Airbag

I am long time Audi owner everything up to a C5 but now i am looking at a C6 to repalce my aging car ( 14 years 400,000km )

I have had 2.8 12v and 30v and found them both to be rock solid engines.

From what i have read the 3.0 engine available in the c5 has its issues.
How is the 3.2, and is it an extension of the 2.8 or 3.2 ?

Is it timing belt or Chain ?

Any issues with cam wear or any other premature failures ?

Is it your typical audi engine with eventual issues with cam tensioners , oil leaks etc ?

Thanks

chrisone

if you do more research on here you'll find a lot of info .....most people on this c6 forum have the 3.2fsi but everybody's mileage is different some have problems and some are problems free .....main thing you'd encounter with the 3.2fsi is the carbon build up ...all c6 2005-2011 are running on chains

mikerouze

Have you test driven one yet? The 2.8 is no slouch, but the 3.2 is noticeably more powerful. I've had my 3.2 for a few months and haven't had any issues. I think it all comes down to how the previous owner treated the car.

raj99

if it were me and I was on the lookout for a C6 Audi, the only 2 models I would evaluate would be the 3.0T or the 4.2 (BTW, I'm biased since I have a non-FSI 4.2)

The 3.0T is almost infinitely tuneable and the 3.2 is anemic when compared to the 4.2.

KevinGary

You are being kind calling the 3.2 anemic. It's got no soul, no sound, no speed.

Airbag

Okay guys thanks that is pretty well what I am looking for. Just wanted to know if anything lept out as.stay away.

It's a four door sedan to me, that is all, I'm not looking to race around the streets with it. I have other cars for that.
Thanks for the input and i will do some research on carbon build up.

Thanks again.

KevinGary

I am sensing you want some detail on the ownership experience. I have pasted in below one of my earlier posts. I am sure it will give the detail that you may be looking for.

I am getting ready to end my 9 years with my beloved 05 A6 4.2. She currently has 139k on the odometer. In order to assist my fellow owners in understanding the potential maintenance and repair issues with these cars, I am posting most of my service records, including prices paid and what was covered under warranty. When I receive delivery information on my factory order 2015 A6 TDI I may post the 05 in the classifieds. She has had over $20,000 in repairs in the last 10,000 miles and is probably only worth $7,000 so she may be a steal for a forum member who is mechanically inclined. Of course my wife says I will never sell it. We will see. I have really enjoyed the forum. Thanks.

Miles Service

884 Miles Warranty
1) MMI hardware replaced

5,283 Miles Warranty
1) 5,000 mile service

10,152 Miles $126.53
1) Oil Change

14,775 Miles Warranty
1) 15,000 mile service
2) tighten front passenger seat
3) tighten air vent outlets
4) update airbag software
5) tighten dashboard
6) update MMI software

20,059 Miles $112.74
1) Oil Change
2) tighten dashboard

20,685 Miles Warranty
1) Replaced pollen filter door
2) Replace tire pressure sensor
3) Replace Mmi control ****

24,727 Miles Warranty
1) 25,000 mile service
2) tighten dashboard
3) replace windshield wiper blades

28,506 Miles $204.97
1) Brake fluid flush
2) Repair front passenger seat frame
3) Replace license plate light bulb
4) Update MMI software
5) Repair ski sack
6) oil change

28,620 Miles Warranty
1) Replace all 8 coil packs
2) Replace throttle control valve

29,806 Miles Warranty
1) replace fuel door cover
2) update airbag software

32,254 Miles Warranty
1) Replace front brake pads
2) clean HVAC drains
3) replace pollen filter

33,926 Miles Warranty
1) Replace rear brake pads
2) Replace fuel filter
3) Lube steering column
4) Tighten dashboard
5) 35,000 mile service

36,129 Miles Warranty
1) Update fuel gauge software
2) Replaced power steering hose clamp

36,739 Miles Warranty
1) Replace interior light in driver's footwell

37,715 Miles Warranty
1) Update airbag software

40,759 Miles Combination Warranty/$341.74
1) Transmission fluid flush
2) Replace fluids in differentials
3) oil change

44,754 Miles Warranty
1) Replace steering column
2) convert front brake pads
3) 45,000 mile service

49,419 Miles Warranty
1) Replace head cover gasket
2) Oil Change

50,283 Miles Warranty
1) Replaced rear sunshade motor

54,659 Miles combination warranty/$891.32
1) coolant system flush
2) replace coolant temperature sensor
3) replace fog lamp
4) replace trunk latch
5) 55,000 mile service

56,440 Miles combination warranty/$110.29
1) update ECU module
2) replace tire air pressure sensors
3) replace windshield wipers

