OK so not really in my dreams. But I've always found the A2 interesting, so as of yesterday, I am an A2 owner.
This is of course the 1.4 TDI.
74 not 90.
It has a fairly trouble-free MOT history, and in 2021 it's had a new cam belt, new clutch, and new tyres all round.
Only driven it 50 miles so far back from the seller, but first impressions are:
- There's so much space inside! Like WTF, did Audi's engineers work for the production design on Doctor Who?
- The ride is fine. I saw lots of complaints in reviews and owner opinion that the ride is way too stiff but this seems a non issue. This example is sporting 15" rims with THICC sidewalls - I'm guessing the optional 17"s feel worse.
- 74hp is enough for normal use, it doesn't feel underpowered. I've just changed from a similar 74hp Polo 1.2 TDI and that did feel very underpowered. Suppose it helps this is 300+kg lighter. That being said, doesn't mean I won't give it a bit more power in future.
- Feels like it's revving quite high on motorway. 70mph is almost 3,000 rpm I think? Seems a bit odd for a diesel. Don't know how good that is for fuel economy.
- Windscreen wiper is a bit pathetic.
I will be giving it a proper 400 mile road trip tomorrow so hopefully if it has any mechanical issues, they will show themselves up.
So far, I have spotted a couple issues:
- Pulling slightly to the right. I will check the geometry in due course.
- Drivers seatbelt is not consistently tensioning. This might be an easy fix but I've not taken apart a seatbelt before.
Pretty happy with this. The only actual thing that doesn't work on the car is the fuel cap, but I doubt it's too hard to fix.
For £1300 I am quite happy!
I'm looking forward to seeing how it performs as my daily (currently only) car.
This is of course the 1.4 TDI.
74 not 90.
It has a fairly trouble-free MOT history, and in 2021 it's had a new cam belt, new clutch, and new tyres all round.
Only driven it 50 miles so far back from the seller, but first impressions are:
- There's so much space inside! Like WTF, did Audi's engineers work for the production design on Doctor Who?
- The ride is fine. I saw lots of complaints in reviews and owner opinion that the ride is way too stiff but this seems a non issue. This example is sporting 15" rims with THICC sidewalls - I'm guessing the optional 17"s feel worse.
- 74hp is enough for normal use, it doesn't feel underpowered. I've just changed from a similar 74hp Polo 1.2 TDI and that did feel very underpowered. Suppose it helps this is 300+kg lighter. That being said, doesn't mean I won't give it a bit more power in future.
- Feels like it's revving quite high on motorway. 70mph is almost 3,000 rpm I think? Seems a bit odd for a diesel. Don't know how good that is for fuel economy.
- Windscreen wiper is a bit pathetic.
I will be giving it a proper 400 mile road trip tomorrow so hopefully if it has any mechanical issues, they will show themselves up.
So far, I have spotted a couple issues:
- Pulling slightly to the right. I will check the geometry in due course.
- Drivers seatbelt is not consistently tensioning. This might be an easy fix but I've not taken apart a seatbelt before.
Pretty happy with this. The only actual thing that doesn't work on the car is the fuel cap, but I doubt it's too hard to fix.
For £1300 I am quite happy!
I'm looking forward to seeing how it performs as my daily (currently only) car.