whitem3

I am looking for a car in the low $10k range, the ~2000 A6 2.7T came across with a lot to offer. 2.7 TT engine, awd, excellent interior, and relatively low in mileage (~100k range).

What are the major ticket items to watch for when shopping for these cars? Am I looking at a $10k car that I will need to put in another $5k soon?

Is the 6spd a better bet? Coming from a BMW 325i, how balance is the handling? I found a few A6 4.2 as well for a little more money, is that a better buy?


Your input is appreciated.

audikillsbmw

And I think you should buy the 4.2...no turbos to worry about, plus you get better fenders

LCP

Because they're 7 to nearly 8 years old by now, and were only $45k fully loaded back then.

DoubleTrouble

Hey, quit rubbing it in about the fenders!

Scott Long

I'm in the same boat. I am looking for an A6 and like the look of the 4.2 but really want the upgrade-ability and ease of modification of the turbo motor. I was looking at an S4 twin turbo but I am tall and prefer the leg room and trunk space of the A6. My wife and I will use the car to travel and take vacations and she will probably drive it everyday while I'm at work.

I could pick up a 2.8 or 3.0 cheaper but I really want the get up and go of a turbo 6 or a v8. The V8 has the better looks with the fenders and the door "wings". But How much faster is it if any than the turbo 6? I mean 50 hp more but what about the torque? And then if you chip the 2.7t is it faster than the 4.2L?

I would prefer the 2002 because of the dual pipes in the rear but I could always replace the rear bumper and get an aftermarket exhaust for the later model from APR.

I plan on lowering the car, tinting the windows, debadging the A6 and engine size, and then installing either 18" or 19" wheels.

Any main differences between 2000-2002 besides the rear bumper? Wasn't 2000 the first year for the 2.7t and 4.2?

apperception

I've got one in the classifieds. This post, however, is not an ad, so please don't delete. The people on this board are amzingly helpful.

audikillsbmw

I'll stop when you buy a 4.2 : )

audikillsbmw

But it is actually a lil bit slower than the 2.7t (especially the manual version.) That is due to the extra 300 or so pounds that was added by the V8, etc :P And yes...2000 was the first year for 4.2's and 2.7's.

DoubleTrouble

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audikillsbmw

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