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Audi a7 vs a6 autoboxes?

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  • 17-10-2019 10:49am
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    seamus1980
    Registered Users Posts: 480 ✭✭


    Guys quick question,i am looking to buy a audi a6 or a7,I was just wondering what the auto box is like on the a7 and is it reliable,Thanks guys


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    mickdw
    Registered Users Posts: 23,280 ✭✭✭✭mickdw


    seamus1980 wrote: »
    Guys quick question,i am looking to buy a audi a6 or a7,I was just wondering what the auto box is like on the a7 and is it reliable,Thanks guys

    What year are you looking at?
    There was likely both multitronic and s tronic options during it's life time assuming you are not talking about current models.


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    seamus1980
    Registered Users Posts: 480 ✭✭seamus1980


    mickdw wrote: »
    What year are you looking at?
    There was likely both multitronic and s tronic options during it's life time assuming you are not talking about current models.

    Mate 2012 or 2013,never had a multitronic and s tronic b4


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    H8GHOTI
    Registered Users Posts: 1,933 ✭✭✭H8GHOTI


    I’m looking at buying a 2012 A7 as well at the moment. Done a little research. It comes in Quattro and FWD. From what I can see both have a different gearbox. The reviews I’ve seen say Quattro is better.


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    Idbatterim
    Registered Users Posts: 17,843 ✭✭✭✭Idbatterim


    If importing from uk, the price of vrt could go up very soon because of the new vrt rules being related to nox . Think there is another week or so before these changes come into effect ...


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    Idbatterim
    Registered Users Posts: 17,843 ✭✭✭✭Idbatterim


    H8GHOTI wrote: »
    I’m looking at buying a 2012 A7 as well at the moment. Done a little research. It comes in Quattro and FWD. From what I can see both have a different gearbox. The reviews I’ve seen say Quattro is better.

    Seriously Fwd? You sure it’s not rear wheel ?!


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    millington
    Registered Users Posts: 1,287 ✭✭✭millington


    Idbatterim wrote: »
    Seriously Fwd? You sure it’s not rear wheel ?!

    Has there ever been a RWD Audi? Apart from some R8s


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    mickdw
    Registered Users Posts: 23,280 ✭✭✭✭mickdw


    Yes they are front drive or quattro.
    It has to be quattro really.


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    Truckermal
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    Quattro has the S Tronic gear box whilst the FWD has the Multichronic, the Quattro are scarce enough unfortunately.


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    Water2626262
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    seamus1980 wrote: »
    Guys quick question,i am looking to buy a audi a6 or a7,I was just wondering what the auto box is like on the a7 and is it reliable,Thanks guys

    The A6 ultras (2014 up) have the DSG S tronic. Pretty sure all 2.0 tdis before that are multitronic. S tronic has 7 gears while multitronic has 8. Not sure how reliable S tronic is but seems to be plenty of talk online about avoiding the multitronic.


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    colm_mcm
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    I thought the newer Multitronics were grand (apart from not being DSG like)


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    Sexual Chocolate
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    Idbatterim wrote: »
    If importing from uk, the price of vrt could go up very soon because of the new vrt rules being related to nox . Think there is another week or so before these changes come into effect ...

    New year it's comes into effect. If brexit is passed in Westminster on Saturday then we'll be liable for VAT after the end of the month.


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    H8GHOTI
    Registered Users Posts: 1,933 ✭✭✭H8GHOTI


    For normal everyday driving, would you really notice much of a difference between these gearboxes?
    People that say avoid the multitronic, is that due to performance only or are they known to be troublesome?
    I’m talking about the older models, 2011-14.


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    bazz26
    Registered Users Posts: 51,147 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    Drive a S-tronic and your will know the difference.


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    koutoubia
    Registered Users Posts: 2,260 ✭✭✭koutoubia


    I have a 142 A6 quattro with the STronic gearbox.
    Its now got 203,000 kms on it.
    The gearbox is perfect on it in any mode I choose ie Comfort,Eco or Sport.
    6speed when choosing manual mode ,altough the electronics dont let you do anything stupid like revving the bejayus out if it, or 7 speed Auto.
    I have only caught it out once or twice in traffic where I was coming to a stop and the then tapped the acc pedal right at the moment when the box was choosing a gear.
    BTW
    ....and I do stand to be corrected on this but the A6 and A7 are the same engine,boxes etc just on a different platform.


