HowdyA6 Posted December 18, 2009 Report Share Posted December 18, 2009 Hi all just joined the forum and am looking to buy an A6 probably a V6 petrol and wondered what to look out for. Any help much appreciated. Sorry if I have posted in the wrong place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted December 21, 2009 Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 Hi! Welcome to TSN! How old an A6 are you after? Get a quattro version! Utterly genius in the snow (fun too)! We have lots of advice and A6 owners on here. I am on my 4th (if you include my Audi 100). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowdyA6 Posted December 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 Hi! Welcome to TSN!How old an A6 are you after? Get a quattro version! Utterly genius in the snow (fun too)! We have lots of advice and A6 owners on here. I am on my 4th (if you include my Audi 100). Thanks,I`m looking at a 1999-2001 just got to get xmas out the way then start looking in ernist,just out of interest which is the best the 2.4 or 2.8? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cockney Boy Posted December 21, 2009 Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 Make sure you get an A6 with the MMI high navigastion, Bluetooth, and iPOD (AMI) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aj84 Posted December 21, 2009 Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 Didn't think 99-2001 had MMI but might be wrong...I got interested from 2008 onwards with Audi. What Cruiser said...I've got FWD 2.7 le mans... horrible in the snow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigyb Posted December 21, 2009 Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 It's only as bad as any other FWD car, I just set off in second in the snow and it stops the wheels spinning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowdyA6 Posted December 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 I did see a 2.8 quattro on a 1999 W reg for £2895 but missed out due to xmas shopping lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted December 22, 2009 Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 I had the V6 2.8 quattro Avant tip, and it was OK. It was a cruiser car rather than a mover. The 2.4 will drink jsut the same (or more) and give you no benefit, so ignore it. I have just got a 2.7T A6 Avant tip quattro and it's a bit of a mover! (detuned S4 engine) If you can get the V6 3.0 do so, the 2.8 is a bit slow. The 2.7T is good if you can find a good one. Avants hold their price for longer are easier to sell and IMO look better. Don't worry about the miles, BUT if they are high (over 150K) check the front suspension for noises AND the cam cover gaskets will probably need changing. Maybe even the variable cam gaskets too (about 2 hours each side as the cams have to come out). Other than that, the engines usually fine with Service History. These cars can easily take the miles. My old one had 184K before it was written off in an accident, and one I've replaced it with has also got 185K miles! Y reg 2.7T Avant quattro tip (lots of toys) for £2.5K. Looking on Autotrader, some of the 2.8's are just so over priced! Be careful. Hope that helps - I'll post pictures of mine one day when it's clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowdyA6 Posted December 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 I had the V6 2.8 quattro Avant tip, and it was OK. It was a cruiser car rather than a mover.The 2.4 will drink jsut the same (or more) and give you no benefit, so ignore it. I have just got a 2.7T A6 Avant tip quattro and it's a bit of a mover! (detuned S4 engine) If you can get the V6 3.0 do so, the 2.8 is a bit slow. The 2.7T is good if you can find a good one. Avants hold their price for longer are easier to sell and IMO look better. Don't worry about the miles, BUT if they are high (over 150K) check the front suspension for noises AND the cam cover gaskets will probably need changing. Maybe even the variable cam gaskets too (about 2 hours each side as the cams have to come out). Other than that, the engines usually fine with Service History. These cars can easily take the miles. My old one had 184K before it was written off in an accident, and one I've replaced it with has also got 185K miles! Y reg 2.7T Avant quattro tip (lots of toys) for £2.5K. Looking on Autotrader, some of the 2.8's are just so over priced! Be careful. Hope that helps - I'll post pictures of mine one day when it's clean. Thankyou so much for your help it really is very helpful and well recieved. I agree that there are some on autotrader but like you say a bit pricey for the year/mileage,I did think about the 2.7 Bi turbo that is on there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowdyA6 Posted January 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2010 How about this one for starters? any good or to cheap. Auto Trader UK - AUDI A6 3.0 Quattro SE 5dr Tip Auto Avant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted January 12, 2010 Report Share Posted January 12, 2010 Looks like a manual to me, even though it says auto............. 150K miles is OK - looks good though. BUT the price is a bit 'cheap'. Be careful with it if you go to see it. This too:- Used AUDI A6 Estate 3.0L Car for Sale - Auto Trader UK or Used AUDI A6 Estate 2.7L Car for Sale - Auto Trader UK ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowdyA6 Posted January 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2010 (edited) Looks like a manual to me, even though it says auto.............150K miles is OK - looks good though. BUT the price is a bit 'cheap'. Be careful with it if you go to see it. This too:- Used AUDI A6 Estate 3.0L Car for Sale - Auto Trader UK or Used AUDI A6 Estate 2.7L Car for Sale - Auto Trader UK ? Thanks for that,I did see the 02 plate auto one looks very clean maybe have to go and see the 51 plate one just to satisfy my curiosity as two weeks ago it was £3950 and now been dropped twice in price to £3500. Edited January 12, 2010 by HowdyA6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted January 12, 2010 Report Share Posted January 12, 2010 two weeks ago it was £3950 and now been dropped twice in price to £3500. Ooohh - desperation stakes........ Makes for a silly bid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowdyA6 Posted January 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2010 Ooohh - desperation stakes........ Makes for a silly bid. Thats what I thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonbrown Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 I'd not bother at all with a petrol V6 when the 2.5 V6 TDI is a complete torque monster along with 45mpg potential and is veeery quick.I had a 2.8 V6 some time ago and it drank like Oliver Reed Get a Quattro version like I did and you feel all smug going up hills others can't climb in this weather weve been having, and its fun too.. Reliability is better too without all that nasty ignition gear to go wrong. On long journeys I can get nearly 700 miles on a tank of diesel which isnt bad on 4 wheel drive 2.5 V6 motor... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 I'd not bother at all with a petrol V6 when the 2.5 V6 TDI is a complete torque monster along with 45mpg potential and is veeery quick.I had a 2.8 V6 some time ago and it drank like Oliver ReedGet a Quattro version like I did and you feel all smug going up hills others can't climb in this weather weve been having, and its fun too.. Reliability is better too without all that nasty ignition gear to go wrong. On long journeys I can get nearly 700 miles on a tank of diesel which isnt bad on 4 wheel drive 2.5 V6 motor... That V6 diesel makes a great sound too However, my mates A6 V6 Tdi Avant quattro manual only gives him 35 - 40 mpg. The can be tuned up to 220BHP on the plus side. Not sure how far the 2.7 V6 Twin Turbo can go......... My old V6 2.8 tip q and my current 2.7TT A6 both like a drink, but the smoothness and speed of the 2.7TT makes it worthwhile! Only does 10K a year anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowdyA6 Posted January 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 Ive heard that the diesels suffered with the duel mass flywheel could be wrong,I think I need to go and test drive both and see which I prefer either way it will be a quattro Thanks for all the info guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowdyA6 Posted January 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 Can I just ask if the auto with tiptronic gearbox is ok in the 3.0ltr petrol? Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 Can I just ask if the auto with tiptronic gearbox is ok in the 3.0ltr petrol?Thanks in advance. You can ask........... Yes, the auto gearbox on the 3.0 petrol is fine. Tiptronic, as it is quattro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowdyA6 Posted January 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 You can ask...........Yes, the auto gearbox on the 3.0 petrol is fine. Tiptronic, as it is quattro. LOL! Thanks I think I`ve found one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowdyA6 Posted January 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 Any thoughts on this one please,booked to go and look at it on Tuesday? 2003 53 AUDI A6 3.0 QUATTRO AUTO AVANT ESTATE on eBay (end time 18-Jan-10 18:20:11 GMT) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 Make sure it's had 2 belt changes. Listen out for front suspension rattles over bumps. Does look a good example! - shame it's got the 4 spoke wheel rather than the sporty 3. More later! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowdyA6 Posted January 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 Make sure it's had 2 belt changes. Listen out for front suspension rattles over bumps.Does look a good example! - shame it's got the 4 spoke wheel rather than the sporty 3. More later! I think he said its due a service soon,as for the cambelt I will be getting that changed anyway within the first week if I buy it,better safe than sorry as they say.Thanks for advice though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowdyA6 Posted January 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 Right Im picking the car up tomorrow but I still have this niggling in my head about the auto box reliability.Ive been a member on the volvo forums for a couple of years and if the gearbox goes in an auto awd your better of breaking the car,what a dillema Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 Right Im picking the car up tomorrow ********! but I still have this niggling in my head about the auto box reliability.Ive been a member on the volvo forums for a couple of years and if the gearbox goes in an auto awd your better of breaking the car,what a dillema Don't worry - get the car, get the cambelt done AND get the gearbox fluid changed - both by a VAG specialist. I've had 4 & 5 speed autos in all my quattros. Not one iota of grief at all. All range in mileage when bought from 90K to 185K! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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