allroads are a funny thing. I've had a c5, a c6, and now a c5 again because I missed my first one so much. This is after rebuilding auto transmissions in both c5's, both cylinder heads in the first one, air suspension spring and pump replacements, among a bunch of other little things. The thing is, nobody makes a car like the C5 allroad any more. You can't get the same driving experience, the same feel, in a more modern or reliable car. And you cant really get a car as old as a c5 allroad that is still so nice to be in today.
Owned an Allroad (2.7L Twin Turbo) for about 40k Miles. Felt like it was on the verge of blowing up so I sold with about 120k miles on ODO. I can tell you it was the best 40k miles I ever put on a car. I used to have dreams the world around me was blowing up, and I was safe and sound in my Allroad. Anyway, I loved the video, loved the cars, and absolutely loved the humor.
A c5 allroad is on my list to own. Its a car you gotta know how to work on and best way to take care of include the type/brand of parts. This thing was really sophisticated for almost 20 years ago. I remember the first time i saw one,it was bad ass! Cool video. Doug doesnt know shit about how to wrk on cars.
I have two Audi allroad a6 and a4 my a6 c5 is by far the best car, it is the second one I have owned, the pulling power is phenomenal but not cheap to run.
I was seriously considering a low miles 2005 4.2 with a 6 speed manual a couple years back but was scared off by reliability. I really like the look of them inside and out and think I would have liked it.
I also now own *two* C5 allroads. A 2002 and a 2003. The 2002 is the Olympic special with a manual swap and F21s (bought on Cars & Bids). But a 2002 doesn't have LATCH so... I bought a 2003 Allroad that has a factory stick.
I just bought a 2003 Audi Allroad Quattro, so far so good. Buddy replaced the airbags with springs. All cars are unreliable if you don't take care of them. Just remember the law of 2 T's. Tits or Tires it's going to give you problems. BTW man can I suggest a deodorant called CRYSTAL. It's a Mineral stone, you put it on right out of the shower before toweling off and let your pits dry naturally. You are Welcome. Be well. 😎👍
Did you just choke the engine on clutch release :)))) lol. That lego shifter comment in addition to this ... just how much experience you have driving manual?
C5 allroad is unreliable when it came out, but compared to current generally overpriced crap, it is actually not that bad, particularly if you are doing the following: 1. change air suspension to spring (or just change Arnold air suspension every 5 years) 2. Transmission fluid change every 60K. (300$) 3. Camshaft seal (300-600$) 4. replacing all leaking pipes every 10 years. 5. (AUTO) Transmission could still fail passing 100K miles. But if you catch the problem early you can get away with just replacing TQ converter. If you drive manual you do not have trans related problem.
There seems to be this idea in the car world that "if a mechanic hates working on a particular car, it's a piece of shit and you should avoid it". But, just because a mechanic hates working on something, does not mean it's a piece of shit in all cases.
Just bumped into this video, love the Allroads! I just purchased a 02 manual and wanting to upgrade to some new wheels. What brand and style of wheels are on the black Allroad. Thanks!
Are you driving a Lexus IS300? I can tell by the dash, I think it is :D I also have a 2000 S4 with Stage 2+ and the the turbo kicks in it pulls all the way to 140, very fun
I sold my 2005 allroad to my mechanic for $800. After a couple of years of wrenching on it, and not being able find a buyer, he wants to sell it back....
