WHAT YOU DON'T KNOW ABOUT LIVING WITH AND OWNING A 2007 AUDI A4 B7 AVANT QUATTRO
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- čas přidán 23. 10. 2020
- Welcome back to the channel, I'm Damo, and in today's video, we're diving into the lesser-known aspects of living with a B7 Audi A4 Avant.
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🚗 Noise and Surprises 🚗
Ever thought a two-liter TFSI petrol engine could sound a bit like a diesel? Well, surprise! The Audi A4 B7 might just surprise you with its unique engine note.
📦 Glove Box Woes 📦
Did you know that the glove box in these Audis has a soft open mechanism? But be careful, these can often break and need some creative fixes.
🛠️ Age Brings Issues 🛠️
As the B7 Audi A4 ages, you might encounter some typical problems, like corrosion on alloy wheels and surface rust on wheel arches. It's part of the charm, right?
🌐 Legacy of the B7 🌐
When Audi stopped making the B7 in 2008, the tooling was sent to SEAT, which continued producing a similar model called the SEAT Exeo. Surprisingly, Exeos in the UK were only available in front-wheel drive and diesel options.
🛋️ Clever Interior 🛋️
Audi knew space was valuable. So, the B7 comes with knee imprints in the back of front seats to provide extra legroom in the rear. Pretty smart, huh?
⛽ Half a Tank, Really? ⛽
Audi provided new B7s with a generous half tank of fuel. Penny-pinching or just a quirky way of saying hello?
💻 Extra Trip Computer 💻
Surprisingly, a trip computer isn't standard on the S-line version of the B7. You'd have to shell out extra for this handy feature.
🚗 Classic Simplicity 🚗
The B7 Audi A4 is a blend of elegance and solidity. It sticks to simplicity, lacking the touchscreen infotainment systems of newer models. Just classic gauges and a chunky gear lever.
🛡️ Charm of Aging 🛡️
Even with age, this B7 A4 still stands strong. The elegant simplicity of its design has a certain charm that's hard to let go of.
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0:27 - Noise of the Engine
0:54 - Unique Glove Box Mechanism
1:28 - Age-Related Corrosion Issues
2:28 - Audi's Tooling Legacy with SEAT Exeo
3:52 - Knee Imprints for Rear Legroom
4:59 - Half a Tank of Fuel Quirk
5:56 - Extra Trip Computer as an Option
6:44 - Embracing the Simplicity of B7 A4
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Audi A4 B7 is better than a lot of new cars and feels very comfortable and luxurious compared to a lot of cars nowadays !!!
I tell you what, you're so right. Struggling to know what to replace this car with. Everytime I get in and drive it I love how it feels so solid, dependable and comfortable.
@@damos_cars Absolutely!! My friends bought new cars that cost them an arm and a leg and now they have problems with them ! some of them feel like cardboard cars!
Also because is sharing many parts with skoda ,seat ,vw ,and even the b6 the car has a bunch of places if you need to replace something on it!
Lots of what you share here is quite relevant to me as I own an Audi B7 Avant too. Thanks for this video!
I really love the b7. Had 2 A4 1.8t quattro and now a RS4 b7.
Oh wow. RS4 B7 is a lovely machine. The sound of that V8! How is it running now? I have another B7 A4 video coming soon about why it is the best version of the A4 out of all of them! Stay tuned. Thanks for watching.
2023, got a 2005 B7 still going strong. No issues just taken care of with preventative maintenance, this year's a big one looking to do the intake cam to the newer one, fuel injectors, and new fuel pump with an aftermarket housing that allows for better B8 HPFP cam follower to be used. Easy enough to work on and find good priced new OEM parts. Enough power for a daily driver, but I've always wanted to get a stage 1 tune for it which should really transform it. Never going to set fast lap and quarter mile times, but I tell myself the same thing about wanting a new car. Just don't see a big enough leap from what I have to justify a monthly payment and probably higher insurance, then if anything some things have become more complex like you said (and in the B8/9 EA888, arguably not as reliable as the EA113).
I'd like one of these new plug in hybrids if I had a place to charge it, that'd be a big enough leap to justify. Audi ought to take the new Golf GTE and offer real plug in options for the entry models (next car probably an A3 since it's roughly the same size, wish we got the hatch here in the U.S.)
Yeh we ‘upgraded’ to a C350e PHEV. Very capable but lacks the solidity and arguably the driver enjoyment of the Audi
Interesting! The S-Line has the S4 styling minus the aluminum mirrors, quad-tailpipe and Recaro seats and in America it was impossible to order it with as little equipment as yours. To get the S-Line package you had to first order the Premium package which required the Sunroof package! About 28k pounds in 2007 money. Same with Technology and Cold Weather packages. Other options could be ordered individually. There was also a Titanum package requiring the S-Line which blacked out wheels, chrome and aluminum parts, headliner and interior trims.
