DavidB Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 1999 Audi A4 TDi 'SE'Little bit tatty, with a few scrapes on bumper corners, etc, but looks reasonable.MOT until July next yearI think it's the 90bhp modelHID Xenons, original radio, front/rear windows, heated electric mirrors, tyres have loads of tread (including spare alloy wheel), aircon/climate control.Replaced the speedo LCD screen - need to replace the central locking pump in the boot.Typical VW/Audi build quality with the odd knock, rattle, etc from nearly 20 year old fittings.Very recent cam belt and water pump change (this year), and I'm changing the oil filter/oil/thermostat and coolant temperature gauge sensor tomorrow.Doesn't smoke at all under acceleration, etc.VEGETABLE OIL FRIENDLY.I'm getting 65mpg average from it."Taxed to get you home".£450, located near Chester (can meet at a train station).Just washed and photos:Interior:MOT History:https://totalcarcheck.co.uk/FreeCheck?regno=t223pdd oldcars and Lacquer Peel 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davehedgehog31 Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 A guy I work with has had one of these for about 6 years. It's done 200k+, about 90k of that in his stewardship with absolute minimal maintenance. It's had oil changes, two drop links, some tyres and brakes in that time. It's got a few clunks like you've mentioned on yours, but it never fails him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KitKat Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Where are you based David? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Another day, another absolute cracking bargain again. DVee8 and SmokinWaffle 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Where are you based David?This. barefoot and loserone 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Are these rwd ? I'd assumed not but that engine does appear to be mounted the correct way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazoli Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Are these rwd ? I'd assumed not but that engine does appear to be mounted the correct way No they are FWD, although you can get quattro versions. Good cars, I should have never sold mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 According to sierraman this cannot possibly exist, so I refuse to believe that it does until the next time I rock up at jim Bell's house. jumpingjehovahs, Jim Bell and CGSB 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiltox Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Quite a rare sight now these - they used to be everywhere. Usually faded red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbenn Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 That looks ace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worldofceri Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Where are you based David? This.I once had a DD (fnar) reg'd Honda and that had lived in the Forest of Dean up until I got it. On that basis I'm going to guess Gloucester. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 That does look pretty bloody smart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 I owned a T plate Avant version of this a few years back. Although most on here hate the things (although this thread shows a few may finally be warming to them?) they're great cars. Ridiculously solid, galvanised bodywork, bombproof engine (I think the 90 is the decent old AFN lump) and now very cheap. The only downside to my old one was that my fiancee hated it, as it made her 'feel seasick'. I ignored her screams for quite some time, and used it as a 50mpg van/greyhoundwagon. GIB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Yes, but where is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Yes, but where is it?Can we start guessing? 1. Sheffield2. Portland, Oregon3. Dunno4. Chester shire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Can we start guessing? 1. Sheffield. 2. Portland Oregon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiltox Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 I owned a T plate Avant version of this a few years back. Although most on here hate the things (although this thread shows a few may finally be warming to them?) they're great cars. Ridiculously solid, galvanised bodywork, bombproof engine (I think the 90 is the decent old AFN lump) and now very cheap. The only downside to my old one was that my fiancee hated it, as it made her 'feel seasick'. I ignored her screams for quite some time, and used it as a 50mpg van/greyhoundwagon. GIB.I think most on here hate new “cunt” Audis (Sorry SiC) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pillock Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Hey, you can't guess. That's cheating. beko1987, Skizzer, drum and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveDorson Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 That represents amazing value Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Sterling Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Bah. £450, where are you when I need you? Probably cheaper than getting the BMW serviced aswell, which it now needs. Jim Bell and purplebargeken 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Bah. £450, where are you when I need you? Probably cheaper than getting the BMW serviced aswell, which it now needs.Sell that tub to a DRIFTYO, and buy this. Ain't fuckall as frugal as an ALH powered VAG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Then when you've bought it go see Mr touring and his magic laptop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 I think most on here hate new “cunt” Audis (Sorry SiC) That's fine, I hate them too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 According to sierraman this cannot possibly exist, so I refuse to believe that it does until the next time I rock up at jim Bell's house.Are you still on the fucking ‘biff and chip’ books? I quote ‘£500 buys you MOSTLY rubbish...’ ‘Buy something on here, it’s likely to have been described accurately’ This isn’t rubbish. If it was on Bumtree it would be £1500 or some outlandish figure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Sell that tub to a DRIFTYO, and buy this. Ain't fuckall as frugal as an ALH powered VAG. I think this is an AHU engine, no GLF without changing the chips unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 I think this is an AHU engine, no GLF without changing the chips unfortunately.On a T? Thought it was only earlier ones? Nevermind, just let it slip the veg and relax:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 If you can get on with VAG, this will be an ideal workhorse. The comfort* is not to everyone's taste, nor is the rear headroom, which is suited only to children and early adolescents. But it'll be a bombproof commuter if you want it to be. I have first hand experience of the B5 A4 (and yes they come in FWD and 4WD, but not RWD unless you start removing driveshafts). Ours was an early 2.6 V6 quattro. There's nothing wrong with them functionally, but they don't do much more than be a car. The diesels seem to be vaguely appreciated on here - if it was an 80 diesel (they're barely different styling aside) I bet it'd already be sold. Lacquer Peel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisItalSLX Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 Lord Sterling 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirley Knott Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 This will almost certainly be veg friendly, good old VE mechanical pump. It also seems to have both of the trims that run along the bottom of the doors/sills, that alone makes it a rarity. Lacquer Peel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 Definitely veg friendly, veg oil is still 70p/l at Tesco and less at wholesalers. I have the related B5 Passat 110 TDI and it's a good car, amazing MPG for a big car with a relatively simple 90s designed engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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