Most irritating thing on your A2? Inside or out?

[ecoangel]

Had no real problems with car washes - yes the rear view is poor under spoiler after a drive in the rain!

Lukas

First A2 1.2 TDI in UK
Style pack + Chorus + Advance pack + winter wheels + iRiver MP3CD

http://www.audi-a2.co.uk/uk20.htm

 

[jpope]

Not much wrong with the driving experience or general ambience - and lots of likeable design details...

BUT:

1. Service flap release only works occasionally (despite two dealer visits) discouraging any form of routine maintenance.
2. Windscreen washer empty "bong" wakes the dead (and necessitates the usual struggle with the service flap).
3. Dipstick serves no discernible function (it certainly doesn't give any idea of the oil level!)
4. Load carrying potential is compromised by the poor design of the rear seat folding / removal mechanism - not to mention the bizarre false floor arrangement in the boot. Check out the Merc A-class to see how it can be done so much better - in an even smaller car.
5. Local dealership obviously trained in the Dixons academy of product knowledge and customer service...

2002 1.4SE, Dolphin Grey, Heated Grey Leather Sports Seats, Concert CD, SatNav, DIS

 

[shezlee]

Jpope,

I can solve the first point. On the service flap there is a catch, undo the screw and slide the catch out a bit, tighten the screw.. In addition to this you can spray oil (WD40) on to the release pin (the bit the catch clips to).
Points 2-4 are individual preference (I like the false floor) See link below.
as to point 5, ask to speak to a technician

Lee and Sheridan,
TDI SE, Dolphin Grey,
50% Brighter Bulbs : Original Audi 6 CD Changer (Fitted in proper location by me): Rear drinks holder
http://www.audi-a2.co.uk/uk18.htm

 

[hollyrescue]

Jpope
Well I certainly agree with point 3, even the technicians agree that it is c***

 

[JohnW]

Hello Jpope and Hollyrescue.
It obviously depends on the individual, but for me the boot design is great. The false section holds all my junk out of the way, and when I open the rear door the "real" boot is lovely and empty!, and at the right height for my back.
Your fears about the dipstick are a bit worrying. Mine works like other dipsticks- so is it unreliable?
Regards JohnW. 2002 TDI SE.

 

[Johann]

quote:Originally posted by hollyrescue

Jpope
Well I certainly agree with point 3, even the technicians agree that it is c***

But about 20 of them together make a very nice up-light... anyone saw it at the Audi Forum in London? All orange and wavy...

_______________________________________________________________________________________
2001 A2 TDI SE Crystal Blue with Open Sky, 6CD Symphony, BOSE upgrade, DIS and HALF a winterpack!

and iPAQ 3970 with Sat-Nav sleeve

http://www.audi-a2.co.uk/uk23.htm

 

[Ade]

I really like the suspended floor (SE) in the boot, especially when I have to take the trip to Tescos. You can layer one lot of shopping in the lower floor and one lot in the upper floor. You can also hide all your gubbins like blanket, atlas, etc. in the lower section and leave the upper area empty (neat).

Audi A2 1.4SE
Build Wk40/2002 | OpenSky | Azure Blue | Climate | DIS | APS | Lumbar | Rear Drinks Holder | Floppy Wiper!
http://www.audi-a2.co.uk/uk24.htm | http://homepage.ntlworld.com/adriancharles/

 

[runboy]

Tesco's!!!!

Yes, the old Tesco thread isn't dead. YIPPEEEEEEE

Steve - 2002 1.4SE petrol, Silver, black/black interior, Then an identical replacement 2003 A2. Now a Toyota Corolla 1.6 T-Spirit

 

[andrew simmons]

the biggist moan about the a2 are the front tyre wear
Even after having new ones fitted and all the alignment checked they have already i think started to wear on the inside tread is there any reason for this and is there anything i can check or do about it
Please can you let me know i would be very grateful.

