It all started in April 2012, when on a typical weekday I was returning from work a little tired and deeply lost in my thoughts. Then I sat in the seat of my beloved Citroen C5. Everything was fine in the car: rich equipment, excellent sound insulation, spacious bright interior, here is just one "but": I have driven it for three years, that is, more than any other car that belonged to me in the past. I began to catch myself thinking that I could not find a reason to sell it!
In addition, there was an unhealthy situation in the used car market (however, as it is today). I have never tried to buy a car on the secondary market in Belarus and, frankly, for a number of reasons, I still have no desire to try. Perhaps it’s just my attitude to this, but I don’t think so ... In general, “I'm going-to-myself-going”, and suddenly a black Citroen C5 of the second generation, all in chrome, stops at a traffic light. It looks like new, it looks very presentable, as well as its driver. I see: sitting, looking at me, smiling ... Before the green light came on, I only managed to smile in response and nod inquiringly, they say, "how is the machine?" The answer was the raised thumbs of both hands. Then, just as rosy, his "citrus" "shot" forward and disappeared behind the intersection in the stream of cars.
I spent the whole evening on the Internet, calculating the cost of the "new thing". At that moment I was convinced that no other brand exists for me, and put up my "old" C5 for sale. It was sold to the first buyer. The car moved one block away from me, and I still see this Citroen almost every day, rejoicing for the owners, because it still looks great.
After a month of mental anguish, I inadvertently got used to the way of life without a car. My colleagues "threw me" to and from work, and I made other necessary trips in my wife's car. Yes, and summer time ... Give, I think, I will look like a few more months and dig up more money. From that moment on, I began to look closely at other brands, since even I, a Citroen lover, was not ready to pay more than $ 20 thousand for a used copy of a French brand. There were many options: Skoda Superb of the second generation, Mazda6, Honda Accord, Audi A6 C6, Volvo S80, Volkswagen Passat CC, Mercedes C-Class. I considered all these options and expected the accumulation of a certain amount by me.
By the time it flew to Germany in November 2012, the Audi A4 B8 was added to this range - for its striking design, dynamics, increased wheelbase and adequate price. In addition, this is the latest body and it will be produced for at least another couple of years. Not finding on the Internet "my" option in all respects, I decided to fly anyway, since I can't return tickets back, and, in extreme cases, you can buy any other car from the list. True, I only wanted Audi, so I hoped for luck.
Having walked around several large auto houses in Bremen and Hamburg, I realized that the search for my ideal car could be delayed. I have not found a single worthy copy. When I had dinner in Hamburg and was in a bad mood from what I had seen during the day, my German friend Thomas, with whom my wife and I were visiting, said that a new Audi dealership had opened near his house. I was skeptical about this idea. I thought that the officials "wind up" a high price tag for used cars that they sell themselves. However, in the morning we arrived at the place. The car dealership is located on both sides of the road: on the one side - new cars, on the other - used cars with a guarantee. Honestly, which of them are new and which are not, you cannot immediately understand.
Finally, I saw my car! I realized this without even getting into it. Everything about it was harmonious: a dark body color and a light combined interior, a gasoline engine, a mileage of 64 thousand km, the only owner (not a company, but an individual), history, warranty, all keys, an additional set of original alloy wheels 16 ″ with winter rubber, on the car itself - 17 ″ with new summer tires.
Official German dealers are very serious about selling a car: the contract takes into account all the nuances of the warranty, there is a list of previous services and accidents, if any. In my case, due to a minor accident, the rear bumper was replaced, they have no right not to prescribe this in the contract. However, having studied the back of the car, I realized that I would never have known about it.
A young, but very experienced and courteous manager handed over all the documents, keys and said: "Go, ride for an hour, wherever you want." Without him. This is the approach to sales! Having traveled the length and breadth of Hamburg and the Autobahn, I was once again convinced that I would go to Minsk in this particular Audi. Further, all I did with the purchase, except bargaining, was drinking coffee, kindly provided by the secretary girl! The very next day I was sitting in my own car, washed, with a set of completed documents.
There were new rugs on the floor, winter wheels nestled comfortably in the cabin and trunk, new oil splashed in the engine, and there was a year's warranty in the glove compartment! Without hiding a smile, I reluctantly left the car dealership, because the buying process gave me no less pleasure than driving this wonderful car. As they say, the client was satisfied!
