Considering a 2013 A6 3.0T - please advise
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Without doing any research, on the surface it seems like not a bad price for a Prestige but I would see if they would let you take it for a few hours so you can have it checked out by another Audi service dept. (Audi will not CPO a car with over 50K miles). The car is pretty complex and can be very expensive to repair without a warranty. What other options does the car have, i/e/ LED headlights, Driver Assistance package, HUD?
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I know it is a bit late to help the OP, but I wanted to add my 2 cents anyway for the benefit (or disgust) of anyone else considering both engines. lol
I had the 3.0 supercharged engine in my 2010 A6 P+, then got the 2.0 in my 2015 A6 P+ and again in my 2016 A6 P+. In my experience both 2.0 engines were/are smoother at idle than the 3.0 was, but that might be an anomaly that most won’t face. On the 3.0 the steering wheel would vibrate at idle in D and even a little in N. I had it to the dealer several times but everything checked out as normal. In my first test drive of the 2013 2.0 the most immediate impression I had is that the car was smoother at idle (and actually in all driving conditions) than the 2010 3.0 had been so that sold me to save some money and get the 4-banger.
The additional power in the 2016 2.0 is somewhat offset by the revised transmission programming that makes it stay in a higher gear as long as possible for the benefit of fuel economy. This makes the car seem to lug on long up-hills unless I take it out of cruise control or force a downshift with the paddles.
The one thing I did not see posted here is that to me the 2.0 has a lighter, more nimble driving dynamic/feel. I am not talking compared to the 2010 I had with the 3.0 (that was the C6), but compared to the 2013 and 2016 3.0’s I test drove at the dealer before getting both my 2013 and 2016 2.0’s. The 3.0’s felt more reluctant to change direction and seemed to plow a bit in comparison to the 2.0. Also, the 2.0 seemed to absorb potholes a bit better in my view.
Anyway, my 2 cents.
I had the 3.0 supercharged engine in my 2010 A6 P+, then got the 2.0 in my 2015 A6 P+ and again in my 2016 A6 P+. In my experience both 2.0 engines were/are smoother at idle than the 3.0 was, but that might be an anomaly that most won’t face. On the 3.0 the steering wheel would vibrate at idle in D and even a little in N. I had it to the dealer several times but everything checked out as normal. In my first test drive of the 2013 2.0 the most immediate impression I had is that the car was smoother at idle (and actually in all driving conditions) than the 2010 3.0 had been so that sold me to save some money and get the 4-banger.
The additional power in the 2016 2.0 is somewhat offset by the revised transmission programming that makes it stay in a higher gear as long as possible for the benefit of fuel economy. This makes the car seem to lug on long up-hills unless I take it out of cruise control or force a downshift with the paddles.
The one thing I did not see posted here is that to me the 2.0 has a lighter, more nimble driving dynamic/feel. I am not talking compared to the 2010 I had with the 3.0 (that was the C6), but compared to the 2013 and 2016 3.0’s I test drove at the dealer before getting both my 2013 and 2016 2.0’s. The 3.0’s felt more reluctant to change direction and seemed to plow a bit in comparison to the 2.0. Also, the 2.0 seemed to absorb potholes a bit better in my view.
Anyway, my 2 cents.
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Ideas on the price of a CPO 2013 A6 Prestige 47k (LED headlights, cold weather package and Audi side assist)? Is 32k a good price? I did look at KBB etc and they give a very broad net (almost 5k) so asking here. Dealer asking 35k atm
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It's been ~2 weeks and ~1k miles so far on the tune, and a few days on Stage 2.
I haven't found any compromises or negatives yet. In the regular driving modes (Comfort/Auto) - it feels pretty much stock.
The benefits are very noticeable though:
- Aggressive shifts and better throttle response (in S mode)
- More torque at cruising RPMs - better top gear acceleration
- Huge increase in power, the car is in a different category; it's seriously f^&%n fast now
Stage 2 made the power delivery smoother and more linear, it may have added sigificant power at lower RPMs. With Stage 1 only, the car felt "turbocharged" and peaky.
However do think twice about an exhaust system. The stock one is extremely quiet and replacing it will pretty much ruin the serene cabin.
I haven't found any compromises or negatives yet. In the regular driving modes (Comfort/Auto) - it feels pretty much stock.
The benefits are very noticeable though:
- Aggressive shifts and better throttle response (in S mode)
- More torque at cruising RPMs - better top gear acceleration
- Huge increase in power, the car is in a different category; it's seriously f^&%n fast now
Stage 2 made the power delivery smoother and more linear, it may have added sigificant power at lower RPMs. With Stage 1 only, the car felt "turbocharged" and peaky.
However do think twice about an exhaust system. The stock one is extremely quiet and replacing it will pretty much ruin the serene cabin.
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I'm amazed at the mileage on some of these 2013!!! I do a lot of city driving here in Va, DC and Md. and My car just hit 40K miles on it (took ownership Aug of 2012). 60 and 70K is a A LOT of mileage based on the national avg of 13-15K a year.
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Saw your signature and was wondering how is the XPEL holding up? When did you get it installed?
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The only pieces of film that were replaced was after an accident I had last summer.
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