Thanks

Andy simmons A2 1.4 TDI se cobalt blue

A.D.Simmons

 

[shezlee]

All I can think of if all the rest has been sorted is under inflation,

Lee and Sheridan,
<h6>TDI SE, Build 11/01, Dolphin Grey,
50% Brighter Bulbs : Original Audi 6 CD Changer (Fitted in proper location by me): Rear drinks holder : Floppy Wiper : Centre Tray - Nearly
http://www.audi-a2.co.uk/uk18.htm</h6>

 

[jesperlindholdt]

Hi

Most irritating thing on my A2?

* Rear seats are fixed. Just become a Father of our little son. It would be nice if the rear seats could be taken out.
* Little Fuel tank. Only 21 liter.
* Too big A-pillar
* The start/stop funcion also works when the carengine i cold! I prefer to disable the start/stop funcion to the engine is hot.
* The car turns cornors like a big train = it dosnt turn very good.
* The wheels are too narrow
* No Servo steering
* The color of the seats: Light Gray.
* No Aircon
* Not possible to add Speed pilot (1,2 tdi)
* The remotecontrol is not integrated in the key, but a additional remote in the keyring.
* Impossible to set the parking watch from driving side, as it is placed in the right side. Have to go to the other side of the car to set the parking watch. Need: Longer arms
* The lights in the clovescompartment only works when the engine is running. Like I newer need anything in the dark, when the key is pulled out
* The black color. I will newer bye a black car again.

But I realy like my car. It's wounderful.

Jesper


Jesper Lindholdt
Audi A2 TDI 3l

 

[Johann]

quote:Originally posted by jesperlindholdt

Hi

Most irritating thing on my A2?

* Rear seats are fixed. Just become a Father of our little son. It would be nice if the rear seats could be taken out.
* Little Fuel tank. Only 21 liter.
* Too big A-pillar
* The start/stop funcion also works when the carengine i cold! I prefer to disable the start/stop funcion to the engine is hot.
* The car turns cornors like a big train = it dosnt turn very good.
* The wheels are too narrow
* No Servo steering
* The color of the seats: Light Gray.
* No Aircon
* Not possible to add Speed pilot (1,2 tdi)
* The remotecontrol is not integrated in the key, but a additional remote in the keyring.
* Impossible to set the parking watch from driving side, as it is placed in the right side. Have to go to the other side of the car to set the parking watch. Need: Longer arms
* The lights in the clovescompartment only works when the engine is running. Like I newer need anything in the dark, when the key is pulled out
* The black color. I will newer bye a black car again.

But I realy like my car. It's wounderful.

Jesper

Jesper did you go for the rear bench seat option then? Because on 4 seat A2s the seats in the back all can be taken out... On the bigger models the remote lock is part of the flip key as well...

...and the glove box light is one irritant I forgot about! You don't need the key, you can just switch the main lights on and it will work as well... but anoying either way I agree...

I had a dark blue car once and also said NEVER again... apart from having to clean it ALL the time the base coat is also white... thus all skratches show up as a white line on your dark paintwork!

_________________________________________________________________________________________
2001 A2 TDI SE Crystal Blue with Open Sky, 6CD Symphony II, BOSE upgrade, DIS and HALF a winterpack!

and iPAQ 3970 with Sat-Nav sleeve, rear cupholders, luggage net and soon a floppy wiper!

http://www.audi-a2.co.uk/uk23.htm

 

[MandB]

Is it me ? Has no one bumped their head on the grab handle when driving ? The fact that there is one above the drivers door is unnecessary, but also the design is poor in that it is rigid and protrudes rather than hinged with springs so that it lies flat.

 

[deheld]

quote:Originally posted by MandB

Is it me ? Has no one bumped their head on the grab handle when driving ? The fact that there is one above the drivers door is unnecessary, but also the design is poor in that it is rigid and protrudes rather than hinged with springs so that it lies flat.

Funny, but mine doesn't have the handle...