S-LINE PACKAGE - AMERICA (need Premium)
- Sport suspension, including 30% stiffer shocks / springs, stronger stabilizer bars in front & rear,
suspension lowered by 20 mm
- 18'' 5 arm cast alloy wheels from quattro GmbH (same for spare wheel)
- 235/40 R18 high performance Y-rated tires
(same for spare wheel)
- S line door blades, bumpers and rear spoiler trunklid from S4
- S line grille
- S line badges on rear moldings of rear doors
- S line interior door sills
- S line badged 3-spoke steering wheel: red/silver/black stitching, shift paddles on auto models; perforated leather
- Brushed aluminum interior trim from quattro GmbH
- Black interior, grey headliner
PREMIUM PACKAGE (need Sunroof)
- Heated front seats, adjustable in 6 steps
- Power passenger seat (power driver seat standard)
- Automatically inside dimming rearview mirror with digital compass
- Exterior mirrors: auto dimming/heated/power folding
- HomeLink® universal garage door opener
- Rain sensor
SUNROOF PACKAGE
- Glass sunroof
- Leather seating surfaces
Uncommon options were the rear sunshades (even though they only cost 100$). TPMS, Parktronic and rear seats Airbags were available but I've never seen them installed on a wagon.
The cooled glovebox and the TV receiver option for the navigation unit were not available in America.
Wow! Some great info there. Thanks. Another B7 A4 vid will be landing next week so stay tuned as they say. Thanks for watching.
I have my b7 around 3 years and I’m going to keep for long time
Really good aren't they? Every time I get into our I get annoyed because I daren't replace it!
Did you have any big problems with it ?
have the same avant 1 year now with 3.0 tdi engine with s-line only interior package and i am loving it, thinking of making it with s-line bumpers on the outside as well. :) cheers and thanks for the video i didn't know there was a Seat Exeo that looks like the B7.
Thanks for the feedback. Cheers. Enjoy your car, sounds like a good one.
I just bought a b7 2.0 TDI full s line and i love it:)
Nice one! Enjoy. They’re great cars.
Excle the tdi is that ineed
I enjoyed your video. I now have a 2013 A5, but I do miss as you say the elegance of the A4 B7 and also the 2.0 TSFI engine which I prefer to 2.0 TDI the A5 has. Planning on getting mine mapped to pull it up to the performance I had. Hate the electric handbrake they bought in when they moved to the B8 generation. Expensive to sort when they go wrong as well ! Much preferred the A4 B7 from that perspective.
Yes, agree completely. I’m not a fan of electric parking brakes. They seem to have tried to fix problems that weren’t problems and like you say when they go wrong they’ll be tricky and expensive to fix. Thanks for commenting. Cheers.
Yes about the cup holder! Also my flap on the boot has broken too.
Hee hee! 😀👍
Just realized how much i love my B7 quattro. Good video. True things said in the video.
Thank you! Great aren't they!?
@@damos_cars awesome. I got the diesel quattro. Premium car with old style.
@@alkareem2u nice one 😁👍
Thanks for this good content.
Our pleasure!
Good video, keep it up.
Thank you for watching and commenting! Cheers
I love my b7 a4 more than any other car ive driven
Brilliant. There is definitely something about them isn't there? I still get in to mine after driving lots of other cars and am amazed at how solid and capable it feels. Such a great car and cost buttons. Thanks for watching. Cheers.
@@damos_cars Agree completely. I have a b7 TDI 2007 stage 1, CVT and I'm in love with it. Comfortable, capable, decent for maintenance and yes, it has that well placed style, elegant and correct. I have received many good offers to sell it, but I refused them all after having a second look at my car. 315.000 Km drives beautifully. I have also leather seats and nice original sound system. To me, it looks better that B8.
There’s a gent on eBay who 3D prints cup holders for these, I have a set in my sline saloon. Fits in the cubby hole behind the cigarette lighter or in the one under the arm rest. They work great and don’t look half bad either 🤷♂️
Oh wow! That’s cool. Thanks will check it out.
Link please mate?
You can get a cupholder from a european car, just like we get those from UK cars. It fits instead of the card older, ESP button etc, on the other side of the warning light button.
Or the rear middle seat can have two as well, when you fold it down. It was an optional extra, together with the nets on the seatbacks and underseat drawers, called Stauraumpaket or something similar.
@@toysandgameswithesmeeandis4096 just search on thingiverse. I got mine from there too, originally for an A3 but its the same size.
@@unlockaut8547 thanks mate.
Audi A4 B7's started production in 2005 not 2007/8. Additionally, the Seat Exeo did come in a petrol 2.0 TSI version they are just very rare to come across in the UK. You are correct that the Exeo's didn't come with AWD though.
