Just sold mine with 200,000 miles after 15 years of trouble free driving, rarely serviced and still on the original clutch, it just kept going. The most reliable work horse I ever had.
I did mine about 5 years ago, about £800 including water pump, thermostat, fuel filter and all the usual service parts. Shop around. Bullet proof motors. I wish I had bought another, late model one. I replaced it with a mini that I have since spent 4K putting right
David | Geez, that’s expensive as hell. Are those prices normal? I had mine replaced with water pump and rollers. For 500 euros. Pounds is even more expensive (as £800 is €930,-).
Jens thinking back it might have been an MOT as well, so brakes may be and a tyre or two, ARB bushes. Long time ago . Over 15 years of ownership the only problems I had (not including perishable items) were Injector loom which is inside the rocker cover, ABS sensor which I just ignored...
Hi I spent a large part of my career working in Audi dealerships, the A2 was miles ahead of its time. Unfortunately the high manufacturing costs meant it was always deemed as expensive. Two years ago I bought a 1.4 Tdi just past another mOT zero defects. Only £30 for one years RFL. In fact I would buy a one owner minted version but they are like hens teeth. Just make sure whatever engine you opt for a full maintenance program has been followed.
@@adamtrack as a 2003 model it should be the 42 litre tank. I say should be, but my January 2003 model has never accepted more than 36 litres and my owners manual says it has a 34 litre tank so I'm really not certain about anything!
Just bought one cheap off a friend and I love it. Learning to drive in mine and finding the A pillar a bit big but that's the only downside I can find.
I bought my ex-demonstrator from Audi with 10,000 miles on the clock and still own it 16 years and 211,000 miles later. Original engine, clutch and gearbox still returning over 50 mpg day after day. Is there a better car? I heard a rumour that they can be converted to be BEVs as the engine bay and odd storage spaces are ideal for motors and batteries.
The ownership was in a period from January 2002 untill now 2019, so in Total 17 years. In Total there were 4x the A2 1.2 TDI (black, silver, blue, white), 1x A2 1.4 TDI (black), 1x 1.4 Petrol (white) and now the A2 1.6 FSI petrol (red), so I was wrong with 6 it is actualy the 7th A2.......
Dexter Morgan if you don’t have a good Specialized garage the 1.2 is to complex, better is to drive the 1.4 TDI, the 1.4 petrol is using a lot of Oil, the 1.6 is the fastest one. Best regards from The Netherlands
I have a 2004 1.4 Diesel, at 180,000miles I replaced the motor. Its now my sons car, should last another 180,000 miles. The body is still tight, drives like a new car.
I'd one of these as my day to day for about 6 or 7 years and it started cutting out all the time with some mysterious electrics issue that no mechanic could seem to get to the bottom of. It was a shame because the miles per gallon was better than any car I've had since. I was kind of broke at the time and the amount of times I got home from longer and longer distances with the petrol indicator on empty was fairly daft. I'd a pine green model with beige interior which I hadn't seen much at that point.
Rumour has it that Audi dropped the A2 because they lost money on each one due to the construction. My wife has one (2002 1.4 petrol on 170,000 miles) and they do have their own issues. Door straps, cup holders breaking, dry joints in the door lock mechanisms, earth point issues but these are all easily sorted yourself. Yes the A pillar restricts vision slightly but you get used to it. It drives really well and has plenty of room for 4 adults of any size. Remove the rear seats and the false boot floor (5 minutes or less) and you have van like space in the rear. The design may not be to everyone's taste but I think they look great and has stood the test of time. It's a future classic that's cheap to run and doesn't rust.
Winterkorn who killed off A2 to make way for #vehicleobesity Q Series recently prosecuted over Vwgate. 2014 DEFRA roadside monitoring report indicates older (pre2005) diesels emitted way less NOx as cars were smaller then.
I've owned a 1.4 petrol SE for 18 years, and last year bought a 1.6 FSI. I didn't sell the 1.4 petrol though, as I knew I couldn't part with it while it remains reliable. The 1.6 FSI is very pokey, but problems with owners not using the high octane petrol can lead to some issues with 'sticky flaps' in the FSI engine. All that said, there's a stalwart community of folks who love these cars and still find them modern to own, to drive and to admire from afar.
