Quietly looking for A4/A6 avant-questions

[Dan Simoes]

If you want a 5 speed Avant, and can't afford $22-28k for an S6 wagon,
your only options are the A4 Avant from 98 (V6 only) upward (1.8T
available).  As you know, the A4 is kind of small, which is why I
purchased a used 5sp Volvo 850 wagon instead.  No, it's not a quattro,
but FWD and traction control was as close as I could come.

With that said, the S6 wagon is a terrific car and prices are coming
down quite a bit.

Kev the Brit wrote:
> 
> I am looking to sell my 200 and get an Avant instead sometime before next
> summer.  I have looked through the ads on-line and have a few questions.
> 
> When did the A6 get the later 'ugly' rear lamps ? I thought 98 but I see
> some 98 with the better looking 100 series rear lamps. Are these left over
> from 97 ?
> Did the A6 ever get the 5 speed or is it always the 4/5 speed auto ? What
> are the drivers feelings towards each of the auto boxes ?
> Does the A6 Avant have a clear 45" wide load area?
> 
> What is the better engine/ gearbox combination for the A4 ? Any comments
> from people who have chipped the 1.8 turbo engine.
> Again does the A4 have 45" wide load area?
> 
> Any leads on Avants for sale in the North East ? I am looking between
> $10,000-15,000 and it MUST be a quattro, what's the point otherwise !!!!
> 
> Kevin Phillips   AIM quattrohead
> Western Massachusetts
> 1990 200q
> 1995 900 SET
> Cell 413 519 9034
> 
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