Need help picking C5 A6 or 02-04 A4?

[hayes myers]

I'm leaning towards S6 (02or 03) or S4 avant.. methinks at this stage i'll
try for the S6... i like the larger size... and don't know what's in the
rear of the S6...but a stompin huge roll bar makes the C5 handle sweet.

A4 is somewhat sportier...but the S6 is sporty enough... i'm actually
debating A6 with the V6 for fuel economy...but the lure of the V8 is hard to
pass on.

Good luck with the purchase,
Hayes

On Tue, Jul 13, 2010 at 7:56 PM, Rob <beattyr2003 at cox.net> wrote:

> Mulling over what I want to get next to replace the 12v6 A6 that was my
> daily driver.
>
> I am leaning towards the A6 2.7T w/6 speed.  Any particular reasons why
> I wouldnt be happy with this car?  Any known problems to that platform?
>
> I was told the 3.0 was something to avoid. Is that because the 30v is a
> mechanical nightmare of a head?
>
> I do all my own work, have VagCom and am very familiar with Audi having
> had 4 type 44's and 2 12v V6 C4 A6s.
>
> My other potential choice could be 02-04 A4 1.8t.
>
> Anyone wanna give me some pros and cons of each?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Rob
>
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