Kell Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 A mere 5 years after first asking about an A6 3.0 TDi, then going off and getting a 530d due to finances, we've finally come back to the fold. We've just done a deal on a lovely looking 58 plate Misano Red 3.0 TDi Le Mans Avant. Couldn't have picked a more perfect car if we'd ticked the options box ourselves. Hopefully pick it up next weekend once finances are sorted. [ATTACH]47222[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]47223[/ATTACH] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinspark Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 Love those Le Mans spec. A6s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_C Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 Very nice! Auto or manual? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kell Posted November 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 It's an auto. Couple of questions though. I've currently got a set of winter wheels and tyres for the Beemer. I'd like to make use of them if possible. But they're 16" wheels. These fit perfectly on the Beemer, but would they clear the brakes on the A6? I know the PCD is different, and converters seem overly expensive so if 16" would fit (and I could re-use my tyres) what sort of wheels (off-set etc) would I need to look out for? Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_C Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 No chance on the brakes. I think 3.0 TDi B7 A4 uses similar front brakes to mine, there's no way the 3.0 TDi C6 A6 brakes would be smaller. 17s on mine are tight as a camels arsehole in a sandstorm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 I do like those A6 Avants. Nice one Mr! The tyres are a bit expensive come replacement time - as my mate found out! The drive very well, but I thought they produced too much tyre noise on the 19"s. The auto is soo smoooooth! Oh - great colour too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kell Posted November 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 Tyres may be expensive, but it's all relative. The last run flat I replaced on the Beemer was £300. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shao_khan Posted November 6, 2012 Report Share Posted November 6, 2012 I saw this when you posted it on facebook and was so shocked to see someone buy an A6 in a nice colour I just couldnt post, i think they look great in the brighter colours, but you see sooo many dull ones - fab choice (even if it is an Audi ) Info you want is (It sys 94 on because I dont think in almost 20 years its actually changed: Audi Model : A6 Year : 94> PCD : 5x112 Offset : 35 to 45 Bore : 57.1 Fittings : B 14x1.5 Suggested: 15" 2056015 16" 2055516 17" 2254517 18" 2354018 19" 2353519 20" 2253520 I can't find anythign at work to suggest that since 2005 there has been any wheel fitted to an A6 from factory smaller than 17", so i doubt you will be able to use the 16" tyres. The audi accessories brochure only lists winter tyres for teh A6 from 17" as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kell Posted November 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2012 Thanks Chris. Really wanted a red one and when this came up, we couldn't believe our luck. Will probably kill us come resale, but at least we get to enjoy it. Had a chat with a guy at our local Audi dealer and he suggests that 17" 7J with an offset of ET42 will work. Also said that wheels that size are unavailable to order from Audi. I'm just trying to confirm from anyone that has a Le Mans whether a 17" 7.5J ET45 wheel would work. As this seems to be a very common size and there are loads of styles on eBay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizze Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 Really wanted a red one and when this came up, we couldn't believe our luck. Will probably kill us come resale, but at least we get to enjoy it. Nah, looks great, get some light tints on it and it will finish it off a treat. My S4 avant was red and all my mates said I was mad, then when they saw it they all loved it. Red tends to work on Audi Avants with the silver rails etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kell Posted November 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 Red tends to work on Audi Avants with the silver rails etc. Like this you mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_C Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 My S4 avant was red and all my mates said I was mad, then when they saw it they all loved it. Red tends to work on Audi Avants with the silver rails etc. I really wanted a Noggy blue, but tbh I just couldn't bring myself to buy a red one, there was a local car for sale when I was looking. I must say the pics you took of yours (for the short time you had it!) were gorgeous - especially the interior at night with the RNSE, carbon and full black leather Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizze Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 Like this you mean? Yeah. Always looked great. The later reds, after amulet was released, tended to have a more blue hue to them rather than orange hue, so looked even better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizze Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 I really wanted a Noggy blue, but tbh I just couldn't bring myself to buy a red one, there was a local car for sale when I was looking. I must say the pics you took of yours (for the short time you had it!) were gorgeous - especially the interior at night with the RNSE, carbon and full black leather Bloody hell Ian, you have got a good memory. These pics... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_C Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 I wanted an S4 real bad at that point, and I was very envious of the insane deal you got buying that one!! Mine was worth the wait though and lived up to expectation, I love it, the soundtrack is worth the fuel bill! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizze Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 I really wish I had waited for an auto version, I am sure I would have really liked it. I never like any manuals, but don't learn and still buy them from time to time and regret it straight away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_C Posted November 8, 2012 Report Share Posted November 8, 2012 Yeah, the final drive is significantly taller on the tiptronics than the manuals as discussed before, you said one of the reasons you couldn't keep it was the short sixth killing long distance fuel consumption, its odd fifth and sixth are so close Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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