The road to Minsk is a pleasure. True, 11 o'clock at the border is not the most pleasant story, but let's not talk about it. On the Belarusian roads, the car felt a little sorry, but the strong and energy-intensive suspension instills confidence that “we will all survive”!
Even bored in the parking lot, she rushes into battle with all her haughty looks. “Give me a track, and I will show what I can do,” - so it reads in the eyes with a squint. I would like to make a special emphasis on it. The optics of the Audi A4 B8 are a work of art. The graceful curved line of LEDs in chrome lines against the background of the black headlight housing is not a charm?
On the road, a car with this kind of daylight is even easier to see than any other with the neighbor turned on. LED lighting adds a special contrast. Everything is thought out here to the smallest detail. The bi-xenon light draws a distinct curve on the road when driving with low and a neat diamond when driving with high. I noticed that when the headlights are off and you miss someone, blinking distant, the person for a moment realizes what happened ... Either lightning, or the flash of a camera ... turns out.
The effect is achieved due to the presence of a shutter inside the lens, like a camera shutter. It works with lightning speed, hence the flash, including when switching from near to far.
False radiator grille for the whole "face" and the rapid lines of the lower edge of the bumper give the car purposefulness.
Huge rear-view mirrors with refraction of the "blind" zone on both sides guarantee excellent visibility and safety. I can see the leading cars from any side in the mirrors even when I clearly observe them with my own eyes. The LED inserts on the mirrors are thought out in such a way that while sitting in the cabin you can watch the included turn signal blink. The sight, I tell you, is even a little mesmerizing, especially at night.
An interesting feature is the chrome package. The window frames are actually chrome-free: in the fight for a green world, Audi has ditched this pollutant and uses specially treated aluminum. So, with proper care, nothing will happen to a beautiful edging.
What can I say, harmony in everything: expensive finishing materials, very nice plastic, excellent sound insulation, no squeaks and "crickets". Suspension is not audible. Everything is as it should be in a real premium car.
Illumination of devices is pleasing to the eye. Large color display that shows everything you need and more. The sound is amazing: the 11-speaker Audi Concert system with subwoofer will help you immerse yourself in a world of quality sound. The main thing is to write discs in the correct format. There is also an SD card slot (up to 2GB) for ease of use. Music intermeddle with interest.
Illumination of door handles from the inside, feet of front and rear passengers + 6 bulbs for general light in the ceiling. I replaced them with LEDs with pure white light, no tints. It looks much more harmonious, in my opinion.
Also, LEDs were registered in all doors, glove compartment, trunk, room lighting and even in sun visors.
The gear knob and steering wheel are covered in leather, as are the seats. The latter have Alcantara inserts.
The fourth generation of the Audi A4 began to be produced in 2008, and finished in 2015, while in 2011 the model was restyled. A4 2007-2015 was produced in two bodies Sedan (Sedan) and Station wagon (Avant). The range of power units of the B8 body is very wide: these are gasoline 1.8TFSI (120, 160, 170hp), 2.0TFSI (180, 211, 225hp) 3.0TFSI (272hp) and 3.2FSI ( 265 l / force); and turbo diesel: 2.0TDI with different power settings (120, 143, 150, 170, 177, 190hp) 2.7TDI (190hp) and 3.0TDI (204, 240, 245hp).
Restyling in 2011 changed not only the interior of the cabin (the dashboard and center console were modified), the appearance (the design of the bumpers, radiator grilles changed slightly, headlights with trapezoidal LED running lights appeared), but also the line of engines changed. The 3.2FSI (CALA) engine dropped out of production, it was replaced by 3.0TFSI (CMUA, CRED). Also, instead of 1.8TFSI (CDHB) - 160 hp. and 250Nm of torque, they began to install an engine of the same volume, but with 170hp. (CAHA) and 320Nm of torque. The fuel consumption of all gasoline engines has decreased by 7-8%, to a greater extent this is the merit of the Start / Stop system and the appearance of an electromechanical power steering, which was not on the dorestyle. The line of diesel engines also underwent changes with the advent of restyling: 2 new turbodiesels with volumes of 2.0l appeared. - 136 and 163 hp Instead of the top-end 2.0TDI with 170hp. and 350Nm of torque, came 2.0TDI with 177hp. and 380Nm. At the same time, the diesel turbo engines 1.8 - 120hp remained unchanged. and 2.0 - 143hp. Also in the lineup there are V6 turbodiesels with 204 and 245 horsepower. In addition, the changes in 2011 also affected the suspension - shifted the attachment points of the rear arms and reconfigured the shock absorbers.
