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Vehicle Information
VIN WAUZZZ8EX6A186180
Brand Audi
Model Audi A4 2.0
Model year 2006
Region CIS sales program
Model Code 8EC0EH
Engine code BWE
engine's type 2.0
Power 147 kW / 200 hp
Transmission HHD
Code and name of the paintwork Q1 - Metallic blue liquidblau
Code and name of upholstery NR - Torrone (beige) /
Manufactured 01/18/2006
Assembly country DE

Vehicle equipment
The code Name
0CS Special kit for this vehicle class -8E0-
0F2 Fuel injection system dv.
0FA Production, standard
0G7 Tiptronic
0GV Compliance with environmental class, Euro 2 ddk (including vapor pressure)
0JK FRONT AXLE LOAD CLASS - WEIGHT RANGE 10
0P0 Conc. rear pipe section wilderness (Standard)
0SN Stickers/plates in Russian language
0TD Front and rear floor mats
0VU On-board documentation in Russian
0W1 Sticker for central electrical unit for German-speaking countries
0YJ Weight category 9 integrated control only without demand forecast
1BR Chassis with increased comfort for rough roads
1C2 Frost protection with temp. started freezing. up to -35 degrees. C, tolerance up to -40 degrees. FROM
1EY Identification plate with weight, but without operating permit (other countries)
1G3 Full size spare wheel, alloy wheel
1KW Rear disc brakes
1LA Front disc brakes
1N3 Power steering dependent on vehicle speed (Servotronic)
1PD Wheel lock bolts (non-lockable)
1QD Spec. plates/stickers/cert. security for the CIS
1SB Additional crankcase protection
1T3 First aid kit and warning triangle
1VG Mounting parts for 4-cyl. engine
1WG Gearbox shaft flange diameter 88 mm
1X0 Front wheel drive
1Z5 Increase in the volume of initial refueling with standard fuel
2G1 Nozzle for refueling unleaded petrol
2K1 Reinforced bumper
2V1 Cabin filter
2Z0 Model designation, discontinued
2ZQ Leather multifunction steering wheel for airbag system
3B9 ISO FIX child seat attachment front and rear
3D1 Center console
3L1 Manual height adjustment, front left seat
3NZ Undivided rear cushion multi-seat split and reclining seats
4A3 Separately adjustable front seat heating
4E5 Unlocking the boot lid/rear lid from outside doors
4GF Heat shield windshield
4K2 Central locking system with remote control "selective central locking"
4KC Glazing with low thermal conductivity side and rear windows
4L6 Auto-dimming safety interior mirror
4N0 Front panel standard
4P2 Modular floor covering, rear, version 3
4R4 Power windows with comfort operation and anti-pinch protection
4UF Airbags leads. and trans. pass. with deactivated shower safe per. pass.
4X3 Side airbag front with head airbag
4ZB Brilliant decor. overlays
5D1 Carrier frequency 433.92 - 434.42 MHz
5K5 Protective film for transport (instead of preservation of the painted surface)
5MG Decor. inserts, painted under the root of the walnut
5NC Remote bracket for opening the rear door "Standard"
5RU Right exterior mirror, spherical (enlarged field of view)
5SL Aspherical external a lion. mirror
6E3 Front center armrest
6FA Parts without special coating
6NJ Standard ceiling trim panel
6Q3 Wooden tip of gear lever
6SS Luggage trim
6V1 License plate mark (ECE)
6W6 Front license plate bracket
6XD Exterior mirrors electrically adjustable and heated
7A2 CD changer
7AL Anti-theft alarm system with interior monitoring, autonomous siren and anti-towing protection
7M1 Door sills with metal inserts
7X1 Parking aid
8ED Bifunctional headlamp with gas discharge lamp, for right-hand traffic
8GU Generator 140 A
8K3 Daytime running lights with dipped beam assistant and Coming Home function
8Q3 Headlight range adjustment, in ed. mode, dynamic (adjustment is made in motion)
8UD Head unit "Concert"
8X1 Headlight cleaning system
8Z5 Not for hot climates
9AK Climatronic with supply air flow control, CFC-free
9P3 Seat belt monitoring, electrical contact in seat belt buckle
9Q2 Multifunction pointer/on-board computer with monitoring system
9VD Active speaker
A00 Regular delivery, no pickup
A8S Standard
B0A Detail without spec. design regulations for the country
B37 Type approval of the vehicle according to the internal regulations of Russia
C20 Vehicle approval for operation, addendum
C7A Alloy wheels 7J x 16
D2L 4-cyl. benz. dv. 2.0 l/147 kW (16 V) turbo FSI base dv. with a homogeneous mixture: T59/T61/TQ2/TU2/TD6/TN6
E0A No execution within the promotion
F0A Not spec. vehicle, standard version
FA0 Experimental Series Regulation
FM0 Basic variant
FQ0 Standard wheels
G0Z Variator
GP1 Vehicles with special value-adding activities
H3R Tires 215/55 R16 93Y
J0L Battery 340A (70 Ah)
K8B Hatchback
L0L A / m with lion. rasp. roll. ex.
N0K Leather upholstery
NT1 Transport protection (version 2)
PID ISOFIX child seat mounting with switch for front-passenger airbag deactivation
Q1A Standard front seats
QE1 Compartment system 1
T61 4-cylinder petrol engine 2L unit 06D.1
U1A Instrument panel with km/h scale, clock, tachometer and daily km counter
V0A Tires without brand identification
WAW equipment package 1 for Russia / CIS

Machine for this life

The car was bought in the Audi showroom, or rather in the trade-in department with a mileage of just under 50 thousand km. The car stayed in my garage for 4 years, the mileage during this time amounted to a little less than 100 thousand km. Audi served faithfully to my wife, was regularly used by me as a traveling car for work, often with a decent load. It happened to transport bulky cargo in the cabin, unnecessarily load various household utensils, etc., i.e. the role of a traveling car fell to her share.

