Lookig to buy an allroad.....
05-21-2009, 10:00 AM
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Lookig to buy an allroad.....
....but need your helps/suggestions.
Ladies and gents, new to the forum and new to Audi's (well as soon as I buy one).
I am looking to buy an allroad, but before I do, I wanted to seek your wisdom and ask for your help in a few things I should be aware of when looking for the vehicle. What are some of the typical issues/problems/good-to-knows when test driving or checking out the car?
I have been looking around for a 6MT allroad for a a while now, hard to come buy, and because of that I want to make sure I make the right decisions.
So any help/input you can spare would be appreciated.
Ladies and gents, new to the forum and new to Audi's (well as soon as I buy one).
I am looking to buy an allroad, but before I do, I wanted to seek your wisdom and ask for your help in a few things I should be aware of when looking for the vehicle. What are some of the typical issues/problems/good-to-knows when test driving or checking out the car?
I have been looking around for a 6MT allroad for a a while now, hard to come buy, and because of that I want to make sure I make the right decisions.
So any help/input you can spare would be appreciated.
05-21-2009, 11:31 AM
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Welcome Tamas ...
you'll get a myriad of answers on this topic, but basically:
try for an 05 if possible - finding a 6MT will alleviate the transmission problems which are prevalent in the 2.7T - lowest mileage you can find - and proper maintenance documentation - if the mileage is over 70K, determine if the timing belt maintenance has been done - you'll find plenty of knowledgeable folks here to help you - good luck and keep us posted!
try for an 05 if possible - finding a 6MT will alleviate the transmission problems which are prevalent in the 2.7T - lowest mileage you can find - and proper maintenance documentation - if the mileage is over 70K, determine if the timing belt maintenance has been done - you'll find plenty of knowledgeable folks here to help you - good luck and keep us posted!
05-21-2009, 04:12 PM
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Check out allroad faq, great source.
Known weak spots:
Front air bags
cam sensor seal
throttle bodies
torque converters 01-early 04
tip
prop seal
Never buy one without a warranty.
Known weak spots:
Front air bags
cam sensor seal
throttle bodies
torque converters 01-early 04
tip
prop seal
Never buy one without a warranty.
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Thanks guys for the suggestions......I am going to be looking at the vehicle tomorrow and will go over it the best I can.
The one I am looking at tomorrow is a silver on silver (no two tone body cladding
) 2005 6MT with 97100kms, the dealer claims that it is a very clean car - but they do not have service records for it.
They also say it has the "premium package" -- what exactly is that? What were the options?
The one I am looking at tomorrow is a silver on silver (no two tone body cladding
) 2005 6MT with 97100kms, the dealer claims that it is a very clean car - but they do not have service records for it. They also say it has the "premium package" -- what exactly is that? What were the options?
05-22-2009, 08:07 AM
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05-22-2009, 08:27 AM
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Thanks guys for the suggestions......I am going to be looking at the vehicle tomorrow and will go over it the best I can.
The one I am looking at tomorrow is a silver on silver (no two tone body cladding ) 2005 6MT with 97100kms, the dealer claims that it is a very clean car - but they do not have service records for it.
They also say it has the "premium package" -- what exactly is that? What were the options?
The one I am looking at tomorrow is a silver on silver (no two tone body cladding
) 2005 6MT with 97100kms, the dealer claims that it is a very clean car - but they do not have service records for it. They also say it has the "premium package" -- what exactly is that? What were the options?
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05-22-2009, 09:18 AM
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Problem is, finding a 6MT as I refuse to drive an auto, as for the warranty....will see what the dealer can offer.
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