02 3.0 6speed impressions?
07-21-2005, 11:04 PM
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02 3.0 6speed impressions?
thinking about getting a used 02 3.0 6speed.
any comments? not too concerned with modability, just want something with decent gas milage + reliable.
however, coilovers, sways and possibly exhaust would be a must.
any comments? not too concerned with modability, just want something with decent gas milage + reliable.
however, coilovers, sways and possibly exhaust would be a must.
07-22-2005, 12:56 AM
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I had a 1.8t B5 and it grenaded at 90k miles
MAF, all the vacuum lines and a turbo, all within 700 miles. I have some pics of it in my pic poster.
this one is a certified avant from a dealer with 50k miles. I'd have a couple years at least until the warranty's up, but I'd only want to keep it that long anyways. i was hoping since it's a v6 w/o a turbo, i might get a bit more reliability out of it? My B5 ran great up until sh*t hit the fan.
this one is a certified avant from a dealer with 50k miles. I'd have a couple years at least until the warranty's up, but I'd only want to keep it that long anyways. i was hoping since it's a v6 w/o a turbo, i might get a bit more reliability out of it? My B5 ran great up until sh*t hit the fan.
07-22-2005, 01:40 AM
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well you know the drill, get a 100K warranty or get out of dodge.
you see folks crying in here when things break
quattro
tranny
electrics
whatever
no warranty,duh, its a german car not a jap car
jap cars do the same thing but just 10 years later lol.
quattro
tranny
electrics
whatever
no warranty,duh, its a german car not a jap car
jap cars do the same thing but just 10 years later lol.
07-22-2005, 01:58 AM
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i like mine?
stay away from FK coilovers. if i were to do it again i'd probably just get aggressive springs and koni adjustables. it cost too much to install, adjust, and corner balance etc. but that's just my experience w/ coilovers.
07-22-2005, 02:01 AM
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it comes with it, I'm just worried about dumb stuff happening and AoA saying they won't cover it
I did a search and it sounded like the usual stuff.
how do people like the engine though? smooth? (fairly) powerful? wish they got a 1.8t so they could chip it?
how do people like the engine though? smooth? (fairly) powerful? wish they got a 1.8t so they could chip it?
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07-22-2005, 06:12 AM
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Re: 02 3.0 6speed impressions?
Very pleased with my 2003 3.0. Get the manual with sport package, if you can.
Gas mileage is OK in the city and (IMO) surprisingly good on the highway. That's nice to know now that gas (91 octane) is $1.05 a litre.
Get a CPO version if you can.
Good luck.
Rich
Gas mileage is OK in the city and (IMO) surprisingly good on the highway. That's nice to know now that gas (91 octane) is $1.05 a litre.
Get a CPO version if you can.
Good luck.
Rich
07-22-2005, 06:16 AM
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The V6 is a nice smooth ride. It's not the fastest off the line, but has some good top end.....
If modding engine modding isn't your fancy, you'll be more than happy with it.
07-22-2005, 07:53 AM
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I love my '02 3.0.
I wasn't thinking about modding when I bought it so I didn't care either. But now I kinda wish I would have gotten the 1.8 just for the mods. The 3.0 has been a good car to me though. No real mechanical issues. Just little stuff here and there. Good luck with the search.