All the best that can be said about the car, I will not list, because. there are many times more general positive than controversial points, I will only note that the “four” was for us true friend, loyal to the last minute, never demanding the attention of a tow truck or anything like that. You quickly get used to the car, sometimes it seems that the excellent ergonomics of the cabin, in the traditional Audi design and the real German “suit” of the car, as well as the superlative quality of every detail from the interior to the lock nut, is already the norm for the modern car industry and other cars are simply no longer assembled on assembly lines! Anyone who thinks so, having driven his A4 for a long time, is in for an unfortunate disappointment when choosing new models of other manufacturers similar in class as a replacement for Audi.

Strengths:

• Corrosion resistance
• Excellent sound insulation of the cabin, as well as its ergonomics
• Excellent smooth running automatic transmission
• Application of light alloy body parts

Weak sides:

• Increased oil consumption (engine 2.0 ALT)
• Requires increased attention to spark plugs and ignition coils
• Relative unreliability of multi-link suspension
• Possible problems with electronics
• Expensive repair of light alloy body parts

Review Audi A4 2.0 T FSI quattro (Audi A4) 2006

Audi a4 was new. The car is excellent, holds the road, runs very fast. Appearance Great. The salon is excellent. The noise is good. There was a maximum set. Salon — leather, mug, climate control, sunroof. Xenon headlights with swivel and a bunch of electronics, all buttons. The car was on full drive, a very cool thing, even in winter I didn’t change the wheels, it goes into any ice without problems and boldly takes a turn. The only thing is always always four-wheel drive hit the pocket with fuel consumption in the city 12-14. 12 — this is if, as a pensioner, to coast, in normal mode, 14 was stable.

The first popodos was when the gazelle demolished the rear-view mirror, except for the mirror element, nothing was damaged and the mirror itself was normal, the gazelist gave 3 on the spot, thought what kind of mirror element was normal, but then regretted it. The mirror was with auto dimming and there was no original, it cost 15 thousand. I didn’t take it, I took the usual one for 2 without auto dimming.

Before running 110 thousand, I changed one belt. Somewhere with a run of 115 thousand power was lost, from 200 somewhere to 140 hp. I drove in for diagnostics, loss of turbine pressure due to valve failure, from which excess pressure is released and was in the open position. After replacing the car, it flew again, the issue price was 5 thousand. In the region of 120 km, the fuel pump failed, costing 15 thousand.

Strengths:

Weak sides:

Review Audi A4 2.0 T FSI (Audi A4) 2008 Part 2

So a year of ownership of this car and 15000km has passed.

Just want to warn you that the review is boring. Nothing broke in a year (tfu-tfu).

Changed only the oil and filter (oil and air). Oil bought Mobil 1 0w40, because. Castrol suitable was not found. And surprisingly, the car stopped eating oil. If Castrol had to add 300-400 grams every 3000 km, then there is a slight decrease (for 5000 km) and that's it.

Strengths:

• Good, comfortable car

Weak sides:

Review Audi A4 1.8 T quattro (Audi A4) 2006

So far he has sold his first German (or, as the neighbor boy says, Mentz).

I will not write about the torment of choice, I will only report that the choice was between Merce C class 2004-2005, BMW 3 2005-2006, AUDI A3 2006-2008. and A4 2006-2007.

So, the choice fell on the A4, there were the following nuances of choosing this car:

Strengths:

• Appearance
• Four-wheel drive
• Dynamics
• Excellent management

Weak sides:

• Noisy on a bad road

So, I own an Audi A4 2.0T quattro 200 horses not so long ago, but I already have my first impressions, I will briefly describe that before that there was a Ford Mondeo 1.8 2005, black (boat), my father-in-law Toyota Corolla 2008, mileage 4000 km (of which I traveled 1000 km at sea) - yes, few people will believe when selling about such a mileage, but what to do if there is a domestic auto industry 2107, which I exchanged for recycling + with my wife Nissan Almera 2007, mileage 180,000 km.

I’ll start my review with the chassis: when I bought it in the neighboring region and drove it to me, immediately after the Ford I felt mixed feelings about the chassis, it’s wrong to say that it’s tough, but moderately harsh compared to the Ford. The suspension swallows bumps well, it goes along the track like it’s on rails, but when there was a Ford, I thought that it was on rails, it turned out that the Ford is like a long-distance ship - it swings on bumps in moderation, Audi is definitely in comparison on rails - neither the wind nor the bumps of the body do not pull. You go, you can let go of the steering wheel - nothing will shake it (relatively).

Strengths:

• Dynamics
• Four-wheel drive
• high ground clearance

Weak sides:

• I would like to describe the operation of the power steering as a separate item. Maybe they wanted the best, they made a changing effort on the steering wheel, i.e. at a speed of 120 km, the steering is very hard, it becomes easier as the speed decreases, but I noticed that if you drive in active mode, accelerate quickly and brake hard, then it does not have time to make adjustments to the effort. It is necessary at low speed to enter the turn with a significant effort of the hands on the steering wheel.
• Consumption in the city 14-15 (but what to expect from 200 horses, you need to feed)

Good afternoon everyone.

