Large and prestigious station wagon - this is how the Audi Allroad was positioned. But the main emphasis was not even on this, but on the "zest" in the form of adjustable ground clearance. But how did the famous air suspension perform? Let's find out, and at the same time we will talk about the rest of the components and assemblies of this car. And is it worth stopping a choice on this car.

There are no complaints about the body. It is remarkably protected against corrosion. There are no them and to the salon. Naturally, on a car of this class, all materials used in the cabin are of the highest quality. Even in winter you will not hear squeaks in their performance. But complaints sometimes arise about the operation of numerous electronic systems. So when buying, do not be lazy to check the operation of the air conditioner, windows, wipers, radio. The same clutch for turning on the air conditioner is quite expensive. And it would seem a trifle.

All engines installed on the Audi Allroad are quite reliable, although there are still some characteristic weaknesses. In any engine, periodically check the oil level, as with an increase in mileage, its consumption increases. And if this is not done, then very soon the hydraulic lifters will knock. By itself, one hydraulic lifter is not that expensive, but the problem is that there are a lot of them even in a six-cylinder engine. As a result, the replacement will cost a decent amount. Topping up a liter of oil will be much cheaper. And do not forget that you need to refuel only with high-quality fuel. Also, before buying, make a diagnosis of the turbines that are installed on a 2.7-liter engine. Replacing them will greatly undermine the family budget. The very same service gasoline engines will be reduced to changing the oil and spark plugs. It is better to change the oil every 10 thousand kilometers, and the candles will withstand about 35 thousand kilometers. Plus the replacement of the timing belt, drive belt, rollers and pump, which will be for those owners who drive a car with a 2.7-liter engine. This replacement will take place at the turn of 100 thousand kilometers. It would be great if it was done before you, since all this will cost a decent amount. But on the 4.2 liter engine, a metal chain is used. There is no need to change it, but even in this case there is no talk of saving. Painfully gluttonous this engine... You will have to refuel often.

The 2.5 liter diesel engine is good in itself. But on our diesel fuel, the fuel pump does not last long. And the turbine, albeit quite reliable, can still fail. And these nodes cost a lot. So diagnostics of a car with a diesel engine should be a prerequisite when buying.

But with the gearbox, no matter what, there are fewer problems. In "mechanics" with a mileage of 150 thousand kilometers, you will have to change the clutch. The automatic transmission is also quite reliable, but be aware that repairing it is expensive. So buying a "killed" car for the last money is fraught. The all-wheel drive system, if you do not drive every day on serious off-road, is quite reliable.

Now the most important thing is the air suspension. If suddenly it stops functioning, then immediately check the wires leading to the compressor. Usually it is in them. Do not rush to change the compressor itself. Also try to periodically wash the car from dirt. The body position sensors don't like her. But in any case, after a run of 180 thousand kilometers, you will have to change the suspension cylinders. If we talk about the mechanical components of the suspension, then every 70 thousand kilometers will have to change the levers in the front suspension. And after a run of 100 thousand kilometers, shock absorbers and hub bearings may require replacement. But with the rear suspension there are much fewer problems. If something has to be changed relatively often, then only silent blocks.

In the steering, you will have to change the steering rods. Fortunately, they can withstand more than 120 thousand kilometers.

AT brake system every 30 thousand you need to change the front brake pads... The rear pads last twice as long. Brake discs have approximately the same resource.

It turns out that the air suspension is quite reliable. But in any case, you shouldn't be in the clouds with this car. It was originally intended for wealthy people, therefore, in a second-hand state, one should not expect small expenses for its maintenance and repair. You have to pay. But if you want to reduce your costs at least a little, then try to pick up a car for yourself, where the former owner was responsible for the main work on replacing worn-out units. Or bargain boldly.

Plastic "armor", long-stroke air suspension, two-stage transfer case on request for diesel versions - the first Audi Allroad was ready for any eventuality. But five years later the Audi Q7 appeared, and the second Allroad became less "off-road": the maximum ground clearance decreased from 208 mm to 185 mm, the demultiplier disappeared from the list of options ... How will the third surprise?

The new Audi A6 allroad quattro is also a variation of the A6 Avant station wagon: now with factory code C7. With the same lightweight, strong and rigid body made of 20% aluminum. With the same cozy and solid interior, reminding the driver of both BMW and Jaguar XJ. With the same spacious rear sofa. And with the same dimensionless trunk. And allroad (now just like that, with a small letter) is air suspension and four-wheel drive with a cylindrical differential.

Externally, the allroad differs from the A6 Avant station wagon only by the wheel arch extensions, door sills and bumpers. But all this supposedly off-road paraphernalia is still a decoration. Thin stainless steel plates do not go under the bottom, but are made flush with the edges of the bumpers.

