% worn - just below the 75% limit where the brakes must be replaced prior to sale. The rear brakes were corroded & 50% worn. I suspect that this might have been a sea-side car. The left rear tyre received a red flag at 3mm.
I do admit that my impecunious son did select just about the cheapest ULEZ-complaint Golf going at the time. However, a threat to return the car prompted an offer to pay for the repairs at the local VW dealer.
I gather that VAG Head Office get very upset with the dealer's Head of Business if a car is rejected.

Good luck with the search!

 

[SBJ]

A6 2.0TDI Ultra FL Black Edition here. I purchased 2nd hand in 2018, was 2 months old with 1200 miles. £530 tax per year for the first 5 years and is based on the new car price being above £40K (I think). But it is ULEZ friendly based on low emissions.