how did I get here?

[Frank0]

Hi All, Our little Audi A2 1.4 tdi 75 bhp has been 16 years in our ownership and remarkably even with the lack of parts like hoses available and careless drivers hitting it it still going.

I reluctantly sold my mondeo st200 (which is rotting away in scrapyard somewhere) in summer of 2006 so the wife could buy this little thing that looked like a rodent to me that I instantly disliked. 16K on the clock and lovely subtle blue leather seats and leather door card inserts tinted windows and cracking stereo and icy climate control. (I did enjoy icy aircon and sounds though on short drive I got on way home).

In 2016 I inherited it and being a pug 205 and similar French diesels man thought this won't last long... how wrong I was, 8 years and 132K now and I find myself doing everything I can to keep it otr and can't seem to part with it. Funny how things grow on you. And now I find myself in the owners club. LOL.

 

[A2Steve]

Welcome along Frank.

Don't let parts supply be the cause of its demise, there are a number of breakers on the forum, myself, Clackers and Ami, who can help you out. If one of us hasn't got the part then there's a good chance the other has.

 

[Frank0]

Welcome along Frank.

Don't let parts supply be the cause of its demise, there are a number of breakers on the forum, myself, Clackers and Ami, who can help you out. If one of us hasn't got the part then there's a good chance the other has.

Hi Steve, Nice one. cheers.

 

[kp 115]

Hi All, Our little Audi A2 1.4 tdi 75 bhp has been 16 years in our ownership and remarkably even with the lack of parts like hoses available and careless drivers hitting it it still going.

I reluctantly sold my mondeo st200 (which is rotting away in scrapyard somewhere) in summer of 2006 so the wife could buy this little thing that looked like a rodent to me that I instantly disliked. 16K on the clock and lovely subtle blue leather seats and leather door card inserts tinted windows and cracking stereo and icy climate control. (I did enjoy icy aircon and sounds though on short drive I got on way home).

In 2016 I inherited it and being a pug 205 and similar French diesels man thought this won't last long... how wrong I was, 8 years and 132K now and I find myself doing everything I can to keep it otr and can't seem to part with it. Funny how things grow on you. And now I find myself in the owners club. LOL.

Many now over 200,000 miles
So yours is only just run in.

 

[Frank0]

Many now over 200,000 miles
So yours is only just run in.

not many owners had one this long though I'd imagine. although be interesting to know?

 

[simon martyn]

Welcome,

What a terrific back story. These curious little cars never fail to amaze!

 

[Frank0]

Welcome,

What a terrific back story. These curious little cars never fail to amaze!

Hi Simon, thanks.

 

[Alan_uk]

not many owners had one this long though I'd imagine. although be interesting to know?

I'm one and there are more on this forum. Had my June 2004 model since early 2005. I also have a 1.4 tdi 75 bhp but not the luxury of leather seats but I have a few mods - see below

Congratulations on keeping yours.

 

[jaffa_jim]

not many owners had one this long though I'd imagine. although be interesting to know?

I had my X registered 1.4 SE from April 2003 until last summer, when I sold it to my dad. I now run a 1.6 FSI but am involved in keeping my dad's in good working order. They're great little engineering wonders.

 

[CrispyEdd]

My tdi 90 was one owner when I bought it last year, 16 years in one family, they waved me off down thee road almost in tears.! It was then my turn to cry when I discovered the cost of new.clutch and turbo but i wouldn't change a thing.

 

[mtl]

My tdi 90 was one owner when I bought it last year, 16 years in one family, they waved me off down thee road almost in tears.! It was then my turn to cry when I discovered the cost of new.clutch and turbo but i wouldn't change a thing.

Hopefully you had a large handkerchief at hand .

 

[ANDYT]

We’ve had our 75tdi nearly 14 years and it’s going nowhere. In fact it seemed a little lonely, so we had to buy another to keep it company !

 

[Tomscar]

not many owners had one this long though I'd imagine. although be interesting to know?

Hi Frank ... July 2002 straight from the showroom for me and still going strong, should be in the 200K club within another year.

 

[Frank0]

I'm one and there are more on this forum. Had my June 2004 model since early 2005. I also have a 1.4 tdi 75 bhp but not the luxury of leather seats but I have a few mods - see below

Congratulations on keeping y

I'm one and there are more on this forum. Had my June 2004 model since early 2005. I also have a 1.4 tdi 75 bhp but not the luxury of leather seats but I have a few mods - see below

Congratulations on keeping yours.

I like the 20 bhp increase. they do lack a bit of oomph unless going uphill in 5th.

 

[Frank0]

Hi Frank ... July 2002 straight from the showroom for me and still going strong, should be in the 200K club within another year.

Hi, that's gonna take some beating. wow.

 

[October]

Just pipped you! May 2002, from new. 40,000 miles...

 

[andrewgeorge]

not many owners had one this long though I'd imagine. although be interesting to know?

I'm on 17 years and 193K... yours is still a baby!

 

[Teresa]

Hi All, Our little Audi A2 1.4 tdi 75 bhp has been 16 years in our ownership and remarkably even with the lack of parts like hoses available and careless drivers hitting it it still going.

I reluctantly sold my mondeo st200 (which is rotting away in scrapyard somewhere) in summer of 2006 so the wife could buy this little thing that looked like a rodent to me that I instantly disliked. 16K on the clock and lovely subtle blue leather seats and leather door card inserts tinted windows and cracking stereo and icy climate control. (I did enjoy icy aircon and sounds though on short drive I got on way home).

In 2016 I inherited it and being a pug 205 and similar French diesels man thought this won't last long... how wrong I was, 8 years and 132K now and I find myself doing everything I can to keep it otr and can't seem to part with it. Funny how things grow on you. And now I find myself in the owners club. LOL.

Welcome to the Club. My boyfriend has an ST200 and really wasn't sure about A2s when he met me.
But now one of mine lives at his and he keeps debating whether to get one himself

 

[Frank0]

Welcome to the Club. My boyfriend has an ST200 and really wasn't sure about A2s when he met me.
But now one of mine lives at his and he keeps debating whether to get one himself

Hi, Tell him to keep the ST200 in any case very few left now. I think polar opposites on power and economy. I'm not sure now which I would choose but leaning towards the A2, suspension similar.lol. all the best. Frank.

 

[Teresa]

Hi, Tell him to keep the ST200 in any case very few left now. I think polar opposites on power and economy. I'm not sure now which I would choose but leaning towards the A2, suspension similar.lol. all the best. Frank.

Yes, he loves the power and keeps getting tempted to trade it in as it has some rust. I think he should keep it though. He isn't going to lose any money on it from now on.