Audi A4 Avant (2008 - 2015) 2.0 TDI (143bhp) SE 5d (2009/58) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Wanted a prestige car but couldn't afford a good one.

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

Initially impressed but then the lack of practicality hits home.

Would you buy this car again and why?

No. It's impractical, slow and continually disappoints.

What are you likely to buy next?

A Large Practical Estate.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

Yes

What price did you pay?

£26,715

When did you buy the car?

January 2009

Did you get a good deal and why?

No deals available and a long delay on delivery.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Low Company Car Tax, reputation for quality.

What was the dealer like?

Dealer misled me by failing to mention that some of the standard equipment on the test car was no longer being supplied with new cars.

What's it like to drive?

Bland but comfortable under normal driving conditions. If pushed the handling soon reaches a point where you feel uncomfortable. Perfectly capable motorway cruiser.

What's it like to park?

Good, but the parking sensors that where once fitted as standard would have been useful.

Have you had any problems with the car?

There was something loose and rolling around inside the door when I took delivery. Audi had the car back for a week and when I collected it the loose item was still there. Still waiting to have it fixed. 2 months on. After 15000 miles a number of rattles and squeaks have become evident.

What's most practical about your car?

Stereo and AC controls are well laid out. Very poor from a practical view point. Storage is very limited. only child size sunglasses will fit in the holder, etc.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Heated Seats and SD Card for Music.