LeeST Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 Hi guys, I am looking at selling my 2001 A4 soon (petrol version) as i need an estate (To cart my dog about) and also thinking of a diesel as i dont really rate the 2.0 engine so much. Anyway my problem is, after i have sold mine i wont have that much to put towards another one, so i reckon in total i will have about 8k to spend on an A4 Avant, ideally a diesel. I have looked on autotrader, ebay and pistonheads and a lot of these 1.9TDi's seem to be up on miles, most seem upwards of 100k. SO how good are these engines for this sort of miles? anything in particular to watch out for with the high milers? More to the point, what does the rest of the car wear like? Am i to expect more bills as stuff goes wrong? I have never bought a high mileage car before but due to a lack of funds and not liking any other estates for that money i may have to this time. Any advice would be great guys - Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark_90 Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 I bought a 1.9TDi A4 (2001) with 100,800 miles on it and sold it with 158,000 on it just over a year later and didn't have any major mechanical problems with it. It drove like new with no wear on the seats or anything. Even on the original clutch (and I remapped it). My current Bora has 118,000 on it with the same engine (PD130). It's just not an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysem Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 Hi, a neewbie here I bought a 02 A4 Advant 1.9tdi(PD130) quattro sport about a month ago with 109k on the clock and have to say to me it drives like new, and next month I intend having a remap done on it. I think you have to remember a diesel engine has a much longer life cycle than a petrol engine. I have of course replaced the cam belt and water pump as a matter of course. The car cost me just over £8k. Hope this is of help to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwo Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 the inpedepent where i get my tractor serviced services some taxi drivers passats (with same 1.9 engine) and he says they are easily good for 250k. my aud is coming up for 90k - running fine, no porbs (touch wood) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvantSE Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 Running a TDi with 153K on the clock, I bought it last year with 140K. Drives like one that has done 30-40K, you'd never tell unless you looked at the odometer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgl Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 S reg A4 1.9Tdi here, with 125K miles on the clock and never misses a beat (again, touch wood). And here's the famous Fifth Gear used car buyer top tip "make sure you get one with a full service history" and get some money knocked off if it's approaching a cambelt change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_C Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 152k miles on my '98 A4 1.9TDi quattro Sport (110bhp AFN engine). Runs sweetly, uses very little oil and returns over 45mpg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chasdrury Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 [ QUOTE ] 152k miles on my '98 A4 1.9TDi quattro Sport (110bhp AFN engine). Runs sweetly, uses very little oil and returns over 45mpg. [/ QUOTE ] J_C_'s old 80 (now mine) 186k, 1.9TDi, 1Z engine. 50+ mpg every tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_C Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 I love the A4, but I still miss that 80! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chasdrury Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 [ QUOTE ] I love the A4, but I still miss that 80! [/ QUOTE ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lussac Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 Sold my 2002 A4 Avant PD130 in August last year with 120K on the clock. Only problem was a split fuel pipe early in it's life. Always serviced on the button, by Audi up to warranty expiration then by independent. Interior was as new and Atlas Grey bodywork in excellent condition. Engine still returned 50-55mpg on the regular run to SW France. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeST Posted March 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 So you have all pretty much convinced me that the engines can do high mileage. What about cars with the auto box on? any issues to report there on cars with moon miles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robpink Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 re auto 'box, have found tiptronic to be very reliable, sold my 2.5tdi at 160k miles with no probs(oil & filter change at 100k miles). Would avoid the multitronic auto though, heard too many scare stories(many on this forum) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwo Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 engines can definitely do high mileage - just service them regularly. i plan to keep mine till it dies and then get a new 3 litre diesel la4 (or whatever is around in 5 years time) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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