Audi A5 3.0 tdi Quattro

[philKS2]

Hi ... well after two years out and driving a Golf, I just want to get back IN... but I can't handle the time involved in running an S2...

Anyone heard any good or bad news about the A5 3.0 tdi ??

I know ...oil-burner...BUT they look great, are almost as fast as an S2 and do 2xmpg plus.

Love to hear any experiences driving/owning... fuel consumption... mods ...etc

best

P

[Tonybolony]

Just go and buy it- I promise you won't be disappointed! (Expect 32/34 Mpg Overall, and mid/high 40s on motorway if you use cruise control)

Oh, and get it re-mapped

[Mikes2]

Had one for just under 2 years. Nothing went wrong at all. Economy wasn't brilliant although mine was a 6 speed tip box

Window regulators are a common problem.

What's the budget as prices are all over the place. Early cars starting to drop in price quite a bit. There's a new version due out early next year which will further affect values

[blackS2]

I have an A6 3.0 TDI quattro 6 gear for 1 year now... nice engine with a lot of all day fun...

for now only one issue with engine

the turbo hose 4F0145738F has failed and I am not the only one..
new hose 250€

and
read the measure blocks 72-77

there are 3 values per mwb (for 300 bar, 600 bar, 1000 bar).

The values should not be higher than minus

Digit 1/ -45 ms (example - 55ms)

Digit 2/ -15 ms (example -25ms),

if so, the needle attachment is worn....

to avoid further engine damage new injectors are needed, approx. 600€x6

[wug]

I got 3.0 tdi engine code CDUC and i can see new injectors online with 250 euro. Having this engine on A4 is a truly fun to drive.

[blackS2]

I got 3.0 tdi engine code CDUC and i can see new injectors online with 250 euro. Having this engine on A4 is a truly fun to drive.

this is good to know because Audi price is: 773,69 EUR x 6

[wug]

Audi dealers most of time selling overpriced parts. For 4600 euro (total price for 6 injectors) i could buy a decent Audi A4 B6 ... Anyway, we are a bit off topic.