Ha Ha Yes!
I own B7 2.0 tfsi and so far i'm happy enough with it. Gladly no major issues - have currently problem with O2 sensor (before the cat.) ..I get check engine & error code (for something with the 1st sensor - BEFORE the cat.).. I changed it with brand new, yet I still get the error code from time to time, changed spark plugs & other stuff as well, not sure atm. what could cause this error code. Regardless of that - I kinda like my 2.0T ...someone asked about the reliability - well.. it's an old car after all, but this engine is pretty much "facelifted" 1.8T - which is probably one of the most reliable VAG petrol engines.
As most engines - petrol or diesel.. if u do your maintances on time & treat your car good - it'll last.
Very true. Sounds like your O2 sensor is getting fried? Are you using branded ones?
I'm on my third b7 avant, but in the States we have 2 cup holders in the center
Oooo cool! Nice one.
Great! (btw, Seat factory is actually in north of Spain. Next to Barcelona!)
Ooo interesting
2022, still have my b7 08' avant 6mt, and Im not getting rid of it any time soon, they don't make Avant with the real transmission in america since 08', unless you swap a whole s4 b8 drivetrain in a B8 avant.
Nice, enjoy it.
Hi, I'm thinking of going to look at this exact model which is for sale local to me, it has full history with 72 k on the clock. Has it been a reliable engine for you? Anything I need to look out for? What MPG is it doing?
Great video by the way, I have subscribed!
My one was very reliable yes. Look for oil services, cam follower replacement and overall condition. Great cars, surprisingly fun to drive too. Good luck!
I feel the pain and the love of the B7 😉
I had a 2007 B7 Allroad in NY. Loved that car, save for the oil consumption/ slight leaks .. the killer eventually was the airbag suspension that became too costly and had to give it up at 150,000 miles..easily the best car for driving experience and handling and we still miss it to this day. I've had several more Audis but none lived up to the B7 Allroad (A6) driving experience and touches
Ahh that's a shame and I know what you mean. They do get to you after a while! We've sold this one now and sometimes I do miss it.
Not sure what B7 Allroad you had. But in North America, the Allroad was sold from 1999 to 2006 based on the A6 (C5) avant. Then, from 2012 and on based on the B8 A4 avant.
Airbag suspension is cheap to replace, if it is just the actual airbags. Or, you could've converted to coil springs for about $500 (just parts).
Do prefer the 1.8t engine to the 2.0 tsfi so grabbed me a b7 1.8t
Nice one! Congratulations. Enjoy
I grabbed a 2005 2.0T red t..se model 200bhp with cruise control n trip computer. Very low mileage 89k grey.
Nice on! How much did you pay? Few more A4 videos here: czcams.com/play/PLOCda-wyPDq3HZDntxWJXNC66-ojj7RWJ.html Cheers!
I bought a B7 2.0 TSFI last Saturday, on Friday I called a guy if found online to buy a new engine. Bad start to my B7 ownership, but It did feel insanely nice to drive for the short time I got to drive it. Hoping to get it back on the road soon. But I am mega broke now, if I need some more parts I'm not sure if I can buy it 😢xD
Ah man, sounds like a good and bad story. Hope it ends well for you!
@@damos_cars Yeah it sucks, I was so happy driving it home, I work with used cars so I driven a lot of cars, much newer than my B7, but yet it is sooooo good to drive, it feels so nice comperaded to a lot of other cars, its not the best feeling car I ever driven, but its definitely close to the best, its great, so I hope I can repair it with out having to spend to much.
I like your content on this channel, i like more if you have a legendary 2.0 Tdi with 140-170hp, this model of engine dont eat oil 😅, i have one from 2006 avant.
True enough. Still the 2.0 TFSI petrol is fun. Thanks for watching and commenting!
I have the same car ,140hp but i replace the hexagon 6 with a hexagon8 at the oil pump,and the car doesn't eat oil now,the reason for eating oil ,is that the hexa 6 is becoming slowly a round 6. Now i need to change the wiper hose to the windshield ,it got eaten up by time .but the car has no issues .only the black color what loves the dust haha 😂
What is the difference between the 2.0 tfsi s line 170cv and the tdi version?
One's petrol, ones diesel I guess?
i have the same car, exactly the same with sline trim, but my car feels too stiff, it came with 18inch wheel and 320mm brake disk. what set of wheels can you recommend, or what mods could soften the ride quality
Not sure about mods but maybe smaller wheels would help? The ride is firm in ours but not silly firm. In fact I’d say it’s spot on for what I want in terms of comfort and sportiness. Cheers
Put standard shocks, springs and 17" wheels. You'll get nice and soft. Probably swap and sell quite cost neutrally.