Auto acquired in America at the Manheim auction. Delivery was to Moscow in a container.

Very beautiful, dynamic, car. I really liked the car, and like it now. The body is galvanized, the gaps are even everywhere, the build quality is on top. Many are far from that level. Full set. Salon — just super, leather (black), wood, beautiful instrument panel, everything is highlighted (even the sunroof buttons). When the door is opened, the legs and the place on the road where you are going to step are illuminated. Dimming mirrors, all three. In the cabin - an electronic compass. Turned krutilochku — outer developed. I turned on the reverse speed - the right one drops and shows the rear right wheel (to make it easier to park to the curb). You can disable this option.

Strengths:

• Design
• Comfort
• Dynamics
• Four-wheel drive

Weak sides:

• Candles
• Coils

Review Audi A4 2.0 T FSI (Audi A4) 2008

Good day to you.

To begin with, the question is, what kind of car would you choose for yourself if you already have one and choose it for yourself to drive to work? And to work 7 km, 16 traffic lights and a fairly active railway line.

I've hesitated to choose, and finally, six months ago, I became the owner of a white Audi A 4 2 T , S - line , 200 horses, triptronic box, beige leather interior, only bells and whistles Bluetooth , phone connect.

Strengths:

• handsome
• Excellent suspension
• Motor

Weak sides:

• Noise isolation
• Parts price (theoretically)

Review Audi A4 1.8 T quattro (Audi A4) 2005

I bought this car by accident for 650 thousand, before that there were Audi A4 1996. and A6 2001, on which, by the way, the multitronic died. In general, I'm good with Audi cars. Before that, he was the owner of two BMWs (he gets bored with small constant breakdowns), two Audis, a Mitsubishi Galant, a Mazda Three (it’s hard to call a car - an inadequate cart), a Ford Cougar (expensive hodovka, but excellent handling - for those who like to drive), Grand Cherokee (still since then I have been delighted with this car, owned it for about a year, did not let it down at all, given the venerable age of 12 years), nissan almera (lack of anti-roll bars and soundproofing spoiled my opinion) and murano (now also in the family - very happy with the car) , VAZ! I can say that there are no better cars than the Germans, maybe they are not very reliable, but comfort, handling, noise isolation and safety are at the highest level.

A little about my "quake"

At first, four-wheel drive was a little scary - there are rumors about expensive maintenance. In fact, there is nothing special to break down there ... everything is like all four-wheel drive. I just bought it and immediately went to the service, changed all the fluids, filters and sentenced the right lower arm (I don’t remember how much was spent, I think it’s a little). One morning, when starting up, I felt a vibration ... the engine was shaking at idle, as if a candle had failed. I connected the Vag-com, counted the errors, climbed into the Internet. It turned out that the crankcase valve was broken. The price of the issue is 500 rubles, it seems to be original.

Strengths:

• Good sound insulation - of course, in its class
• Excellent handling

Weak sides:

• Don't like the look

Review Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI (Audi A4) 2007

Review Audi A4 1.8 T (Audi A4) 2007 Part 3

Hi all!

I thought whether or not to write a review - after all, in principle, you can’t write anything new, but it may be useful for someone in terms of buying a used unit, incl. strengths and weaknesses. So, in order. This machine, 8E / B7, is already considered obsolete, next year the B8 body is already awaiting restyling, but, as it turned out in life, this is one of the best representatives of the D-class. And one of the best in terms of consumer characteristics from the Audi line. The body of the B8, which is now on sale, is NO LONGER (see Lurkmore :)), and I have no idea what to expect from engineers from Ingolstadt in 2012. Since from the general craving for improving the environment and the manic passion for reducing costs, we, consumers, get “paper” bodies for a lot of money, buggy Chinese electrics and “watercolor” paint, which wears out very quickly during normal operation of the car. Of course, this concerns European cars, in particular Germans, less than Japanese and Koreans :), however, there are facts of jambs, which does not add optimism.

Okay, this is all a lyrical introduction ... I’ll go over a little about operation, costs (for potential owners infa) and other interesting and not very facts:

Strengths:

• Reliability
• Comfort
• Design
• Quality
• Liquidity

Weak sides:

• outdated

Review Audi A4 3.2 FSI quattro (Audi A4) 2006

Good day!

For a long time I did not write reviews on this portal, and in general I have not been here for a long time. We will correct the situation

Actually, I bought this car a year ago, since I had to part with the Volvo XC90. Volvo was a good, reliable, comfortable and roomy car, but a bit old already, running under 200,000 and possible troubles with a gun. Volvo attached quickly to a friend. He just had a replenishment in the family and the Swedish barn was in his suit. Of the big ones in Volvo, nothing broke in the end.

Strengths:

• A dynamic and comfortable car, a solid and thoughtful interior, all-wheel drive — everything you need for happiness!

