Audi A4 Avant (2005 - 2008) 3.0 TDi TDV quattro S Line 5d Tip Auto (2006/55) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

The car oozes class and you feel the business when sitting behind the wheel. The Audi marque has always been seen as a quality marque and this car certainly represents it's maker well.

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

They love the car and always comment when it has a clean and polish. It's a wolf in sheep's clothing and not many realise it's a 204bhp 3.0TDi quattro (unless they look at the badges).

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes, definitely. I love cars, I love changing for the sake of it but do so less these days with the outside influence of the wife. This is one of those cars (and there's not been too many in my extensive motoring history), that I know I'll regret selling. But, like someone who cannot resist buying their next pair of shoes, I'm always on the lookout and know it won't be long before it's traded in for something else. As soon as I've crossed the road to the grass on the other side, I'll probably be looking to cross back over and get another 3.0TDi Quattro S-Line!

What are you likely to buy next?

Who knows! I looked at a Mercedes CLK 55 AMG convertible recently and was tempted! It's still up for sale so who knows. Watch this space?

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£9,995

When did you buy the car?

May 2012

Did you get a good deal and why?

The car is very heavily specified with pretty much every extra included. Dealer had a sale on as the car had been on the forecourt for some time. I made a crazy offer including part exchanging my 2006 V70 D5 185 which was accepted!

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

What was the dealer like?

Excellent to deal with and would do so again. Car had a couple of minor issues (likely due to being sat so long) which they resolved. They sent a driver down (an hour each way) to collect the car, leave me with one of the courtesy vehicles and returned it when fixed. Very polite and no pushy sales.

What's it like to drive?

It's a delight! Equally at home in town or cruising on the motor way, very powerful and with plenty of frunt and torque makes any driving a pleasure. Add in the famous audi quattro drivetrain and you've got a seriously capable motorcar. I'm a car-a-holic and have owned and driven many many cars in my years of driving. This has got to be one of the best (second only to my V70 R 300bhp manual). It's quick, grippy, fun and practical - all on one package which ticks all the boxes. The wife loves it as well!

What's it like to park?

Simples! Parking sensors at the front and rear make it easy for anyone to park whether a competent parker or someone who struggles in the largest of spaces.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Nothing has gone wrong with it. It's been a good servant and it puts a smile on your face every time you drive it (even though it's s diesel!).

What's most practical about your car?

It's a good size estate but not too big. Never let me down, 3.0TDi means it's very quick for a diesel but still returns pretty decent MPG.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Too many just to pick one favourite. I like the F1 style paddle shift, but love the memory card MP3 in dash sat nav with bose stereo as well!