The diagram shows how Allroad's ground clearance changes depending on the selected air suspension mode and vehicle speed. In the rectangles next to the arrows - the time during which the suspension “inflates” and “deflates”

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And the clearance? Audi engineers say only that the A6 allroad is 60 mm higher than a regular station wagon, while forgetting to add - in the lift position, when the car rises on air suspension by 45 mm. The maximum ground clearance I measured with a tape measure is 182 mm. And if you lower the car into the normal "transport" position of the comfort and automatic modes, you get only 137 mm.

In fact, the allroad rises above the Avant by only 17 mm. And in dynamic mode, when the car "squats" by one and a half centimeters, there is no difference at all!

There is no it in the power units: the allroad is the top version of the Avant, it is supposed to only have three-liter six-cylinder engines. One petrol, 310 hp, with a mechanical supercharger. And three variations of the turbodiesel: 204, 245 and 310 hp. The latter is the newest version with two turbochargers. It was with her that I began our acquaintance.

In response to pressing the start button, there is a distinct uterine growl and diesel vibration. Sportversion?

Moved off softly. Paired with a powerful diesel engine is an eight-speed "automatic" ZF - the same as on the Audi A8. The preselective seven-speed "robot" that stands on all other Allroad modifications is simply not designed for the giant super diesel torque of 650 Nm. Traction is unrealistic at any speed exceeding idle!

No additional handrails, no individual decor: the allroad is identical on the inside to the A6 Avant

The anatomy of passion is this. Up to 2500 rpm, the air is pumped mainly by a small turbine with an adjustable guide vane, and the large turbocharger installed before it, whose inlet blades are fixed, actually rests. Then the distribution flap begins to turn, directing some of the air from the larger turbine directly into the cylinders. At 3500-4000rpm, depending on the load, this damper completely "turns off" the small turbocharger. The result is fantastic! The avalanche of maximum torque rolls in from one and a half thousand and carries up to 4500 rpm. Switching - and it started again. At the same time, the "automatic" is controlled with a riot of Newton meters surprisingly smoothly and efficiently. And what an accompaniment! It is not for nothing that the superdiesel has an additional resonator next to the final muffler, which forms an unmatched low voice with a rolling "rrr".

A new word in entertainment electronics - pitch and roll indicators. The toy is as beautiful as it is useless

Passengers have two full-fledged business class seats with optional four-zone climate control

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Allroad's acceleration with a 310-horsepower gasoline engine is only slightly less dynamic (5.9 s according to the "passport" versus 5.6 s for a diesel biturbo), but not so dramatic. There is no additional resonator.

A diesel with one turbocharger (245hp), like a gasoline engine, is almost invisible at a constant speed. The average fuel consumption shown by the onboard computer is 8.6 l / 100 km. For comparison: on the same route and at the same driving pace, the biturbo diesel consumed 9.8 l / 100 km, and the gasoline engine consumed all 16 l / 100 km. Dynamics, by the way, with a "single-turbine" diesel engine is more than sufficient: acceleration to a hundred on the "passport" takes 6.6 seconds. And it's a sin to complain about the S tronic preselective gearbox - at least until you drive off the asphalt.

The handling does not depend on the choice of engine, but on the item in the Audi drive select menu. Dynamic is a little more sharpness and accuracy, the steering wheel is filled with a pleasant weight. Comfort - a little more rolls and softness, the steering wheel is lighter, but without loss of information content. But in any of the modes, the allroad remains one hundred percent Audi. Steadfast on the Autobahn, a little detached on the twists and turns of the Bundestrasse. And harsh on any road.

Eh, a field, a German field! Ideally, you are plowed, sown, in some places shoots are already visible. The narrow passages are covered with gravel and rammed in such a way that even a Porsche 911 can be driven along them. Even the smoothness of the ride on a bad road cannot be appreciated. Why did I come here? Alas, people from Audi did not find any off-road track in the vicinity of Neckarsulm. Or didn't want to find it. And the passability must be checked ...

Only at the entrance to the village was an obstacle worthy of Allroad discovered - not a very steep grassy slope. Off-road lift and allroad modes, in addition to raising the suspension, also mean a softer response to gas. Conveniently! You can crawl up the hill at snail's speed. And the electronics, when hanging diagonally (short-stroke suspension), with the help of brakes, rigidly grabs the slipping wheels, effectively redistributing torque.

Would you ask for more from such a machine? You can only strip beautiful bumpers.

Easy transformation, powerful load loops and more than one and a half cubic meters of volume with the sofa folded down - the cargo capacity is identical to the BMW five. But Mercedes E 350 and Skoda Superb Combi is more spacious

The carrying capacity of the branded towbar's folding hook has been increased by 20%. Now you can hook a trailer weighing up to two and a half tons to it!