Specifications Audi A4 B8
The model does not have as many motors in the line as previous generations, but nevertheless there are enough of them and there are plenty to choose from. In total, there are 6 power units in the line, these are 4 gasoline and 2 diesel, let's talk about all in more detail.
The gearboxes are offered completely different, there are 6-speed mechanics, variators, as well as a 7-speed S-Tronic robot. The drive of a car can also be different, there are front-wheel drive versions, and there are versions with the quattro all-wheel drive system.
In terms of reliability, all motors have it, and in particular, previous versions have it, so if you want to buy a used old version, you can safely take a car with a mileage of 200,000 kilometers. In terms of speed, even the first generation engines have the characteristics that budget class cars now have, while the first generation used is cheaper than a new budget class car.
Price Audi A4 B8
As for the cost, the situation is as follows, the models are offered on the secondary market at completely different prices. Sellers are asking from 800,000 rubles and reach 2 million rubles. The fact is that it all depends on the engine, the configuration and the availability of additional options, which the manufacturer offered a lot.
The basic version of the model was equipped with:
- combined trim of the passenger compartment;
- 6 airbags;
- climate control;
- start-stop system;
- tire pressure sensor;
- heated seats;
- standard audio system;
- anti-fog optics;
- full power accessories;
- Bluetooth;
And optionally, for an additional fee, it was possible to install:
- keyless access;
- a couple more airbags;
- xenon optics with auto correction;
- adaptive cruise control;
- lane control;
- voice control system;
- navigation;
- an audio system with excellent sound;
- electric boot lid;
- electrically adjustable seats;
- rear row heating;
- control of blind spots;
- petals.
Modifications of the Audi A4 B8
Audi A4 B8 1.8 TFSI MT
Audi A4 B8 1.8 TFSI CVT
Audi A4 B8 1.8 TFSI MT 170 hp
Audi A4 B8 1.8 TFSI CVT 170 hp
Audi A4 B8 1.8 TFSI quattro MT
Audi A4 B8 2.0 TFSI MT
Audi A4 B8 2.0 TFSI CVT
Audi A4 B8 2.0 TFSI quattro MT
Audi A4 B8 2.0 TFSI quattro AMT
Audi A4 B8 2.0 TDI CVT
Audi A4 B8 2.0 TDI CVT 177 hp
Audi A4 B8 3.0 TFSI quattro AMT
Audi A4 B8 3.0 TDI quattro AMT
Recall Audi A4 1.8 TFSI (Audi A4) 2010
It's time to write a review about your Audi A4. Both good and bad have accumulated. What is more, good or bad, I have not yet understood. I became the owner about six months ago. Before that, I drove a Renault Megan 2, Extreme 2 grade. I can't say anything bad about the renoshka, moreover, if it weren't for the case, I would not even have changed it for an Audi. And it turned out like this: a friend was leaving on a long business trip to another country, and there was nowhere to put the car. In the end, I got it. At that time, there was a run of 50400km. Car in the back of B8, black, pre-styling, December 2010. 1.8 turbo 160 l / s, variator. The car was operated carefully, everything was done on time. He himself was a repeated witness.
Outwardly, the car is 5 points, with running lights-cilia looks very predatory. The interior is also not bad: solid plastic, everything is fitted exactly, no cracks and distortions. But! With the plastic in the area where the headlights are turned on, the Ingolstadt have messed up great. There is no such shitty and squeaky plastic even in Logan)) This is probably so that life does not seem like honey.