Buying any car is "pot luck" but I paid £730 3 years ago for a 1.4 TDI & it's never let me down. £30 road tax & £35 to fill up. Mate at work bought a Merc last year & has just paid £700 on work on it 😨 so as the Americans would say "You do the math"! 🤔 Love these motors cause they're just like me "old, quirky & fun" 😜 Just bought another one so this one is a gift to my nephew when he passes his test real soon! 👍 Peace people & spend more time conversing than with you face in your phone, it's just so very sad to see when you look around today. 😭
My grandma has one of these with the 1.4 TDI, wonderful car😁 Although being able to open the hood without screwing it off would be a nice touch, but at least its quirky
i have owned manu cars, but A2 left me with very pleasant experience. at some stage I even purchased A2 L3 but that was rubbish, anyone looking for one should look for A2 1.4tdi, its the best of them all
@@theowink i have a 1.2 with more than 200k on the clock. since i changed the clutch it has been a nightmare, nobody knows how to make it run well. now is dead for 2 months and no mecanic in sight who knows how to fix it.
You must have bought a rough 3L. Sorted ones handle far better than all the others. 100kg lump up front. Drive in eco mode for best mpg, tiptronic for junctions and fun on 145 tyres
"It's not uncommon to see A2 diesels with more than 150.000 miles on the clock" It's not uncommon to see them and VW Lupo 3L's with more than 300.000 miles on the clock in Denmark. It's still like new at 150.000 miles, lol
Just bought a 2001 1.4TDI for my daughter who's recently passed her test. So far so good, but finding it almost impossible to source a new headlight - anyone know of any stock anywhere?
Am i mistaken has the drivers door dropped down by about 10mm or so? I believe i have the same issue with my A2. Or maybe this is how its supposed to be??
Several years ago I saw an Audi A2 being converted to electric. The lower boot space in the rear was ideal for batteries and even after conversion it still weight around 2200 Lbs(1000Kg). That is way lighter than cars today. And are Audi interested in giving us such a utility car today? Not at all...
Sounded like an old style diesel when started so was surprised when you said it was the 1.6 petrol, only 60k too. I've always liked the style of these but feel that a few inches on the width/track would have made them a better looking car, might have improved the road manners too.
I have an A2 1.6 fsi with 100k on the clock and it does occasionally rattle like a diesel for a couple of seconds on start up, probably every 5th start, the general consensus seems to be its normal for this engine, I've been told its caused by different things by different people, the mechanical high pressure fuel pump building pressure, hydraulic tappets ect. But according to audi and people who have had them since new its normal and nothing to worry about.
I was following one of these in my i3S today fast for a smallish 1.4 engine not sure if it was modified or not. The same sort of idea I guess with the i3 and the A2 and similar-ish design brothers from a different mother ;-)
I have the 1.4 TDI (75 hp). I think the 3 cylinder diesel adds to the character of the A2. Same diesel as the famous 1.9 TDI (PD) engine used in Passat etc., minus the 4th cylinder!
@1:46 Saves weight compared to a steel space frame, most likely. @2:12 People simply weren't that desperate to save fuel in order to cope with that pretty hefty price tag. You could have bought a well-specced Golf for that price back then. I am pretty keen on the A2 1.6 FSI but the engine is rumored to not be up to snuff. Otherwise not many 110 HP cars go over 125 mph. @4:16 That aren't a lot of miles, right?
Bought a 1.4 TDI 75 for my commute back in December. I was always a fan of the looks and I managed to find a metallic blue with aqua blue cloth seats and I just had to have it. I love the 3-pot diesel sound and the fuel economy.
I suppose I'm not the first to notice that the car is badged as a 1.6 but when it starts it's sounds like a TDI. I've had both so can tell the difference
I bought a 2004 A2 1.4 petrol S-line in 2012 and still drive it. It's done 235.000 now. It's got cruise control, climate control, half leather S-line sports seats and a Concert radio with added Xcarlink USB aux input. I do not recognize the bad handling at all. I can , although slightly understeered, really throw it around like a kart. The engine is the bottleneck, not the car. Mine has got a slightly lowered original S-line suspension, accompanied by a set of 16" Golf 4 BBS wheels with 195/45 rubber (Vredestein Quatrac 5) and I think that's the greatest treat you can give an A2. Doors are both cracking, it has an exhaust leak somewhere around the first flange and the paint has come partially off most dashboard buttons and switches. Also, the (black) roofliner has come loose in the back. Biggest disappointment is the engine, which just doesn't like it's life a lot. It uses a liter of 5w30 oil each 1500 to 2000 km (sump ventilation?), does not like to rev and just sounds tired, ticking and raw. Fuel consumption is ok, doing around 15 km per liter on average. Besides the regular maintenance, brake pads, wipers and tires, and a one time thermostat (major) coolant leak, it did not let me down. I really like this little, spacious, light, smart car. It's quite reliable for a VAG product, it's quite cheap to have and it does what it needs to. Think it will stay for a while...
