1997 Audi A6 2.5TDi 130 bhp red eye review from UK and Ireland
"Best value for money"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Mostly regular wear and tear stuff. disks last 60k. Drive boots last about 80k. Dash lights last about 80k then all small bulbs have to be replaced. I changed cam chain tensioner and water pump as a precaution at 140k when belts being changed. One big problem Main flywheel started terrible rattle, the rubber vibration buffer started to disintegrate, I had to take it to a main dealer, big labor bill cost me £1300.
General comments?
Overall for the great torque 210lbs and 45mpg average I get, its the best value for money. BMW 530D a better car, but cost so much depreciates so much and the car will not do 180,000 without serious money being spent on it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 tubbo diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
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| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 55000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 180000 miles |
| Previous car | Audi 100 |
| Date of Entry | 31st December, 2002 |