Strengths:
- Big black car with a predatory squint of headlights
- Excellent assertive acceleration
Weaknesses:
- Eats butter
- Regular gasoline - 98
- High sensitivity to fuel
- The high cost of maintenance at the office. dealer
Audi A4 is one of the brightest representatives of the European D-class, or rather its premium segment. The first generation of the Audi A4 was released in the fall of 1994 and incorporated all the best from its predecessor, the Audi 80, known in the post-Soviet space under the name "barrel". For eighteen years, three generations of the Audi A4 have changed, a little history:
Audi A4 (B5) - 1994-2001, produced over 1,680,000 copies,
Audi A4 (B6) - 2001-2005, produced more than 1,200,000 copies,
Audi A4 (B7) - 2004-2007, produced over 1,000,000 copies,
Audi A4 (B8) - was shown in September 2007 in Frankfurt.
On the model of the penultimate reincarnation for today, often referred to as the Audi A4 2009 sedan by the year of release, we will stop our gaze. In 2012 she saw the light - an updated version of the model. As of March 2011, A4 has surpassed the sales bar of 5 million units.
Body design
The designer of Audi AG Walter de Silva, from whose pen many beautiful cars came out (Alfa Romeo 147 and 156, Audi TT, Audi A6, Audi A5,) managed to create the Audi A4, which incorporates all the best features of the previous generations of A4, and made the car similar to the older models in the concern. Tradition, charisma, beauty - these are the main tags of the exterior of the latest generation of the Audi A4.
Carrying out a review of the Audi A4 in an old body from any side, we can unmistakably say that this is Audi. At the front there is a trapezoidal radiator grill (a ridge from Audi), on the sides of which there are headlights with characteristic LED cilia. The front bumper with pronounced air intakes gives the car a formidable look of a predator aimed at devouring kilometers of roads. Fog lights are located on the sides of the front fairing. The sides of the body are devoid of newfangled ribs and look classically attractive. The back of the Audi A4 B8 is made according to all the canons of the company's corporate design and hints at more expensive representatives from Ingolstadt.
Dimensions (edit) Audi A4 sedan are: length - 4703 mm, width - 1826 mm, height - 1426 mm, base - 2808 mm.
Interior - interior filling and trim
The interior of the Audi A4 B8 is distinguished by its ergonomics, functionality, the highest quality materials used and the level of equipment. The decoration uses leather, wood, aluminum. Inside the cabin - the kingdom of luxury, as befits a premium car. The architecture of the torpedo, turning into a high tunnel, is monumental. The seats will suit even the most fastidious driver.
It is comfortable to sit in the front and on the second row and, what is important, it is not tiring on a long journey. To list all the bells and whistles present in the great-granddaughter of the "barrel" - it makes no sense, all that the soul desires.
Specifications
The installed Audi A4 engine can be one of the following options:
- the car is equipped with five petrol engines (1.8 TFSI for 120 hp or 160 hp, 2.0 TFSI for 180 hp or 211 hp, 3.2 FSI for 265 hp)
- and six diesel engines (3.0 TDI with 240 hp, 2.7 TDI with 190 hp, 2.0 TDI, depending on the settings, from 120 hp to 170 hp).
It can be equipped with a choice of one of three gearboxes: 6-speed manual gearbox or automatic gearbox (tiptronic), continuously variable variator (multitronic). The Audi A4 is available with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive - quattro. The front suspension is five-link independent with a stabilizer, the rear is independent with a carrier beam and trapezoidal levers.
Price Audi A4 B8 in 2012
In Russia, the cost of an Audi A4 in an old body starts at 1,114,000 rubles for a car with a 1.8 TFSI engine with 120 hp. with mechanics, and rises to 1,892,900 rubles for a complete set with 3.0 TDI, 240 hp. with an S-tronik machine gun. Adding options will significantly raise the price of A4.
Advantages of the Audi A4 B8: classic design, refined handling, a huge selection of engines and trim levels.
Cons: high price, expensive options, demanding on fuel quality and maintenance.
Do not look for unanimity of opinions on the fourth generation Audi A4 (index B8) on the net. It just doesn't exist. Paying tribute to the merits of the sedan, many complain about its fragility and high cost.