so you have 1.6 petrol? can you advice me what to buy? I am thinking of diesel 1.4. Do you think it would be right? looks like 1.4 diesel are more reliable than petrol from what I read
Hi Adam, thanks for the question. Each engine has its own strengths and weaknesses, but when it comes to cars of this age it's just as important to track one down that's been properly maintained. In my case, I knew I wanted petrol, but didn't mind if it was the 1.4 or the 1.6 -I just went with the best car I could find within my budget. It could also be worth test driving a diesel and one of the petrols as they are quite different cars to drive. Thanks, Chris.
@@jackm1310Well 1K as with any price point will have cars that represent a good buy at that price point and cars that at that same price point would have a higher chance of being trouble. For instance, at 1k a 2008, 1.2 Kia Picanto with 50k miles I would expect a great car. Alternatively a 2015 Vauxhall Insignia with 300K and no service history for 1k I would expect very little. Hope that answers your question, I simplified it as much as possible to help you understand
Had one for a couple of years but it often needed new parts such as battery, alternator, starter motor, glow plugs, switches, better hi fi etc. Now have a Honda Jazz mk2 ex-t with leather and panoramic roof and it's a far better car than the A2. I do have a soft spot for the looks of the A2 still but its had its day now in my opinion.
Uncle has had 5 Jazz's past decade whilst I've had just the one A2 for 19 years and 1/4 million miles. Jazz pretty noisy, higher fuel consumption, low rent interior and zero diesel options.
I have a jazz..great reliable car but boring! Just bought a Skoda..yes a Skoda! Lol Has the 1.2 TDI engine.. wonderful car ( once you get used to the tall gearing ) it's fun to drive and surprisingly quick..this is my first VAG vehicle and i am very impressed.. however if you want a car which just works without any problems go for the jazz petrol 1.4 fine car just not a fun car.
200k uncommon on Tdi cars. Get on the forum and do some reading especially that drivers door hinge all that slamming won't do it much good longevity wise. And 110hp without a turbo
Was the "team" behind it taken from Ze Bunker and shot or put to work Das Neue Kettenkrad MK XXVI (Luv n Piss trike) to iron cro.. sorry out the auto turning right far far right ...glitch to stomp over Poland on way old mother Russia for bit summer fun n games ...until winter stops play.
This is subjective. Many people like the design, even if they don't own an a2. I even met some people who liked fiat multipla design. :) The materials a2 is made of are high quality.
Cobblers, compared to what makes it dull and cheap? Nothing small compares to its interior and bilsteins with a rear arb sorts the suspension. Drive one get 60+mpg with a TDi90 unchipped and then let me know
@@chubbybrown4real Dealt with these in the trade back when they were far younger than they are now. They were plagued with silly but frustrating problems that were very hard and sometimes elusive to sort out - especially the petrol engined ones. I can appreciate what Vag was trying to achieve with it - and still think it's a very forward thinking concept - but it was very much a game of roulette whether you got a good one or a bad one.
@@byronmills5952 running gear was akin to a polo and engines were the same. The door hinges were prown to wear, check straps too but at least those you can swop out. Airbags are noted on them to either replace or inspect after 14 years, I wouldn't want to do either.
So true.. I have one, and my solar roof and rear windows doesnt work. The mirror thermal resistors doesnt work either. Many engine sensors broke several times and the replace cost a lot.... Also, interior buttons are all weared out... Its not a matter of time or mileage. I had a volkswagen golf Mk3 with more than half a million km, and everything was perfect apart from normal usage replacements.... Also, if you go to the internet to find problems of it, you`ll find a lot of users tired of replacing or going nuts with problems with it...
You need some injector cleaner in that car. The engine is too loud and sounds bad. Give it 6/7 bottles on a nearly empty tank. You’ll be surprised how much quieter the engine runs
@@Silver-st2zq "Awful design and the few I have seen have been driven by Grandma's cars driving by old people with zero interest in style and looks" - whatever you are trying to say, I still don't get it :D
Yes it was so ugly Ford took inspiration from it and almost copied it to produce the fiesta in 2002 which was a sales success , A2 was just to expensive , love the looks .