Weak sides:

• Original parts are very expensive, official service too

Review Audi A4 1.8 T (Audi A4) 2006

They took the car to his wife, a new one, in April 2007, the car itself was born in 2006. - as usual, we managed to get a powerful discount and some gifts. At the time of purchase - the ultimate dream of a young lady, now she is dreaming about Q5 - you will have to think many times until the budget allows you to change%)))

About car:

- design - bright, stylish, expressive ... you can compose many more epithets%))) In short, everything is in perfect order here, you can even say everyone likes it with rare exceptions%)))

Strengths:

• Reliability
• Stylish design and prestige for quite reasonable money
• Economical and powerful (turbine!) Dragator
• Excellent, energy-intensive suspension with very good geometry
• Anti-theft
• Huge trunk (among classmates-sedans)

Weak sides:

• Seats are harsh and leatherette is so-so (alcantara never %)))
• An inconvenient algorithm for turning on the headlight washer, through which the anti-freeze consumption is simply brutal
• The second row of seats is cramped and presses on the top of the head

Review Audi A4 2.0 (Audi A4) 2006 Part 2

24.03.2010

Well, it's been 4 years and 102,000 miles. The car becomes dearer and more beloved))) Seriously, as the operation of this machine, I would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who made it. The car is 100,000, and the chassis is like new. Without exaggeration. There are no crickets in the cabin, only occasionally appear when you drive onto the curb. For those who spread rumors about the glass suspension, I would like to say that apart from the upper right arm (3524r), nothing has been replaced. Moreover, AUDI admitted that at such and such a period they had problems with the aluminum supplier. But that is in the past.

In the last review, I wrote about the rack ... knocking on corners, etc. As it turned out later, the cause of the knock is the right lever. He regretted that he did not ask to write down this appeal in the history of the car (which the dealer maintains on his computer). It turned out about the lever after the guarantee, but by knocking it turned to the guarantee. I tried to explain it - it's useless. The wizard printed out the entire history, where this appeal was not registered. Damn, everything was written there, every little thing, except for this. Well, they replaced the lever — 3524r + 270r work. The knock is gone, everything is ok)))

Strengths:

Weak sides:

Review Audi A4 2.0 T FSI quattro (Audi A4) 2007

Good day to all.

I decided to post a small review about my typewriter, you see who will be useful. This is the 3rd Audi I drive. Of course, this is due to the fact that I am one hundred percent satisfied with the brand and model. I think that it makes no sense to retell about the quality of materials, about ergonomics - everything is fine here and even more.

Currently running 49 tkm. Of the breakdowns, which was only one, some kind of turbine bypass valve flew at 35 thousand km. It cost 2500 rubles. and replacement of about 600 steering wheels (authorized service prices, not official). There is a problem with the membrane, which wears out. As I understand it, almost a consumable for 2.0T engines.

Strengths:

• Noise isolation
• Ergonomics
• Reliability
• Controllability
• Four-wheel drive
• Inexpensive (relatively) service

Weak sides:

• Vibration at idle
• Small but still oil consumption

Review Audi A4 1.8 T (Audi A4) 2007 Part 2

It's been 2 years since the purchase. What can I say - the choice was right. Auto still continues to be fun. A significant role in this is played by impeccable ergonomics and German quality. Let the mileage be quite small, but in the cabin, in any weather and any roads, nothing creaks, does not strum, everything is in its place, everything turns on / off by itself, all that remains is to turn the steering wheel and press two pedals. The wheelbarrow is operated 350 days a year, 5 km to work, the regime turns out to be tougher than tens of thousands of sawing along the highway, and especially on our “good” roads.

In the cabin, only a pleasant overtone of the turbo engine. Again I will mention the multitronic - zer gut, this is the best transmission of all that was invented for civilian cars (PDK does not count - this is a sport). The climate control is super - as I set it to 22 degrees Auto at the beginning, I didn’t touch it anymore. The paintwork is durable, with my practical black color and frequent washes, it looks like new. Apparently, the paint is not water-based :) In the cold (we had a maximum of -30) it starts up with a “half-tip”. In the summer it was +42 in the shade, of course the dynamics are rotten — minus the turbo, although the aspirated die.

I did not reach the maximum speed, it was up to 215 times (the speedometer showed 220), the road ended. Up to 190 picking up briskly, then hard, as if behind a trailer. Throw firewood into the fire, or what? :) Bayan-tupes on the machine easily goes around, pliers with 1.8T, too, on the body. Normal dynamics, enough for the city, according to the measurements of 9.2-9.4 to a hundred. The warmer, the slower the acceleration. Do not believe the paper performance characteristics, in life everything is much different :) The main thing that I like about the four is the elasticity of the turbo engine, you stick “S” from 80 km / h and cheerfully shoot almost any overtaking.

Strengths:

• Reliability
• Ergonomics
• The quality of the paintwork
• Climate control

Weak sides:

• With a cartoon, there is no resource for chipping (you need a manual transmission)

Review Audi A4 2.0 T FSI quattro (Audi A4) 2005

Like any story, a review needs to start somewhere ... I'll start with my attitude to the Audi brand. Earlier, at the end of the last century, the cars of this company were nothing more than ordinary family sedans for me. That is, ordinary, boring, but reliable and unpretentious. There were other Europeans who occupied much higher places in the table of ranks. But everything is changing, just as my view of Avdotya has changed. I won’t say exactly what it is connected with, a little of everything, most likely with bright minds directing the company’s policy in the right direction. Here you have the design of a car, which is becoming more and more interesting, and victories in Le Mans, and a price tag that has caught up with the generally recognized leaders of the luxury class (it became interesting what they take money for). One way or another, but when it came time to change the wife’s car (Volvo S80), having shoveled a mountain of information, having estimated their finances, they settled on the A4 from the states in their usual (American) configuration: 2 liters with a turbine, 200 hp, quattro , leather and other small nishtyaki.

Acquisition. This is if anyone is interested in what nuances arise with the importation. It happened June-August 2008, the scene of St. Petersburg.

