The "Retirement Spec" 2005 Audi A6 TDI That's Greener Than a Tesla!?

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Today, I drive another bargain basement car - a 2005 Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI, and talk about why not only is it a good car, but for its owner it might also have been the greenest option he could have chosen.
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@captgutter Жыл бұрын

The fact that you review cars from ALL sectors, ALL values and ALL flavours is precisely why you are my favourite KZfaqr. I love digging through your back catalogue for videos I have missed. You have NEVER posted anything uninteresting. Please, keep them coming.

@JayEmmOnCars Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jason!

@YounesLayachi Жыл бұрын

Agree. This speaks to us automotive heads who are/were interested in all things automotive, not just the latest and craziest hyped up supercars

@Scouter98 Жыл бұрын

62k miles? It looks like a construction workers workhorse that has 500k km and been rolled back no less than twice lmao

@izoyt Жыл бұрын

city driving and parking does that, you could be gentle and careful as much you want, but you will end up with bumps, scratches etc sooner and later by others. i hate that, having non functional suv driver (woman with issues) next to my parking space, for example. makes you mornings worse, when discover new damage on paint regularly.

@Scouter98 Жыл бұрын

@@izoyt Is the comprehensive insurance situation just as bad as it is with mandatory insurance in the UK? Here on the continent most cars that are

@Thanos.m Жыл бұрын

@@Scouter98 most people in the UK do have fully comp insurance the thing is with they way the insurance system works it is not worth claiming for small little bumps as loosing your no claims discount will likely cost you more than just paying out of pocket to fix stuff and older cars like this the most minor of scratches will write them off instantly.

@lars3418 Жыл бұрын

My first thought as well. I was shocked how worn out the interior and paint can look after 62k. Our 2011 passat has about 73k miles on it (highline) and carries around my family. We live in a big city where 90% of the driving is done. It looks like a new car compared to this.

@irreversiblyhuman Жыл бұрын

Mate! So true! Also, who the hell ate that spring!

@darranwhelan5745 Жыл бұрын

Yes I have a A6 c6 as well. I got it as a demo model in January 2011 and it has not missed a beat after 455,000. There is not a creak or rattle from it. They are fantastically well build.

@geoffb3240 Жыл бұрын

I bought a new 318D in 2016 - it has done 26k miles so far. It is reliable, comfortable and practical; i.e. all the car I'll ever need. I look after it, it does 50mpg and it will last me until they take my license from my cold, dead hand! I think that is greener than new EVs every 5-10 years will ever be.

@organiccold Жыл бұрын

A reliable BMW.......

@bumfluffmcregor3730 Жыл бұрын

Or until ulez comes to you

@sammerry7706 Жыл бұрын

Untill they make factories run on rainbows :p

@schanche1965 Жыл бұрын

I bought a 1996 Audi A4 1.9tdi auto last May it's currently on 163,000 miles and currently doing 1000 miles/wk It drives like a new car and returns 44mpg, I'm a big old Audi fan

@Jack-lo1uc Жыл бұрын

3,800 miles a year! Why would you buy a diesel??

@ToyotatechDK Жыл бұрын

I have a 2007 2.4 V6 Avant and it’s such a joy to drive. The quality jump from the C5 to C6 is unbelievable.

@Scouter98 Жыл бұрын

As a C5 2.4q owner i must ask where that jump in quality exactly is

@ToyotatechDK Жыл бұрын

@@Scouter98 I’ve had several C5’s. They are great cars but especially body parts are a lot more rust resistant on the C6.

@Scouter98 Жыл бұрын

@@ToyotatechDK funny that you mention rust. Yeah, C5s have rusting fenders and the doors are prone to rust because of a unfortunate door design that traps moisture. However, i have never ever seen a C5 that would need to have the rocker panels (or thresholds as some say) replaced because of rot, which is the issue for the vast majority of C6's that drive on salty roads. So to summarize C5's rust where you can see it, but its the other way around on the C6, that's why so many are getting scrapped these days.

@neilturner6749 Жыл бұрын

@@Scouter98 I was working for Audi when the C6 replaced the C5 and we all felt there was a big drop in cabin quality and loss of overall perceived solidity with the model change, so I see where you’re coming from. What you don’t see as a new car driver/owner though, is what’s happened underneath, so with hindsight maybe Audi spent that saved money elsewhere and wisely on durability and longevity?