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    mfceiling
    Registered Users Posts: 12,780 ✭✭✭✭mfceiling


    Wife has an A7 with an 8 speed box. The turbo lag is horrific and it takes an age to kick down and get up to speed.
    Another bug bear of mine is that the park button is right where the bit of your hand would rest on the gear selector. Go to push into reverse and you inevitably push park....Every fcuking time!!
    For such a "premium" marque I can't believe the amount of little problems this car has.


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    H8GHOTI
    Registered Users Posts: 1,933 ✭✭✭H8GHOTI


    Anything else to look out for when buying an A7 from this era? Any known issues?


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    koutoubia
    Registered Users Posts: 2,260 ✭✭✭koutoubia


    If its got air suspension make sure it can be raised or lowered.
    Any issues with the suspension is a very expensive issue.
    To see if it happens hit the 'Car' button on the console beside the shifter.
    Top left hand corner of the screen should say 'Raise'.

    If nothing happens walk away.


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    mickdw
    Registered Users Posts: 23,280 ✭✭✭✭mickdw


    mfceiling wrote: »
    Wife has an A7 with an 8 speed box. The turbo lag is horrific and it takes an age to kick down and get up to speed.
    Another bug bear of mine is that the park button is right where the bit of your hand would rest on the gear selector. Go to push into reverse and you inevitably push park....Every fcuking time!!
    For such a "premium" marque I can't believe the amount of little problems this car has.
    What version is it?
    Is it one of the ultra models?


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    mfceiling
    Registered Users Posts: 12,780 ✭✭✭✭mfceiling


    mickdw wrote: »
    What version is it?
    Is it one of the ultra models?

    No it's a regular 3 litre Quattro. Android auto works when it feels like it. Radio is a pain because it won't stay on the list when it's on a station. You keep having to press list to get the station names back again.
    The turbo lag is the worst though...See a gap and floor it and nothing happens and then whoosh and it's off. I've had to pull back in a couple of times because it took so long to kick down.
    I hate the car to be honest.


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    carsfan2
    Registered Users Posts: 3,516 ✭✭✭carsfan2


    mfceiling wrote: »
    No it's a regular 3 litre Quattro. Android auto works when it feels like it. Radio is a pain because it won't stay on the list when it's on a station. You keep having to press list to get the station names back again.
    The turbo lag is the worst though...See a gap and floor it and nothing happens and then whoosh and it's off. I've had to pull back in a couple of times because it took so long to kick down.
    I hate the car to be honest.
    Is it the current A7 ?
    I’ve seen reviews that mentioned that issue with the gearbox. Also afflicts the current A6 too apparently.


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    mfceiling
    Registered Users Posts: 12,780 ✭✭✭✭mfceiling


    carsfan2 wrote: »
    Is it the current A7 ?
    I’ve seen reviews that mentioned that issue with the gearbox. Also afflicts the current A6 too apparently.

    Yes it's a 191 current model.


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    mickdw
    Registered Users Posts: 23,280 ✭✭✭✭mickdw


    mfceiling wrote: »
    Yes it's a 191 current model.

    Jesus that is terribly disappointing for such an expensive car.


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    mfceiling
    Registered Users Posts: 12,780 ✭✭✭✭mfceiling


    mickdw wrote: »
    Jesus that is terribly disappointing for such an expensive car.

    She had an A6 automatic before that and it was a belter of a car. Used to drop shifts almost instantly with little to no lag. Never had any fear making an overtaking manoeuvre with it.


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    kirving
    Registered Users Posts: 5,911 ✭✭✭kirving


    Seems like a crazy situation to allow such unpredictable performance. Could it be to do with newer emissions regulations that they've been forced to set the car to hold the higher gear for as much time as possible?


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