I have a friend who has contacts in the United States who are engaged in the selection, purchase and shipment of cars to Russia. If not for a friend, I would not have dared to take a car from there, because it's scary. I've heard a lot of negative stories. But they got in. And so far I have no regrets. To begin with, they made a list of their requirements for the car - body color, interior color, max. mileage, etc. etc. Threw money and began to wait. The wait was not long, it turned out that a similar car was already sailing to Russia. Of the shortcomings, only a few kotsok on the body. Not strong — scuffs mostly. But we were warned about them in advance in the form of a detailed photo report. Oddly enough, the process of customs clearance (customs clearance in our opinion) also went without incident. He came, made a deposit, brought the car, paid a little more :) and that's it. One day! And without extortion and queues! Everything is noble. Lucky? Don't know.

How many modifications are provided for the Audi A4! There are three models in the sports line alone: ​​RS4, S4 and A4 DTM Edition. The latter, although it is the most democratic in the top three in terms of technical content, outwardly is in no way inferior to its eight-cylinder fellow monsters.

At the heart of the car is a version with a 2-liter turbo engine equipped with FSI direct fuel injection. Initially, this is a very decent car with good dynamics and exceptionally correct handling. However, to wear the DTM badge, it is not enough just to be good. You have to be at least something special. Naturally, the accents in the reworking of the car were shifted towards sports. But comfort was not affected at all.

The blue color suits the sedan very well with spectacular 15-spoke wheels in the arches. The design is made in the style of DTM cars. Thanks to 18-inch wheels, the car looks sporty fit. However, there is also a new body kit, it is also made in the spirit of Audi championship cars. The spectacular front bumper is devoid of fog lights, but it has massive air intakes. The rear is also equipped with slots in the style of sports cars. The car received not too noticeable, but very nice carbon elements: a “lip” on the front bumper and an overlay on the trunk lid. In addition, the diameter of the exhaust system tips has been increased (100 mm) - the rear view turned out to be very serious. As a result, we can talk about a complete and stylish factory external tuning, which is difficult to improve by adding some more detail. Everything is in place - beautiful, neat and with the appropriate sporty mood, in the spirit of Audi.

Salon DTM Edition, as expected, is not at all puffy, but one hundred percent self-sufficient. The front panel is finished with carbon fiber trims. The comfortable three-spoke steering wheel is upholstered in a combination of leather and microfiber with the name Nardia, which looks and feels very similar to suede. By the way, the upholstery of the Recaro seats is made according to the same recipe, thanks to which they perfectly hold the riders - not only the profile works here, but also the frictional properties. The short-stroke lever of a mechanical 6-speed gearbox with the ball-handle covered with the same Nardia ball-handle fits in the hand like a native and is accurate in switching. The build quality of the cabin is excellent! The interior not only charges with a racing mood, but is simply cozy.

The engine has undergone quite a serious revision. The increase in "horses" and Newton meters is the same - plus 20. However, this was not achieved by simply increasing the boost pressure. New pistons appeared in the engine block, the old turbine and software went to rest. Therefore, if the owner of the car decides to start tuning the power unit, it can be assumed that he will have a good margin of safety at his disposal with an increase in power from what is already there.

Has the nature of the motor changed after the work done? The difference with the regular version is not cardinal, but it is there and you can feel it. In general, the DTM Edition quattro accelerates faster than the stock A4 2.0T FSI quattro with a manual transmission by 0.3 seconds, and the maximum speed has grown by 9 km/h. It should be noted that the responses to the work of the gas pedal have become livelier, and the motor itself is more elastic, and the pickup in the high-speed zone is more pronounced.

The suspension is lowered by 20 mm, the springs and shock absorbers have become stiffer, as a result, the car is more collected in behavior, the reactions to steering actions are sharper. The A4 DTM Edition is very confident in a straight line and has excellent grip on the track surface in corners. On slippery roads, the quattro system will prove to be a valuable assistant, the surcharge for which seems to be quite moderate, given the benefits it provides.

It is impossible not to pay attention once again to the well-trained electric power steering. At parking speeds, the steering wheel is weightless, and with increasing speed, the force on the steering wheel changes, which provides excellent information content and understandable reactions both in complex turns and when driving in a straight line at high speed. But the braking system of the car was left in its original form. However, this is not a reason for criticism - she copes with her duties successfully.

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Prices and equipment Audi A4 DTM

Prices for the car range from $56,690 to $60,400. The list of standard equipment includes an S line sports suspension, R18 aluminum wheels, a sports body kit (bumpers, side skirts), a rear diffuser, front perforated brake discs, Recaro front seats, a sports steering wheel, carbon inserts in the interior trim, additional interior lighting, black fabric ceiling trim. For a surcharge, you can get an on-board computer, xenon headlights, a Bose audio system, an APS acoustic parking system, etc.

Correct and fast. Audi A4 2.0TFSI

A4 is no longer a novice in its class, moreover, it is one of its recognized leaders. Even before the restyling, the car was good-looking - just the case when the unification of design with older models (primarily with the oldest - A8) is beneficial for the younger ones.

A4 is no longer a novice in its class, moreover, it is one of its recognized leaders. Even before the restyling, the car was good-looking - just the case when the unification of design with older models (primarily with the oldest - A8) is beneficial for the younger ones. Despite the fact that the A4 is found in the modest mid-size D segment, it will give odds in presentability and workmanship to other models of a higher rank.

Recent restyling added charm and emotionality to the car. The past A4 was strict and impartial, like a robot. The new one even has some poetry. In slanted headlights and a powerful branded "shield", for example. Or in the rubies of the taillights, emulating the Italian style. And in light sidewalls, which, after restyling, received stylish stampings, too. The beautiful S-line body kit, including bumpers and sills, as well as door moldings, give the car a truly sporty mood. And even a frivolous blue color is not able to spoil it.

