Thanks Thana - this is a good video, so many people talk about the parts but almost nobody gives people the price estimates, so it's so hard to judge what to expect - so thank you for this. I recently got a 2015 A4 1.8 myself after many weeks / months of researching, the car is 4 years old now and I'm hoping nothing major breaks. This version had the EA888.3 engine, so the common engine issues were already fixed like piston ring, timing belt tensioner, cam bridge etc. People - including the Audi Centre - told me that the loud squeaking noise from the electronic parking brake is normal and doesn't actually need any fixing, mine makes that squeaking noise when engaging or disengaging and it's quite loud. You're the first person who has highlighted to me that VAG cars have a common issue with the pump becoming weak, learned something new today. I'm happy with the car so far - but I'm also always very nervous about the "bomb" if something breaks.
@ThanaKrishnan4 жыл бұрын
Hi Bro.. join the CAM Group. ( Club Audi Malaysia) as well as the Audi A4 WhatsApp group. Common friends would be your best asset and take time to understand the car. Not every mechanic is right and sometimes you are the best doctor. Happy that I could have helped... Welcome to the Audi World and a lifetime of being a fanboy
@kelvin199720104 жыл бұрын
Very informative video, keep it up sir!
@ThanaKrishnan4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the support.. means a lot.
@painkiller0083 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Im thinking about changing mine passat 2013 to this a6 hybrid
@ThanaKrishnan3 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to it..
@nazriabdaziz38233 жыл бұрын
hye thana.... no all have fb..... it is rather convenient to communicate via whatsapp group. mind to be the admin of the Audi A6 Hybrid
@ThanaKrishnan3 жыл бұрын
Sorry I don't understand.
@theatlantis39903 жыл бұрын
Good Info… Great Job. Please review BMW F30 330e As well (Maintenance & Part Replacements)
@trustgtr334 жыл бұрын
cooling systems on Audi's like most contis are made of plastic, in the world of a global reliability test they do take these machine in even hotter condition than Malaysia hence no such thing as 'tropicalised cars' anymore..just cheaply made components, made to last 4 years max..getting into used Audi's are like jumping into a money pit..rather stay away unless you wanna be an automotive engineer by experience..lol
@ThanaKrishnan4 жыл бұрын
I was reading an article in this. They are designed to fail so it does not harm the engine but the car would light up like a Christmas Tree and ask you to stop. You have to be mechanically and emotionally savvy.... 🤣🤣🤣
@maggieliau36402 жыл бұрын
In my opinion, this is more preferable for M40 and above. For those B40 and below, many people will be thinking of resale value. For sure, once day people will sell off their car due to boring or extreme damage. The higher resale value enables the buyer to decrease their burden to get another used/new car in future. Hybrid car has Zero Resale Value as the repair cost of hybrid is higher than market value. After damage of hybrid, you may sell to Kalang Guni (Recycle Shop) for RM2,000 according to my Foreman.
@ThanaKrishnan2 жыл бұрын
I would gladly offer 10x that value even in 3 years time
@timothychienyunchew83654 жыл бұрын
What about Audi A4 1.8t B8.5? I am considering getting a used one. U shud do a video on that model
@ThanaKrishnan4 жыл бұрын
Will do
@RonnyandCars4 жыл бұрын
Thx for the info. Gr8 stuff. That prone to cooling system problem probably turns me off..lol
@ThanaKrishnan4 жыл бұрын
#ContiCarLife I know what you mean... LOL
@Nurrezzaa3 жыл бұрын
1 until bonus tip help me a lot ! great info !
@morsymorsy15754 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for this video! I want to buy a 2013 A6 hybrid. I have just seen the car but i know nothing about this care. Could you please recommend where to test this car and see if it’s worth paying ? Thanks again!
@semileong4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video.
@ThanaKrishnan4 жыл бұрын
My pleasure
@sharifahazizahsayeedamangh13624 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video. Can you recommend a reliable mechanic and how much does it cost to bring him to check the A6H that I plan to buy?
@shenlim76423 жыл бұрын
I would like to know the answer for this too
@ThanaKrishnan3 жыл бұрын
QuattroZone, Technik Performance, Das Werkstatt, are some of the guys well versed with the A6H. Cost would be around 150 for a thorough check
@shenlim76423 жыл бұрын
@@ThanaKrishnan thanks so much
@hcpang40073 жыл бұрын
@@ThanaKrishnan Hi Thana, am an existing a6h owner. How can I join audi a6h club ? hope to hear from tou soon. Thanks
@ThanaKrishnan3 жыл бұрын
@@hcpang4007 connect with on fb and I'll add you in
@zahrazidaneasrulhafiz159 Жыл бұрын
Thana.. hi.. kalau i nk beli satu hybrid boleh ke i ajak u sekali?
@azroycentrino9684 жыл бұрын
Helllo thana this is the best info about about a6 hybrid😀, i would like to ask u, if hybrid battery fail adakah the car still blh bergerak, bcoz i ve honda civic hybrid one, the battery hybrid is fail but the car still move but no tork power.
