is there any performance mods for the C4 2.8 V6 wagons?

[David Kase]

Yeah...you are stuck my friend.  The car you want does not exist in the 
Audi line up (considering price range). 

I would check out a BMW wagon or similar.  What about a Passat wagon?

The 2.8 was known for oil leaks from the head gaskets.  Not a big deal 
to replace them.  Plus, it can be a bargaining tool when buying one.  
Just pull the valley cover and see what it looks like in there.

Dave Kase



JordanVw at aol.com wrote:

>ok, ive been test driving a few C4 wagons..  with the 2.8 v6 and automatic 
>trans of course..
> they all seem pretty ANEMIC compared to my '86 5kTurbo with the MC engine 
>and AUTOMATIC trans..   yes, my 21 year old 5000 turbo with automatic trans 
>seems to have more getup and go than a '98 A6 wagon 2.8 automatic..  
> 
>the C4 2.8 auto has major lag...  is it because of the drive-by-wire?  when 
>was DBW introduced? 
> 
>i was told the C4 2.8 was like 175 hp. 
>
>and i believe my '86 5kT with the MC 5cyl turbo is like 158hp or something..
>
>why is the C4 such a slug?     is there any performance mods than can be done 
>to it?
>
>what year C4's are good to get and what years should i avoid?  i was told to 
>steer clear of the '92-'94 100 C4's because theyre prone to oil leaks..?
>
>i really need a automatic wagon - so all the "S" series cars are out, since 
>they only came in manual , but i dont want to sacrifice performance..    should 
>i just keep my 5kt for a few more years and hold out for an Allroad with the 
>2.7T when they actually get affordable??(way out of my budget now)   was the 
>C5 A6 wagon ever offered with the turbo, or did it just come in the allroads?
>
>
>any answers would help..
>
>thanks..
>
>chris
>'86  5kT..perfect shape
>looking for a wagon though..
>
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