Differences between the years?
Thread Starter
AudiWorld Junior Member
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
Differences between the years?
Hi, new to the forum and im trying to buy a pre owned allroad. I was wondering if there was a comprehensive list of differences between the years of allroads. They look the same to me, but obviously, they must have improved on it throughout its life span. Also would like advice on what to look out for, right now ive researched that the timing belt replacement should be done around 80k but what else should I be looking out for? thanks!
Thread Starter
AudiWorld Junior Member
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
I guess I can not edit myself so ill just post again, was there a diesel version available in the states? It says on wikipedia that in 04, there was a diesel version available for a short period of time? wondering if that actually is true and some diesels do exist in north america market or if that fell through?
AudiWorld Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 937
Likes: 4
AudiWorld Senior Member
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 689
Likes: 2
From: Manchester, CT
It seems as if the early model cars had a few nicer options...
But you could only get the V8 in a late model car...
I'm sure there are a few diesel allroads in the US; brought in privately by (wealthy) owners. I've never seen one myself though...
But you could only get the V8 in a late model car...
I'm sure there are a few diesel allroads in the US; brought in privately by (wealthy) owners. I've never seen one myself though...
AudiWorld Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 937
Likes: 4
No they're not. You can't legally import a car that has not EPA approved engine. As such, you cannot register it either.
Theoretically you could legalize such a car but it would cost you insane amount of money... to give you a hint: if a manufacturer doesn't spend money to make it legal then their cost/profit ratio just doesn't work for that option.
I believe you could import such a thing for off road use, but what's the point.
Theoretically you could legalize such a car but it would cost you insane amount of money... to give you a hint: if a manufacturer doesn't spend money to make it legal then their cost/profit ratio just doesn't work for that option.
I believe you could import such a thing for off road use, but what's the point.
AudiWorld Member
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 193
Likes: 0
No they're not. You can't legally import a car that has not EPA approved engine. As such, you cannot register it either.
Theoretically you could legalize such a car but it would cost you insane amount of money... to give you a hint: if a manufacturer doesn't spend money to make it legal then their cost/profit ratio just doesn't work for that option.
I believe you could import such a thing for off road use, but what's the point.
Theoretically you could legalize such a car but it would cost you insane amount of money... to give you a hint: if a manufacturer doesn't spend money to make it legal then their cost/profit ratio just doesn't work for that option.
I believe you could import such a thing for off road use, but what's the point.
You could import a diesel engine and depending on the state swap it, I know a couple of guys did it on a Vw passat on one of the turbo diesel forums, they put the 2.5td engine but it's not a simple motor swap.
AudiWorld Super User
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 3,277
Likes: 2
From: Toronto
Trending Topics
Audiworld Junior Member
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 78
Likes: 0
allroadfaq.com has some good information on option differences between model years. Apart from mechanical improvements, the only thing that I am aware of is the change to the BEL engine in the later years (and I don't know if that is considered an improvement) and the upgraded torque converter on the automatic starting in .. 2004??
AudiWorld Stories
Bringing Audi to Life for Audi Fans
Top 10 Most Expensive Audis Ever Sold on Bring-A-Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Audi Features & Options We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
Audi Recreates Crazy-Looking Speed Record Breaker From 1935
Verdad Gallardo
Coachbuilder Recreates the 1995 Audi TTS Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Every Audi V10 Car Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
9 Audi Designs That Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
2026 Audi Q5 Buyer's Guide (Every Model Explained)
Brett Foote
Ranking Every Current Audi 'S' Model From Worst to First!
Joe Kucinski
10 Best Audis That are FINALLY LEGAL to Import to the U.S.!
Joe Kucinski
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
life4sk8
A4 (B6 Platform) Discussion
4
Feb 7, 2014 04:22 PM
PWR
Audi 5000 / 200 / V8 Discussion
7
May 3, 2003 03:43 AM