But in our A4, the main poetry is still not outside, but inside - under the hood, where the latest 2-liter turbo engine with direct fuel injection - FSI is located. Audi is very proud of this technology also because it was baptized by fire in motorsport.

So the A4 2.0T FSI is an example of a sports sedan. 200 horsepower, responsive torque motor, four-wheel drive, 17-inch wheels. But the suspension is standard. It’s also a bit of a pity that a six-speed tiptronic “automatic” works in tandem with the engine. My preference is the pen. Well, or, in extreme cases, an ultra-fast DSG. By the way, the first option is available to buyers, and the second, unfortunately, in A4 format will have to be forgotten. But as compensation, we get paddle shifters of a sports-tuned tiptronic (it has a special operation algorithm used on powerful versions of the A4, as well as on the S4) and the opportunity to feel like driving a car. But not Formula 1, but the R8 prototype from Le Mans. He is also an Audi, he also has an FSI. I hope you have enough imagination?

I didn't need it. Luckily, the A4 test started as soon as the Range Rover ended, and, having sat down in a compact 200-horsepower sedan after a large comfortable English "yacht", I very quickly imbued with its enthusiasm.

But first, he once again noted the perfectionism of the interior decoration. Neither give nor take, a reduced copy of the flagship A8. The same stylistic techniques, the same aura of impeccable quality. Perfect plastic, excellent fit of all parts without exception. And emphasized modesty - no pathos, but a lot of dignity. Armchairs hold the rider not only with a good profile, but also with a suede surface. Light gray fleecy rugs look depressing on the eve of winter, but how cozy in A4! Ergonomics did not raise questions, and visibility is good. Such they are, modern models from Ingolstadt, they try to be perfect in everything.

Every time I drive an Audi, I am captivated by the electric power steering, which generates excellent feedback depending on the speed of movement. In the parking lot, you can turn the steering wheel with your little finger, and at speed the steering wheel is filled with heaviness, allowing you to steer the car as accurately as possible. Another undoubted advantage is that there are no steps in terms of effort during high-speed rotation. In addition, the steering wheel on the A4 2.0T FSI is pleasant to the touch, with the right section. And it is also three-spoke, which corresponds to the sporty spirit of the car. Paddle switches are located correctly, you do not need to get used to.

I slightly hold the car with the brakes, slightly increasing the speed. When the green light comes on, I release the brake pedal, and immediately give full throttle. With a roar of the engine, the A4 jumps forward. It's a pity - there is bare asphalt under the wheels, and spikes in the rubber, however, this does not reduce the pleasure of assertive acceleration. It’s also a pity that the whistle of the turbine is not audible - the engine roars, betraying its presence in no way.

The engine is flexible. There is no pronounced pickup, but there are also dead turbo bottoms. Lucky from the very beginning and right up to the cutoff, demonstrating excellent traction after about 4000 rpm. If the sports mode of the automatic transmission is turned on or the accelerator pedal is simply sunk as much as possible, the “automatic” will hang in the selected gear until the last - it will switch only after reaching the maximum speed. To its credit tiptronic should be noted that he does his job quickly and without delay. One of the passengers even suggested that the box is DSG. Isn't this a compliment to the sporty-tuned "machine" that faithfully serves the four rings on many models?

Can the standard suspension handle the dynamic potential of the turbocharged A4? The answer is yes. Of course, I would like a little less roll and more composure, but we must remember that this is not an S, but only an S-line, and the tuning of the chassis involves mainly “domestic” use of the car.

Comfort, however, keeps pace with resilience. The suspension is energy-intensive and you can “break through” it only by trying. But at high speeds, the A4 famously throws up riders. True, this happens on really large differences in the road profile. In fairness, I note that the buildup does not occur. In general, not bad.

Turns - the element of quattro. And the A4 2.0T FSI even more so, with its desire to turn understeer into oversteer. It only looks non-aggressive and restrained, and in the settings of the chassis it is a provocateur! Try to enter the turn faster and release the gas a little by turning the steering wheel. The rear axle will immediately take over from the front axle, and the machine will begin to perform a smooth, well-controlled drift at any stage. At the limit, the car slides on all wheels, slightly throwing the stern, the skid is easily corrected by the steering wheel. The "smooth" motor allows you to drag the car in gas sliding with minimal effort. Clinging to the road with all wheels, the Audi shoots out of the turn like a bullet. Behavior trained, correct. Do not forget that at the heart of the quattro on the A4 is an old friend, the Torsen limited-slip differential, which intelligently distributes the moment along the axes.

On a suburban highway, a random sparring took place with an obviously more powerful opponent - the Impreza WRX STi. In the high-speed corridor from 150 to about 200 km / h, the A4 fought on equal terms with an opponent, almost not lagging behind. The advanced aerodynamics of the enemy and the close gear ratios in his gearbox, most likely, limited him top speed, while the A4 in a modest body kit pierced the air currents without any problems. At the same time, music played, it was quiet in the cabin - a strong "racing" noise, which, it would seem, was to be expected, was absent.

The example of this competition clearly shows the difference between "sports-civilian" cars and "station wagons" like the A4 2.0T FSI. The latter are good both for every day and as a machine for prohvat. True, a multi-purpose thing and costs a little more. But there is a price to pay for the extra pleasure. By the way, about pleasure. In the cabin, it is additionally delivered by separate climate control, rotary xenon headlights, a Bose audio system and a CD changer for 6 discs (plus one in the player), power seats, etc.

