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Re: the trans are a weak link, like everything else, properly maintained you should be in good shape

Posted by: clancy on 2008-05-07 17:48:11
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In Reply to: the trans are a weak link, like everything else, properly maintained you should be in good shape posted by Press on 2008-05-07 17:36:52

The 4.2 I'm looking at has 88k miles. Planning on a timing belt & stuff, trans service, plugs & general tune up immediately as I don't know if it any of this has ever been done.

Is the gas mileage much worse than the 2.7T?

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which is more reliable A6 4.2 or 2.7T - clancy 2008-05-07 16:03:03 (145 views)

The altitude is going to put more stress on the turbos of a 2.7t - thetatau87 2008-05-08 07:36:23 (63 views)

meh, get 2.8 ;o) - thomas1978 2008-05-07 20:00:07 (50 views)

i remember my 2.8, i made it move like a 4.2 after 75mph :) - nemesisa6 2008-05-07 20:09:38 (49 views)

I've actaully never rode in a 2.8, but because it's Audi, Im sure its veeery nice - Raudi_6 akaDeutschMF 2008-05-07 20:15:42 (43 views)

then why do you calling 2.8 weak sauce - thomas1978 2008-05-08 01:59:44 (51 views)

meh, 2.8 is weak sauce - Raudi_6 akaDeutschMF 2008-05-07 20:05:22 (45 views)

I like the body styling of the 4.2, but enjoy the turbo pull, also, I believe 2.7T is mod friendly - Raudi_6 akaDeutschMF 2008-05-07 18:04:44 (45 views)

Wait--Wait; don't turbos fade badly in thin air? - ivonius4.2 2008-05-07 17:43:45 (70 views)

Backwards. Turbos are the ticket up hgih. - Just Me 2008-05-07 17:55:38 (71 views)

DING!! Pit a 4.2 against a 2.7T at altitiude and the you'll see the benefits of the turbos. - Grapeking 2008-05-07 18:37:58 (39 views)

give me a change at sea level....you'll get me off the line but the 4.2 pulls like a train - Press 2008-05-07 18:43:57 (74 views)

Press.. where did you get the fog lamps? Looks Xenon on your sig pic - Raudi_6 akaDeutschMF 2008-05-07 19:52:33 (35 views)

piaa xtreme white bulbs as i recall - Press 2008-05-07 20:31:22 (33 views)

Those burn out fairly often, sylvannia makes some nice, bright white bulbs that last a while - MA_2.7t 2008-05-07 22:32:41 (33 views)

i've had them in my car for over 2 years now.... - Press 2008-05-08 06:02:06 (33 views)

In fogs they last longer, but they've been averaging ~1 year in lowbeams. - MA_2.7t 2008-05-08 08:10:31 (36 views)

you're probably right....never tried those - Press 2008-05-08 09:08:16 (31 views)

sure...but I'll take you in Denver, off the line and until we run out of road! - Grapeking 2008-05-07 18:53:54 (42 views)

you're on....juice man....8^) - Press 2008-05-07 19:40:04 (36 views)

LMAO - Raudi_6 akaDeutschMF 2008-05-07 20:40:01 (37 views)

Re: Wait--Wait; don't turbos fade badly in thin air? - clancy 2008-05-07 17:55:20 (48 views)

as sag stated the 4.2 is a very reliable beast....if you take care of the car - Press 2008-05-07 16:32:23 (105 views)

Agreed on your gas price remark. Driving can be fun, and gas is a fixed cost - FinnishPride 2008-05-07 17:55:26 (39 views)

I've been riding the Metro to save pennies on gas, tired of paying $60/wk in gas. - Raudi_6 akaDeutschMF 2008-05-07 18:00:12 (37 views)

Or, cancel cable tv,daily starbucks, dont drink alcohol, or smoke=save hundreds a month - FinnishPride 2008-05-07 18:07:45 (51 views)

we all set our own priorities, don't we? That's what it comes down to- making - Grapeking 2008-05-07 18:36:18 (42 views)

True dat, true dat... wow this forum gets deeeeep sometimes, think I need a smoke break, LOL - Raudi_6 akaDeutschMF 2008-05-07 18:57:51 (31 views)

right there with ya....8^) - Press 2008-05-07 19:40:27 (37 views)

Very true, I'm learning to budget better these days with fuel and food prices goin up - Raudi_6 akaDeutschMF 2008-05-07 18:16:05 (37 views)

Got your flame suit on? - SouthboroAudiGuy 2008-05-07 16:14:55 (90 views)

just keep in mind that the mileage is not really different between 2.7T tip and 4.2... - Boston Driver 2008-05-07 20:31:30 (54 views)

