2014 Audi A4 Avant B8

[ace275]

Missed a trick there, reset the trip 8.6 miles too late!

 

[Rigger]

Missed a trick there, reset the trip 8.6 miles too late!

Aye, was concentrating on the main mileage more than trip mileage. Never had a car go past the big 100K before.

 

[Rigger]

Looking to get the bushes changed on all the suspension components front and rear, if feasible.

Does anyone know if there is a whole bushing kit for the A4 B8.5?

 

[Darren91]

If you go down the road of changing all the arms you're into hundreds

 

[Mont]

Stupid question, but is there much of a difference in price changing the arms too with new bushings already in them?

I'm just thinking condition of current arms/potentially less labour costs/less swearing if doing them yourself?

 

[Rigger]

So the day has come so to speak. This one is getting sold on. Deposit put down on a 2016 A4 Avant S-Line 2.0 (190PS) TDi in dark blue with 54K miles. Full TFT display which I like made the choice easier.

She's done me well in the time I had her. Few things replaced which cost a few pennies, but thats part of car ownership. Paid over the odds during Covid and I've acceptedthat loss. Charles Hurst part-ex price was laughable though. Dealer out Lisburn Moira way were a bit more sensible. 2.0L petrol felt gutless. It's what I was after, but the torque of the diesel won the day for me.

Drop this one off Friday.

 

[BurningSmell]

Does look lovely still, did you stick it on private or just take a trade in hassle free?

 

[Coog]

Did you replace all the bushes?

 

[Rigger]

Does look lovely still, did you stick it on private or just take a trade in hassle free?

Went for the hassle free bud.

Charles Hurst themselves said it was in mint condition, so when the salesman offered £3500, I couldn't help but laugh at him. Other place was more realistic, but I've still taken a loss.

They're also offering a service, plus DSG gearbox oil change and belts too. Can't really argue against that.

Did you replace all the bushes?

I'll tell ya on Friday

 

[CHARLIE11]

ive a set of APEX 30mil lowering springs for sale if ur interested, rears are brand new, fronts had about 8 months use

 

[Rigger]

ive a set of APEX 30mil lowering springs for sale if ur interested, rears are brand new, fronts had about 8 months use

Thanks for the offer. I'll keep the car for a bit before deciding if it needs lowered. Felt firm enough as it was during the test drive.

 

[Rigger]

Was supposed to be picking up the new (to me ) car tomorrow, but dealer can't get a tech to do the gearbox oil change until Monday, so looks like I won't get the car til Tuesday morning now.

First drive in the car will be to City Airport to pick up my parents - first time here since before Covid. Hope all goes well!!!

 

[Rigger]

Well I missed the MOT appointment last week in Boucher, due to a bad RTA on the Bangor Belfast road. (RiP to the unlucky soul). Managed to get another cancellation in Ards, so made sure I got here early.

So did everyone else it seems.