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How much is my 2006 Audi A4 1.9 TDI worth?

How much is my 2006 Audi A4 1.9 TDI worth? DPF is on the way out.

Many thanks, John

John O Sullivan (Galway)

May 2015 Filed under: used car values

Expert answer

Hi John,

Probably in and around €6,900 but it's best to get the work done before you try to sell it.


Is the Ford Fiesta TDCi more economical than the Audi A1?

Which car is the most fuel efficient: the Audi A1 1.4 Sport petrol or the Ford Fiesta Zetec 1.6 TDCi?

Elizabeth Evans (Llanwrtyd Wells)

May 2015 Filed under: fuel economy and emissions

Expert answer

Hi Elizabeth,

Ok, there's a simple answer and a not-so-simple answer. The simple answer is that the Fiesta is more economical. Going by the official figures, you'll get 78mpg on the combined cycle from the Fiesta (and that's for a model without the stop-start system fitted) and 57mpg from the Audi (that's the 125hp engine with a manual gearbox and 16-inch wheels).

Now, the not-so-simple bit. It depends on how and where you drive. If you drive mostly short journeys and mostly in town, then the diesel is not going to give its best, and that 78mpg figure is pure fiction anyway. I'd say in daily driving you'll probably get closer to 55mpg. The Audi, if driven with a bit of care and attention, should easily get 40mpg, even around town. So there's a gap, but it's not so big as you'd think.

The reverse is true if you're doing lots of long journeys at a steady motorway cruise. The Fiesta would come into its own and you''d probably squeeze 60mpg, maybe 65mpg from it. The Audi probably wouldn't get much above 45mpg, maybe a bit less, doing such journeys.


Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake or Jeep Cherokee?

I'm driving an Audi A4 at present; how does the Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake compare size-wise with my Audi.? I was also looking at the Jeep Cherokee - how is the resale value on both these cars?

Caroline Conroy (Limerick)

Apr 2015 Filed under: choosing new car

Expert answer

Hi Caroline,

It's too early to tell on Jeep residual values - the brand is well known but still trying to re-establish itself properly in Ireland so it's hard to say quite how values will shake out long term. The Cherokee is nice though, if a touch pricey. Lots of space and it feels rugged. 

The CLA Shooting Brake is also nice, and very pretty too, but I think you'd find it a lot less practical than the A4 - space in the back and the boot is really tight.

Relevant reviews:

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake review

Jeep Cherokee review


Should I consider a higher-powered Audi A4?

I'm considering buying an Audi A4, 2009-ish. In everyday driving terms, what's the difference between 118bhp versus 136bhp/143bhp?

Dave

Dave L (Limerick)

Apr 2015 Filed under: choosing used car

Expert answer

Hi Dave,

Quite a bit actually - that 120hp diesel is pretty underpowered in a car as bulky as the A4 and you'll probably notice it most in fuel consumption. You'll have to work it so hard to keep up with traffic that you'll find it quite thirsty. Upgrade to the 140hp if you can.

Relevant reviews:

Audi A4 2.0 TDI 140 review (quattro model)

Audi A4 2.0 TDI 177 review


Will a Volkswagen Passat's alloys fit a Golf?

Will 16-inch alloys from a 2008 Volkswagen Passat fit onto an 08 Golf?

Anthony Torpey (Limerick)

Apr 2015 Filed under: aftermarket

Expert answer

Hi Anthony,

It’s unlikely we think. The Passat wheel hubs are actually shared with the Audi A4 and not the Golf, so the spacing of the wheel studs is slightly different. One can always try, of course...


Multitronic or S-Tronic for an Audi A6 TDI?

Hello, I am interested in buying an Audi A6 2.0-litre TDI diesel. The thing is I need some advice on if I should go for the 142 reg with the Multitronic auto box or the 151 reg with the S-Tronic auto box. I've heard some bad stories about the Multitronic gearbox and would be wary of some big bills down the line. Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks.

