Audi A4 Avant (2001 - 2004) 1.9 TDI quattro Sport (130ps) 5d (2004/04) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Its a practical, understated car that handles most things thrown at it, painless motoring.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

They think I live beyond my means.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes, its more than fit for purpose, still looks great and is quick, safe, frugal and reliable.

What are you likely to buy next?

Another Audi A4 avant, but avoiding the B7 2.0 tdi engine.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£11,000

When did you buy the car?

July 2008

Did you get a good deal and why?

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

All weather ability, speed and economy, reliability, size and build quality.

What was the dealer like?

What's it like to drive?

Being quite compact by modern standards I find it perfect, It needs decent tyres. Almost weatherproof, I fit winter tyres and they do make a difference on this model.

What's it like to park?

Rear visibilty can suffer when dirty, but its quite compact, I have parking sensors at the rea, which are useful, forwards visibilty is good, but alloy wheel spokes susceptible to kerbing as they stick out on the sport model.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Its had the usual rear wash wipe leakage problems and flexi mount on the exhaust go. But over 75,000 miles thats been it!

What's most practical about your car?

Four wheel drive in this wet slippy country is underated, its a small estate,more a bigger hatchback and should be looked at as such. Its a great car for mile munching.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Cruise control and the Factory fit Sat Nav has been a life saver.