askibum02

I've been looking at wagons and I saw a 2000 A6 Avant 2.8Q. It looked like it had most of the options. They were asking $22,000, private part seller. original sticker was $42,xxx. Is it worth it to get the 2.8 or should I look for one with 2.7T or 4.2L

2.7tDallas

There are none with 2.7 or 4.2, only allroads

askibum02

I guess my next question is, is the 2.8 and adequate engine for such a big car?

2.7tDallas

define adequate for the 2.8 owners to answer

Raoul

Its about .5 second slower to 60 than the 2.8 sedan...so the answer is maybe

A6AvantRay

I'd recommend lookin for an allroad if you intend on driving it semi-hard or modding

2tuŽbos1mission

Want a Sedan? a 2.7T sedan is much faster.

teutonictrio

It has plenty of power for a V6, but certainly not a powerful machine like the 4.2 or 2.7T sedans...

Sarge

If I lived above sea level there's no way this car would be adequate, IMO. Go for the allroad if at all possible. TIP or 6sp if you like to shift (I do).

Otherwise consider a '95 S6 avant (assuming the current S6 is more than you want to spend).

The 2.8 avant was a 'compromise' choice for me, and I do look forward to something with more power on my next purchase.

At sea level it is 'adequate', but nothing more.

It is otherwise a nice car, just lacking in the power dept.

GTIMANiac

I thought the S6 Avant had the 4.2L