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On the Russian off-road, we will not be able to check this until June, when the first Allroads will come to us. Alas, diesel biturbo is not listed among them. The Russian office of Audi has not yet named the reasons, but the matter is most likely in the engine's excessive sensitivity to the quality of diesel fuel. Modification 3.0 TDI (245 hp) will cost from 2 million 530 thousand rubles, and the price list for the gasoline A6 allroad starts from 2 million 630 thousand. There are virtually no competitors. Volvo XC70 and Subaru Outback are significantly cheaper. The BMW five has no air suspension in the options list. AND wagon Mercedes E 350 4Matic with air suspension is much more expensive - from 2 million 950 thousand. So the real competition for Allroad will only be the usual A6 Avant station wagon: it is 180 thousand rubles cheaper. But trim leveling (the allroad is equipped with richer) will eat up all the benefits. So it turns out that with all the wealth of choice, those who want to have a large dynamic station wagon with slightly off-road capability have no alternatives to Allroad.

Passport data
Car		Audi A6 allroad quattro
Modification		3.0 TDI S tronic	3.0 TDI tiptronic	3.0 TFSI S tronic
Body type		5-door station wagon	5-door station wagon	5-door station wagon
Number of places		5	5	5
Trunk volume, l		565/1680*	565/1680*	565/1680*
Curb weight, kg		1855	1910	1855
Full weight, kg		2505	2560	2505
Engine		turbodiesel, with one turbocharger	turbodiesel, with two turbochargers	petrol, with a mechanical supercharger
Location		front, longitudinally	front, longitudinally	front, longitudinally
Number and arrangement of cylinders		6, V-shaped	6, V-shaped	6, V-shaped
Number of valves		24	24	24
Working volume, cm3		2967	2967	2995
Cylinder diameter / piston stroke, mm		83,0/91,4	83,0/91,4	84,5/89,0
Compression ratio		16,8:1	16,0:1	10,3:1
Max. power, hp / kW / rpm		245/180/4000-4500	313/230/3900-4500	310/228/550-6500
Max. torque, Nm / rpm		580/1750-2500	650/1450-2800	440/2900-4500
Transmission			8-speed automatic	7-speed robotic
Drive unit		permanent full, with a cylindrical center differential
Front suspension
Rear suspension		independent, pneumatic, double wishbone
Front brakes		disc, ventilated	disc, ventilated	disc, ventilated
Rear brakes		disc, ventilated	disc, ventilated	disc, ventilated
Tires		235/55 R18	235/55 R18	235/55 R18
Maximum speed, km / h		236	250**	250**
Acceleration time 0-100 km / h, s		6,6	5,6	5,9
Fuel consumption, l / 100 km	urban cycle	7,4	7,9	11,8
	extra-urban cycle	5,6	6,0	7,1
	mixed cycle	6,3	6,7	8,9
CO2 emissions in g / km		165	176	206
Environmental class		65 (75)***	65 (75)***	65 (75)***
Capacity fuel tank, l		diesel fuel CN-51	diesel fuel CN-51	aI-95 gasoline
Fuel
* Folded rear seats ** Limited by electronics *** Option

Audi has set itself the daunting task of creating an extremely versatile model and has done it brilliantly. The premiere of the Audi Allroad took place in 1999. Subaru and Volvo had already unveiled their off-road station wagons by then. But Audi turned out to be much better. The first generation Olroad is based on the Audi A6 C5. It was equipped with a permanent all-wheel drive and air suspension with the ability to adjust the clearance. In highway mode, the ground clearance can be reduced to 14 cm, and in road mode it changes in the range from 16 to 21 cm.

The A6 Olroad is protected by an armor made of black unpainted plastic, from which bumpers and wheel arch extensions are made. The interior provides a comfortable environment for four people. The trunk has a small capacity - about 455 liters. Its functionality is enhanced by an additional grille that separates the interior.

Most of them have rich equipment. The front panel is overloaded with buttons, but the fit and quality of the materials are high. However, over time, the inscriptions on the buttons begin to wear off, and the leather upholstery cracks. But this is a common thing for a car of this age.

The entire interior has migrated from the "regular" A6.

Suspension Audi Allroad, like the usual A6 C5, multi-link with aluminum levers. Pneumatic elements are installed instead of conventional springs. In addition to adjusting the ride height, the air suspension improves comfort and stability at high speeds.

History in a nutshell

Audi A6 Allroad was updated in 2002. At the same time, a 4.2-liter aspirated gasoline engine appeared. In 2003, the upgraded 2.5 TDI turbodiesel was installed. And in 2005, a generational change took place.

Engines

Under the hood, Olroad can only be found V-shaped motors... The only diesel in the line has a volume of 2.5 liters. Initially, its 180-strong version was used, but then a 163-strong version appeared. According to their technical specifications the diesel unit is ideally suited to the character of the car, as it has a sufficiently high torque of 370 Nm (the weak version is 310 Nm).