Mary Walsh (Cork)

Mar 2015 Filed under: choosing new car

Expert answer

Hi Mary,

I'd tread carefully where the Multitronic box is concerned. While the serious issues that plagued it pre-2006 have been mostly sorted, it's still not trouble free. Oil changes are needed at regular intervals if it's to be kept in good order. 

I do reckon, if funds allow, you'd better off going for the S-Tronic gearbox, which seems to have a much stronger reliability record.


What are the pros and cons of the Audi A4 Avant?

Hi, I am thinking of buying a 2005 Audi A4 Avant 2.0-litre TDI. What are the pros and cons with these cars? It has 160k kilometres on the clock and a full service history.

Many thanks,

Aidan.

William Ellis (Limerick)

Mar 2015 Filed under: choosing used car

Expert answer

Hi William,

They're generally very solid cars, A4s, and the fact that this one comes with a full service history bodes well. The weak points are the electrics (so check to make sure that everything with a button or a wire works properly) and the cooling system (so try and go for a good long test drive and let the engine heat up properly to see if the radiator is doing its job). 

On the dynamic front, there's no doubt that a BMW 3 Series is a more engaging drive, but the Audi's robustness and practicality make it a very sensible second hand buy.


What will I replace my Lexus GS with?

Hi, I currently drive a Lexus GS 300. I love it but the tax is too expensive. I have about €25k to spend and I was thinking of the Audi Q3, but it has to be automatic. Is there any other model you would suggest? My car is over 10 years old, so other car dealers are offering the scrappage deal. What would you suggest?

Cathal O'Donnell (Tara)

Mar 2015 Filed under: choosing new car

Expert answer

Hi Cathal,

The Q3 is nice and all but the Q5 is definitely superior so perhaps think of going for a nearly-new Q5 instead of a brand new Q3? There is no official scrappage programme at the moment, but some car makers are offering self-funded scrappage deals - Opel, Nissan, Toyota and Ford among them. Audi isn’t though, so you may need to re-think your brand if you fancy a trade-in leg-up. That said, even with the tax, a Lexus is still a Lexus so you should get a decent trade-in offer.

Read our Audi Q3 review here


How much will my Audi be worth next year?

I have a 2011 Audi A4 Technik model, 2.0-litre diesel;, how much will it be worth next Jan as a trade in or would I be better to sell privately and how hard would it be to shift?

Caroline Conroy (Limerick)

Mar 2015 Filed under: used car values

Expert answer

Hi Caroline,

It's a bit hard (actually impossible) to predict where values are going to be next year, but if you were to chop it in now, I reckon you'd get around €22,000 for it, depending on condition and history. Selling it yourself might grab you a little more but you'll need to make sure it's spotlessly clean and has all its paperwork in order to get the best price and the easiest sale.


Should I replace my BMW 520d with an Audi A6?

I would like to know if you think the Audi A6 2.0-litre diesel 2014 model is a good car. I am in the market for this kind of car and currently drive a BMW 520d, but I don't know if I should go for the same again as I'm a bit worried about rear-wheel drive in the winter and because Audi is more competitive on price at the moment. I've driven an Audi and liked it but are there any problems I should know about?

Thanks.

Mike Ross (Dublin)

Mar 2015 Filed under: choosing new car

Expert answer

Hi Mike,

The A6 is a cracking choice - reliable, frugal, stylish and hugely comfy, but it's not as sweet to drive as the 5 Series. That said, it is more spacious and if you can track down an Avant estate you'll have one of the best looking cars around. 

If you're concerned about driving on snow and ice there are two avenues you should explore, no matter which car you go for. One is to look into fitting either winter tyres (which you'll need to swap back over to normal tyres in the spring) or all-season tyres, such as the new 'CrossClimate' one from Michelin. Better again, go on a winter driving techniques course. BMW runs one at Rally School Ireland in Monaghan and the skills you'll learn there would get you through even the worst blizzard, no matter which set of your car's wheels are driven.

Further reading:

Audi A6 review

BMW 5 Series review


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