AUDI 100 V-6 ENGINE CAR INFORMATION.

[Danton J.A. Cardoso]

I agree, when I have my A4 at 80 plus, its a lot more responsive and fun to
drive.

On Dec 17, 2007 3:55 PM, LL - NY <larrycleung at gmail.com> wrote:

> If you drive the 100CS hard at speeds above 80, it's a lot more responsive
> than getting to 80. So, you may be right.
>
> On 12/17/07, Danton J.A. Cardoso <djacardoso at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > You know, its kind of interesting when we say that some of our cars are
> > so
> > darned slow.  Isn't it true that Europeans are more concerned with the
> > top-end of the vehicle, and its ability to maintain triple-digits or at
> > least close enough to it, at a constant rate with out failure?  Also,
> > aren't
> > they more concerned with a passing time of 80-100 mph as opposed to
> > 0-60?
> >
> > On Dec 17, 2007 3:45 PM, larry lesiste <larrylesiete at yahoo.co.uk> wrote:
> >
> > > Hi Guys,
> > >  Iam pleased with your timely response on my request.Iam in love with
> > Audi
> > > cars and in the process of procuring one used Audi 100 V-6 engine
> > car,hence
> > > the quest for useful info before I commit my hard earned cash. Thanks,
> > I
> > > really appreciate.
> > >
> > >  Best regards,
> > >  Larry.
> > >
> > > Kent McLean <kentmclean at comcast.net> wrote:
> > >  larry lesiste wrote:
> > > > I will appreciate if anyone out there can advise me on Audi 100 V-6
> > > engine car.
> > > > Information sought for include-
> > > > 1.Maintenance. Is it very complex and expensive to maintain?
> > > > 2.Fuel econmy. Does the car have good fuel economy?
> > > > 3.Durability . How durable is the car?
> > > > 4.Safety. Has it good safety features?
> > >
> > > I'm in the States, so YMMV, but...
> > >
> > > Maintenance - easier than an I-5 turbo. The timing belt is key - if it
> > > breaks, your engine is a big paper weight. You can do it yourself, but
> > > one trick is locking the cams so they don't move while the old belt is
> > > off. You can buy the tool, make a makeshift clamp, or be real careful.
> >
> > > They also have problems with the POS - ignition modules die with time,
> > > causing misfiring and no-start conditions. They're easy to replace (a
> > > couple nuts, an electrical connection, and 5 minutes of your time),
> > but
> > > they are not inexpensive.
> > >
> > > Fuel economy - depends on your right foot. My 100S (V6, automatic,
> > > non-quattro) gets in 21-22 miles per US gallon.
> > >
> > > Durability - my 100S has 160K+ miles on it. I expect it to reach 200K
> > > miles easily. Audi automatics are not known for being robust, but I
> > > think that's with the V8 and chipped turbo models. My V6 doesn't have
> > > enough power to hurt it. My 100S has been the most reliable of my
> > Audis
> > > (although I haven't yet taken delivery on my new-to-me A4).
> > >
> > > Saftery - it's as safe as any other car on the road. Depending on your
> > > local laws, we in the US get crush zones, air bags, 3-point seat
> > belts.
> > >
> > > Good luck.
> > >
> > > --
> > > Kent McLean
> > > '99 A4 Avant, 2.8L 30V, quattro, Tiptronic, "Yeah, baby!"
> > > '94 100 S Avant, "Moody" becoming "Old Faithful"
> > > '91 200 TQA #1, for sale
> > > '91 200 TQA #2, up in smoke 2
> > > '89 200 TQ, "Bad Puppy", up in smoke
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
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Danton J.A. Cardoso