Even more dynamics is provided by the equivalent 2.7-liter V6 turbo petrol. It develops a power of 250 hp. and 350 Nm of torque. The top-end was the 4.2-liter naturally aspirated V8 with 300 hp. and a moment of 400 Nm. Due to the large mass of the V8 versions, in terms of their dynamic characteristics, they slightly surpass the Audi Olroad 2.7 T.

Samples with a 2.5 V6 TDI should be avoided, even though the engine was subsequently upgraded. TDI still continued to generate high repair costs.

The fuel appetite of the diesel version is relatively high (8-10 l / 100 km), but lower than that of the gasoline counterparts. If you still want to take the risk of buying a diesel, then it is better to look for a 180-horsepower engine codenamed BAU or BCZ, but not AKE. With proper care, the updated unit will last at least 500,000 km until the first major repair.

2.5 TDI V6 has earned a bad reputation due to premature wear of the camshafts (from £ 5,000) and fuel pump high pressure (from 200,000 rubles for the original). Together with the shafts, the hydraulic valve clearance compensators also "run out" impressively quickly. In 2003, the problematic nodes were modernized, but troubles were still encountered, although less often. The list of potential vulnerabilities also includes an oil pump chain drive (from RUB 1,600).

To avoid trouble, you should change the oil every 7-8 thousand km, using Volkswagen synthetics with a tolerance of 506.01, and refuel only with high-quality fuel. Fortunately, unlike the 2.7 T, the diesel has only one turbine.

Gasoline 2.7T is a good alternative to diesel, but not ideal either. It is equipped with two turbochargers (one for each "head") and a rather complex intake system. This is what creates most of the problems.

The engine itself is quite reliable and durable, but the owners of old cars sometimes have to fight unsuccessfully with the pressurization system. To win, you need to replace all the pipes and the intercooler (from 10,300 rubles), and then the engine will breathe freely.

If one turbocharger breaks down, the other will almost certainly have to be replaced. Fortunately, they are not too expensive (from 40,000 rubles per piece) and can be easily repaired (about 20,000 rubles).

One of the advantages of 2.7 Biturbo, compared to the rest power units - great potential for increasing power. However, this applies only to unused copies with low mileage. And the resource of the box after tuning is significantly reduced.

The best choice is the top-end V8. It is powerful, reasonably reliable, and rarely needs attention when maintained regularly and correctly. Its huge advantage is its simplicity of design. And, contrary to popular belief, 2.7 T in content can be significantly more expensive. After all, we are talking about a no longer young car. If someone is scared by the huge fuel consumption of the V8 (on average about 15 liters per 100 km), then you can install a gas supply system without fear. True, for a decent HBO will have to pay almost 60,000 rubles.

Transmission

The weakest link in the transmission is automatic transmission transmission Tiptronic. With regular maintenance and gentle operating conditions, it can cover about 300-400 thousand km. The renovation is not too burdensome either in terms of complexity or cost.

Inspect the rear differential for leaks prior to purchasing. The Quattro system is one of the most reliable, but no mechanism can withstand without oil. If there is a backlash of the shafts, and the anthers of the axle shafts are not in best condition, then the starting investment package will increase by a tidy sum.

Chassis

One of the key components of the Audi Allroad is the air suspension, which is surprisingly durable. It can easily withstand up to 200,000 km, but many copies have already crossed this milestone. The cost of one pneumocylinder is from 14,000 rubles. If the pneumatic compressor surrenders, you will have to prepare at least 35,000 rubles. because of high cost repairs, some owners change the pneumatic elements for conventional shock absorbers and springs.

But air suspension isn't everything. The main dilemma is aluminum levers, especially the front ones, which with frequent trips outside asphalt roads do not withstand even 20,000 km. The cost of one lever is from 1100 rubles, and a complete set for the front axle is from 13,000. If you use service to replace the levers, it is better to install a whole new set at once. So you will save on work. The rear suspension is much more durable.

Typical problems and malfunctions

Other ailments of the Audi Allroad Quattro are minor faults in the electrical and equipment (windows, lamps), display on-board computer and air conditioning systems. Minor defects are more likely to occur with age and mileage.

Watch your manicure. The declared mileage is 168,000 km.

Operating costs

There are practically no good copies that have no problems on the market, and if they do appear, they quickly find new owners. Thus, when buying a station wagon, you should keep in stock the amount of about 50-80 thousand rubles, provided that at the time of purchase, the engine and transmission are completely serviceable.

As with the rest of Audi's models, parts are not difficult to find. Nearly all of the components have good quality, relatively inexpensive substitutes.

Market situation

Among the proposals, the advantage is for the Audi Allroad 2.7 T. Diesel versions almost 3 times less, and the flagship with a 4.2-liter aspirated engine is only a couple of dozen. The main problem in the search is the actual state, on which the final cost depends. Finding a good and well-groomed specimen without any defects is a great success. Nevertheless, they ask for a little more for restyled copies. The price list ranges from 250 to 600 thousand rubles.