I've noted before that some petrol a2's and some older diesels do have ot, but in my 2002 1.4tdi there's no grab handle on the drivers side.

Dennis de Held

Amulet Red 1.4 Tdi

 

[abre]

It's back on the 2003 TDI's

Andrew - 2003 1.4 TDI Silver Climate

 

[Ade]

Mmm, never noticed, but I'll make a note to go and look next time I get in.

[img=left]http://homepage.ntlworld.com/adriancharles/images/Ade_a2.gif[/img=left]Audi A2 1.4SE (2003)
Build Wk40/2002

OpenSky

Azure Blue

Climate

DIS

APS

Lumbar

Rear Drinks Holder

Floppy Wiper!
http://www.audi-a2.co.uk/uk24.htm

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/adriancharles/

 

[jesperlindholdt]

quote:Originally posted by MandB

Is it me ? Has no one bumped their head on the grab handle when driving ? The fact that there is one above the drivers door is unnecessary, but also the design is poor in that it is rigid and protrudes rather than hinged with springs so that it lies flat.

Don't have that problem: It is not pressent on the "how-to-save-weight-model" (1,2 TDI). I mean how much does these weight?

Jesper Lindholdt
Audi A2 TDI 3l

 

[jesperlindholdt]

quote:Originally posted by Johann

quote:Originally posted by jesperlindholdt

Hi

Jesper

Jesper did you go for the rear bench seat option then? Because on 4 seat A2s the seats in the back all can be taken out... On the bigger models the remote lock is part of the flip key as well...

...and the glove box light is one irritant I forgot about! You don't need the key, you can just switch the main lights on and it will work as well... but anoying either way I agree...

I had a dark blue car once and also said NEVER again... apart from having to clean it ALL the time the base coat is also white... thus all skratches show up as a white line on your dark paintwork!

_________________________________________________________________________________________
2001 A2 TDI SE Crystal Blue with Open Sky, 6CD Symphony II, BOSE upgrade, DIS and HALF a winterpack!

and iPAQ 3970 with Sat-Nav sleeve, rear cupholders, luggage net and soon a floppy wiper!

http://www.audi-a2.co.uk/uk23.htm

No - In Denmark the almost-only-Audi-a2 sold is the 1,2 tdi because it's a 3l/100km car an therfore (much) cheaper than the 1,4 petrol and 1,4 TDI engine.
In oder to save weigth (and diesel) so it remains a 3l car, you can not buy any factorymounted weight-things. If the car is mounted with heavy re***ats, aircon, electrical rearwindows or other equitment the car is no longer a 3l car, and the price increase dramaticly (8000 euros!!!!).
The buttom line: I did not "forget" it. It's simply not possible to buy the car with extras.

Jesper Lindholdt
Audi A2 TDI 3l

 

[shezlee]

Something that Ive only just noticed (being a fine day and all) the noise that comes from the rear windows when open a bit, throught I had a helicopter above me.

OK I know Ive had the A2 for over 6 months but its the first time the rear windows have been open when moving.

Lee and Sheridan,
<h6>TDI SE, Build 11/01, Dolphin Grey,
50% Brighter Bulbs : Original Audi 6 CD Changer (Fitted in proper location by me): Rear drinks holder : Floppy Wiper : Centre Tray - Nearly
http://www.audi-a2.co.uk/uk18.htm</h6>

 

[Ade]

Mmm. Agreed, fine day and all shows some new niggles. The aircon smells bad in hot weather, but has been fine all winter (I run it all year round). Never had this in 5 years of motoring with my A4, but a real 'drainy' smell in the A2 when it's been left in the sun all day.

[img=left]http://homepage.ntlworld.com/adriancharles/images/Ade_a2.gif[/img=left]Audi A2 1.4SE (2003)
Build Wk40/2002

OpenSky

Azure Blue

Climate

DIS

APS

Lumbar

Rear Drinks Holder

Floppy Wiper!
http://www.audi-a2.co.uk/uk24.htm

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/adriancharles/