@Divine_Serpent_Geh Жыл бұрын

The C6 A6 are such solid cars. In my opinion they’re more solid and well built than the newer cars. It just has a bank vault heavy feel that hasn’t really been replicated since in my opinion. Top quality.

@Chrissy-H Жыл бұрын

I had a 3.0TDI S-line Quattro version of the same car, Its my favourite car I've ever owned. Remapped it had huge torque and did 38mpg, a backbox delete actually released a surprisingly nice v6 noise, and some lowering springs and stiffer rear anti roll bar made it a little bit sharper whilst not ruining its ability to barge its way across the country. What a thing, built like a tank too. I'd buy another in a heartbeat, its a complete bargain!

@eirik_halvorsen Жыл бұрын

I totally agree with what you just said. I work with tires in 🇧🇻 and we keep and store the wheels/tires for about 2000 people. I have SO MANY times pulled out perfectly fine wheels and put them in the back of a leased car which is about to be returned. The car often looks brans new to me. A couple of hours later customer returns with the supposedly latest version of the same car, even the same colour! Fossil, hybrid or electric, we humans consume WAY TOO much to make this world ANY better. 🥺

@AWMJoeyjoejoe Жыл бұрын

This is my kind of car. Really reminds me of my 2012 V70, right down to the terrible fuel economy.

@barrettwbenton Жыл бұрын

First a beeping T-ROC, now a clinking A6; I think you're onto a new motif here. (Absolutely agreed on the run-it-till-it-can't-run-no-mo' philosophy, which IMO is the most eco-friendly.)

@Only_Ameen04 Жыл бұрын

James is the type of guy who willingly turn around when he saw slighty interesting thing on side of the road

@AWMJoeyjoejoe Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed that bit. Who hasn't turned around at some point to look at something interesting? Lol

@1revwilly Жыл бұрын

I just recently discovered this channel a few weeks ago and I have watched a whole bunch of your videos. This has now become one of my absolute favorite channels! Some of the cars reviewed here are not available where I live in Canada and our steering wheels are on the wrong side, etc. :-) but I love your commentary, wisdom and maybe most importantly of all, your awesome British humor! I was born, raised and still live in rural Newfoundland, Canada and my ancestry is British. I actually feel more British than Canadian, oops, don't tell my neighbors! lol :-) Anyhow, this video is absolutely awesome, as well as is all of your content! Keep up the great work James and hopefully your audience continues to grow!

@malcolmhardwick4258 Жыл бұрын

James is the man !

@marijnmolenaar2848 Жыл бұрын

Watch the T-roc video, it's a banger

@charliewalters536 Жыл бұрын

Hooray the 2.7tdi. A6 estate..2 wheel drive !! I had one for about 8 years. An absolute joy.!! Better mileage than the 3.0 quattro, and much nicer to drive than the 4 cyl 2.0. So much a part of our family, that we had to lie to the kids when we sold it - they still think that our new BMW has the old car's gearbox in it..! It was hopeless / hilarious around corners, but an absolute missile on motorways. The 2 wheel drive version chewed its front tyres ..... every 4 months..!! Did love it, though. We sold it at about 200,000 miles.

@jaiallen8674 Жыл бұрын

I recently purchased a 2005 A4 2.0 TDI S-Line with Bose (Saloon). The last owner had it since new (17 years), with every single receipt, service invoice and MOT kept. 2 keys and all of the books! Best part, only 95k miles for a 17 year old car. She has been very well kept, no rust (only 1/2 dents). Last 2/3 MOT’s, completely clean with no advisories. Only paid £2,750. Best value for money car I have bought to date and the previous owner has taken very good care!

@LiamE69 Жыл бұрын

The maths on keeping low milage old cars going being better for the environment is undenyable. EVs only win once past a significant mileage and in comparison to a new ICE car..

@markdoyle6414 Жыл бұрын

I drove around Fife recently I was blown away by the rubbish littering every road, I live in the Highlands of Scotland it it's spotless compared to Fife. Really takes away from the experience of visiting places. I thought that level of littering was a thing of the past.

@Hali88 Жыл бұрын

it seems to have gotten worse, at least in my rural corner of England. I don't know who these people are but new cans and wrappers appear almost every day

@majoriix Жыл бұрын

Love the appearance by the Rover 75!😄 I have such a big emotional attachment to them

@MaveRick01 Жыл бұрын

I love how many similarities this car has to my A3 from 2011. The steering quirks are present and the tires also have a lot of profile for good comfort since it's a basic spec. It has 236k km on the clock but it has a recently revised gearbox, engine and clutch. I'm willing to drive it until it has 350k 😊

@MichaelFlatman Жыл бұрын

Yeah the rear of this looks very similar to the A3 5dr 2004-12.