Just sold mine with 200,000 miles after 15 years of trouble free driving, rarely serviced and still on the original clutch, it just kept going. The most reliable work horse I ever had.
I did mine about 5 years ago, about £800 including water pump, thermostat, fuel filter and all the usual service parts. Shop around.
Bullet proof motors.
I wish I had bought another, late model one. I replaced it with a mini that I have since spent 4K putting right
David | Geez, that’s expensive as hell. Are those prices normal? I had mine replaced with water pump and rollers. For 500 euros. Pounds is even more expensive (as £800 is €930,-).
Jens thinking back it might have been an MOT as well, so brakes may be and a tyre or two, ARB bushes. Long time ago . Over 15 years of ownership the only problems I had (not including perishable items) were Injector loom which is inside the rocker cover, ABS sensor which I just ignored...
Hopefully my A5 sportback is this reliable!
I have this car for more than 18 years and I won’t never change it for another car
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Why would you want to change it!
If u want to change i will make an offer.
Got myself a 04 plate 1.6 se in island green
Hi I spent a large part of my career working in Audi dealerships, the A2 was miles ahead of its time. Unfortunately the high manufacturing costs meant it was always deemed as expensive. Two years ago I bought a 1.4 Tdi just past another mOT zero defects. Only £30 for one years RFL. In fact I would buy a one owner minted version but they are like hens teeth. Just make sure whatever engine you opt for a full maintenance program has been followed.
I'm on my third A2! Can't keep away from these little marvels!!
I have a dark blue one, 1.4TDI from 2003. Very reliable and economical. I drive 800 kilometers on one tank. Absolutely love it.
how many liters is fueal tank?
@@adamtrack as a 2003 model it should be the 42 litre tank. I say should be, but my January 2003 model has never accepted more than 36 litres and my owners manual says it has a 34 litre tank so I'm really not certain about anything!
The best car I've ever had the pleasure of owning 👌
From Berlin to Warsaw in one tank
@@knightofcydonia07 Are saying that models registered early 2003 have a smaller tank? Where was cut off point? Think mine is May 2003
Just bought one cheap off a friend and I love it. Learning to drive in mine and finding the A pillar a bit big but that's the only downside I can find.
Move your head to lookout!
I bought my ex-demonstrator from Audi with 10,000 miles on the clock and still own it 16 years and 211,000 miles later. Original engine, clutch and gearbox still returning over 50 mpg day after day. Is there a better car? I heard a rumour that they can be converted to be BEVs as the engine bay and odd storage spaces are ideal for motors and batteries.
Too expensive to convert, buy a second hand i3 and keep A2 for long range
I've had my 2002 1.4TDI for 12 years now and its just gone over 150K still original clutch and exhaust
Hows the gearbox ?
I owned 5 A2 Audi’s and drove more than a half a milion kilometers with them all...... bought last week mine 6th A2!!! 🥇💪👍😀
What are you doing with so many ?
The ownership was in a period from January 2002 untill now 2019, so in Total 17 years. In Total there were 4x the A2 1.2 TDI (black, silver, blue, white), 1x A2 1.4 TDI (black), 1x 1.4 Petrol (white) and now the A2 1.6 FSI petrol (red), so I was wrong with 6 it is actualy the 7th A2.......
@@guidok3762 wich engine do you recommend ? (i own a 1.2 and the gearbox is a nightmare, nobody knows how to properly fix it)
Dexter Morgan if you don’t have a good Specialized garage the 1.2 is to complex, better is to drive the 1.4 TDI, the 1.4 petrol is using a lot of Oil, the 1.6 is the fastest one. Best regards from The Netherlands
In The Netherlands tere are 3 Specialized garages who can work with the 1.2 TDI. Where do you live?
420.000 km on mine 2001 Tdi. Original clutch is going to be replaced now. Impressive!
Always had a soft spot for the A2, it's the car that the orignal Smart ForFour should have been. Great review Chris!
I also thought of buying a forfour. I think it looks great. But than i took a A2 1,4 tdi. It was the right choice.
I bought mine new 20 years ago. 94,000 kilometers later, I still am in love my little 'Elmo'....
