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

[Eric Sanborn]

I have a 2001 Allroad with the manual.  Other than front axles I think the
the only thing I have had to do with it is related to the suspension.
 Arnott does have a coil spring replacement kit for those who want to go
boring and conventional.  So far I am still willing to deal with the quirky
suspension. I haven't had to touch the front yet, but I did put in
Bilsteins when I did the back.  That helped squat a lot.  Mine has an APR
chip that a previous owner bought.  Over 300 ft-lbs of torque by 2000 rpm
is very nice.  I don't know that I would trust this chip on an automatic
however.

It took me about a year to find the manual, but eventually found it only 2
hours away.  I don't get to drive it much anymore since my wife took it to
serve as the primary kid hauler.  It is a bit soft, but still a very nice
car.

-Eric


On Sun, May 5, 2013 at 2:22 PM, chris chambers
<fastscirocco_2000 at yahoo.com>wrote:

> 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-----
> >From: s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com
> >[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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