Hi All, 

looking at buying a C8 Avant 72 reg. Is this year ok or should we look for newer? It will be a diesel for motorway miles around 17-18k miles/year

 

cheers

 

I'd recommend looking at buyers guides on YouTube. Check service history for proof of gearbox oil changes etc. 

Not aware of any issues with C8 platform. Biggest thing is budget.

50TDI (3 litre) Quattro models are paired with 8 speed Tiptronic unit. These are regarded as bomb-proof. Gearbox is sealed for life, but in reality a gear oil change at 80k miles or 8 years is recommended.

40TDI (2 litre) comes with 7 speed S Tronic unit and needs serviced every 38k miles.

On both cars, if I was doing high mileage, then Tiptronic box is the one to go for. That will eat up the miles. In addition, avoid long service regimes. Change oil and filter every 8-9k, which in your case is every 6 months.

Extras I’d be looking for as standard given £40k + spend, LED Matrix headlights, rear view camera, adaptive cruise.