I have a 2004 1.4 Diesel, at 180,000miles I replaced the motor. Its now my sons car, should last another 180,000 miles. The body is still tight, drives like a new car.
I'd one of these as my day to day for about 6 or 7 years and it started cutting out all the time with some mysterious electrics issue that no mechanic could seem to get to the bottom of.
It was a shame because the miles per gallon was better than any car I've had since. I was kind of broke at the time and the amount of times I got home from longer and longer distances with the petrol indicator on empty was fairly daft. I'd a pine green model with beige interior which I hadn't seen much at that point.
Just paid £1,300 for an '04 with 100k miles on. Sorting out the gremlins one by one. Super little car. Thanks for the vid.
Paid £550 for and '03 with 91k. Some dastardly ebay bidding. Less gremlins than I reckon people thought. Straight through mot first time no advisories
Rumour has it that Audi dropped the A2 because they lost money on each one due to the construction.
My wife has one (2002 1.4 petrol on 170,000 miles) and they do have their own issues. Door straps, cup holders breaking, dry joints in the door lock mechanisms, earth point issues but these are all easily sorted yourself. Yes the A pillar restricts vision slightly but you get used to it. It drives really well and has plenty of room for 4 adults of any size. Remove the rear seats and the false boot floor (5 minutes or less) and you have van like space in the rear.
The design may not be to everyone's taste but I think they look great and has stood the test of time.
It's a future classic that's cheap to run and doesn't rust.
Winterkorn who killed off A2 to make way for #vehicleobesity Q Series recently prosecuted over Vwgate. 2014 DEFRA roadside monitoring report indicates older (pre2005) diesels emitted way less NOx as cars were smaller then.
I've owned a 1.4 petrol SE for 18 years, and last year bought a 1.6 FSI. I didn't sell the 1.4 petrol though, as I knew I couldn't part with it while it remains reliable. The 1.6 FSI is very pokey, but problems with owners not using the high octane petrol can lead to some issues with 'sticky flaps' in the FSI engine. All that said, there's a stalwart community of folks who love these cars and still find them modern to own, to drive and to admire from afar.
Buying any car is "pot luck" but I paid £730 3 years ago for a 1.4 TDI & it's never let me down. £30 road tax & £35 to fill up. Mate at work bought a Merc last year & has just paid £700 on work on it 😨 so as the Americans would say "You do the math"! 🤔
Love these motors cause they're just like me "old, quirky & fun" 😜
Just bought another one so this one is a gift to my nephew when he passes his test real soon! 👍
Peace people & spend more time conversing than with you face in your phone, it's just so very sad to see when you look around today. 😭
Das Audi Auto window licking for the masses ....pity the team behind it taken from ze bunker and er ....lets say no more
My grandma has one of these with the 1.4 TDI, wonderful car😁 Although being able to open the hood without screwing it off would be a nice touch, but at least its quirky
Got my mother's one in april, 193.000km, still carries my ass around
i have owned manu cars, but A2 left me with very pleasant experience. at some stage I even purchased A2 L3 but that was rubbish, anyone looking for one should look for A2 1.4tdi, its the best of them all
Modestas Lukosius I still drive that rubbish car ..no problems here
@@theowink i have a 1.2 with more than 200k on the clock. since i changed the clutch it has been a nightmare, nobody knows how to make it run well. now is dead for 2 months and no mecanic in sight who knows how to fix it.
You must have bought a rough 3L. Sorted ones handle far better than all the others. 100kg lump up front. Drive in eco mode for best mpg, tiptronic for junctions and fun on 145 tyres
@@dextermorgan5732 get on the forums. Gearbox is just an automated polo 5 speed
Ours has over 400,000 km on same gearbox. It is vital to do basic settings on Vagcom every 20,000km
"It's not uncommon to see A2 diesels with more than 150.000 miles on the clock"
It's not uncommon to see them and VW Lupo 3L's with more than 300.000 miles on the clock in Denmark. It's still like new at 150.000 miles, lol
Ours over 1/4 million miles on same engine, exhaust, drivetrain... Still capable of real world 100mpg
Most Audi and VW's in Europe are TDI's, bulletproof engine!
Just bought a 2001 1.4TDI for my daughter who's recently passed her test. So far so good, but finding it almost impossible to source a new headlight - anyone know of any stock anywhere?
Am i mistaken has the drivers door dropped down by about 10mm or so? I believe i have the same issue with my A2. Or maybe this is how its supposed to be??
