homerj Posted March 12, 2007 Report Share Posted March 12, 2007 Anyone in the process of ordering a new A4 desiel ? Been to see the dealer this morning, with the expectation that I would be able to get my hands on a 2.0TDI 170FWD within the usual 8-12 weeks, only to be told the earliest I will now see one is early September. I'm told the whole of Audi production is extremely busy, particularly this engine drive combination. 6 months for a car like this seems very extreme to me though, and I just wonder if it could be more down to dealer allocation. Going to speak to other local dealers today, and see if they are quoting the same, but just wondered whether others on here were having a similar experience. I'd finally got over the traumatic thought of switching from my beloved 1.8T Sline Quattro saloon to a FWD desiel avant, with the Sat Nav and Spec Ed. options easing the pain, but this sort of delivery is making me wonder if I need to change my plans ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tizzy Posted March 12, 2007 Report Share Posted March 12, 2007 Unless it's a company car, I'd be tempted to change your plans and wait for the B8 A4 - the current models will drop like a stone (don't we all know it when the new one comes out, so unless you can get a serious discount, you might want to hold off? Apparently quattro is the only way to go with the 170Tdi, as it overwhelms the front wheel drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homerj Posted March 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2007 It is a company car, and I'm looking to make the change sooner rather than later due to the tax hit I'm currently suffering on the petrol quattro I've got. When is the B8 due though ? The dealer said they had nothing confirmed other than 2008, but the suspicion was end 2008 atm I test drove a 170TDI FWD this morning, and the power is not really a problem. 2nd gear accelaration will overwhelm the grip but above 20 mph it becomes a non issue, trust me I pushed it pretty hard On a side note I have to say the engine is mighty impressive. Usual noisey mess at standstill but quieter and for overtaking atleast quicker than my petrol, 40-80 was blindingly quick ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tizzy Posted March 12, 2007 Report Share Posted March 12, 2007 Yes the 170 seems really good (even better in the A3 - maybe worth thinking about?) a friend of mine has one as his co. car and as you say apart from the usual VAG group 4 cyl diesel clatter at start / idle, on the move it's smooth power all the way. I've been told B8 orders may be taken as soon as the Autumn, with deliveries early 2008. However if it's a co. car then you don't care about the depreciation and the current run out offers like free BOSE and cheap DVD Nav mean you should be able to get yourself a well specc'd car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maersk Posted March 12, 2007 Report Share Posted March 12, 2007 Noisier installation in the A3 and its only 20 kgs(max) lighter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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