[s-cars] Sports Wagons? Replacement for '95.5 S6: S4 Avant V8?

[chris chambers]

Gentz,

I have a 2002 Allroad, it's been a good car and the suspension isn't that hard or $$ to deal with.

As for the suspension, the front air springs and pump are the main issue. Arnott has lifetime warrantied afeir springs
for $300 ea and a gentleman in the UK has produced a nice "rebuild kit" for the pump.

I have replaced both of my front air springs with Arnott air springs, and rebuilt my pump using the kit.

The 2.7t engine is a nice engine, and while I would have preferred a manual transmission there have been a few owners
doing 6 speed conversions I might go this route.

If you come across an Allroad with "issues" such as the suspension or slipping trans you might consider fixing the suspension
and doing a 6 speed manual trans conversion if the price is right.


Chris
wishing I was driving my S6 but the Allroad is a great kiddie hauler. 




>________________________________
> From: Jeff LaBombard <jefflabombard at madriver.com>
>To: 'Keith Franchetti' <skidfranc at gmail.com>; s-car-list at audifans.com 
>Sent: Sunday, May 5, 2013 11:06 AM
>Subject: Re: [s-cars] Sports Wagons? Replacement for '95.5 S6: S4 Avant V8?
> 
>
>Keith-
>
>I replaced my 280K mile 95.5 S6A with a 2003 S6A 3 years ago.  I miss the
>turbo and, of course, the 5 speed.    I had a manual transmission as a
>requirement also, but let it slide when I found this car, as you know it's a
>dying bread with Audis.  
>
>I looked at S4 Avants, but my mechanic steered me away.  I also did not
>wanted to stay in the "C" chassis size.  Allroad 6 speed is an option for
>you, but hard to find.  I took those off my list because of the air
>suspension.
>
>Have you talked with Dave at Autohaus in Burlington, he has been
>specializing in S - Cars forever.  Email me off list with any other
>questions.
>
>http://www.autohaus-vt.com/cars/
>
>Good luck, 
>
>Jeff.
>
>-----Original Message-----
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>[mailto:s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf Of Keith Franchetti
>Sent: Saturday, May 04, 2013 8:58 AM
>To: s-car-list at audifans.com
>Subject: [s-cars] Sports Wagons? Replacement for '95.5 S6: S4 Avant V8?
>
>Hi Again-
>
>So now I need to figure out what to drive.  I've been dreading this day,
>since there are precious few true sports wagons out there.  Actually, I'd
>settle for a decent pretender--forget about "true."
>
>First, I'm going to look at a 2004 S4 Avant V8 today.  Guy wants $14.5k.
>
>http://burlington.craigslist.org/cto/3761742307.html
>
>He's the 3rd owner.  Says "head gaskets might need to be replaced" because
>they are "leaking." But he says the dealership's estimate for the repair is
>$450.  Can anyone translate that to something that makes sense?  And
>assuming that alone isn't a huge red flag, does anyone know what else I
>should be considering or worrying about with this car?
>
>Specifications for replacement car for '95 S6 Avant:
>
>Deal-breakers: manual transmission (with a clutch -- not paddles); wagon;
>roof rack
>
>Wants:  big enough to be family vacation car (just one daughter); kick in
>the pants to drive, but with creature comforts too.
>
>Cars I'm considering:  VW TDI Jetta; Mini Cooper (new AWDs); Audi?; BMW
>(wifey has ruled these out, but I haven't)
>
>I'd love suggestions.  Thanks in advance.
>
>Keith
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