Several years ago I saw an Audi A2 being converted to electric. The lower boot space in the rear was ideal for batteries and even after conversion it still weight around 2200 Lbs(1000Kg). That is way lighter than cars today. And are Audi interested in giving us such a utility car today? Not at all...
I use to own a color.storm A2 and it was a great car
Modern classic!
Sounded like an old style diesel when started so was surprised when you said it was the 1.6 petrol, only 60k too. I've always liked the style of these but feel that a few inches on the width/track would have made them a better looking car, might have improved the road manners too.
I have an A2 1.6 fsi with 100k on the clock and it does occasionally rattle like a diesel for a couple of seconds on start up, probably every 5th start, the general consensus seems to be its normal for this engine, I've been told its caused by different things by different people, the mechanical high pressure fuel pump building pressure, hydraulic tappets ect. But according to audi and people who have had them since new its normal and nothing to worry about.
@@MrAutophilia it's the direct injection way. My 2.0 T FSI sounds like a bang of spanners when it first starts up.
@@MrAutophilia perhaps prime the fuel pump for a few seconds before starting? That's cured the rattle in my Vectra VVT engine.
It hasn't aged at call and would in fact make a really good EV. Edit, comment made at the start of the video, and I agree re your EV thoughts.
I have a question: How come the 94mpg 1.2-litre diesel A2 was never sold in the UK?
They were only left hand drive
I was following one of these in my i3S today fast for a smallish 1.4 engine not sure if it was modified or not. The same sort of idea I guess with the i3 and the A2 and similar-ish design brothers from a different mother ;-)
The best car ever build !!!!!!!
You are damn right. And i hav one with 1,4 diesel. takes 4 litres per 100 km.
I have the 1.4 TDI (75 hp). I think the 3 cylinder diesel adds to the character of the A2. Same diesel as the famous 1.9 TDI (PD) engine used in Passat etc., minus the 4th cylinder!
I love it!
@1:46 Saves weight compared to a steel space frame, most likely.
@2:12 People simply weren't that desperate to save fuel in order to cope with that pretty hefty price tag. You could have bought a well-specced Golf for that price back then.
I am pretty keen on the A2 1.6 FSI but the engine is rumored to not be up to snuff. Otherwise not many 110 HP cars go over 125 mph.
@4:16 That aren't a lot of miles, right?
Bought a 1.4 TDI 75 for my commute back in December. I was always a fan of the looks and I managed to find a metallic blue with aqua blue cloth seats and I just had to have it. I love the 3-pot diesel sound and the fuel economy.
When rust is what often kills old cars why is this aluminium beauty not famous as the best used buy of its generation?
Only audi that won't rust lol, seems like a great daily driver that won't suffer from rust. Would last a really long time if the engine is good.
I suppose I'm not the first to notice that the car is badged as a 1.6 but when it starts it's sounds like a TDI. I've had both so can tell the difference
Direct injection petrol engines are louder than regular petrol engine. Diesel is also direct injection
@@TekkenBones On reflection I think you're right. Now in winter time mine sounds like this. I don't recall it sounding like that back in the summer
Thankyou for this review, I am considering a Fiat Idea or the A2. ( I live in Asturias, N.Spain) Can you get a roof rack for the A2?
anyone looking for parts theres three breaking near me.
Great video, love my A2's
Had a 1.6 fsi full leathers mint condition beautiful car brilliant to drive was sad to sell it love these cars
'Design has stood the test of time'. Well I can promise you it looks no worse today than it did when it was new.
the tdi of this old car is much better than any other new electric vehicles or hibryd which are a total scam.
I bought a 2004 A2 1.4 petrol S-line in 2012 and still drive it. It's done 235.000 now. It's got cruise control, climate control, half leather S-line sports seats and a Concert radio with added Xcarlink USB aux input. I do not recognize the bad handling at all. I can , although slightly understeered, really throw it around like a kart. The engine is the bottleneck, not the car. Mine has got a slightly lowered original S-line suspension, accompanied by a set of 16" Golf 4 BBS wheels with 195/45 rubber (Vredestein Quatrac 5) and I think that's the greatest treat you can give an A2.