FWIW... - SouthboroAudiGuy 2008-05-08 02:50:02 (54 views)

...not bad, but of course, 6 spd advantage, and on a long cruise, I can get over 22 MPG... - Boston Driver 2008-05-08 05:23:14 (46 views)

Makes me wonder... - SouthboroAudiGuy 2008-05-08 05:33:07 (41 views)

Mileage polls are useless unless the drivers are driving the same roads... - Boston Driver 2008-05-08 07:10:03 (41 views)

that seems reasonable. - Just Me 2008-05-08 07:04:31 (49 views)

I'd say that was more the function of the manual tranny... - Boston Driver 2008-05-08 07:25:38 (35 views)

The trans is the only "major" issue with the 4.2. - audikillsbmw 2008-05-07 16:13:09 (100 views)

Re: The trans is the only "major" issue with the 4.2. - clancy 2008-05-07 17:11:19 (77 views)

the trans are a weak link, like everything else, properly maintained you should be in good shape - Press 2008-05-07 17:36:52 (67 views)

Re: the trans are a weak link, like everything else, properly maintained you should be in good shape - clancy 2008-05-07 17:48:11 (58 views)

Even though I'm a very aggressive driver, I still get between 16.5 and 17 mpg in my 4.2. - audikillsbmw 2008-05-07 18:27:40 (50 views)

Seems like after a few good pulls, my guage plummets - Raudi_6 akaDeutschMF 2008-05-07 19:20:56 (35 views)

i can get 18mpg....higher on the highway - Press 2008-05-07 18:40:59 (37 views)

the 4.2 is better than the 2.7T - jimmyc83 2008-05-07 16:12:20 (132 views)

"I did it all for the nookie!!" =) - Raudi_6 akaDeutschMF 2008-05-07 18:17:30 (44 views)

I have had to buy shocks FIVE times in 20k miles because I have so many women in my car at all times - MA_2.7t 2008-05-07 17:53:58 (39 views)

oye! a hotel room would have been cheaper! - jimmyc83 2008-05-07 19:13:05 (29 views)

2001 4.2 rock solid at 115,000 miles! - ivonius4.2 2008-05-07 17:27:05 (87 views)

I wouldnt say that a 30v V-6 is exactly "small" displacement, compared to other blocks out there - Raudi_6 akaDeutschMF 2008-05-07 21:22:53 (35 views)

REAL men drive a stick. - SouthboroAudiGuy 2008-05-07 18:31:44 (42 views)

I've always preferred a manual, but with traffic in DC, tiptronic is not a bad choice - Raudi_6 akaDeutschMF 2008-05-07 21:46:33 (35 views)

Hows the Zerna holding up? Still satisified? - FinnishPride 2008-05-07 20:37:53 (35 views)

Enormously. - SouthboroAudiGuy 2008-05-08 02:51:55 (39 views)

Ya nothing better than the tip, until 5 minutes pass and you realize how ghey it is... - FinnishPride 2008-05-07 17:56:24 (44 views)

Those turbos make your hips look wide (i'm just saying...) - ivonius4.2 2008-05-07 18:28:51 (43 views)

Only advantage over 6M, but I take what I can get - Raudi_6 akaDeutschMF 2008-05-07 21:51:37 (35 views)

Remind me to never carpool with you :) - FinnishPride 2008-05-07 19:23:34 (33 views)

You've never driven a stock 6speed, rubbing your passangers thigh is inevitable for 5 & 6 - MA_2.7t 2008-05-07 18:44:40 (35 views)

i only rub my passenger's thigh after v-tec kicks in - jimmyc83 2008-05-07 19:09:20 (52 views)

lol - Press 2008-05-07 17:35:01 (36 views)

lol - audikillsbmw 2008-05-07 17:31:20 (33 views)

146k on my 2.7t with original turbo and clutch.... it all depends on how it was maintained - slickn 2008-05-07 16:12:07 (59 views)

This is true. Basic 2.7T is bullet proof, BUT, big BUT - Just Me 2008-05-07 16:17:48 (152 views)

THIS also has been discussed many times... - SouthboroAudiGuy 2008-05-07 16:23:08 (104 views)

Yes. I said that. What's your point? - Just Me 2008-05-07 17:58:00 (60 views)

We're on the same page. - SouthboroAudiGuy 2008-05-07 18:28:16 (50 views)

Gotcha. My point is: - Just Me 2008-05-08 05:13:18 (46 views)

No worries. - SouthboroAudiGuy 2008-05-08 05:25:22 (38 views)

I believe he is backing your statement, my 2.7 is flashed, but I dont race back and forth from work - Raudi_6 akaDeutschMF 2008-05-07 18:03:16 (62 views)

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