@mariusnenu Жыл бұрын

I had a 58 plate C6 for nearly 6 years. Bought it approved used with warranty when it was 8 years old, for a fraction of its new price. It has been a tremendous car, family car, holiday car, runabout car... all things to all men. I also looked after it very well and looked heaps better than this one , inside, out, and underneath when I sold it a year ago with 110k miles on the clock. The only thought I had in my mind when driving it was:"What a fabulous car!" It really was a fabulous car. Needles to say the current owner loves it as well.

@TheKatWeasel Жыл бұрын

I have to say you’re not wrong with your with your analogy of older diesels, I had an M57 330d which was the most refined diesel I’ve had the pleasure of driving. Sold that to get back into something a little older but also diesel, so managed to find a manual 325tds touring e36 and well, a lot less refined, more thirsty and a whole heap slower… but apart from that I absolutely adore it! Also, mega rare with a manual.

@grayfool Жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more. Buy a car and keep it. Best way to be planet friendly. We had a Corolla for 5 years, changed to a Carina which we kept for 12 years. Then got the wife's dream car, an LS400, which we kept for 13 years and would probably still have if we hadn't retired to a hotter bit of the planet. All were great and very reliable being Toyotas. Do I want to spend £50K on a new electric car? Not ruddy likely thank you very much.

@baggierols73 Жыл бұрын

Trouble is, if no one buys new cars then the economic impact on car producing nations would be massive

@grayfool Жыл бұрын

@@baggierols73 Maybe they would have to look at making new cars better value. Prices are now utterly crazy.

@baronvonjo1929 Жыл бұрын

@@baggierols73 They need to make affordable cars then.

@grayfool Жыл бұрын

@@baronvonjo1929 Lighter, less complicated, more efficient, and less destructive to the planet. That would be a good start.

@bradleyrichards7618 Жыл бұрын

228k miles on my 07 A6 Avant 3.0 TDI Quattro in the family since new - 4,000 mile Euro road trip planned with the dog May super confident it’ll be fine. Completely agree with keeping old cars on the road instead of new EVs taking over

@jessicabruno2820 Жыл бұрын

Yes James I think you are exactly right on the eco friendliness of actually keeping the thing and running it until it doesn't run anymore. The problem with this whole electric car push other than what you outlined in your last video on the subject is that people will happily try out and foist any solution to any problem as long as that solution involves actually buying something, then another one, then another and then another because let's face it we only care about saving the planet in a way that keeps our economy is in good shape. The economy is mother, the economy is father and rampant unchecked consumerism is a giant hug in a blanket of giggling cute children. It's not destroying the planet, of course not. Don't be absurd.

@ReeceT20 Жыл бұрын

As a long time viewer I personally love to see what weird wonderful things you can get for 30k and under, there's always something surprising in there, and the fact that it's now diesel golf money is even more interesting

@maceymunro7194 Жыл бұрын

Nice video mate. The commentary on this was your best work yet!!

@jamessheehy4895 Жыл бұрын

You’ve become the uk doug for old tat I absolutely love hearing about these old cars i’ve got a mk5 golf tdi 3 door and i love it cheap motoring is the best

@tomwreford6624 Жыл бұрын

I particularly enjoyed the bottle noise😂. Excellent content as always James

@jonnyfartpants Жыл бұрын

LOL. Love and have always noticed the litter shots. It's a unique trademark. Keep it up!

@sensationalfailure Жыл бұрын

The way you run this channel is perfect. You've really hit the sweet spot.

@Mark-and-Jane Жыл бұрын

I really enjoy your older car videos, they make me happy that because I'm poor I've saved thousands on depreciation etc. 😊

@glennmartin2403 Жыл бұрын

Such a hum drum car that I have no real interest in but I elected to watch because you always deliver a great narrative. This one punches high - you’re on gold class form here! You are the star rather than the car - good man!