Anticipating a review of a no doubt worthy, and in some places even an exemplary sedan, it should be borne in mind that the negative reviews about this car are often associated with overestimated expectations. Premium brand, German quality, rich history ... However, the front-wheel-drive sedan (and station wagon) B8 should not be considered the standard of reliability. Although in terms of trim, comfort, ergonomics and driving performance, why not ... It began production at the end of 2007. And they continued through restyling in 2011, until 2015. As befits a "German", there were a lot of motors. Petrol 1.8 TFSI (120 to 170 HP), 2.0 TFSI (180 to 225 HP), 3.0 TFSI (272 HP) and 3.2 FSI (265 HP). Turbodiesels are also widely represented: 2.0 TDI with power from 120 to 190 hp, 2.7 TDI (190 hp) and 3.0 TDI (204, 240 and 245 "horses"). We have the most widespread 1.8 TFSI and 2.0 TFSI, with which the largest number of problems are noted. The main one is the increased oil consumption (up to 1.5 liters per thousand km). The problem appeared on cars before 2011 for 30-40 thousand kilometers. The culprit was the unsuccessful design of the cylinder-piston group, which was changed under warranty and the "stuck" oil separator valve.
Happened on these motors and overshoot of the stretched timing chain, as evidenced by the difficult start with a characteristic crash. However, this attack was typical for cars until 2011. But the diesel 2.0 TDI is praised by almost everyone, even despite cases of flywheel failure and a clogged particulate filter. We do not know anything about systemic problems with 6-cylinder engines. But their maintenance is much more expensive.
2008-2011. In general, there are almost no complaints about the interior and equipment. The quality is at a high level. Experts recommend regularly cleaning the body drains for maintenance. Otherwise, water gets into the cabin, and the expensive electronic components in the floor cannot swim
Don't mess with "robots"
The "thin" place is the robotic transmission S tronic, read DSG. She was "awarded" all-wheel drive versions 3.0 TDI and 2.0 TFSI. Jerks, shocks during work, and as a result, rarely anyone manages to avoid flashing and replacing mechatronics. There are a lot of questions about the Multitronic variator, which was used in all front-wheel drive modifications of the A4. It is not a contraindication to buying a car, but only with the condition of low mileage and a transparent history of operation. Repair of the variator and replacement of the control unit (about 100 thousand rubles) threaten with ruin. The most reliable are the 6-speed "mechanics" and the automatic tiptronic, which, however, is available only in combination with all-wheel drive and 3.0 TDI or 3.2 FSI engines. In a word, the later the car is released, the less the risk of running into problems with the transmission.Front hub bearings run 60-70 thousand km. Their service life is highly dependent on the quality of the roads. About the same amount you can not follow the anthers of the outer CV joints. Steering rack leakage is not uncommon. And when hitting a hole at speed, she "likes" to remind of herself with a knock. By the way, you can buy a new rail for 110 thousand rubles! But you will definitely not have problems with the bodywork, unless, of course, someone ruthlessly repaired it in the garage by candlelight. Even paint chips from pebbles remain for a long time just chips and do not "bloom". The front optics often work like a vacuum cleaner, there is ventilation there that sucks in debris and even insects. But the foam filter in the ventilation tube removes the problem. For a long time, there will be no problems in the cabin. "Crickets" are rare here, and if they start some, it is more likely in the rear shelf or door trim.
In the nineties, Audi had yet to make small cars, except for the very strange Audi A2, and the A4 series was the youngest in the family. But since the brand decided to firmly take its place in the premium segment, the cars looked very good in their class - at least when it came to numbers on paper. In reality, the cars also looked like quite worthy competitors for the third BMW series, for the Mercedes C-class, although, in all honesty, they were mainly rivals of the “new premium” in the person of Lexus, Volvo, Saab, Cadillac and Infiniti.
Spacious interiors, good finishing, a wide range of additional equipment and, of course, powerful motors and four-wheel drive. Plus to everything - the tradition of using turbocharged engines and at the same time high quality of performance and relatively inexpensive maintenance. In short, Audi has something to love.
Generation history from 2001 to 2013
The Audi A4 series in the B6 / 8E body replaced the outdated first A4 in the B5 body on the conveyor in 2001. Technically, the B5 series was very progressive - its multi-link front and rear suspension and engine series migrated to the new body with minimal changes. The new series also received the main engines of the old - 1.8 turbo, 1.6 and 1.9 turbodiesels.
