reliability A4 V6 vs 1.8T

[Dan DiBiase]

Evan Parker <evan at nextgenrealty.com> wrote:  reliability for a well maintained 1.8T vs a 2.8 V6?
 
i know theres that sludge concern, but lets pretend thats been taken care of, synthetic oil, good owner etc.
 
I'm also curious about other concerns between models, i love my V6's, but the 1.8t is cheaper...
 
Evan,  the sludge issue is pretty much an owner-caused issue, in my view.  Those owners that believed Audi's 10k oil-and-filter change intervals  using dino oil (along with a small oil filter) had issues, not those of  us that adhered to a 3-to-5k interval with synthetic. The change to a  slightly larger oil filter helped as well. The issue that I have heard  about with the 2.8L V6 is oil leakage from various points (a topic I am  very well versed on as I also own old British sports cars). So, I would  personally rather have a well-maintained 1.8T than a well-maintained  2.8L V6 which could start leaking through no fault of my own!
  
  Dan D
  '04 A4 1.8Tq MT-6
  Central NJ USA