Hi folks,
I am looking at changing our daily, which at present is a B7 2.0 tdi (CVT multitronic) and has done only 68k miles. The car is mainly used by my wife, she does a lot of local miles and I don't think a diesel that too an automatic is economical, anymore.
I have been contemplating between A3 and A4 and have just come across a B8 A4 (09 plate), SE 1.8 TFSI with 38k miles on the clock.
My question is should I buy it or not. Are there any known problems with B8 petrol with auto transmission. I know B8 S4 had issues especially round mechatronics failure. Is it a safe bet, shall I go for it?
I will also be looking at remapping the car, what is the potential, should I or not.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
I am looking at changing our daily, which at present is a B7 2.0 tdi (CVT multitronic) and has done only 68k miles. The car is mainly used by my wife, she does a lot of local miles and I don't think a diesel that too an automatic is economical, anymore.
I have been contemplating between A3 and A4 and have just come across a B8 A4 (09 plate), SE 1.8 TFSI with 38k miles on the clock.
My question is should I buy it or not. Are there any known problems with B8 petrol with auto transmission. I know B8 S4 had issues especially round mechatronics failure. Is it a safe bet, shall I go for it?
I will also be looking at remapping the car, what is the potential, should I or not.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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