@happyjohnwalks Жыл бұрын

Those bottles rattling away, too funny! 😂

@JB-xd9dr Жыл бұрын

Great review. Thanks Jay. I owned a similar A6, but the Quattro, manual, 2000 spec. A remarkably accomplished car. Absolutely loved it. Best car ever owned. However after 10 years I had to sell it because of the emissions regulations. I was living in Berlin and the city emissions regs would have required v costly modifications to the engine that were not sensible given the then value of the car. Otherwise it was a keeper for sure. The diesel tech back then was not good regards emissions, eg no DPF exhausts so it really did chuck out some black stuff, etc. So perhaps there should be a cut off regarding diesel engine age and how long they should be kept. I’m now running a Skoda Superb, 2L diesel DSG. 12 years old, 141k miles. Better emissions etc. Going as good as ever, and will keep to the end. Fabulous. Cheers.

@MrJE728 Жыл бұрын

Have had a C6 and now drive a C7 from 2014. Manual, 2.0 TDI is bulletproof. Run it on HVO diesel (not approved for it, but works like a charm)

@eze8970 Жыл бұрын

Thanks J, to try & keep a car on the road for as long as possible is my goal, don't see the point in getting rid of a good car, the newer car may have faults for a start! 🙏🙏

@elta6241 Жыл бұрын

That's what I did. I got a 2014 A3 that I got a discount on and have kept it ever since. It has been a great servant. There is nothing more environmentally friendly than getting a car, looking after it and keeping it a long time.

@shanepatrick641 Жыл бұрын

Totally agree!

@dwarfshortage244 Жыл бұрын

Love the interiors of those old A6s.

@sidewayslu Жыл бұрын

I've got a 3.0 TDI Quattro. Best car I've ever owned. So reliable, have driven it for over 60'000km in 2 years and didn't have to do a single repair. Drives so smooth. Will probably never sell it.

@andreavacca9182 6 ай бұрын

My dad bought an Audi A4 Avant 1.9 TDI in 2003 and has been driving it everyday ever since. It's now nearing its retirement but it's amazing how i've pretty much grew up with just one car (i'm just a few months older than it) and i can't imagine my dad driving anything but that. It's going to be replaced soon by a Q3 Sportback, which makes sense, every personal car my dad ever had was an Audi.

@PenryMMJ Жыл бұрын

Nice car, and at least 27 billion times more practical than those hateful "urban on-roader" things.

@user-sf5iq2fl1l 3 ай бұрын

20 yo car that never asked anything major is a given. I own a 2.0TDI and love it. A6 C6 from 2007 and i do regularly 55-61mpg

@ahmadthebest2266 Жыл бұрын

You really are wonderful Jay, my friend.

@jinglemyberries866 4 ай бұрын

It's not every day you see a bird of prey just chilling by the side of the road like that. Thanks for including it in the video.

@essentialmtb8683 Жыл бұрын

I do love vw/audi group cars from that era. I have 2008 seat altea 1.9 tdi with 130k miles on it and I love it as Jay was saying the little touches like the rear window screen wiper and stuff just lovely cars

@jon_273 Жыл бұрын

In 2007 I bought a three year old Lupo TDI and my mum is still driving it now over 100k miles later. It has been incredibly cheap to run and simple to maintain. I think we have extracted more value from that car that we will ever get from anything newer.

@drewwagar Жыл бұрын

I have a similar philosophy. My daily is a 2008 Audi A4 Avant TDI (B7 Model 170 2.0L) with 95k miles. It's been well looked after and virtually unblemished. It's beautifully made, comfortable, economical and a lovely understated design which (I think) still looks smart. Mine is a non-quattro model too, as it just isn't necessary 99% of the time. Being a late model S-line it has all the bells and whistles from 2008 - and they all still work. It's as economical as anything modern in its class, is more practical than an SUV and costs pennies to run by comparison with a finance deal - I'll be keeping it as long as I can to extract the maximum value from it. I can see my next daily being an EV, but not for a long time.

@420somewhereG Жыл бұрын

Your very upbeat today Mate 😃👍🏼

@tommytee8387 Жыл бұрын

The 2.7 is an absolute joy..we have a 2008 A4 saloon..it never skips a beat and returns close to 50mpg on a run…

@maestroadam Жыл бұрын

I had a '05 A6 3.2, drove it to 200k miles. Great car.