Conclusion

The Audi A6 Allroad is an interesting option in technical terms and very versatile in practical terms. It is well suited for driving on difficult terrain and powerful engines give extra pleasure on paved roads. The key is to realize that the Allroad is still technically complex and not cheap to maintain.

Specifications Audi Allroad C5 (1999-2005)

Version
Engine	turbo petrol		turbodiesel	turbodiesel
Working volume
Arrangement of cylinders / valves
Power
Torque
Performance
Speed
Fuel consumption, l / 100 km

On russian market The “third in a row” all-terrain wagon Audi A6 allroad quattro was released in April 2012 and since then has firmly held the leading position in its segment, offering owners not only a high level of comfort, but also excellent crossover cross-country ability. This year (September 2014) the Audi A6 allroad quattro station wagon underwent a planned update, becoming more attractive in appearance and more powerful in technical terms.

The exterior of the Audi A6 Olroad Quattro "in the back of the C7" is built on the basis of the Audi A6 Avant, but at the same time the off-road station wagon received a characteristic plastic body kit (door sills, fenders), bumper protection, a different radiator grille and a slightly tweaked front bumper... All this splendor has been neatly transformed within the framework of the current restyling, making the exterior even more brutal and attractive. The length of the Audi A6 allroad quattro station wagon is 4940 mm, the width is 1898 mm, and the height is 1452 mm. The wheelbase is 2905 mm, which is 7 mm less than the Audi A6 Avant. The curb weight of the A6 allroad quattro is 1,855 kg.

The 5-seater saloon of the A6 allroad quattro offers comfort at the level of passenger car business class, for which many appreciate the station wagon, which compares favorably with crossovers in this regard.

The interior design of the A6 allroad quattro is practically no different from the Audi A6 sedans and the A6 Avant station wagon, but the list of basic equipment is much wider. The trunk holds 565 liters in the base and 1680 liters with the second row of seats folded.

Specifications. Before restyling, the Audi A6 allroad quattro all-terrain wagon was equipped with two power plant options: a diesel V6 with turbocharging and direct injection, developing 245 hp, or a gasoline V6 with a compressor and direct injection, capable of producing 310 hp. power.
After the restyling of the motors, there are also two left. Diesel migrated to the updated station wagon without changes, but the power of the gasoline engine increased to 333 hp. (similar to the Audi A6 sedan).
Both engines, as before restyling, are aggregated with a 7-speed "robot" S-Tronic with a double clutch.

The Audi A6 allroad quattro already in the base receives a fully independent adaptive air suspension with adjustable ground clearance (ground clearance varies in the range of 135 - 185 mm), as well as a permanent all-wheel drive system based on a central self-locking center differential and a traction vector control system for rear axle... All wheels of the station wagon are equipped with ventilated disc brakes, the parking brake of the Audi A6 allroad quattro is electric. The rack and pinion steering mechanism of the car is supplemented electromechanical amplifier with variable gear ratio. In the base of the Audi A6 allroad quattro is equipped with ABS, EBD, BAS, ESP, ASR systems and an uphill start assist system.

Equipment and prices. The Audi A6 allroad quattro has a list of basic equipment similar to the A6 Avant wagon, but additionally receives 18-inch alloy wheels, bi-xenon optics, leather interior, more expensive interior details, heat-shielding glass tinting and other "chips". The cost of pre-styling cars starts at 2,630,000 rubles. After restyling audi cost A6 allroad Quattro will be 2 645 000 rubles for the version with a 245-horsepower diesel engine and 2 775 000 rubles for the modification with a 333-horsepower gasoline engine. The updated station wagons will appear at dealerships at the end of October 2014.

In the row of fast Audi station wagons, a vacancy appeared by the beginning of the 2000s. SUVs began to come into fashion at that time, and the company decided it was time to do something like that. Sports station wagons RS by that time were already the hallmark of the company. Their powerful motors, four-wheel drive, dynamics and handling, which do honor to any sports car, have already become legend. And Audi made another RS, but for those who don't drive on asphalt. The first Audi Allroad Quattro was built on the basis of the Audi A6 station wagon in the C5 back.

The most important change relative to the base model was the introduction of air suspension, which made it possible to combine both off-road capability and excellent handling. Aggressive "off-road" body kit and widened track completed the image of an off-road vehicle.

In the photo: Audi Allroad 4.2 quattro "2000-06

Only the most powerful motors could be found under the hood. True, the power of the magnificent 2.7 biturbo was reduced to 250 forces, and the 4.2-liter engine develops "only" 300, while on other models this series also had 15-20 more horses.

Inside the driver was a magnificent salon and excellent equipment, "poor" Allroads simply do not exist in nature. Well, all-wheel drive, of course, was a must. Moreover, for cars with a manual transmission, it was even possible to order transfer case with a reduction gear. But we have a large part of the Audi - it's still cars with automatic transmission.

