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Audi A4 2.0 TFSI
tuvok
#1 Posted : Tuesday, September 04, 2012 9:46:09 AM
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Hi,

Anyone driven, owned, know more details about this car as used in Kenya?

Reliability?
Issues?

I know the technical specs but wanted some real life usage info.

Sasha
#2 Posted : Tuesday, September 04, 2012 12:12:35 PM
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It is wonderful ride and the comfort is supreme (second to only a BMW IMO). It is however a guzzler (does approx. 6-8km/l town driving and 10-12km/l out of town) for a 2 litre especially considering that a 2.0 FSI will give you 10-13 km/l in town and 16-17 km/l on the open road.

For reliability, you need to be very careful about the fuel, oil and plugs you give it. Only use the recommended fuel, which depends on where you are buying it from. These can really mess up the whole system especially if the car doesn't like what you put in. It will never break down on you unless you neglect it. Just to warn you, it burns oil pretty rapidly such that you may need to have a change before your next service.

For issues, just pray that you don't get any because they normally have a domino effect. The most issues you will get locally are build-up of carbon in the torque converter, so be prepared to clean it frequently. Also, you will need to service it more regularly than you would want because of the low grade fuels which force the engine to work extra. V-power will not help you.

All in all, it is a high maintenance car. If you are sourcing, get the 2008+ versions. They have some of the issues sort/reduced.
tuvok
#3 Posted : Tuesday, September 04, 2012 2:39:34 PM
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Thanks @sasha.

Just doing research.

For now we wait...
Njung'e
#4 Posted : Tuesday, September 04, 2012 4:17:45 PM
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@Sasha,

Wow!!.....Impressed!!....BTW,i thought you opted for the TT?
Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.
iKenya
#5 Posted : Wednesday, September 05, 2012 2:50:00 AM
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Avoid the earlier models, i think the 2006/7 model, they had/have some serious gearbox issues hence the main reason for their disposal, and that can only be sorted by buying a new gear box+engine (which is cheaper than buying a gearbox separately )
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Sasha
#6 Posted : Wednesday, September 05, 2012 7:36:05 AM
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@Njung'e: I did. Got written off in an accident, and got a 2006 2.0 TFSI which I've just sold to a colleague.
jaykay
#7 Posted : Sunday, September 09, 2012 8:00:26 PM
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@Ikenya: the gearbox issues are because most mechs cant get the correct level of ATF fluid.
@sasha: true dat about the fuel quality.FSI engines are VW/Audi's version of GDI.Mercedes also have it as CGI.Given our low octane fuel,servicing is more frequent.I shudder when i see guys with these engines fueling at places where the prices are written in chalk
Magigi
#8 Posted : Sunday, September 09, 2012 8:37:48 PM
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@Sasha
...Applause Applause Applause What a detailed and precise answer... You give that guy of Car clinic(DN) compe. Could do a better job there. He bores me stiff. And by the way last time we heard about you had had an accident...Ama naota!!! If so are you well...
tuvok
#9 Posted : Monday, September 10, 2012 10:13:55 AM
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@sasha you should campaign to the wazua admin to give you an auto column....
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