A6 vs A4 summary

[Dan DiBiase]

Well, I have no experience of the A6, so I can't really offer you a comparison. 
However, I have really enjoyed my 

1.8T. I have owned it since new and have done all oil changes at 5k intervals 
with M1 ow-40, so my engine is
sludge-free. Buying a used one could be a bit problematic because of this issue, 
but I would think you should
be able to find an original-owner car that has been taken care of. And you can 
certainly peek inside the oil filler
cap to check the condition. Size-wise, it has been perfect for me. It is tight 
now to put me three children (ages
20, 18 and 13) in the back, but that's what we have the Odyssey for. I purchased 
my car with the Sport Package,
which gives the car really fine handling. Mileage-wise, I have averaged 23 mpg 
over the life of the car, with 90%
in-town, short-trip driving. I just returned from my parents in Saratoga 
Springs, NY, and got 437 miles on
1 tank - the 'low fuel' light came on as I pulled into my driveway. The car is a 
GREAT highway cruiser, especially
with the 6-speed. I also really like the styling of the car. Was never crazy 
about the previous-model A6.

My car is totally stock (other than the red 'T' and 'the headrest mod') but I 
would like to put a chip in it as you can easily
get to 200 hp/200 ft lbs for around $500. With the additional 30 hp, the car 
would be nearly perfect.

As far as issues, I replaced all of the coil packs over an 18-month period. 
First gear in the trans had to be
replaced (under warranty). The timing belt replacement at 75k miles was 
expensive ($900 at an independent shop).
Other than tires and brakes, that's about it. I do have a small coolant leak 
from somewhere that I haven't figured out
yet.

 Dan D
'04 A4 1.8Tq MT-6
Central NJ USA






________________________________
From: Rob <beattyr2003 at cox.net>
To: quattro at audifans.com
Sent: Wed, July 14, 2010 6:41:11 PM
Subject: A6 vs A4 summary

So far pretty much everyone has come out for the A6 over the A4... And I
am really tempted to go get a 2000-2001 2.7t.  

So last chance to convince me I am making a mistake :)

Rob

ps ok so its not the last chance, but I do want to hear some pros of the
A4 1.8t 02-04



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