60,168 Miles combination warranty/$241.49
1) oil change
2) brake fluid flush
3) replace rear seat air bag ignitor

61,040 Miles $1,186.67
1) replace front brake pads and rotors
2) replace rear brake pads and rotors

65,209 Miles combination warranty/$323.54
1) 65,000 mile service
2) replace coolant temperature sensor
3) replace parktronic speaker

65,635 Miles $435.50
1) replace thermostat

66,553 Miles $168.85
1) Replace light bar in front passenger door

66,848 Miles $268.20
1) Replace wood trim on driver's front door

69,020 Miles $123.55
1) Oil change

70,741 Miles $287.34
1) Replace rear right tail light assembly
2) Clear air bag codes

75,099 Miles $761.88
1) 75,000 mile service

75,762 Miles Warranty
1) replace center rear seat air bag sensor
2) replace rear seat bracket

80,187 Miles $1,223.61
1) oil change
2) flush transmission fluid
3) replace brake fluid

85,450 Miles $320.44
1) 85,000 mile service
2) update airbag software

87,879 Miles Warranty
1) replace rear seat air bag sensor connector
2) readapt tilt wheel steering column

90,746 Miles $826.97
1) oil change
2) replace oil pressure sensor
3) re-adapt steering column
4) replace rear brake pads and rotors

93,793 Miles combination warranty/$315.09
1) Replace steering column
2) replace front brake pads

95,964 Miles $720.33
1) 95,000 mile service
2) replace battery

100,600 Miles $1,529.52
1) oil change
2) replace all 8 coil packs
3) replace fuel filter
4) replace brake fluid
5) coolant flush
6) replace supplemental rear passenger air bag

103,924 Miles $1,191.74
1) 105,000 mile service
2) replace passenger tailight assembly
3) replace right side motor mount

110,515 Miles $2,277.12
1) oil change
2) replace all 4 upper and lower control arms and tie rod ends
3) replace both side sway bar links

115,704 Miles $861.73
1) 115,000 mile service
2) 4 wheel alignment
3) replaced left side license plate bulb
4) replaced passenger side running light

120,490 Miles $1,105.50
1) oil change
2) replace transmission fluid
3) replace differential fluids

124,683 Miles $2,303.08
1) 125,000 mile service
2) replaced front brake pads and rotors
3) replaced rear brake pads
4) replaced satellite radio module
5) replaced battery

127,496 Miles $552.87
1) replaced rear passenger window regulator
2) replace passenger sider amber light bulb

133,383 Miles $1,516.17
1) replace jet pump valve
2) replace engine temperature sensor
3) replace both radiator hoses
4) coolant flush
5) brake fluid flush
6) 135,000 mile service

133,600 Miles combination warranty?$502.96
1) replace right side combi valve
2) replace passenger side adaptive headlight assembly

133,714 Miles $225.52
1) fuel injection service

134,585 Miles $1,977.74
1) replace vacuum line under manifold
2) replace temperature sensor
3) replace driver side adaptive headlight assembly

135,880 Miles $493.54
1) replaced thermostat
2) bled coolant system
3) replaced rear passenger side seat latch

137,015 Miles $1,540.46
1) replace drivers air bag
2) replace wiper blades

138,250 Miles $849.93
1) replaced radiator

138,682 Miles $9,116
1) oil change
2) replace torque converter
3) replace timing chains
4) replace timing chain guides
5) replace timing chain tensioners

138,939 Miles Warranty
1) replace intake manifold
2) replace all coil packs
3) replace all fuel injectors
4) replace fuel distributor rail
5) replace front heated oxygen sensor
6) replace combi-valve

Airbag

wow thats some serious info ..

thanks .. Actually sounds a lot like my C5 so i guess not too much has changed

FormulaElement

I would stay away from the 2005-2006 4.2's. The timing chain problems are outrageous... Most C6's won't have any major problems until the later 100k miles, its still such a pain to replace the parts and embarrassing when you start the car and people are around to hear what it sounds like before the oil pressure is built up.

The 3.2 has timing chain problems as well, but is a lot easier to fix because you don't have to pull the engine. I haven't heard of any problems with the FSI 4.2's (2007+) besides carbon buildup.

audifsi3.2

[QUOTE=FormulaElement;24579686]I would stay away from the 2005-2006 4.2's. The timing chain problems are outrageous... Most C6's won't have any major problems until the later 100k miles, its still such a pain to replace the parts and embarrassing when you start the car and people are around to hear what it sounds like before the oil pressure is built up.

The 3.2 has timing chain problems as well, but is a lot easier to fix because you don't have to pull the engine. I haven't heard of any problems with the FSI 4.2's (2007+) besides carbon buildup.[/QUOTE

3.2 has timing chain problems link?