@ThanaKrishnan4 жыл бұрын
I guess it depends how the power is routed in the car. With the A6H, the hybrid battery will reduce capacity over the time and more likely the ACDC inverter will fail if anything. In that case, the supporting system like power steering, air conditioning etc won't work as it relies power through the inverter. I do think that the Civic Hybrid is a mild Hybrid though like the new A6 C8 and would still run even if the battery fails. Need to read up about it. Thanks for the words of encouragement again.
@shevambalan47822 жыл бұрын
Hi sir, I need your help. I’m plan to buy AUDI A6.. and also I’m a first time buyer the car😄
@ThanaKrishnan2 жыл бұрын
Nice... any specific version you are looking at?
@AliChallenger4 жыл бұрын
Hi Thana, thanks for the informative video, keep it up. My friend, Regarding the Audi A6 hybrid (2015, Malaysia specs), is it possible to disable the automatic engine off when the car stops? As I know there is no Auto engine off disable button in the dashboard!!!. So, I wonder if it is possible to disable this function in the car settings? Thank you ahead.
@ThanaKrishnan4 жыл бұрын
We tried per what we saw online but doesn't seem to work on the A6 Hybrid
@AliChallenger4 жыл бұрын
@@ThanaKrishnan Many thanks Bro.
@GhastUnity4 жыл бұрын
How's the average yearly/monthly maintenance cost for Audi A6H ? Very interested in purchasing it for mostly highway driving.
@ThanaKrishnan4 жыл бұрын
Maintenance items are servicing and wear and tear items. Servicing is same as any 2 litre engine that's European. 5 litres and oil and a 100 odd ringgit filter. Brakes lasts longer on hybrid as there's degenerative braking. Every 80k ATF change is 2k, water pump 2k, radiator fan 3 to 4k... and other normal bits and pieces. Find a good example with good service record from a good workshop and you'll be fine.
@GhastUnity4 жыл бұрын
Thana Krishnan I see, it’s quite a bit cheaper than a 2010 Audi A7 which I currently own but I need something that is more fuel and money efficient. I don’t need the power the 3.0 puts out, it’s too much for me. I got it really cheap from a friend so that’s why I bought it.
@ThanaKrishnan4 жыл бұрын
@@GhastUnity the A7 on the 3.0 is beautiful and shares a lot with the A6. I would get cars after 2012 as there has been an engine revision as well as their electronic. Much more reliable on the A6 and the A7 after this period. Honestly if you got it cheap... Enjoy it, tune it and have a blast. Get another small car instead for the run about chores and you'll have fun driving and saving fuel at the same time. Buy a golf bro....
@GhastUnity4 жыл бұрын
Thana Krishnan You’re right. I might keep the A7 and still be buying the A6 since the price quite affordable nowadays for daily use. Insurance and roadtax will kill me though haha
@timothychienyunchew83654 жыл бұрын
This is a great video!! Honestly Thana, what is your conclusion on purchasing a second hand A6 Hybrid? Would u recommend or avoid it
@ThanaKrishnan4 жыл бұрын
It's a great deal as well as a great car in terms of performance and specification. You need to be a car guy to understand the car and buy a good unit. It has been a great ownership experience to myself.
@timothychienyunchew83654 жыл бұрын
@@ThanaKrishnan thank you for your feedback. I appreciate your input knowledge, views and opinions. Indeed it is a complicated car. No doubt it might be value for money but better off getting a non-hybrid version.
@siwenli1874 жыл бұрын
Hi thana , do you know the problem that Audi TT mk2 have ? How much does it cost to maintain and fix the engine oil consumption problem for the ea888 engine . It's the DSG that fragile ?
@poovaneswaransupramaniam67064 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video thank really appreciate it
@ThanaKrishnan4 жыл бұрын
My pleasure
@MImran-wp5bm2 жыл бұрын
Pretty good informative video, if buying from Mytukar, should we still check all those 10 points or does Mytukar do it already before selling?
@ThanaKrishnan2 жыл бұрын
I don't think MyTukar goes through this list. They are more generic checks
@ram-ni9yf4 жыл бұрын
Hai thana, Thank you for the content, its was very useful, Hw bout bwm 528i, 2012
@ThanaKrishnan4 жыл бұрын
I'm not very experienced personally outside from what I read and what friends are using. No complaints that I hear except the one off parts like lights ballast and some unique control module that failed. Electronics seems to be the biggest drawback when it comes to any European car. Get it checked and even better buy from a used one from BMW and you should be fine. Comes to the drive.. I liked the Audi better. The 528i was more comfortable though.
@yypop123454 жыл бұрын
Can you recommend any foreman can help me to choose a good used Audi A6 Hybrid? I'm going to get one soon
@abdulwadood67274 жыл бұрын
Thana, isit possible if u could pls to help me search for an A6 hybrid and inspect it together
@toeit974 жыл бұрын
You should have worn our new A6H black t-shirt bro! Anyway, well done!! Bravo....
