audi a4

limo_100

wel lads
Thinking of buying an audi A4 1.9diesel
want to get a 6speed car. Do they only come in 130bhp or are the 115bhp models 6speed aswel.
going to buy a 2005 model whats peoples opioion on them?

bazz26

In the 2001 to early 2005 there were 2 1.9 TDi models, a 115bhp and a 130bhp version. I think the 130bhp was available in both 5 and 6 speed. The 115bhp was definately 5 speed.

In mid 2005 the A4 got facelifted and they dropped the 130bhp 1.9 TDi and replaced it a 2.0 TDi which was 6 speed. The old 1.9 TDi 115bhp continued with a 5 speed gearbox.

Which version are you looking at?

limo_100

bazz26 wrote: »

In the 2001 to early 2005 there were 2 1.9 TDi models, a 115bhp and a 130bhp version. I think the 130bhp was available in both 5 and 6 speed. The 115bhp was definately 5 speed.

In mid 2005 the A4 got facelifted and they dropped the 130bhp 1.9 TDi and replaced it a 2.0 TDi which was 6 speed. The old 1.9 TDi 115bhp continued with a 5 speed gearbox.

Which version are you looking at?

Im looking for the newer model i think its a nicer looking car. I wonder would the 2.0tdi be much harder to insure and tax than 1.9tdi?
Is the 115bhp the standard model?

In your opinion would the 6speed be much of an advantage economy wise?

Moanin

limo_100 wrote: »

Im looking for the newer model i think its a nicer looking car. I wonder would the 2.0tdi be much harder to insure and tax than 1.9tdi?
Is the 115bhp the standard model?

In your opinion would the 6speed be much of an advantage economy wise?

My wifes Passat has the 2.0TDI engine and she gets anything from 1,000-1,100kms to a full tank. She does all long distance driving though.

MuppetCheck

The 115bhp was not always available. The pre-facelift models had 100bhp as a base engine.

limo_100

what does the 1.9tdi 115bhp have as standard as in cruise control and the like??

sean1141

its the trim level you need to look at for the likes of cruise etc. not sure what the names of the trim levels were in the audi but cruise control was a cheap retrofit

limo_100

sean1141 wrote: »

its the trim level you need to look at for the likes of cruise etc. not sure what the names of the trim levels were in the audi but cruise control was a cheap retrofit

and what else is standard in them because im not very familiar with audis??

Viewtodiefor

Was told by an ex audi/volkswagen car sales man that the 1.9 diesels dont give problems but the 2.0ltr ones do. He is a friend of mine was not trying to sell anything to me

AeroEng1

If you are going for a 2.0 ltr, keep away from the BLB engine code. They are supposed to give a lot of trouble as they were the first 2.0 ltr and were later perfected. But I think all the 05 models will probably be BLB.

bazz26

Most Irish ones are bog standard with windup rear windows, no stereo controls on the steering wheel or front arm rest. UK models are higher spec but these cars are easy to clock as their interiors wear very well. The Quottros are rare but a bonus if you can find one.

Also avoid "Felt" spec ones:http://www.octane.ie/news/article.php?id=587
They are generally treated like they are a weapon of mass destruction meaning they could have had the nuts driven out of them.

nice_guy80

Audi A4 SE is what you're looking for
1.9tdi

with cruise, bose speakers,
can get up to 1,160km per tank. (I know I do)
I'd import one if I were you, and could find a good one