[V8] Off-topic: A6 recommendation?

[Ed Dekker]

Karl,
    She will miss the punch of the V8 with the smaller engine.  The Avant 
tranny downshifts on moderate hills.  Feels and is a smaller car but has 
advanced conveniences like tilt wheel, remote entry and dual memory settings 
plus it gets better gpm.
    I have one of each.  For the past 5 yrs, I've used the A6 as a light 
construction vehicle.  A better repair history than the V8,  including a 
blown head gasket.  Also, the warning chime for mty gas/lights-on and the 
outside temp light, washer pumps, wiper motor and left side speakers failed. 
Dash fix is $750 circuitboard.  Single unit upper-lower headlights hell to 
adjust well.  Insurance covered excellent repair of a deer collision.  I 
admit it has chick appeal and my collegiate gr-nephew covets it.
    I use the Avant for hauling, but otherwise favor the V8.
Ed Dekker
90 V8Q titanium 130k
97 A6Q Avant pearl 98k

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Karl Middlebrooks" <coalblacksmith at gmail.com>
To: "V8 List" <v8 at audifans.com>
Sent: Monday, March 27, 2006 12:47 AM
Subject: [V8] Off-topic: A6 recommendation?


> Well, this isn't entirely off-topic, as the reason this comes up is a 
> direct result of my girlfriend driving V8 #1 while her '95 Chrysler 
> Concorde was in the shop (her exact words were, "Wow! Your car is FUN to 
> drive!"). I couldn't find an A6 specific list (other than the v6-12v list, 
> which looks pretty low traffic), so I figured I'd ask here.
>
> The girlfriend doesn't want a V8Q, even though driving mine convinced her 
> that a new (used) Audi is the way to go. She wants an A6 Avant, 2000 or 
> newer.
> I don't know that platform at all, though I seem to remember some 
> grumblings about the 2.7T A6. Any folks here have recommendations of what 
> to look for in buying one, typical quirks/expenses and so on?
> Thanks for any advice!
> Karl
> '90 V8Q - "The Silverman"
> '90 V8Q - "The Bismarck"