Highlights

• Desirable 2.7 BiTurbo V6 engine
• Handsome interior specification
• Factory, four-position height adjustable air suspension
• Optional five-speed Tiptronic transmission

The Appeal

The example presented here does show its signs of age and use, as to be expected of most cars around this kind of mileage. Reported to be in good mechanical health, these Allroads make for excellent, reliable, and surprisingly fast workhorses, with that biturbo lump at the mercy of your right foot able to produce a respectable 258 lb-ft of torque over a broad rpm band.

The History and Paperwork

• Vehicle first registered in 2002
• Vehicle registration documentation present
• We believe the vehicle has had good mechanical maintenance with paperwork and invoices to prove this
• Reportedly the vehicle has previous NCT certificates present
• The vehicle has never been imported or exported to/from Ireland, it has been registered there since new
• Handsome vehicle specification including Tiptronic and sunroof  

The Interior

• Fine grain ash trim, presented nicely with just gentle scratches present and o delamination
• Three-spoke steering wheel with the usual hints of use around the leather rim, the airbag cover appears in good condition
• Sabre black leather upholstery with light platinum inserts, front seats are presented in good condition with no rips or tears, just the usual creasing throughout the leather with no damage noted on the stitching
• Heated front seats 
• Centre console control button remain functional, some of the buttons do show heavier signs of wear due to constant use
• Rear seats remain in great shape with very little signs of use, just the same creasing in some areas however not as heavy as the front
• Platinum roof lining remaining in good condition with no sagging or damage
• Sunroof remains operational and reported to be water tight
• Boot compartment is tidy and free of damage, with a spare wheel present under the floor 

The Exterior 

• Black paintwork presented with some signs of age as to be expected
• Bodywork appears to be straight with good shut lines 
• Front bumper shows some signs of heavy scuffing on the passenger side under the headlamp, some deep stone chips and some blemishing on the driver side
• Headlamps appear free from damage although the driver side shows some fading on the lens
• Lacquer peel appearing at the top of the passenger side wing just under the A-pillar
• Plastic wheel arches show signs of damage on the passenger side front and driver side rear
• All four wheel show signs of damage on the paint however none of the usual kerb markings that we can spot
• Tyres show date codes from over 10 years ago and it would be advisable to change these before proper use
• Rear bumper shows similar damage to the front with some scuffs and blemishes

The Mechanics 

• Lively 2.7-litre V6 Biturbo petrol engine with five valves per cylinder. The engine is reportedly in good order, starting easily with no unwelcome noises present
• Intelligent all-wheel drive system with traction-seeking sensors that detect slippage and automatically adjust to give sure-footed handling
• 250bhp and 258lb-ft of torque provides plenty of power for the most demanding tasks
• Optional 5-speed tiptronic transmission which we believe to be in good mechanical condition with no unwelcome faults or noises present
• Pneumatically controlled suspension with four positions for varying ground clearance of up to an impressive 8.2 inches. We believe this suspension system remains in good health with no reported issues present
• Chassis is presented in fairly good condition with no worrying corrosion to be seen on the underside or on the sills

Summary