buying advice - used A6 2.8 vs 3.0
02-20-2007, 03:04 PM
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I had my 3.0 FWD for 2 1/2 years now and no problems appsolutely
Great car and a lot easier on the TB replacement, just to mention.
Very reliable, good HP, good gas milage. I get about 20 city/hwy and about 29MPG on highway, last time I drove from Atlanta to Myrtle Beach.
I am very satisfied with it even thought I would love the Twins in my engine compartment sometimes.
GO with the 3.0 FWD or Quattro waaay before the 2.8
Very reliable, good HP, good gas milage. I get about 20 city/hwy and about 29MPG on highway, last time I drove from Atlanta to Myrtle Beach.
I am very satisfied with it even thought I would love the Twins in my engine compartment sometimes.
GO with the 3.0 FWD or Quattro waaay before the 2.8
02-20-2007, 04:25 PM
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meh, zee panzer still qualifies
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02-20-2007, 04:25 PM
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every German car I've owned had some oil leaks...
we're talking Porsches, MBs, Audis, from '65 to '01...
Few of the ones on the 2.8 are serious engine-killers in the long run, so like on the M-Bs and Porsches, you choose whether to live with them or not.
My '01 2.8 has 78k, has some leaks, uses less than 1 qt. in 4-5,000 miles and still runs great. It's a time tested engine. The choice vs. 3.0 is a subjective one but I've been happy with the 2.8 for 6+ yrs.
60k is a conservative timing belt change interval, probably overly so, my friend/ indep. Audi/Porsche tech is a very careful guy and says 80k is right, no longer.
Jon
Few of the ones on the 2.8 are serious engine-killers in the long run, so like on the M-Bs and Porsches, you choose whether to live with them or not.
My '01 2.8 has 78k, has some leaks, uses less than 1 qt. in 4-5,000 miles and still runs great. It's a time tested engine. The choice vs. 3.0 is a subjective one but I've been happy with the 2.8 for 6+ yrs.
60k is a conservative timing belt change interval, probably overly so, my friend/ indep. Audi/Porsche tech is a very careful guy and says 80k is right, no longer.
Jon
02-20-2007, 04:46 PM
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Im curious, what problems does the 3.0 have that the 2.8 doesn't?
I honestly haven't heard of any with the engine itself, all I've heard of is the typical suspension, steering, exhaust type issues that I see on all drivetrains.