The first generation was produced from 2001 to 2005, and it gained considerable popularity. But the second turned out to be “not right”: to eliminate internal competition with the Audi Q 7 and the platform-based Touareg, the car was made much more “road-going”, and it did not repeat the success of its predecessor. Yes, and it was no longer positioned as separate model, but as a top-end version of the A6, and nothing more.

The first generation remained one of the best "niche" models in its class. It is ideal for those for whom an SUV is uncomfortable or does not fit in image (although it is difficult to imagine in Russia), or simply need a powerful and not too defiant car. She especially liked tuning lovers, because the potential of the 2.7 biturbo engine is over 500 horse power, and in stock on the RS it develops about 380. And the atmospheric 4.2 liters - too great option for improvements.

Body

It is difficult to expect an ideal body condition from a car of ten or seventeen years old. But other examples may surprise you.

I already wrote that high-quality paintwork on VAG machines of the beginning of the century, combined with high-quality galvanizing and detailing, are capable of a miracle. Cars in "native paint" are found without any special remarks, especially in price category "Above 450", fortunately, the body is not the most problematic part of the car.

In the photo: Audi Allroad 4.2 quattro "2000-06

Windshield

price for original

22 721 rubles

But there are also enough "drowned", "guests" and other options in a state of disrepair. They are strongly given away by peeling moldings and corrosion, swelling paint on the rear and side doors. In principle, there are quite a few points in the body where corrosion can feel at ease, but they are all covered with plastic or hidden from view, so during an external examination you can only take a closer look at the seams and in the engine compartment. Seam between mudguard and fender - potentially problem place and often gives out cars with a hard fate.

Cars that have stood still for a long time usually have a rusty "aquarium" - an over-engine niche. Here, all cars on this platform like to accumulate water due to the not very successful drain design. In addition, acid fumes from the battery do not add health to the metal. In general, check carefully. By the way, the VIN number is printed on the same panel, only from the side of the engine compartment, so corrosion in this area also threatens with purely legal problems.

On the side of the windshield, there is a weld in this place and there is a battery platform, the paint on which is often damaged.

If possible, you should carefully inspect the car from below. Like any SUV, the Allroad can be clogged with dirt on the side members, hidden cavities, the space between the pipes in the arches and on the bottom with the usual consequences for such cases - rapid corrosion in this vulnerable zone.

Also carefully examine the front panel: this part is replaceable, but responsible and loves to corrode. If you take the car for many years, then check the sealant on the windshield pillars, in this hidden area debris accumulates under the plastic cover, and if the car is washed irregularly, corrosion climbs out.

In the photo: Audi Allroad 2.5 TDI quattro "2000-06

On the way, listen for squeaks in the rear of the body on the pits. If present, remove the rear wheel arch liners and check the condition of the seams. Allroad is noticeably heavier than its progenitor, and sometimes they load it with all their hearts, they drive on a primer, so welding may not withstand. If the seams diverge, then in this place the corrosion immediately begins to sharpen the metal. Fortunately, she does it extremely slowly, thanks to galvanizing.

Surprises are also possible under the plastic parts. Plastic does not so much protect the metal as it creates a favorable environment with poor ventilation and accumulation of debris. The area in the rear of the threshold is especially dangerous, where even on very good outwardly cars in the area of \u200b\u200bthe clips there may already be decent holes.

In the photo: Audi Allroad quattro 4.2 (2002)

Pay attention to the doors: their lower edge is covered with plastic, but it is worth looking under it. Early examples suffered from corrosion in the hinge area.

Externally, the body holds up well. Of course, the headlights wear out with age, and the installation of more common headlights from the "simple" A6 is somewhat harmful appearance, so you have to look for Hella Classic lenses and polish the surface.

Numerous bumper grilles suffer primarily from small impacts, and the quality of Chinese counterparts forces them to be installed on clamps, so take care of the original parts.

The rear bumper is often damaged underneath, look for tears. It is better to replace the plastic anthers of the engine compartment with a full-fledged protection covering the automatic transmission crankcase and aluminum anther sheets. Anyway, plastic usually does not last long: the oil dripping from the motor corrodes it, and frequent contacts with the surface will safely finish off the weakened plastic.

In the photo: Audi Allroad quattro 2,7T (2000)

Cracking fog lights are a sign of those who like to turn them on for no reason: they are afraid of water, so use them strictly for their intended purpose, and there will be no problems. But the wheel arch extensions and door linings are scarce parts, and their cost is appropriate. The original ones are expensive, at 3-7 thousand per item, and you will have to wait a lot. You can look for homemade ones, but their plastic is usually much worse than the original.

