Marab Posted March 19, 2010 Report Share Posted March 19, 2010 Thinking about a new or nearly new A5 auto. I have an A3 s-tronic at the moment and absolutely love the s-tronic. What I really want is an A5 2.0tdi s-tronic but that doesn't exist yet. I have driven a 2.7 multitronic which was ok but not as much fun as A3 s-tronic. I'm tempted to push the boat out and go for 3.0tdi s-tronic but this would really blow my budget so was considering a used 3.0tdi tip. Haven't managed to drive one yet, anybody here got one, what's it like? I'm just a bit worried that residuals on tips will drop now that the s-tronic is available. Maybe I should keep A3 another year and see if they make a 2.0tdi s-tronic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted March 19, 2010 Report Share Posted March 19, 2010 I think Booster on here has the 3.0 TDi with Tip! I do beleive he quite likes it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booster Posted March 19, 2010 Report Share Posted March 19, 2010 Indeed I do!! It suits the engine perfectly. I thought I would use Sport mode on the gearbox more than I do - whenever you want a bit more "go" just plant your foot and leave it there and you are off!! It is far superior in every way the the 2.7 with multitronic - much more refined engine. Arrange a test drive of the 2.0TDi and the 3.0Tdi back to back and you will be sold!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martininwillerby Posted March 19, 2010 Report Share Posted March 19, 2010 Please be aware that the new 7 speed S Tronic is not IMO as good as the FWD 6 peed version. I went from a Golf GTI DSG to a A4 2.0TFSI Q with the 7 speed S Tronic and it was a real letdown. Slow to change up, lumpy up shifts and to top it off very poor fuel economy. After 6 months the car went back to Audi and I now have a A5 2.0TDI manual and are loving it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hashluck Posted March 20, 2010 Report Share Posted March 20, 2010 Love the 3.0TDI Tip, same comments as Booster. Looking forward to trying the S-Tronic. Used I do not think the market will differentiate between the two versions. Just the Tips will be older. 3.0TDI Tips are currently holding value well so if you can get a deal on a new one this may be a better bet. Other than spending more than you would like you will not be disappointed but note I have not driven the S-Tronic version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marab Posted March 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2010 Thanks for all the info guys, I'll go and drive a Tip. Am I right in thinking that Tiptronic is a conventional auto gearbox with a torque converter? Usually that's a power sapping fuel eating combination but there seems to be very little difference from the manual in mpg performance and emissions. Thanks Martin for the info on 2.0tfsi s-tronic, I had heard that the fuel consumption on 2.0tfsi was not good. I wonder if the s-tronic box is ok on 3.0tdi, anyone have a 3.0tdi s-tronic, would probably have to be a sportback, there won't be any coupes about yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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