Have the trip computer in my S Line special edition quattro with the BUL engine. It's great... Love seeing my 19mpg 😬😂 great cars tho
Ah yeh. S Line SE! Niiice! Enjoy! Thanks for watching.
So 19mpg is normal ? Also does your temperature gauge go all the way to 90 when up to Temperature? Mine sits on 70ish
@@sniperwolf786 currently sitting about 22mpg but I've seen 19 as the average a few times. Also saw 28 on a roadtrip but it was a steady road at the same speed A9 Stirling to Inverness and beyond so it was constant. I had noticed my temp gauge never seems to go very high. Takes a while to get up to temp and I don't think I've seen it all the way to 90 in a while. Running 5w40 oil so not sure if that makes a difference but also haven't driven much recently with covid
@@DanielPasta 19 seems low, maybe that's US MPG? Ours does around 25ish UK MPG (2.0 TFSI) and yes the temp dial reads low, coolant temp sensor replaced but it still reads low. It doesn't seem to effect the cabin temp so I'm not worrying about it.
@@damos_cars unfortunately not that's UK mpg. Although I have a very heavy right foot. Used to average 32 in a Leon FR TDI 184. And before that 26 in a golf GTi Mk6. And then again before that 32 in a 1.6tdci ford focus. Heavy right foot and nearly all town driving makes for terrible mpg but a lot of smiles per gallon 😂 bit strange but as long as it isn't causing any problems suppose it's not a worry
i have a 2.0T a4 b7 Saloon S line, only issue I have is sputtering, changed coil packs, injectors, still the same issue, fuel pump maybe?
Does it splutter all the time, just on start-up or other times? Any error codes showing?
@@damos_cars Cylinder 3 misfire, Sometimes Random multiple cylinder misfire, not on startup, or idle only under acceleration, sometimes Causes too much exhaust back pressure leading to small pops and bangs, vacuum or fuel pump or too much pressure into cylinder due to cat?
@@550F21CEMO Carbon clean, stop throwing parts darts.
@@550F21CEMO sounds like a camshaft position sensor to me they go bad cheap fix too but also carbon cleaning is highly recommended.
Don't like correcting you but for a while there was a 2.0 petrol Seat Exeo. Rare as hen's teeth though.
Oooo!! Good to know. Yeh, super rare. I did think there had done a petrol one but when I looked I couldn't actually find any evidence. Cheers.
@@damos_cars The only reason I know is that I was looking to buy one when it came out! Anyway great video. I've encouraged my son to see a 2006 TFSi and he loved it- and bought it! He had a 180bhp TT and now feels like he has upgraded. I hope it proves right.
Yeh we sold our mk1 225 TT for this and it’s definitely a bit more grown up! Glad he likes it. Be interesting to see how many petrol Exeos are left... will check now! Future classic maybe? 🤔
@@damos_cars Future curio more like!
Actually you can get the exeo in petrol in the uk
You could yeh my mistake at the time. Try finding one now though!
i want to by this car,multitronic gearbox...I heard something that these engines have a problem with high oil consumption?
Mine has been fine. No excessive oil consumption.
@@damos_cars tnx you:)
one more question,what is the average fuel consumption in the city?
@@kimiraikkonenpato 25-35 uk mpg
Interior from b8 is a lot of plastic. I don't like the interior of the b8. The b7 has everything i want.
Ineed a good used car a 2006 or2007 audi please
Peak Audi! ha ha
👍👍
thank you!
How much this car cost in second hand sir
In the UK? Depends between 2.5k to 6k
@@damos_cars you mean 2,500 pounds
Just put a deposit down a 1.9 TDI of this. Hope it's good
Congratulations! Enjoy, hope it goes well for you
@@damos_cars thanks! Hopefully pick up on Saturday. 115hp though little under powered but a small remap should help out
0:08 hurts but true.
Hee hee 👍
I thought the B7 was started in 2006. Am I wrong because in your video you said 2008
You’re right, error in my waffle no doubt! 😆 defo 2006!
It started in november 04 in germany
thanks
B7 2005.5 - 2008
I have a b7 avant and it's 2005
Gnam gnam oil!! Hahah
😅
Not much use the information only relates to petrol not any 2.0 tdi versions why would you not put it in your description what a waste of my time thumbs down from me 👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎
You disliked it so much that not only did you watch it but you chose to leave a comment. I may not have mentioned it being a petrol (second para in description does say 2.0TFSI, also at 0.25s you can actually see a pic of the engine with 2.0TFSI on it, then at 0.35s I actually say petrol engine) but nor did I mention it being a tdi. You assumed and you know what assuming does? Does your loo roll have instructions printed on it?
Just bought a 08 sline loaded with 75k. Waiting for delivery.
Wow lovely! Congrats! Enjoy the new car! Cheers