Beautiful aluminum roof rails corrode at the junction with the body and peel off as a result of the use of aggressive chemicals when washing the car. Often they are simply painted with "rubber", but pay attention to the state of the paintwork in the contact zone: oxides often damage the paint on the steel roof and very bad foci of corrosion appear, due to which the aluminum is literally "eaten away".

Another "sore spot" among the hinged parts is the "frill" plastic panel. Here it is with a cover for the battery, and therefore, if it is carelessly removed, it easily breaks in half. However, you should still check the over-engine niche, so at the same time pay attention to the condition of the plastic in this area. As a last resort, a Passat B 5 panel will do.

It is worth checking the condition of the boot floors. They are often broken by heavy loads, especially if the machine has an optional "pull-out floor". It can withstand only 80 kilograms, and the average weight of a Russian is usually more, so the mounts just give up. And it does not hurt to inspect the side niches for moisture, sometimes water flows there due to leaky seals rear lights or a jammed ventilation louver under the bumper.

Salon

The salon is doing well. Good quality assembly and workmanship bears fruit.

Yes, the leather of the seats is usually cracked, the driver's seat is often squashed, and the steering wheel is worn down to the base. But this is with typical runs "over 300". Do not believe the small numbers on the odometers, an inspection of several cars showed that "on average" about 180 thousand kilometers were coiled. A good master and attentive "ringing" of the blocks will tell the truth, since there is well-developed electronics of a completely modern sample. A rare specimen has a real mileage of less than 200 thousand, the interior of such a car is usually almost in perfect condition, as well as the body with a motor.

On the picture: audi interior Allroad quattro "2000–06

Traces of harsh exploitation by "clawed barbarians" will have external and internal door handles, light switch and climate system. On cars before 2003, armrest mountings were often broken, it was not particularly durable, and the installed "from Superba" clearly speaks of a creative approach to repair and the outlook of the owner.

Doors and their filling are the cause of headaches for owners. The unsuccessful design of locks on Audi cars at the beginning of the century causes minor, but massive breakdowns on older cars. The failure of the lock itself usually manifests itself in poor performance of the lock interlocks and the failure of the outer door handle. Less often, the inner handle cable breaks. On European cars with a "safe" (with double locking), the "quest" to remove the lock, if it is locked in the closed position, can take many hours of work. Or a few thousand rubles if the service is nearby. This problem is very common, which occurs more often on the driver's or rear doors. The repair procedure in any case will be very non-trivial: the door design is surprisingly inconvenient. You cannot do without a manual and skills of an octopus locksmith.

In addition to locks, mirrors, which corrode supporting structures, and window lifters, which often have guides in the front doors fly off or cables break, are troublesome. But this is already a relatively rare malfunction.

The interior systems are generally in fair condition. The climate is quite reliable, except that with regular overheating, a heating radiator begins to flow: it is often the most weakness in the cooling system. Failures of the damper drives of the automatic climate control, which is mandatory here, also happen, but these are very rare breakdowns. But the souring of the trapezoid of the wipers is, on the contrary, a typical malfunction, and in advanced cases it is extremely unpleasant. A fairly powerful motor can simply burn out, or it can "drag" the fuse slot in the fuse box and a piece of wiring behind it.

In the photo: the interior of the Audi Allroad quattro 4.2 (2002)

Windshield and headlight washer motors cost a lot, but you can see similar ones from VW Touareg: for some reason, there are noticeably more non-original codes on it, and parts are twice as cheap.

The hatch requires minimal care, except that you have to regularly blow through the front drain holes and lubricate the guides and edges of the seals with special silicone: it will slide easier, and the rubber will not crack in the sun.

Electronics

In principle, as with any age machine, the number of minor problems is quite high, but they are easy to solve.

Somewhat more often than usual, you will have to change the lambda sensors in gasoline engines, they do not run more than a hundred thousand mileage, and any overheating or prolonged "annealing" can kill them immediately. Result - poor cravings and an extra couple of liters of fuel consumption in the city and a liter on the highway.

A fairly expensive mass air flow sensor can pass twice as much, but its malfunction affects the dynamics even more, besides, in some cases, the piston group can be damaged.

Xenon headlight

price for original

54 855 rubles

Door end switches, like locks, are a sore spot of a car. Almost everyone goes through it.

A weak fuel pump, most likely, has died a long time ago, and you have a more or less successful Chinese copy. If you're lucky, the tank is converted to a thick and powerful Bosch 044, if not, then to a humming Walbro or something else.

Many cars with 2.7T do not really drive, because there is not enough fuel pressure on the boost: remember this and find out what is under the seat there. By the way, the tank itself is bad, as on other all-wheel drive Audi. Problems with the fuel gauge and the operation of only one "half" of the tank are problems typical for older cars. The best solution is a careful assembly with original components and no dirt. But in practice it turns out that the gas tank of these cars is too complicated for the average car service. Contact real professionals.

