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

[Grant Lenahan]

I will provide a somewhat different take on the motors - having  
already read others' replies.

The 2.7 and 4.2 are plain and simple, better motors.  tremendously  
over-engineered and durable, and a blast to own.

that said, and as others said, they are a bit more to maintain. i  
dont think all that much more.  The V8 has a costly timing belt  
service, but other than that, no biggie. Yes, the 2.7 has those  
little turbos, but treat them well and they seem to last a lon time -  
150 or 200k regularly. Past care is key.

Few factory techs like working on the 3.0. But it has nto major faults.

but, as you said, your friend does nto need power. So dont pay for  
power. in the end, the advice is consistent. 2.8.

But i think the 2.7 and 4.2 are great motors. Have had one of each.  
And both are very durable - maybe moreso than the normal sixes.  The  
4.2 is juts a monster, adn the 2.7 has a forged crank, under piston  
cooling, 4-bolt mains, etc., etc.

Grant


On Dec 29, 2009, at 6:12 PM, Steve Meyer wrote:

> I have a friend looking for a new(ish) car and he thinks an A6  
> might fit the bill. I've always been a fan of the 2.8v6(and the  
> newer versions), but what are the downfalls of the the 2.7tt and  
> the 4.2v8? Is it the number of engine specific parts, the extra  
> labor to work on the rarer versions? He's looking in the $10-$15k  
> range, but he doesn't need alot of power. He's a realtor and just  
> needs something nice and reliable to haul around clients in our  
> always changing Iowa weather. I've also been pushing him to get a  
> Passat 4Motion, but he only like the newer body styles(2006+) and  
> they don't fit his price range.
>
> Thanks,
> Steve
>
>
>
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