It is clear that there are moments that do not cheer up. For example, the need to go only to proven gas stations (the experience of operating FSI in Russian conditions is only being formed) and fill in the 98th gasoline there. And call in often - with an average consumption of more than 20 l / 100 km, the tank is not enough for a long time.

A4 is not without reason the leader of Russian sales in segment D among the models of the big German three. And it is no coincidence that so many restyled modifications of this car flicker on the streets of the city. This is a very balanced and correct, fast and technologically advanced car. By the way, very soon the Audi A4 DTM Edition will be on sale with a 220-horsepower engine and other chassis settings - a hotter version of the A4 2.0T FSI. Let's try to get to know her.

The third generation Audi A4 was produced from 2004 to 2007, representing a deeply modernized predecessor. The updated Audi received the internal designation B7.

Engines

The range of engines was represented by petrol and diesel units. Gasoline: naturally aspirated inline-fours 1.6L (102 HP), 2.0 L (130 HP), 2.0 FSI (150 HP), as well as V6 3.0 L ( 218 HP) and 3.2 L (255 HP), and V8 4.2 L (344 HP). There are two turbocharged petrols - 1.8 T (163 hp) and 2.0 TFSI (200 hp). The diesel line is represented by seven units with a working volume of 1.9 to 3 liters, but the most widespread is a 2-liter turbodiesel with a capacity of 140 hp.

The most common Audi A4 B7 with gasoline engines with a capacity of 2.0 liters and turbocharged 1.8 and 2.0 liters. All engines have a timing belt driven by a toothed belt and hydraulic valve lifters that do not require adjustment.

Turbocharged 1.8 quite reliable engine. The 2 liter TFSI can be problematic. His illness is the formation of wear on the injection pump pusher and camshaft with a run of more than 100 - 130 thousand km. Since 2007, the pushers have been improved, and their resource has slightly increased.

For supercharged engines after 100 - 140 thousand km, leakage of the valve cover gasket is typical, the elimination of which will require about 11 - 12 thousand rubles. One of the reasons for this phenomenon is a faulty crankcase ventilation valve. In this case, oil can be forced not only from under the valve cover, but also into the candle wells, and whistling may also appear. Ignition coils rarely serve more than 100 - 120 thousand km, starting to fail one after another. The cost of one coil is about 1 - 1.5 thousand rubles. Engine mounts run at least 150 - 200 thousand km. With a run of more than 120 - 150 thousand km, the engines begin to "eat up" oil. Its consumption in some cases rises to 1 liter per 1000 km. Often in such a situation, the decarbonization of the rings saves. With a run of more than 150 - 200 thousand km, the turbine can also start to "take oil", which more often serves at least 200 - 250 thousand km.

A 2-liter atmospheric ALT, as a rule, does not throw up surprises. But the owner must be ready to refuel the engine not only with gasoline, but with oil. "Maslozhor" with a run of more than 120 - 150 thousand km is a common occurrence. The appetite of the engine will require about 3 - 4 liters per 10,000 km.

The 2.0 TDI turbodiesel will most likely please with its reliability. Nozzles rarely go more than 150 - 200 thousand km.

A leaking or failed thermostat may need to be replaced after 140-160 thousand km. Often the coolant tee behind the engine also leaks. The pump of the liquid cooling system of the engine runs about 160 - 180 thousand km. The fuel pump will last at least 160 - 200 thousand km.

Transmission

On the Audi A4 B7, you can find 5 and 6-speed manual gearboxes, a Multitronic CVT and a 6-speed Tiptronic “automatic” (only on all-wheel drive versions).

The "manual" gearbox is generally indestructible. Some owners complain about the poor inclusion of 1st and 2nd gears with a run of more than 90 - 140 thousand km. Perhaps after 180 - 220 thousand km, the gear lever mechanism and synchronizers will have to be replaced. The clutch, as a rule, runs at least 120 - 150 thousand km.

After 120 - 150 thousand km, Multitronic can throw problems due to the failure of the automatic transmission control unit. In this case, the box goes into emergency mode, and the PRNDS line flashes on the dashboard. As a rule, repairs cost 15-20 thousand rubles with little blood.

On the “automatic” ZF, engineers made a miscalculation in the compatibility of the working fluid and the algorithm of the box, which leads to its rapid wear. In search of a solution to the problem situation, the box ECU settings and the working fluids used were changed. The optimized ATF is green since March 2008, until then yellow was used first and then blue. Problems arose with a run of more than 80 - 120 thousand km - they were manifested by jolts during acceleration when shifting gears. The reason for the failure is the failure of the torque converter (“donut”). A new torque converter will cost 40 - 45 thousand rubles, work on its replacement will require about 8 - 10 thousand rubles. Of course, you can save money by repairing a faulty donut for 5-8 thousand rubles, but it does not last long. To extend the life of the box, car services recommend changing the oil more often, at least every 45 thousand km.

The transmission of all-wheel drive quattros is quite reliable. The main thing is to monitor the seals and eliminate leakage in a timely manner. With a run of more than 160 - 200 thousand km, play may appear in the cardan support bearing. The bearing is recommended to be changed together with the cardan. Cardan will cost 20 - 30 thousand rubles, all the replacement work with the bearing will require about 15 - 20 thousand rubles. CV joints take care of about 160 - 200 thousand km.

