Pete Sunway
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I had to collect some artwork from Vienna so decided to take the A2(2005 1.6 Fsi). I was a bit concerned it might be to far in a small & new to me car but all went fine and it was quite comfortable too. Over 2000 miles visiting Germany, Cesky Krumov & Vienna at 42.3 mpg, cruising at 80 most of the way, but managed 115 for a German section trying to keep off the 'heavy metal' in the fast lane. The top end on this engine is pretty good, over 3000 revs anyway. Used no oil, only slight problem was a heavy bump on a bridge ridge threw up the brake pad warning light which needs investigation(new discs and pads in feb), cruise control would be nice too. I only saw 4 other A2's; one on top of a scrap heap(Germany), one rough example with a jacked up rear end and two reasonable ones in Austria. Petrol seems similar price all over now, even in CZ, but the octane level available is 102(Arral) and even 100 in CZ. About 1.61-1.72 euro/litre. The A2 1.6 engine runs well on the 102 octane juice.