In the photo: Audi A4 in the back of B5 and Audi A4 in the back of B6 / 8E
But the design of the new body, made by Peter Schreier (who now works at Kia), has become completely different, at the same time the car has become noticeably more spacious. In accordance with the new trends, they removed cheap equipment options and almost all weak engines, except for the smallest 1.6. As an automatic transmission on a new series for gasoline engines, a CVT jointly developed with LuK was proposed. Unfortunately, the main shortcomings of the first A4 were carried over to the new car. The complex multi-link suspension still did not impress with the resource, the electrical part and interior trim also tended to create problems at a far from advanced age - three-year-old cars could already “please” the owners with might and main. A very popular variator also added problems - its rather crude (at that time) design created many problems for those who chose an automatic transmission. Over time, transmission problems were solved, but it became relatively problem-free only by the release of the next A4 8C / B7 in 2005.
After a major reworking of electronics and a slight redesign of the exterior, the car was already produced as the 8C / B7 generation until 2007. In fact, the next generation is only a deep restyling of the 8E, retaining the overall architecture of the body, suspensions and the range of engines. But the story does not end there, after the curtailment of the production of the Audi A4 B7, production was completely transferred to Spain at the SEAT plant, and there the car was produced in a somewhat simplified form as the SEAT Exeo until 2013.
A wealth of choice
The choice of complete sets of the car is quite premium: seventeen engine options, four-wheel or front-wheel drive, automatic transmissions for almost any of them, a rich choice of equipment. Besides, in addition to the sedan and station wagon bodies usual for A4, a convertible appeared in the new series, replacing the long-obsolete "cabrique" of the Audi 80 series, produced before 2000.
Breakdowns and problems in operation
Engines
The classic Audi layout with an engine in front of the front axle has the same disadvantages as on. Attempts to keep the engine bay as short as possible have had a negative impact on the serviceability of the motors. And for many operations, complete removal of the front panel along with the bumper, headlights and radiators is required. Fortunately, on A4, V6 engines are rarely found, for which these operations are required, and for in-line "fours" there are various "workarounds" for most of the routine maintenance. If you have a 2.4 or 3.0 motor, then the cost of maintenance will increase significantly simply due to the increase in the complexity of performing any work. Owners of cars with a V8 hardly care about the cost of maintenance, but it must be said that this large motor is not much more difficult to maintain than a V6. Undoubtedly, the most successful engine for a car in the aftermarket is the 1.8T in all its many variants - AWT, APU, etc. The weak points of these EA113 series motors are few. The complexity of the twenty-valve cylinder head is compensated for by the good workmanship, the successful belt-chain drive of the camshaft (the camshafts are connected by a chain, which is often forgotten, and the camshafts themselves are driven by a belt). The piston group has a good safety margin and is not prone to coking. There is a margin for forcing, and there are a lot of spare parts for every taste.
The main thing with this motor is not to forget to change the timing belt every 60 thousand kilometers - it may not go out of the routine 90. In addition, do not forget to check the condition of the chain and tensioner. It is important to keep an eye on the turbine - KKK K03-005, K03-029 / 073 or even the K04-015 / 022/023 series are used here on more powerful and tuned versions for power up to 225 forces. On older engines, the main problems are control system failures, oil leaks, unsuccessful ventilation of crankcase gases (VCG), rapid contamination of the throttle valve and "floating" speed. Non-turbocharged versions of 1.6 and 2 liters and a capacity of 101 and 130 hp. accordingly, they can appeal to those who are not used to rushing. And for those who would like to get the most reliable engine. These motors deservedly hold the lead in terms of low cost of maintenance, and the resource of a two-liter engine deserves praise, many copies with runs over 300 thousand kilometers still do not even require replacing piston rings and liners. Just do not confuse it with the newer 2.0FSI engine - it has direct injection, and a slightly higher power of 150 hp. does not make it a competitor to a turbocharged engine. In terms of maintenance cost, this option is not much inferior to the turbocharged one, there is no complex pressurization system, but the injection system is extremely troublesome, and even does not like frosts, in general, not for Russia.