@chrisgrundy4515 Жыл бұрын

100% agree with you, owning and keeping a car is a joy and a privilege. I have owned my c Max since 2015, I bought it 18 months old with 22k. It has now done 120k and it still reliable comfortable and economical. Why burden yourself with finance deals every 3-5 years? It makes no sense to me. I can't think of a car that is built these days that will drop to bits in 3 years so why swap all the time? I have no plans to change mine. It's getting wax oiled in the summer 😎

@madmatt5661 Жыл бұрын

I've had my vauxhall combo van 14 years its 17 years old with nearly 140k on the clock used every day for work

@stephenhunt6673 Жыл бұрын

Another good vid James. Would love to see a vid on a circa 2000-2004 SAAB 95 2.3T Aero.

@horacio2603 Жыл бұрын

I have a keeper (a more modest one, btw..) a 2003 307 SW with just 113.000 Km in the clock. I bought her a number of years ago and intend to stick to her for good. At the moment I have 2 other vehicles (minivans I need for work) This video of yours reminded me my own story with my Peugeot.

@organiccold Жыл бұрын

I have two of these, both 2008! An S6 5.2 V10 and a 2.0tdi. The S6 has 98k miles ant the tdi has 162k miles. Apart from an egr and front suspension top arms in the tdi and two front locks and some vacuum leaks in the S6 they both have been really amazing cars, well built, comfortable, good quality materials used. This car was over engineered. They don't built like this anymore as no one will want to pay the price they will cost if they do that. I

@izoyt Жыл бұрын

last golden era of no bs cars, everything was done to purpose 100%, specially on audi. strong, non common rail tdi engines also, i remember i could go with a4 1.9 tdi 230km/h easily.

@jessicabruno2820 Жыл бұрын

No BS cars, well put. I miss them.

@ianfrost3529 Жыл бұрын

I have brought a 2006 transient blue Mercedes 320cdi 115k with FSH for less than 2k. I am averaging 35mpg. It’s great and even in a car park my eye always goes back to my car

@pauldavies7469 Жыл бұрын

Great video as always. I don't know about everyone else, but God damn I am curious about "The Chug". I need to see a video on that beast

@davidjames2910 Жыл бұрын

I have a 2010 VW Sharan which I bought 11 years ago as an ex-demonstrator. I've had to spend some money on it but that's fair enough after 85,000 miles and, because I did, it drives like new and does everything I want as brilliantly as ever, including shifting beds and bookcases and then, with a bit of re-arrangement, carrying 7 in comfort. I have no plan to change it.

@davidjames2910 Жыл бұрын

@Teamgeist 3, and yes, I wanted it. I'm not sporty and like space.

@eagle_and_the_dragon Жыл бұрын

I bought an 11 plate A5 Sportback 3.0 TDI Quattro back in December. Somebody had a good eye when it was originally specced: Night Blue with Dual Tone leather interior. It's a cracking thing when it gets in a straight line, and was a blessing in the recent snow. MPG is perhaps a little disappointing, I'd be interested to see what improvements can be made in that department. Insurance was also a complete blue baller. £1800 for a 21 yr old with 1 yrs no claims.

@Barbarian75 Жыл бұрын

Regarding 'previous gen of diesels not being economical'. I had Toyota Carina E with 2.0 NA diesel. It was one of the early car, made in 1992. It had only 72bhp, but was doing close to 47mpg on the motorway easily. Of course, it weighed only 1,160 kg only; so that was a factor as well. But the diesel engine itself was agricultural. Loud and shaky.

@3wheeler1000 Жыл бұрын

I've just purchased a 2001 A2 with 67000 miles on it. Its not perfect, and needs some work, but once done (its a 1.4 petrol) will be a great envornmental car to look after. Bangernomics verging on Classic ownership. Just on that boundary.

@itchyscratch3829 Жыл бұрын

Yes the A2 is an up-and-coming classic. It was ahead of its time when it came out. Lightweight aluminium body, small outside dimensions but big feel inside, quirky styling that still looks good now. Still see one or two around on my commute.

@ianmunday8540 Жыл бұрын

At long last, a review about MY car. I have exactly the same car (55/06), same spec, gearbox and engine and won’t part with it. 225k (trouble free 🤞🏼) miles. I bought it 12 years ago with 100k on it and it’s been great. Nice to watch your review extolling the benefits of this kind of motoring. I also have a mk 1 MX5 to remind me that driving can be FUN still. Love the channel, keep up the good work. PS. If it does go kaput, I’ll get a Honda Legacy that you also reviewed recently. 👍🏻

@Bmovie5000 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the wonderful review! I reside in Canada and am currently seeking an A6 Avant of this vintage. A6 models let alone Estates (wagons) are pretty rare as they were only sold here as high spec loaded models, with the 3.2l gas v6 and later the 3.0l turbo. All had the quattro drive. I watch your channel and drool over the myriad of estate cars available.

