Living with an estate car. Boring or exciting? - Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI Quattro long term review

[@Surfer_Jay]

I have had mine for 5 years now from brand new with the lease just expiring. Had the option to step into another new model / car and decided to keep her…. Absolutely brilliant! Still after 5 years and a stage 2 tune, without fault. Not an entirely perfect car, however when you test drive new, comparative cars and feel so much better after you sit back inside your existing drive, you know it’s something special…

[@ESKATEUK]

This video is better made than most reviewers with hundreds of thousands of subs. I’m so shocked to see how small your channel is. Great video

[@Francoberry]

The twix van cracked me up 😂

[@aerotus888]

Rough gear changes at low speeds can happen when you remap. Happened to my 335d too. Driving in sport mode at low speeds was like driving a kangaroo.

[@jjohnson9822]

lol do these cars have much body roll? thinkong either s63 or a8 or a6

[@woog74]

Who the f*** drives a kangaroo?

[@aboodehaffar3184]

I had A7 ( same engine ) had a coolant leak at 220 thousand km, it was the engine oil cooler leaking ( mix oil & coolant ), this happens standard for this engine after long search

[@aboodehaffar3184]

So here is my advice: if you have 3.0TDI ( 2010-2018 ) You BETER change your engine oil cooler before 200 thousand km to avoid bigger invoice from the mechanics 😊

[@jordanroberts7692]

Standard for vw group cars

[@Yannick13C]

I have almost the same car like you, same engine, options,... The Climate control (also dual zone) should give light at night. The airco looks like it is not cooling as hard if you think, but the truth is on my trip to Croatia it has no issue cooling the car at all. I also had the same problem with the coolant leakage. But also some extra problems .. Timing chain rattle (tensioner was broken)... , S-tronic mechatronic repaired (luckily warranty) , and now I notice some leakage at the rear shocks. Unfortunately (for the price) i have air suspension so I just ordered new one's for 650 euro. About the engine response delay, i also think it can be better sometimes, but it is not so bad. If i'm in race mode i use the shiftpeddals on the steering wheel. The engine response faster on the throttle when you are in manual mode. (mine is also tuned to 300hp, 630nm) The Audi Sound System is not so great, it sounded to me like crap in comparing with my Volvo v60 (which have mush lower specs on paper). I replaced every speaker, add extra amps, DSP, compact subwoofer in trunk (the flat pioneer one to reduce loss of space). It sounds mush much better now... About the start-stop function, you can easily disable this function with VCDS (it will stay off when press the button).

[@piovo1]

Don’t think this is the torque converter version only the bitdi is, this is a 7 speed dsg that’s why it’s jerky around town.

[@paulocapelas2881]

Great review. Please note that the car weights 1.8 tons

[@jokiiiiiiii]

The ac knobs actually do lit up, yours have some kind of a problem, mines light up pretty bright

[@rambo4war]

This is my weekend toy (2014 A6 prestige)….my 2012 Touareg TDI is my dd. If I had to live without one …. It would be the A6 that I would part with (reluctantly)…. …..I like abusing the suv on and off-road 😅…and it’s easier for DYI maintenance. Previous owner took this car to three shops to fix the “coolant” issue, cost $3k at an independent to finally sort it out, they promptly traded it at Lexus, and I snatched it immediately.

[@liamsxa]

Weekend toy is a diesel estate?

[@Kuran1986]

So umm, how is 6 months considered long term?

[@davids2350]

I own an A6 c7.5 3.0tdi dsg quattro. And I love it. It’s my 2nd. And yes it only weighs around 1725 kg ,not 2.4 ya dafty. As for the Yaris gr? I’ve driven a couple as I work in car transport and like me, you will be sorely disappointed. Don’t do it. It’s all sheep and very little wolf. Lacklustre at best. Too much cash for something so shite.

[@ESKATEUK]

All sheep and little wolf? The GR Yaris is renowned for being an absolutely fantastic hot hatch. 260+ bhp in such a small car with 4WD and launch control. Does 0-60 in about 5 seconds. Managed to beat an e46 m3 in a straight line. Plenty of wolf in them little cars

[@rackcity-sz4oy]

gr yaris basically a toys car nothing else

[@LMAO2510]

Reliable cars ?

[@Mummers]

what car play module did you go with? Currently looking for one for my A6, thanks.

[@poolking36]

Is it the 204 bhp version or the 245 bhp version ?

[@agkiller1303]

❤❤❤❤🚀 *AUDI FOREVER!!!!* 👩‍❤‍👨❤❤❤❤

[@arnoldrimmer9161]

Is there no button to turn off start stop then?

[@bigmike8847]

Hi Tom. Can I pick your brain for a second? I live in the US. Audi only sold the 3.0 Tdi motor from 2009-2015 or something like that. I'm seriously considering purchasing a A8 with the 3.0 specifically for the fuel mileage while also being a ludicrously depreciated luxury car. The UK has alot more of these motors than we here in the US, do you know of any glaring issue with that motor? I've never owned a diesel before and am a little nervous about all the emissions equipment going haywire like they have in cars and trucks from the past. Also hope you're enjoying the GR Yaris! Wish we got them in the states

[@razvanon]

Is this an c7 or c8 ?

[@sttm1283]

what year model is it?

[@patrickcurrie131]

What software did you get for CarPlay? Link?

[@TomBrooksMedia]

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[@_Insinuate]

This car is no where near 2.4 tons bud, I think your find there just under 1800kg, currently watching your video because I am interested in buying the A6 BiTDi V6 👌🏻and wanted to see what the A6 there in general so cheers for the video

[@TomBrooksMedia]

Completely right, I mistook the gross weight and kerb weight. My error entirely, thanks for the comment!

[@yanivanmeulder2000]

We have just bought an A6 BiTDi V6 2012, full option, it is lovely. Fun cruiser and fast when you want it.

[@laurielacey-hastings1973]

​@@yanivanmeulder2000 did you have any issues with it? Currently looking at them for my next car

[@yanivanmeulder2000]

@@laurielacey-hastings1973 because of an coolant leak in the gearbox, the gearbox broke down. Otherwise flawless, it’s a lovely car, drives sporty and comfy at the same.

[@laurielacey-hastings1973]

@@yanivanmeulder2000 sounds like an expensive repair...but good to know they're decent cars. Thanks

[@scotthunter1276]

Somebody watches too much top gear🤣 heard you quote clarkson at least 3 times😂

[@AnthonyMalesys]

How the F a 3.0L 364HP car can be boring ?

[@liamsxa]

2.4 tonne?

[@Jack-lo1uc]

"In a car that weighs 2.4 tonnes" 😂😂 thats really heavy!

[@Antimatter.2123]

ECU reset will fix that delay issue

[@Quattro_Joe]

Can that be done without loosing the remap.

[@Antimatter.2123]

@@Quattro_Joe yes

[@whiskeydelta4073]

👋

[@Arbitrator207]

Someone should have bought a 5 series touring.

[@happylind841]

Nothing compared to the A6

[@AnthonyMalesys]

@@happylind841 I'm struggling to decide myself. S5 Touring, A6 Avant ... I can't decide really.

[@hamsterdangler]

Sorry, long term review? Six months is a long way from long term. I have had mine for 12 years, OK older car it would have had to be, but you will only just be getting used to it in 6 months.