Chassis

The front suspension of the Audi A4 B7 is four-link, the rear is on trapezoidal levers. Contrary to popular belief, the Audi suspension is far from gentle and takes care of at least 120 - 150 thousand km on our roads. Replacing rattling levers at once will require about 35 - 40 thousand rubles. The stabilizer struts run about 80 - 120 thousand km, and the stabilizer bushings stretch about the same. Shock absorbers will require replacement with a run of more than 140 - 180 thousand km (2 - 4 thousand rubles apiece).

After 120 - 150 thousand km, the "frog" of the brakes often fails (600 rubles). This will be prompted by the ABS and ESP that flash simultaneously for no reason, which go out after the ignition is turned off and on again. In addition, this significantly reduces engine thrust on vehicles with automatic transmission.

With a run of more than 160 - 200 thousand km, the steering rack often begins to leak. Its repair will cost 12 - 15 thousand rubles.

Body and interior

Problems with the central lock are more often caused by oxidation of the contacts on the driver's door lock control unit or a broken wire in the corrugation connecting the body to the door. Over time, the electronic control unit for comfort systems may also turn on, in which case there will be problems with controlling the central lock, mirrors, interior lighting, power windows, mirror heating or the fuel filler flap. Parking sensors begin to give up at a run of more than 140 - 160 thousand km. On the keys of certain models from cars of the first years of production, there were problems with Audi's response to pressing the buttons on the key fob. In this case, you will have to replace the key with a new one, which will cost 8-9 thousand rubles for the original and 3-4 thousand rubles for an analogue from China.

Over time, the outer lining on the door handles begins to clang, and the wiper drive mechanism turns sour.

Xenon lamps reflect their own for 100 - 120 thousand km. A non-original lamp will cost 3 - 4 thousand rubles, the original - 5 - 7 thousand rubles.

In the cabin of the running A4, the glove box lock starts to work poorly and the locking lock of the rear seat backs fails.

With a run of more than 120 - 150 thousand km, the air flow control dampers in the cabin begin to fail, more often the recirculation damper. The reason is the wear of the servos. Air conditioning problems may occur around this time due to a failure of the A/C pressure sensor. To eliminate the malfunction, you will have to pay 1500 - 2000 rubles for the sensor and 500 rubles for work.

Airbag errors are a common occurrence in cold weather due to heat-loving Motorola processors in the airbag control unit.

Conclusion

That's the whole story behind the Audi A4 B7. In general, everything is not so bad, and the likelihood of the listed malfunctions on one car is low. The main attention should be paid to automatic transmission, and when choosing a car with a turbocharger, to the condition of the turbine, while remembering that 1.8 T is much more reliable than 2.0 TFSI.

One of the many standard projects for tuning the 1.8T engine. Here I will show on the example of a longitudinal on the Audi A4. Stage2 + in my terminology is a power threshold of 270-300 forces, i.e. when we go beyond the limits of the standard flow meter in terms of the air consumed by the motor.

What needs to be done if we want to decently cross the threshold of 250 forces. It's a full blown exhaust. If up to 250 forces, by and large, only a downpipe is enough for us, and the remaining stock exhaust system will not yet noticeably choke the engine, then if the threshold of air consumed by the engine of 200 g / s is exceeded, free exhaust is already needed. Further, if you have a motor without a fuel return, as in this example, then you will need it. As soon as we consistently pass the boost pressure over a bar of excess, then the injectors will have to work at a differential pressure of less than 3 bar, on which their base performance is actually normalized. In this case, not only the performance of the injectors suffers, which is especially critical at high speeds (due to the DC injectors, when the maximum injection time is severely limited), but the atomization also suffers. Even if you put 630 forces and give a differential. pressure is less than 3 bar, the spray will suffer. That is why a fuel system with a return line and a fuel regulator on the rail is needed. In addition, you will need an oversized flow meter to measure air above the limit when stock starts to go off scale, which is just over 220 g / s. The flow meter is either from an Audi TT 225sil VAM motor or from cars with a 2.7T motor. The turbine itself, which is able to stably provide the motor with air at a pressure of 1.4 bar excess per 6000 with a margin. Everything else is also what you need up to 250 forces.

In this example, what was done:
Turbine hybrid k04-22
Made straight-through exhaust 70mm from the turbine with a bifurcation of 2 to 57mm. Magnaflow jars. Other options that I do are 76 mm outlet from the turbine, then transition to 63 mm and in case of bifurcation 2 to 50 mm - this allows you to get a fairly quiet and productive exhaust with a pleasant bass and a potential of up to 300+ forces.
The inlet pipe to the turbine, instead of the standard caterpillar, which begins to flatten when consuming 180 g / s of air.
Flowmeter TT 225
Fuel return line and injectors Bosch 550cc
Walbro 255 increased performance fuel pump, although here, for example, native from cars with a 2.7T engine is also suitable
Front intercooler with transfer of bypass to throttle
Removed all ecology systems such as kata and the second probe and secondary air supply systems.
Actually, after the manufacture and assembly of the entire kit, I set up the engine control program. Programmatically turned off the diagnostics of the catalyst and the second probe, the diagnostics of the secondary air system, the diagnostics of the gas tank purge system (there is one on the Americans), and then the electric tensioner of the shaft chain would be replaced with a mechanical one, and the diagnostics and operation of the electrical one would be turned off. The machine is set to 280-290 forces. With such typical settings, a trip to the stand is not necessary and always remains at the discretion of the owner, because it is possible to determine the received power by the air consumed, the ignition angle and the dynamics of speeding up. Such projects should be limited in terms of torque due to the weakness of native connecting rods - which is why there is no boost peak when boost is reached.