Doors are both cracking, it has an exhaust leak somewhere around the first flange and the paint has come partially off most dashboard buttons and switches. Also, the (black) roofliner has come loose in the back. Biggest disappointment is the engine, which just doesn't like it's life a lot. It uses a liter of 5w30 oil each 1500 to 2000 km (sump ventilation?), does not like to rev and just sounds tired, ticking and raw. Fuel consumption is ok, doing around 15 km per liter on average. Besides the regular maintenance, brake pads, wipers and tires, and a one time thermostat (major) coolant leak, it did not let me down. I really like this little, spacious, light, smart car. It's quite reliable for a VAG product, it's quite cheap to have and it does what it needs to. Think it will stay for a while...
Tdi engines are superb :)
better yet the a2 3l diesel with alu and magnesium rims steering wheel etc. i have a volkswagen lupo 3l with 388000 km's on it.
congratulations!
The A3 I owned a TDI I checked has now done 230k miles
so you have 1.6 petrol? can you advice me what to buy? I am thinking of diesel 1.4. Do you think it would be right? looks like 1.4 diesel are more reliable than petrol from what I read
Hi Adam, thanks for the question. Each engine has its own strengths and weaknesses, but when it comes to cars of this age it's just as important to track one down that's been properly maintained. In my case, I knew I wanted petrol, but didn't mind if it was the 1.4 or the 1.6 -I just went with the best car I could find within my budget. It could also be worth test driving a diesel and one of the petrols as they are quite different cars to drive. Thanks, Chris.
1.4 petrol or import a 1.2tdi ( best of the bunch)
Can 6'3 (192 cm) feet guy drive it?
Yes i'm 192 cm and i fit well in one
Thanks for answers
Tdi best engine then?
Is the A2 TDI a good reliable car in 2021? Thinking of buying one. Budget of about 1k
What do u rly expect for 1k?
@@jackm1310Well 1K as with any price point will have cars that represent a good buy at that price point and cars that at that same price point would have a higher chance of being trouble. For instance, at 1k a 2008, 1.2 Kia Picanto with 50k miles I would expect a great car. Alternatively a 2015 Vauxhall Insignia with 300K and no service history for 1k I would expect very little. Hope that answers your question, I simplified it as much as possible to help you understand
@@christopherc9401thx i wouldn't call a kia picanto a great car lol but to each their own.
Have a think before typing
@@christopherc9401 ok goodbye troll
TDI not rattly to drive! 1.2tdi quieter than a BMW I3 BEV above 40mph!
I have the 1.2 TDI in my Roomster..they told me it was sluggish? No way!
Why is the video out of focus?
I wanted an A2 as my first car but the insurance would kill me 😭😭
Had one for a couple of years but it often needed new parts such as battery, alternator, starter motor, glow plugs, switches, better hi fi etc. Now have a Honda Jazz mk2 ex-t with leather and panoramic roof and it's a far better car than the A2. I do have a soft spot for the looks of the A2 still but its had its day now in my opinion.
so do you think honda jazz is better car than auti a2 ? what u think people ? :)
Uncle has had 5 Jazz's past decade whilst I've had just the one A2 for 19 years and 1/4 million miles. Jazz pretty noisy, higher fuel consumption, low rent interior and zero diesel options.
I have a jazz..great reliable car but boring! Just bought a Skoda..yes a Skoda! Lol
Has the 1.2 TDI engine.. wonderful car ( once you get used to the tall gearing ) it's fun to drive and surprisingly quick..this is my first VAG vehicle and i am very impressed.. however if you want a car which just works without any problems go for the jazz petrol 1.4 fine car just not a fun car.
Sehr gutes Auto.
Says it feels solid and robust after covering 61000 miles.. I expect solid and robust to last 150-200000 😅
A loaf of bread on wheels
Its a funny car And i like it Alupower
Dear Camera operator, get a new gimbal that allows you to tilt forward for goodness sake!
A guy here in Sweden is converting his a2 to electric. Check audia2electric
150k miles on a diesel... that's just being broken in
200k uncommon on Tdi cars.
Get on the forum and do some reading especially that drivers door hinge all that slamming won't do it much good longevity wise.
And 110hp without a turbo
250k not uncommon
Just brought one
2002 166,667miles
Mines an 2001 and 165,700miles
Germans still fail to replicate the kei car
I must be the only A2 owner who doesnt enjoy it very much :)
I'd swap for a new shape fiesta diesel
@@paularnison1468 That would be going a lttle too far...A Ford? :)
@@carls8286 it's a good one 👍
It's funny TopGear hated this car
So? Are topgear the gods of cars and what they say is law?
