a6...2.7t, 2.8, or v8?

[Kent McLean]

Dan DiBiase wrote:
> I would think the 2.8 (or 3.0 in later cars) would fit the bill perfectly for him then. The 2.7tt, of course, has
> those twin turbos that would need to be replaced at some point, and the extra plumbing that goes with them. 
> The V8 would be a lot more expensive to maintain, I would think, based on the fact that it's shoehorned in there. 
> I can't even imagine having to change the plugs on that car.
> 
> I like the last version of the previous car, with the 3.0 V6 and the twin exhaust tips poking out. Has a little tougher look
> than the earlier ones.
> 
> http://cn1.kaboodle.com/hi/img/2/0/0/6a/5/AAAAApgQx2oAAAAAAGpZug.jpg
> 
>  Dan D
> '04 A4 1.8Tq MT-6 (with twin exhaust tips poking out)
> Central NJ USA
> 
> > From: Steve Meyer <quattroslm at yahoo.com>
>> Subject: a6...2.7t, 2.8, or v8?
>> 
>> I have a friend looking for a new(ish) car and he thinks an A6 might fit the bill. 

What Dan said. Your friend might enjoy the extra power of the TT or V8, but it 
really isn't on his short list of needs.  The 2.8/3.0 version will make him 
happy, without breaking the bank come unexpected maintenance time.  Go for the 
newest one that's within his budget.

-- 
Kent McLean
1990 V8 w/5-speed and other mods
1991 200 TQA #3, with mods
1999 A4 Avant, V6 Tiptronic
gone: '91 200 TQA x2, '94 100 S Avant, '89 200 TQ "Bad Puppy"