[V8] Allroad anyone?

[Kneale Brownson]

The 4.2 in our S8 performs well.  The V8 in the Allroad has a timing 
chain instead of a belt.  I wanted a manual tranny, so when I was 
shopping for an Allroad, I had to go for the V6.  It's a very quick car 
stock and there is lots of fuel map tuning around for even higher 
performance.

Mine came with a leaking airbag ($1000 reduction from the asking price) 
and I've replaced the fronts as a result.  Not too bad a job.   I used 
Raxles for new front halfshafts to cure a pronounced vibration under 
acceleration.

I installed a European trailer hitch (not visible except when the towbar 
is in place) and the car pulls wonderfully.  The air suspension keeps 
the car level and the hitch system is rated for a 2.5 ton load.

I recently ordered a drive train stabilization bar that I haven't 
installed because some jerk ran me down while I was skiing and I'm now 
recovering from surgery to repair a broken leg.

Wife wants to give me the S8 and keep driving the Allroad now.

On 1/25/2012 2:58 PM, Roger M. Woodbury wrote:
> I have been looking around at Audis recently.  I have been shocked to find
> out how cheap the older cars...pre-2003...really are.
>
> Today I have spoken with an owner about a 2004 4.2 allroad for....are you
> sitting down?  $2500!  Yes, there is a catch. The car stopped in traffic and
> has been sitting in the owner's yard for three weeks.  Sumptoms sound like a
> front half shaft, and I have some other questions.  Miles?  Around 100,000
> or so.  Depending, I may go and see it.
>
> Others are around throughout New England with prices ranging from the low
> four grand to just under 14 grand (at a dealer).  Miles are anywhere from
> 70,000 to 170,000.  Still and all, for a running, driving allroad with
> everything working, they're cheap.
>
> Never mind garden variety A6's.  The most interesting one I have seen
> advertised was a 2003 that had broken its timing belt for $2500.
>
> All of these are Avants.
>
> Just sayin'.....
>
> Roger
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