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Welcome Stace, I’m sure if members can help you, they will. Regards, Gareth.

Not personally as I don't have one, but as mentioned earlier, VCDS appears to be the most versatile.

This my take on them (posted on another forum). https://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/452313/ They are more expensive compared to equivalent petrol S4, and there's not many of the on the road. You want full history, and anything on long service intervals - then walk away.

I’m on my second A4 Allroad and can recommend. They’re not that common, and are generally well built. B8 cars were produced from (2008-2012), with B8.5 facelift (2013-2015), and B9 (2016-2024). First things first, these cars have multi-link suspension, which is coil springs and alloy arms. If you want air suspension, then you’ll need to go down the A6 Allroad route. Generally suspension is fine until around 100k miles, but some are hydra-bushes, so check the servicing. They do have increased ride height, and body cladding on arches, although I’ve seen models where the plastic panels are painted. I used to have a 2012 B8 A4 Allroad with 2.0TDI (177PS) with 6-speed manual, that would have been Euro 5. I now have a 3.0TDI (272PS), Euro 6 of course, plus it has bullet-proof Tiptronic 8-speed transmission. It’s very comfortable to drive, fast when you need to be, and because it can lay down 600Nm of torque with permanent 4x4, then it’s happy hauling a loaded trailer too. The B8 was a good introduction, but if you’re going for diesel, then it will be Euro 6, which means it meets clean air zones in cities. To do this it has AdBlue, DPF, EGR and catalytic converters. If these go wrong it’s expensive. On every AdBlue top up, I add Forte anti-crystal to reduce likelihood of issues. I think the B9 is reliable. I do my own servicing, so change the oil every 5k miles, but generally, no more than 10k miles. On current 2.0 TDIs, I think they are 190PS, and will likely be paired with S Tronic 7 speed auto box. The transmission needs serviced every 38k miles religiously. The 2.0 TFSI cars are rarer, but use Haldex system if I’m not mistaken (Quattro with ultra technology), so 4WD engages if it loses traction. That needs serviced every 20-30k miles. Power wise I think 252PS (up to 2021) with 2024 models achieving 261PS (badged as 45TFSI, plus it’s mild hybrid (something else to go wrong in my book). Work out what extras you want. Audi went down pack or bundle routes years ago, but they can be tight. Retro-fitting anything is expensive, so draw up a shortlist of things you can’t live without and go from there. If your budget allows, then Vorsprung includes everything such as 360 degree cameras, matrix headlights, lane assist, but these cars will be £40k price bracket. My advice, avoid any car on a long service regime (up to 18k miles between oil changes), or you’ll pick up the bill for engine issues down the line. On 2.0 diesels, they will be cambelt, so 5 years or 60k miles, and renew water pump too. 3.0 litre diesels are chain driven.

Hi Vin....welcome to the Forum Good to have you onboard