AUDI 100 V-6 ENGINE CAR INFORMATION.

[LL - NY]

What I meant (power wise) was that the 100CS 2.8 (also the C4 A6 2.8 12V,
since it's the same car for all intents and purposes) with that less than
exciting 4sp Auto sort of wakes up above 80 MPH, showing it's much more
tuned for Euro tastes instead of  'murican.   i.e. tuned for high speed
running rather than off the line grunt. BTDT when I borrowed my friend's
100CSQA for transporting large things like ladders and dogs. It's not so bad
at 80 and above, below that, not only is it good for transporting dogs, it
IS a dog.

LL - NY

On 12/17/07, Danton J.A. Cardoso <djacardoso at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> 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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