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Sat Nov 12, 2005 1:26 am Post subject:
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Hi
Posted earlier about the clutch "problem" with the A6 I'm looking at
but can somebody give me an opinion on cost of ownership of an A6?
The car I'm looking at is a 2000 X reg 1.9tdi SE 81k on the clock and
I've got them down to £6395 from the original asking price of £6995.
It's got a full Audi service history up to 65k when the cambelt was
changed. Test drove it briefly and apart from the stiff clutch the car
drifted to the right fairly noticably. Garage say they'll give it a
full 12 month mot, service it and fix the drifting. I've also noticed
the front bumper has dropped as a result of what looks like a small
shunt...scuffing on the bumper itself. Again garage are saying this
will also be sorted. Not convinced about the servicing bit so I'll get
an Audi service if I get it.
What are peoples thoughts on the deal? Anything major I should look
out for in the future? Looking to keep the car for 3 - 4 years.
All comments appreciated.
cheers
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Alec
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Sat Nov 12, 2005 4:25 pm Post subject:
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Well, I would not touch it.
Is there any documentation for the 20K miles its done since it dropped out
of dealer servicing?
If the tracking is out then it was probably abused.
The dealer will say anything to make a sale.
If you need the size consider a Passat. See CarGiant for prices
http://www.gtccar.co.uk or go down to an A4.
The money you are looking at would buy you an 02 plate 1.9PD Passat !
Rgds |
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Noisy bacon
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Sun Nov 13, 2005 12:13 am Post subject:
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Alec wrote:
| Quote: | Well, I would not touch it.
Is there any documentation for the 20K miles its done since it
dropped out of dealer servicing?
If the tracking is out then it was probably abused.
The dealer will say anything to make a sale.
If you need the size consider a Passat. See CarGiant for prices
http://www.gtccar.co.uk or go down to an A4.
The money you are looking at would buy you an 02 plate 1.9PD Passat !
Rgds
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The Passat is built on the A4 floorplan so it's no bigger.
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Sun Nov 13, 2005 1:42 am Post subject:
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Hi Alec
| Quote: | Well, I would not touch it.
Is there any documentation for the 20K miles its done since it dropped out
of dealer servicing?
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Why would there be? It hasn't needed a service since it last had one.
Although I thought it was due to be serviced at 80k the actual service
indicator on the car says it needs one in another 5k. It's a one owner
fleet car. So what kind of documentation would you expect since the
last service?
| Quote: | If the tracking is out then it was probably abused.
The dealer will say anything to make a sale.
If you need the size consider a Passat. See CarGiant for prices
http://www.gtccar.co.uk or go down to an A4.
The money you are looking at would buy you an 02 plate 1.9PD Passat !
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Yeh, but it's a Passat? ;) I like Audi. And I like the A6. Ok I'm
taking a little risk but the car is reasonably priced. |
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Noisy bacon
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Sun Nov 13, 2005 3:27 am Post subject:
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| Quote: | The Passat is built on the A4 floorplan so it's no bigger.
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That's floorpan! |
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Alec
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Sun Nov 13, 2005 4:22 am Post subject:
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| Quote: | Why would there be? It hasn't needed a service since it last had one.
Although I thought it was due to be serviced at 80k the actual service
indicator on the car says it needs one in another 5k. It's a one owner
fleet car. So what kind of documentation would you expect since the
last service?
It should have an oil and filter change every 10K |
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Alec
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Sun Nov 13, 2005 4:47 am Post subject:
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| Quote: | The Passat is built on the A4 floorplan so it's no bigger.
That's floorpan!
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That's rubbish |
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SteveH
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Sun Nov 13, 2005 4:56 am Post subject:
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Alec <alec@nowhere.com> wrote:
| Quote: | The Passat is built on the A4 floorplan so it's no bigger.
That's floorpan!
That's rubbish
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I'm sure that in 2000 all 3 were on the same basic floorpan.
In size order:
A4 < Passat < Superb (think that came later than 2000, though) < A6.
If an A4 is too small, and an A6 too pricey, then a Superb or Passat are
well worth looking at.
--
Steve H 'You're not a real petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa Romeo'
http://www.italiancar.co.uk - Honda VFR800 - MZ ETZ300 - Alfa 75 TSpark
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Hairy One Kenobi
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Sun Nov 13, 2005 5:59 am Post subject:
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"Noisy bacon" <NeillYoung@crazyhorse.com> wrote in message
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| Quote: | Alec wrote:
Well, I would not touch it.
Is there any documentation for the 20K miles its done since it
dropped out of dealer servicing?
If the tracking is out then it was probably abused.
The dealer will say anything to make a sale.
If you need the size consider a Passat. See CarGiant for prices
http://www.gtccar.co.uk or go down to an A4.
The money you are looking at would buy you an 02 plate 1.9PD Passat !
The Passat is built on the A4 floorplan so it's no bigger.
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Lengthwise, it *is* bigger.
Not by a huge amount, but (cough) one's "significant other" might notice a
similar change in length.
Top of my head, it's 4-8 inches, and more so in terms of interior space.
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Hairy One Kenobi
Disclaimer: the opinions expressed in this opinion do not necessarily
reflect the opinions of the highly-opinionated person expressing the opinion
in the first place. So there!
P.S. The TT has the "same" floorpan as the old A3. Shortened, yes; but the
same floorpan. |
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Wed Nov 16, 2005 2:20 am Post subject:
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| Quote: | Why would there be? It hasn't needed a service since it last had one.
Although I thought it was due to be serviced at 80k the actual service
indicator on the car says it needs one in another 5k. It's a one owner
fleet car. So what kind of documentation would you expect since the
last service?
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| Quote: | It should have an oil and filter change every 10K
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Ok. But its 6.4K! Was recently looking a similar car for 8K. Another
test drive tonight and it was fine. Slight pulsing in the clutch that
felt a bit weird but apart from that it seemed fine.
Think I'll buy it tomorrow. Will let you know!
cheers |
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