@paulcliffe8168 Жыл бұрын

Audi called their estates, Avant.

@MP-Fin Жыл бұрын

My aunt bought a new A4 1.9tdi new in 2003. She sold it just before the pandemic with over 500.000km and it's still going. We know this because a relative bought it. She did mostly long distances with it.

@itchyscratch3829 Жыл бұрын

That's the car I have. Currently running great at 262,000 miles (421648km). I'm hoping to reach many more miles, I've seen one with 500,000 miles on it (804672km) still running ok. KZfaq 'car throttle' channel.

@sellsidedream8766 6 ай бұрын

I get almost 60 mpg out of my 2020 version of this car. Love it.

@yorkshiremike5083 Жыл бұрын

I picked up a 2010 Audi A6 saloon Sline retirement car in January of this year (my 5th A6) 34500 miles, Cambridge green metallic pearlescent, 2.0 tfsi with a manual gearbox. (Who bought 2.0 petrol manual A6's in 2020?) One owner and a run out model with lots of toys. The perfect PCP beater and good for another 150000 miles. The C6 generation was a highpoint for Audi in terms of design and quality of construction. All Audi's of that generation are good. I also ran a 2.7 C6 Audi allroad for a long time and those things are perfect motorway cruisers. Great review 👍

@lunarzak Жыл бұрын

I know someone who’s had a 307cc from brand new and still drives it to this day something like 120k on the clock

@richardjones2468 Жыл бұрын

I think it just makes sense from both the environmental aspect and ones personal finances to buy something decent and just keep it. I have a year 2000 Alfa 156 2.0 Twin Spark (manual) which I`ve had for 20 yrs and will keep forever as our daily driver. Apart from cambelt when needed, oil changes and tyres its cost in repairs and maintenance has been nothing - I do all maintenance myself , Washed and polished regularly it still looks new and is often admired still by random people. I believe in looking after what I`ve got. I smile to myself when those admirers climb back into their car that they have paid considerably more for that they will change out of for considerably less than they paid for it 3 years after purchase just because they were bored with it or they were conditioned to believe old means unreliability and high expenditure.

@Grayxyz Жыл бұрын

Guy over the road from my mum had an aquamarine P reg Toyota Celica. I'm fairly sure he had it from new or nearly new. He finally got rid of it last summer with 197k on the clocks when it developed a leak in the fuel tank that would have required taking half the car apart to fix. He did everything himself on that car, including working on the engine internals on his driveway.

@pl1068 Жыл бұрын

I still have my 2003 Audi A4 1.9TDi Manual Avant Sport that I bought in Chelmsford in 2006 after Woolworths had finished with it. It’s been all over Europe, done a lap of the Nurburgring and then I shipped it from Greece to New Zealand, she now has 232,000 miles on the clock. I’ve had a few window regulators replaced suspension and discs, plenty of cambelts with the obligatory water pumps but she is still on the original clutch. Will never part with her.

@itchyscratch3829 Жыл бұрын

Great! Mine is the same car (2004) and I'm on 262,000 miles. There's one on youtube "car throttle" channel that had 500,000 miles on it still running ok. I'm hoping to get 300k+. I'm investing in a timing belt kit soon, I have faith she has loads of miles left, engine hasn't skipped a beat! Like you say, some of the other stuff needs attention after 19 years, but it's DIY do-able! Puts some much younger cars to shame!

@pl1068 Жыл бұрын

@@itchyscratch3829 your so right, the pump duse diesel will go for at least one person’s lifetime.

@Callummacleod-bm3ps Жыл бұрын

It’s taken time for me to subscribe, I’m glad I have. Please feel free to review a 2009 BMW 1 series 118d se such as mine!

@BionicRusty Жыл бұрын

Great video. 👍 I think I’ve landed on what I call my ‘retirement car’. A beautiful 2015 E Class Wagon. It’s lovely and suits me. Rides much nicer than my previous ‘tester’ cars (XC40, X1 and a shocking XF)

@craig148 Жыл бұрын

I suddenly want an old Audi barge. A healthy reaction in a world of SUVs?

@os3990 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant intro!

@robi4387 Жыл бұрын

Whoa whoa whoa whoa! 62,500 miles. If that Audi diesel was only a BMW 530 petrol I would buy it in an instant for £1,201.