In the photo: Audi Allroad 2.5 TDI quattro "2000–06

Headlight halogen

price for original

16 373 rubles

Body level position sensors are a problem for the Allroad. Here not only optics depend on them, but also the air suspension system. Fortunately, there are Chinese boards in the well-known Chinese online store, and there are repairmen. But sometimes the sensor simply breaks in half with a sour lever or rod, and then you have to buy a new part. Less often the connector sours, in this case its replacement can help if the insides of the board have not yet corroded. The codes for the required connectors are 1-967616-1 and 7M 0 973 119. This is not VW, but BMW and Mercedes, don't let that confuse you.

Burning radiator fan connectors are a more serious problem, here it is not far from a fire, and the motor can overheat, especially if the viscous coupling is already half-dead or its fan has burst, which happens quite often. The connectors must be monitored, and the heatsinks must be washed regularly so that the fans do not thresh in vain.

Not too good connectors for parking sensors and other little things, probably, you can not mention, on cars more than 15 years old, such problems are inevitable. So just check all trunk and door corrugations for fractures, and all headlights and external electrical devices for operability.

Brakes, suspension and steering

The braking system of the car is excellent. Moreover, the front brakes here are multi-piston, but normally they have a floating caliper and 330 mm discs. A small brake upgrade is a common thing for a forced 2.7T. They are equipped with slightly more serious "brakes" from 4.2 or from a heavier Touareg, fortunately, 350 mm mechanisms and even more fit into 18-inch rims.

In the photo: Audi Allroad 2,7T quattro "2000-06

The ABS block is quite fragile. A typical Bosch problem is a power failure of the unit or an error in a sensor or solenoid. Of course, all sensors are in good working order, they rarely break. The problem lies in the soldering of the ceramic board of the ABS unit. It is repaired in specialized services, at home it is unrealistic to solder the thinnest gold wires, just spoil the board. And you can tear off a lot of excess together with the compound. Fortunately, there are a lot of blocks, although they do not fit very well from the "regular" A6: the firmware is different, and eSP system starts to fail. And, of course, you need to closely monitor the condition of the brake pipes and hoses. The pipes corrode, especially if the bottom of the machine has not been washed. And the hoses are often worn out due to the peculiarities of the suspension, which is reflected in the excessive "cottoniness" of the brakes. In general, reinforced brake hoses should be installed on such a car, and the length for the front wheels should be taken a couple of centimeters longer than that of the standard ones. And it will be useful to keep an eye on their mountings, which is very important for long travel suspension.

The suspension here is strictly pneumatic, unless, of course, it has already been converted to conventional springs. Don't be afraid of pneumatics, they are nowhere near as expensive as they were five or ten years ago. The cost of repairing a cylinder is 11-15 thousand rubles, it can be "corked", thereby greatly extending its service life on primers.

The suspension sensors have learned to reanimate, like the pump. But the number of knots that can break is certainly impressive. The cylinders themselves leak over time, especially if you do not wash off the sand from them, moving the suspension to the "upper" position. System fittings also occasionally leak, but rarely. The valve block wears out and malfunctions. Maintenance is often forgotten, and the old dehumidifier and moisture freeze it in winter. In case of leaks, the compressor runs "for wear" and can damage both the cylinder with the piston and the electric motor. Fortunately, both components are commercially available, and the kit can come out under 5 thousand rubles.

Front shock absorber

price for original

18 320 rubles

Shock absorbers are also somewhat expensive. You can choose from either the original or Arnott, which is essentially the same Bilstein B 6 with a cropped base plate. It is quite difficult to put something else. In principle, any shock absorber from the A6 in the C6 body can be put on the "pipe" from Arnott, and if it is sealed, it will work fine, but you have to solve the issue with the shock absorber diameter, the standard ones are not very suitable for this.

The air suspension hose does not like non-standard wheel sizes. In some positions, the pneumatics may touch the wheel and the machine will "fall". A hernia or detachment of a piece of cord can cause the same effect. Be carefull.

Steering is easy enough. It is not very successful, the Servotronic rail usually works at its limit and often flows at the slightest opportunity, so the habit of turning the steering wheel in place and focusing on "cold" should be immediately forgotten. Unless, of course, you want to spend 11-16 thousand rubles each time on repairs.

In the photo: Audi Allroad 4,2 quattro "2000-06

The pump does not like the same, which is also extremely "well" located on the motor. The cost of replacement work will be rather big. In case of special luck, you can still get the current pipes of the pressure line or damage to the "power steering radiator" due to the curve of the front fans. But in general, all the parts for this machine are not too expensive, it will just be expensive, or you will have to do it yourself.

Of course, some of Audi's problems will have to fight. Ten-year-old machines simply do not exist in nature without problems. Is it worth it? It seems that the body here is not bad, the interior is quite decent, and parts for the suspension can be found without difficulty today. But will the motors and gearboxes please not new "German women"? About this - in.