2016 Audi A4 ultra

Blues14

Hi was thinking of buying a 2016 Audi A4 ultra and there’s 96000miles on it was wondering when the timing belt needs to be changed?

Panda5000

I think the timing belts for 2016 Audi A4 ultras in Galway City are due to be changed at the same frequency as 2016 Audi A4 ultras in other regions.

Blues14

Panda5000 wrote: »

I think the timing belts for 2016 Audi A4 ultras in Galway City are due to be changed at the same frequency as 2016 Audi A4 ultras in other regions.

Hilarious

9935452

210,000kms
They used to specify 5 uears too but dont anymore.
The car is heading for 5 years old so id be looking to do it soon enough if i bought the car.

Blues14

9935452 wrote: »

210,000kms
They used to specify 5 uears too but dont anymore.
The car is heading for 5 years old so id be looking to do it soon enough if i bought the car.

Thanks do you know if it’s a belt or a chain in them?

biko

From Galway city forum..

colm_mcm

Blues14 wrote: »

Thanks do you know if it’s a belt or a chain in them?

It’s a belt. I’ve a Skoda with the same engine and got it done early, same age and mileage as what you’re looking at, just for peace of mind.

Blues14

colm_mcm wrote: »

It’s a belt. I’ve a Skoda with the same engine and got it done early, same age and mileage as what you’re looking at, just for peace of mind.

Thanks for reply can I ask how much was it to replace?

colm_mcm

It’s not that bad from a main (Skoda in this case) dealer - around €500.

That said, the Audi advertising timing belt change for €499 and belt plus pump for €649

Front end may have to come off the car to get to the belt which partly explains the difference in price. Def get the pump at the same time.

Blues14

Ok thanks thanks for reply

colm_mcm wrote: »

It’s not that bad from a main (Skoda in this case) dealer - around €500.

That said, the Audi advertising timing belt change for €499 and belt plus pump for €649

Front end may have to come off the car to get to the belt which partly explains the difference in price. Def get the pump at the same time.

scooby77

I had same vag 2.0 TDI 150 in a 152 leon. At 120k service mentioned very slight internal rattle at cold start to garage ( main Seat/skoda dealer). After checking said probable belt tensioner. Said Seat might give goodwill towards new timing belt, as had full dealer service history.
Was chatting to head mechanic about it. He said wouldn't be to worried about belt or tensioner, but would jump at chance to get water pump done, they're not as reliable, and he said can develop subtle leaks leading to not so subtle problems!
Got it done, Seat covered 50%!
(Though maybe Audi use better quality pump than Seat/Skoda, who use identical)

Toyotafanboi

I think the A4 Ultra engine is a CNH? and is (a little bit) different to the lower output engines in VW, Seat, Skoda.

Same sort of thing though.

The belts are 210k kms, no age limit. Some Audi dealers recommend 120k kms or 5 years as a business drummer upper but the manual says 210k kms no age limit.

colm_mcm

Toyotafanboi wrote: »

I think the A4 Ultra engine is a CNH? and is (a little bit) different to the lower output engines in VW, Seat, Skoda.

Same sort of thing though.

The belts are 210k kms, no age limit. Some Audi dealers recommend 120k kms or 5 years as a business drummer upper but the manual says 210k kms no age limit.

The Ultra was available in 150 and 190 far as I know.

Blues14

colm_mcm wrote: »

The Ultra was available in 150 and 190 far as I know.

Thanks for the help guys was talking to the garage and he said he would cover half of the cost when I decide to do it.

Toyotafanboi

Get that in writing!

colm_mcm

Get it done before you collect it.

Blues14

Hi I’m torn between these two cars I like the both of them.does anyone have any recommendations any issues with these cars both similar in price and both 2016.any info would be helpful.

colm_mcm

There’s no comparison really.
The A4 is a premium car and a 2016 would be the start of the new model. The i40 is out since 2012.

The i40 has zero desirability given that they’re the default Garda car. There should be a huge price difference between the two cars.

In terms of issues, the Hyundai would definitely be the worse of the two. I’m not an Audi fan or anything, but if you can afford it the Audi is a no-brainer.

Blues14

Iv read that the i40 has gearbox problems does anyone no of any Audi A4 issues?

colm_mcm wrote: »

There’s no comparison really.
The A4 is a premium car and a 2016 would be the start of the new model. The i40 is out since 2012.

The i40 has zero desirability given that they’re the default Garda car. There should be a huge price difference between the two cars.

In terms of issues, the Hyundai would definitely be the worse of the two. I’m not an Audi fan or anything, but if you can afford it the Audi is a no-brainer.

colm_mcm

You’d be right about clutch and gearbox problems.

I think the newer A4s are pretty good , but someone over on the motors forum had issues with EGR
https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2058064756

Blues14

Ok thanks for info drove the i40 seems like a nice car to drive didn’t seem to have any issues.going to test drive the audi tomorrow so I’ll see.

colm_mcm wrote: »

You’d be right about clutch and gearbox problems.

I think the newer A4s are pretty good , but someone over on the motors forum had issues with EGR
https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2058064756

Blues14

What would the a4 be like on diesel I drive a lot of kms a day mostly motorway miles .

Heres Johnny

Blues14 wrote: »

What would the a4 be like on diesel I drive a lot of kms a day mostly motorway miles .

I've an a6 which is a bit bigger and heavier and also more power and long term average in the car is 7 litres per 100km or 40 mpg. That's across all driving. Motorway spins intercity 200kms or so it can be sitting at around 6 litres per 100kms when I get back which is about 47mpg and that's with driving pretty hard to be honest.
I've no doubt of I stuck it at 120kmph cruise control it would beat 50mpg on a long spin.

Blues14

That so bad so how do you find Audi’s never had one

Heres Johnny wrote: »

I've an a6 which is a bit bigger and heavier and also more power and long term average in the car is 7 litres per 100km or 40 mpg. That's across all driving. Motorway spins intercity 200kms or so it can be sitting at around 6 litres per 100kms when I get back which is about 47mpg and that's with driving pretty hard to be honest.
I've no doubt of I stuck it at 120kmph cruise control it would beat 50mpg on a long spin.

Heres Johnny

Blues14 wrote: »

That so bad so how do you find Audi’s never had one

It's my first one I've had it 2 years now. Had bmw for 15 years before that but the Audi just as good. Very happy with it.

Blues14

Heres Johnny wrote: »

It's my first one I've had it 2 years now. Had bmw for 15 years before that but the Audi just as good. Very happy with it.

Cool thanks for info

Blues14

Well drove the a4 and it’s lovely car to drive got him to do the timing belt no extra charge so I’m goin to go for the a4.

Heres Johnny

Blues14 wrote: »

Well drove the a4 and it’s lovely car to drive got him to do the timing belt no extra charge so I’m goin to go for the a4.

Best of luck with it, yeah it's a nice car.

Blues14

Heres Johnny wrote: »

Best of luck with it, yeah it's a nice car.

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monkeysnapper

I have a hyundai i40 estate and previously had a audi A4 estate ...

My brother in law has a Audi A5 and I drove it a few weeks ago and it drove as nice as my old A4 .... the Hyundai isnt in same leauge.... it's ok, I've had a few issues but also had issues with audi aswell ..

If I was you I'd go for the Audi ...