Qtr_pndr Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 I am looking at getting a 00 Audi a6 2.7t and was wondering the pros and cons any input would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossle Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 Ask when timing belt was done with papers. Valve cover gaskets leak at the back Turbos go bad Air injection pump codes (check engine light) ABS control modules (ABS light/brake light) Coolant leaks Front suspension (like to eat ball joints, there are 4 on both sides) Otherwise, great motor. I love the torque curve, the Audi owners will step in with more info. I just get the pleasure of servicing them here and there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 Miles ? As Sean noted... Valve covers leak Timing belt / water pump maintenance. Stock turbos can go (but less likely on A6) Lots of work requires the motor to be removed Probably due for all of the suspension arms by now. Not a good high miles car to "jump in" unless you are cool with pulling the motor on a whim and it's not your DD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neonkiller Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 Miles ? As Sean noted... Valve covers leak Timing belt / water pump maintenance. Stock turbos can go (but less likely on A6) Lots of work requires the motor to be removed Probably due for all of the suspension arms by now. Not a good high miles car to "jump in" unless you are cool with pulling the motor on a whim and it's not your DD. Someone triple post this. They are not cheap, Front suspension nightmares Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyM3rC Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 Someone triple post this. They are not cheap, Front suspension nightmares The front suspension isn't a nightmare. It will last 100k miles or more, and the control arms are pretty easy to swap out. Sucks to have to do it, but really it might take a first timer a couple hours +alignment. There are plenty of things to go wrong on those though, jesus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 #1 thing is sensors. One by one they'll go bad as the car ages. O2's, EGT, coil packs, ABS sensor. It's really not bad, sensors aren't really expensive (except EGT's are fucking $500 a pair). Around 100K miles a lot of shit will need replaced (timing belt, suspensions, random sensors), but then you're good for another 100K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossle Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 The key to is fix each problem as they come regardless of cost. Otherwise you will drown yourself in car repairs and end up with a junk car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff88coupe Posted December 9, 2011 Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 I have a '04 A6 2.7T S-line with just over 100K on it now. I had the timing belt changed at 75K..was told it would be good for another 75K. I'm lucky that I have a friend who is a Audi dealer tech down here in cincy. He did the timing belt service along with a few other things on the side out of his home garage...cost me about half what it would at a dealership. He told me the only thing I really need to do till 150K was basic maintance. I really like having the A6 as a DD...it spoils you...great power and love the AWD. I average about 20mpg in mixed driving...23-24 on the highway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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