V6 engines with a volume of 2.4 are structurally similar to the 1.8T of the EA113 series, here you can see the same "generic features" in the form of a belt drive of the camshafts, an additional chain in their drive, five valves per cylinder, etc. And the main problems are similar - some overcomplication, oil leaks, low timing belt resource. However, the problems that are not acute on the inline "four" 1.8, on the V6, tightly fitted into the engine compartment, become critical. Especially a lot of trouble can be caused by an imperceptible leak of oil from under the cylinder head covers, leading to fires in the engine compartment. Unless there are no specific problems with turbocharged engines with similar dynamics. There is no need to worry about the tightness of the intake, the package of radiators is smaller, there are fewer “tubes”, and it is easier to understand the engine for an unqualified mechanic. 3.0 V6 with 218 hp - already completely different, this is a newer motor of the BBJ series. Of the advantages - perhaps a little more power and better traction at low revs. Otherwise, spare parts are more expensive, there are not cheap phase shifters, oil leaks are stronger, access to the nodes is hardly better. It is a little less noisy and more fuel efficient, but the cars with it are not as much faster than the turbocharged 1.8, as much as they are more expensive. Here is an ASG / AQJ / ANK series V8 engine with 300/340 hp. for the S4 is quite reliable, as much as possible for a passenger V8 on a sports model. Timing - also with a belt and chain at the same time. Of the specific problems - the same leaks, and there are much more oil leaks. Such old cars "please" with frequent overheating and crumbling engine compartment wiring harnesses. The 1.9 and 2.5TD motors are exactly the same here, but they are very rare and hardly deserve a separate story.
Transmissions
I will make a reservation right away that you do not need to be afraid of all-wheel drive options. This is not only more traction in winter and better cross-country ability, but also high reliability. The all-wheel drive units themselves are very reliable, and in addition, the classic hydromechanical transmission is installed on the all-wheel drive versions, and not the Multitronic variator. On all-wheel drive cars with 1.8-3.0 motors, a ZF 5HP24A box, or 01L in the VW designation, was installed, which is very reliable. This five-speed automatic transmission is already familiar from BMW and other manufacturers. causes early problems with oil and valve body contamination, but with timely maintenance, this is not a problem. The main thing is to replace the gas turbine engine with a mileage of 200 thousand kilometers and change the oil every 60 thousand kilometers. Then the box can last up to three hundred thousand, by the time the cover of the oil pump is replaced, when other work is required to restore operability. Slightly less than that of the classic "four-step", the resource is rewarded by an order of magnitude better dynamics - no worse than the mechanics.
Front-wheel drive cars with engines 1.8, 2.0, 2.4 and 3.0 have the Multitronic already slightly touched upon above. At first, this transmission was presented as an ideal replacement for conventional automatic machines, with an extended dynamic range, simple and resourceful. In practice, at first, she "pleased" with a lot of glitches and glitches and a small chain resource. In addition, it turned out that the possibility of towing the car was not provided - the chain at the same time lifted up the leading cones. Over time, most of the problems were solved, and late-release cars with all revocable companies passed are even very reliable. Except for one detail. The chain resource remained about 80-100 thousand kilometers, sharp accelerations greatly reduce it, and towing causes damage to the cones and a strong howling box. And the cost of repairs is reduced a little. Despite the simplicity of the design, the average repair on it includes the replacement of the chain and cones - at a cost of one hundred thousand rubles. And only with very careful operation and a timely replacement of the belt, the box will pass its 250-300 thousand kilometers without serious interference, without annoying failures and glitches. By the way, the car with it is very pleasant on the move.
Chassis
Audi's choice of multi-link aluminum suspensions in the mid-nineties as the basis for the entire range of cars made it possible to reduce the lag in handling and comfort from the rear-wheel drive "giants" in the face of BMW and Mercedes. The same choice made Audi's suspensions significantly more expensive to maintain than the competition. Finding a car with a fully "live" suspension is difficult. The cost of a complete repair is too high, and usually the repair is done "situational", as the elements are completely out of order, while the suspension resource from repair to repair and each unit separately decreases significantly, relatively new. The point here is not even that non-original materials are used. Just one half-worker. Suspensions are structurally similar to those of the "big brother" - A6 in the back of C5, and the problems here are exactly the same, except that they are less pronounced, because the car itself is lighter. At the back, this is perhaps the lower wishbone, but in front, both ball and all four levers are consumables. If repairs are made on time, the costs will be moderate, but you need to buy spare parts for 25-35 thousand rubles at least once and do absolutely everything, then there is a chance that the suspension resource before the first major replacements will be 100-150 thousand kilometers.