@Oli_Hudson Жыл бұрын

Re the rear wiper - in VW group cars, if your wipers are on full or intermittent, when you select reverse, the rear wiper will come on. Handy feature!

@robcottonrallying Жыл бұрын

same with BMW too

@shanepatrick641 Жыл бұрын

Same with Ford!

@philipdodd2836 Жыл бұрын

We have my father in law’s 59 plate Toyota Avensis which he gave to us when he bought a new one. He could have simply kept this one, but after a long & not straightforward recovery from heart surgery, he promised himself a new top spec Avensis, so he bought one. Anyway, the 59 plate car was his from new & very lightly driven. We’ve had it since 2018 & it’s only just passed 40k miles. It’s well equipped, regularly serviced & functions perfectly well. Worth bugger all to anyone else but us. Why would we get rid of it? It serves us perfectly well & will continue to do so until it falls to bits, though being a Toyota it probably won’t.

@micvasselin6369 Жыл бұрын

A few years ago, I had a 2007 Audi A6 Avant and really loved it. Unfortunately it was the underpowered 2.0 TDI which had to work harder due to the weight of the car. Apart from that, I really enjoyed driving it and it was a really practical car at the time.

@YounesLayachi Жыл бұрын

Cars like this are what defined and made the VW group cars so great

@Revup1 Жыл бұрын

I thought you were going to justify the title by pointing out a recent report that compared EV to ICE, and discovered that EV's generate some %50 more carbon in their manufacture than ICE cars. Of course ICE cars continue to polute after manufacture and EV's dont. BUT, it takes on average 12 years for an EV to recoup that extra %50 in carbon. You have to drive your EV for 12 years for it to match the lower carbon output of a 12 year old diesel! How long do EV batteries last by the way? So actually, the greenest car on the planet, it could be argued, is a 12 year old diesel!

@scottramage925 Жыл бұрын

In 2016 my dad bought a 2013 E220 CDI with 90k on the clock. Currently, I'm using it. Currently has 211k on the clock. It's needed a clutch, an intercooler pipe, and consumables. It's a brilliant car and quite unusual, being a manual. He has an S class for daily duties but when that's broken the E class is always there as a stand in, and has, touch wood, always worked. Excellent car.

@jonmorris1999 Жыл бұрын

Can't beat a bit of wreck the hoose juice

@chestnut01111 Жыл бұрын

My father bought one of the last original shape V70's in 2000. I have it now and i have no intention of selling it ... Ever. In another 200 or so miles it will pass the 50,000 mile mark.

@Vikturus22 Жыл бұрын

The 3.2 petrol v6 is also a amazing engine! Im about to buy another A6 3.2 as these are amazing cars for the money, I had my first one from 37000km and put 200,000km on it before it got written off.

@MisterMonsieur Жыл бұрын

*James, if I'm going to lend you my car for your channel* ... I expect you to have it cleaned before you show it to the world. And fill up the tank, too! 🙄

@futurecat Жыл бұрын

All the kids love watching reruns of Andy, The Accountant's Dad.

@seinsmeld13 Жыл бұрын

My father keeps his cars for at least 10 years. When he sells his cars they are like new condition. I like to see someone hang on to their cars rather than buying a new one every two or three years. Keeping your cars for an extended period of time is much better for our environment. Cheers mate.🥶

@bentullett6068 Жыл бұрын

This was the reason I chose a SEAT Ibiza, though its a Spanish built car it's pretty much VW/Audi product overall. I have had mine 10 years and covered over 74,000 miles, and major issues I have had are the sping collapsed like on this car on the front suspension. It may need some front and rear anti roll bar bushes as they are now having the common squeak found on all old VW cars and I think it will soon require a new exhaust backbox shield as the tin worm has infiltrated it. Overall though its a solid, dependable car

@robloxfan4271 Жыл бұрын

For the 4 years ive had my leon from new, i can say ive had no mechanical issues at all! Only issue was an infotainment glitch , which a factory reset i did myself fixed.

@robinrai4973 Жыл бұрын

A big diesel, rear wheel drive, manual estate is my perfect car man

@kevinmountford4541 Жыл бұрын

Sold mine when a bought my 4.2tdi q7, it had 320.000 miles on the clock and five days a week carried me 98 miles to work and 98 miles back again. Very reliable. I realy miss it and would like another. I now work a lot closer to home with a small car to run around in.

