I really like my 2.7t cars. They make great power out of the box (or at least, I'm happy with it). I imagined a chipped one would be a little too much fun!! :) With proper maintenance, they are quite reliable. Also, as you can see below, I do like it with the 6-speed manual! David -- '00 A6 biturbo 6-speed - FOR SALE! (see ad @ audifans.com) '01 allroad 6-speed