TopGear is just a comedy show
£200 a year road tax!
It’s a cheese block
Was the "team" behind it taken from Ze Bunker and shot or put to work Das Neue Kettenkrad MK XXVI (Luv n Piss trike) to iron cro.. sorry out the auto turning right far far right ...glitch to stomp over Poland on way old mother Russia for bit summer fun n games ...until winter stops play.
shes blej gjithqka
Top Gear hated this car
They're stupid then
At 60,000 miles it should still run well... Unfortunately they are renowned for unreliability and expensive repairs...
Only if you service at Audi....
Not sure about other countries but in Poland the prices are ok. Most parts are compatible with common skodas/vw/seat.
Looks very dull and cheap looking
This is subjective. Many people like the design, even if they don't own an a2. I even met some people who liked fiat multipla design. :)
The materials a2 is made of are high quality.
Cobblers, compared to what makes it dull and cheap?
Nothing small compares to its interior and bilsteins with a rear arb sorts the suspension.
Drive one get 60+mpg with a TDi90 unchipped and then let me know
Never been in one then!
Very ugly and very expensive in its time. That's why it was failed in sales.
Ugly is subjective, but yeah, it was too expensive in both production and selling price.
@@marcinmiodek6369 Subjective yes, but not in this car 😄😄
@@Snowpeak74 :p
@@Snowpeak74 Agree, only the Flat Multipal beats it on looks 😳
Now Tesla is aluminum too guess who was first
It's mediocre mechanical and electrical reliability spoilt what was an interesting car.
I had one 14 years and no electrical probs
@@chubbybrown4real Dealt with these in the trade back when they were far younger than they are now. They were plagued with silly but frustrating problems that were very hard and sometimes elusive to sort out - especially the petrol engined ones. I can appreciate what Vag was trying to achieve with it - and still think it's a very forward thinking concept - but it was very much a game of roulette whether you got a good one or a bad one.
@@byronmills5952 running gear was akin to a polo and engines were the same.
The door hinges were prown to wear, check straps too but at least those you can swop out. Airbags are noted on them to either replace or inspect after 14 years, I wouldn't want to do either.
So true.. I have one, and my solar roof and rear windows doesnt work. The mirror thermal resistors doesnt work either. Many engine sensors broke several times and the replace cost a lot.... Also, interior buttons are all weared out... Its not a matter of time or mileage. I had a volkswagen golf Mk3 with more than half a million km, and everything was perfect apart from normal usage replacements.... Also, if you go to the internet to find problems of it, you`ll find a lot of users tired of replacing or going nuts with problems with it...
Nonsense! 1/4 million miles on same drivetrain after 19 years can't say that's true. Plenty of abused cars out there that era no matter the make.
The a2 is an absolute horror when it comes to design.
Yea it´s speciell but not near Juke.
Yes it was not designed like a 🧱
Tonseren it’s the old Cybertruck lol
Bollox
One of the best uses of space on our roads, 4 adults and luggage easy without SUV energy guzzling madness
I had one worst car ever
why?
why?
Scientific research? Try any car from 20 years ago and compare with a well maintained A2. Modern crossover SUVs are far far worse to drive
The A2 is dull, dull, dull and it will slip very easily in your life like any other domestic appliance.
Muppet I've owned over 30 cars and driven 100's and the A2 is a great drive and car to own
Bollox!
The worst looking Audi to date.
Yeah if you're blind
You are entitled to your ignorance
Wood trees or Head over ? would like 50/50 or phone a friend ? time starts now.
Love this car
Lovely Jubbly, more please of normal cars.
You need some injector cleaner in that car. The engine is too loud and sounds bad.
Give it 6/7 bottles on a nearly empty tank.
You’ll be surprised how much quieter the engine runs
Awful design and the few i have seen have been driven by Grandma's.
Grandma's who/what?
@@Silver-st2zq "Awful design and the few I have seen have been driven by Grandma's cars driving by old people with zero interest in style and looks" - whatever you are trying to say, I still don't get it :D
Yes it was so ugly Ford took inspiration from it and almost copied it to produce the fiesta in 2002 which was a sales success , A2 was just to expensive , love the looks .
@@golfmother3141 Almost copied it but had the sense not too.
@@Silver-st2zq i would say the A2 has aged better , Fiesta looks trashy now .