Could really use your advice please??

[Tuccy]

Hi
I just joined up as im currently looking to buy an Audi, and could benefit from some experienced owners etc
Probable a 03/04ish A4.. Preferable diesel for economy, however im not completely ruling out a petrol model

Anyone have any advice on good/bad engines etc, common things to look for bla bla bla??

worth mentioning I will prob end up towing a caravan come the summer again.

Ive been driving yank v6`s and v8`s for a few years and want something a bit more practical, and even the petrol models couldnt possible drink the fuel im currently feeding to my current vehicle, or could they???lol. although a derv would prob be more suited to towing?
thanks in adavance
Tuccy aka Thomas

 

[SteveMcB]

I tow a 1800kg caravan with an 08 3.0tdi cab and it is fine. Shark remap takes it to 270bhp with loads ( cant remember the figures ) of torque. An avant would probably be more practical but I like the cab. I only get about 22mpg when towing but average 36ish at other times. Have owned a lot of cars but will be an audi driver from now on. From what I gather the 3.0tdi is pretty robust.

 

[Mike B]

I have heard that the 2.5tdi is good for towing