2.7withaT

im a young kid looking to buy his 1st car and i was wondering how much money i would be spending to maintain a a6 2.7T im looking at getting a 2001 with around 90k on it.

acarney

I had to replace my torque converter at about 98,000 miles (just two months after I bought mine) which ran about $3,000. From my understanding this is a KNOWN problem and there are a lot of TSBs out on the seals going bad in the converters. Timing belt is due at 105,000 miles which is running me ~$1,700 since I'm also doing valve cover gaskets & related cam shaft seals per recommendations from everyone here. You also have to worry about the turbos. From my understanding they can start to leak oil & cause problems for you when these cars get to this kind of miles. Turbo replacement is ~$5,000. I would FOR SURE have the car checked for oil leaks around the turbos & the computer scanned to see if there are any codes in there right now that just haven't set off the check engine light.

Also, maybe think about buying a good extended warrenty with it. It's what covered my torque converter (plan already paid for it's self) and SHOULD cover the turbos if I need them done. Granted it'll max out the service plan because repair costs will have reached the blue book value of my car...


I LOVE my 2002 2.7t but there was no way of knowing the converter might need replaces because the car ran really great. It's costly... Also, look at spending ~$60 per oil change and I'm paying ~$55 per tank of gas which gets me ~330 miles.

Just Me

it all depends on two things:

1. condition / how its been treated
2. how you treat it

The turbos are delicate in any car. Two small ones more so. well maintained, they will outlast you. Abused, they will fail. read up on hwo to treat turbo. Good oil; changes; always drive easy until warm; always cool down. Period.

The TC as noted, is weak. Worse if you chip it. Dont abuse it.

The suspension bushings and TRE fail every 60-90k. A full front end rebuild with alignment and everything is about $1000 or so. You cna also do them piecemeal, but this can be more costly int he long run.

Timing belt service (complete with H20 pump etc.) shoudl be done every 75k or so, its abotu $1100-1300 (good indie) or quite a bit more at the stealer, uh, dealer.

Car is very solid and durable beyond that.

G

CrodA6

I wouldn't unless u have deep pockets and are already knowledgable with Audis'. There is no way i could of handled a used Audi as my first car. I would of accidently ruined it somehow. Not because im rough w my vehicles, but because Audis are relativly high maintanence, and if neglected with fall apart quickly.

68jcode

I just dropped $1700 on my 01 A6 2.7T with 90k miles. Needed timing belt service (water pump, thermostat, tensioners, seals yadayada...), shocks & struts, front brake pads and rotors, outer CV joints and all the control arms and tie rod ends. I did all the work myself, so the $1700 just represents parts. Can only imagine the cost to have the stealer do it. If you are experienced with normal maintenance items and comfortable doing the work yourself, you can save a lot of money doing the work yourself. Otherwise, be prepared to spend $.

emjayem

i think these 4 posts pretty much sum it up. They are always in need of maintenance and repairs. Chances are, it IS leaking oil, lets not forget adjuster seals that will leak oil, the outer CV boots that will tear open. So as stated, unless you have deep pockets to maintain this car, it will fall apart.

PPGOAL

Young kids are not know to have lots of money for normal maintenance and expensive repairs. There is also the inevitable need to do something stupid, like do donuts in a parking lot and hit cement curbs. Do yourself a favor and buy a more reliable, but boring car (maybe a nice Acura TL). Someday, when you have that nice paycheck coming in, buy a luxury Audi moneypit.

I bought mine used with 37k and now at 152k: alternator, clutch and flywheel, and recently outer axle boots replaced. Otherwise it's been a reliable car with all regular maintenance performed. But...I bought a 3.0l for my [young - 17] daughter because I don't trust her with a turbo.