@ThanaKrishnan4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely right... getting it washed. Next video
@qisyaamanda17703 жыл бұрын
such a good info... thumbs up sir!
@ThanaKrishnan3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chief!
@flirter894 жыл бұрын
Sir I want to buy this A6 Audi Hybrid 2013/2014 model . What do you suggest ?
@shukrizamridin75464 жыл бұрын
Im planning to get the A6 hybrid 2013..this video is very helpful..thumbs up..👍
@ThanaKrishnan4 жыл бұрын
I'm glad it helped.
@mohammadshahizam94862 жыл бұрын
Review in malay plak 😁 tq boss 🙏
@MrKaybeegee3 жыл бұрын
Thana can talk on phone? K.Balaguru
@asapl334 жыл бұрын
Thoughts on the a6 c6 3.0t?
@ThanaKrishnan4 жыл бұрын
Awesome platform.... I'll pick that over the A6H for performance and handling but in Malaysia it's hard to come by and mostly they are low spec car too
@jayho47754 жыл бұрын
I've been attracted to some used audi a5 coupe lately... could you recommend me some reliable used audi model that I can get in malaysia?
@ThanaKrishnan4 жыл бұрын
The A5 being sporty attracts sporty drivers and many cars are pretty run down... find an unmodified one and if you can find a newer 2012 S5 or consider the S4 too. The 1.8T is to be avoided as it's underpowered for its size.
@jayho47754 жыл бұрын
@@ThanaKrishnan Thanks for the advice~ one more question how about a3 sedan? Worth buying?
@sammydai61043 жыл бұрын
thanks ,very helpful advices
@ThanaKrishnan3 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped
@s.s43714 жыл бұрын
I need a help. I’m thinking of getting an a4 b8.5 1.8t on a second hand market. Mainly for daily commute to work. What do you think?
@ThanaKrishnan4 жыл бұрын
Solid platform. Nothing out of the ordinary issues with the cars besides any VAG car. Get a proper pre purchase Inspection and you'll be fine. If you want performance though... find a Quattro 2.0 version. It's a whole other beast
@s.s43714 жыл бұрын
@@ThanaKrishnan Thank you Sir.
@ThanaKrishnan4 жыл бұрын
Do it..! Don't just dream it... the power to live your life is within you and only you...
@s.s43714 жыл бұрын
@@ThanaKrishnan hehe thank you Sir for the advice. I'm just waiting for the right time to pull the trigger. Or should I just go for a brand new civic 1.8 or proton x70?
@ThanaKrishnan4 жыл бұрын
Depends where you are in your life... honestly if I was you, let other bear the depreciation loss. The alternative you gave is lack luster. I think spending half the price of a new X70 can give you more... even if you wanted a SUV and get a Tiguan. Get a new car ONLY if your time cost for the few times you need to sort stuff out is worth much more than the difference. You seem young in your journey.... live a little and have a little more fun. I wish my brother told me that early on I life and said that he'll be there to advise if anything happened. I'm here... do what your heart desires.
@JordanChooi4 жыл бұрын
Hi, I’m considering of getting an Audi A6 Hybrid. There’s no rev counter so how to monitor the engine’s rev and rpm? Also, is the boot space really that limited, say like you’re traveling with family or going for road trip. Thanks.
@ThanaKrishnan4 жыл бұрын
No rev counter but you won't need it. The car adapts electric and combustion. Booth space is a bummer. Agreed but I manage.
@JordanChooi4 жыл бұрын
Thana Krishnan Thank you very much for the information. Great content. Keep it up. 👍🏻
@JordanChooi4 жыл бұрын
Thana Krishnan I can just rev all the way up and also downshift without worrying where the redline lies?
@ThanaKrishnan4 жыл бұрын
Yeah.. it'll shift by itself. When you are idle and rev... it'll even cut off the power and go fully electric. You can't break it
@Mario-zt8jo4 жыл бұрын
Bro Any a6h you know that want to sell? I want to buy, can recommend.
@ThanaKrishnan4 жыл бұрын
Current Audi A6 Club Members all happy with the car, no one selling. Non club members have no support and I feel their pain. Look around ... many for sale. Cheap Cheap!
@mugilangunaseelan31194 жыл бұрын
Bro is that worth to buy a Audi A6 hybrid on 2020 for 78k
@ThanaKrishnan4 жыл бұрын
I've seen as low as 60 and as high as 80. Condition is everything. Your call end of the day. I'll negotiate it down.
@TheImpossibleDreamAIA4 жыл бұрын
Hi thana, i would like to purchase an audi Q3 any advice, do you have email that i can contact you? Im from KL. Thanks alot
@ThanaKrishnan4 жыл бұрын
Hi John. Hook me up on fb. Let's chat there.
@TheImpossibleDreamAIA4 жыл бұрын
@@ThanaKrishnan ok. Thanks
@kumarannamalai6804 жыл бұрын
Love Audi cars but will never buy one in Malaysia.Scary
@ThanaKrishnan4 жыл бұрын
Some Audi cars are more reliable than others. Worth the try... 😁