@christiantaylor924 Жыл бұрын

I have a 2010 Final Edition A6 Avant which I have owned virtually since new. It is still a joy to drive and although it has 106k on the clock it looks as good as new. I have had the 19inch alloys refurbished at least 4 times and both bumpers resprayed. It is always serviced at the excellent Audi Service Centre in Carlisle and therefore is meticulously maintained. It has never let me down- touch wood- and other than the air-conditioning needing to be repaired last year- painfully expensive- it has never had any problems. Due to its longevity it has so far been the best value car I've ever owned and I really couldn't fault it.

@Beer_Dad1975 Жыл бұрын

Loved the stop for the Falcon though couldn't make out what kind it was. Where I live (Central North Island, New Zealand) we get both native Falcons (Kārearea) - which are endangered and mostly stick to the forests, but you see them occasionally hunting over fields - they are fairly small and shy - as well as the much larger Swamp Harrier (Kāhu), which is a common site on NZ highways eating dead possums, rabbits etc. Unlike the Kārearea, they are fearless and you'll often have to drive carefully around them whilst they stare you down, or they will just pick a whole possum up and fly off with it like it was nothing - again a spectacular bird. Totally agree with your take on how to do cars right - yes, keeping a car running as long as possible is better for the environment for sure - given the massive ecological footprint of manufacturing just 1 car, and it's such a shame that auto manufacturers have almost all gone down the 'consumable' route since the GFC, making cars that just won't last 18+ years anymore.

@alextoft9199 Жыл бұрын

My Dad isn't really an enthusiast. He got a Passat 2.0 TDI DSG Highline as a company car back in 2010. Similar to guy in this video he got given it when he left the company. Its on 300k now and still going. It's the most boring car in the world but I do admire it in a way. It fires up straight away, you put your heated seat on and the engine and gearbox take all the stress out of driving while doing 50MPG. Seats 4 comfortably and loads of space for other stuff. Perfect car for him and amazing motoring on a budget. 👍

@bayandamsweli2005 Жыл бұрын

I have a 2007 Ford Bantam (fiesta pick up in South Africa). A whole lot of things are broken but everything that needs to work, works. It’s market value is probably the price of a new flatscreen TV but it’s obviously worth a lot more to me than that. So I’ll run it to the ground, if that’s even possible. It’s my intention with every car I buy but the main reason for selling a car is that my needs change. Keep up the petrol head content.

@nitrovent Жыл бұрын

Speaking of the roof: you can have luck with french cars. We have a '06 Peugeot 206cc and that electric folding roof just works.

@charliewalters536 Жыл бұрын

Do you have to negotiate with it? does it ever go on strike?

@nitrovent Жыл бұрын

@@charliewalters536 No. Only when the battery was almost dead after the winter it was slow as hell. This is our second 206CC and the roof has the least issues. The first one had the weirdest electrical ground issues though. Wouldn't stop the motor when tuning off ignition when radio and/or lights where still on. Never found the ground issue but replacing the broken rear light bulb fixed it..

@nigeldeforrest-pearce8084 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant A6!!!! I Like Andy!!!!

@Elliottcam Жыл бұрын

Great video and supports my theory that my next car should be an A6 Allroad with air suspension and I will own it for 20y

@Phuc_Yhou Жыл бұрын

2007 Audi A6 Avant Quattro 3.0tdi S-Line Le Mans Special Edition, 250k, used as a work van for 2 years, 45mpg on the m-way, fast, comfortable and reliable, loved it. 😎

@petervirnuls7879 Жыл бұрын

I love cars like this. I’ve got an 850 Tdi. My son has a Carlton 2.3TD. I’ve got an S8 D2 to look at, and a couple of petrol Carltons and a Viceroy to restore and fiddle with. Cheap motoring and like owning several Lego sets. Almost free motoring, and I can have loads of fun buying other things

@zloychechen5150 Жыл бұрын

mmm... 850..

@petervirnuls7879 Жыл бұрын

I have to say, a well sorted petrol 2 litre Carlton with an autobox and no catalyst from new is hard to beat. The 850 is quite good, but time has rendered some breakages difficult to fix. eg ACC, leaks, rust, expensive timing belt. The ride of the 850 is OK, but not as good as a Carlton. The steering and handling are far worse though

@JamesAHall101 Жыл бұрын

My dad has had an '05 Cooper (in bright yellow no less) since new which is on about 25k miles. It did 10k of those in the last 5 years while my brother used it as a runaround.