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I can write an estimate for 6000 easy if the car needs a major service and isnt maintained

Posted by: Audi0s on 2008-10-10 18:37:28
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In Reply to: If you had a choice of the audi A6 you have or a bmw 540 years1997-2001,what would get and why?? posted by audiquattroduo on 2008-10-09 19:15:30

Take it from me, like we say in the shop
These cars will F you every chance they get.
Cooling system problems mostly, along with control arm bushings, power steering hoses, belts, fan clutch, the list goes on. But I guess it comes with any German make.
But I blow a pant grenade when I get to work on those e39 M5's. Its all subtle power.

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If you had a choice of the audi A6 you have or a bmw 540 years1997-2001,what would get and why?? - audiquattroduo 2008-10-09 19:15:30 (30 views)

I can write an estimate for 6000 easy if the car needs a major service and isnt maintained - Audi0s 2008-10-10 18:37:28 (19 views)

which dealer do you work for? - iconoclast 2008-10-11 08:28:07 (9 views)

540 6MT - SNAFU 4 2008-10-10 05:57:40 (11 views)

+ sport pkg. HIT! - s.carder 2008-10-10 10:40:54 (11 views)

the ONLY mechanic I fully/truly trust swears it's bmw's most reliable car (any e39) - JeffAhn 2008-10-09 20:49:54 (34 views)

The E39's are built like "brick shithouses" - quattrothatcould 2008-10-09 21:36:30 (29 views)

i dunno if that's a good or bad thing - JeffAhn 2008-10-10 04:28:18 (9 views)

2001 540 i sport chassis is a blast ! Driven 2. Best E39 if you can't afford an E39 M5 - Schumiusedtowin 2008-10-09 20:45:14 (28 views)

Is the 540 auto or manual? - 5speed6 2008-10-09 19:18:41 (13 views)

if it was for me sorry but it would have to be auto - audiquattroduo 2008-10-09 19:21:55 (15 views)

the 6spd trans is the same as m5... - iconoclast 2008-10-09 19:24:44 (24 views)

better off, the 6-speed Gertag transmission in the 540 is not a smooth one. - 5speed6 2008-10-09 19:24:35 (18 views)

the 540 will be easier on your wallet in terms of gas. - iconoclast 2008-10-09 19:17:14 (73 views)

Is the maintenance more expensive than the A6 4.2???? How about reliability - audiquattroduo 2008-10-09 19:24:21 (13 views)

going by inspection I and II intervals, i would say yes. - iconoclast 2008-10-09 19:29:58 (28 views)

reliability?? look what AKB is going through right now. - 5speed6 2008-10-09 19:25:56 (11 views)

So I guess i am better off just keeping my a6 4.2. don't bother with the 540i TIA - audiquattroduo 2008-10-09 19:35:16 (16 views)

either one is going to have maintenance issues (that's the German car way).. - 5speed6 2008-10-09 19:51:55 (21 views)

Thanks for all the input,but I think if I told my wife I want trade my audi for a bmw she will... - audiquattroduo 2008-10-09 20:15:28 (19 views)

ill give you a heads up... - iconoclast 2008-10-10 04:32:48 (18 views)

oh, so you got rid of it.... - 5speed6 2008-10-10 20:16:56 (9 views)

yep yep... - iconoclast 2008-10-11 08:29:29 (8 views)

heheh.. - 5speed6 2008-10-11 17:42:57 (9 views)

gas mileage / consumption on b6 s4 is worse than e39 m5. - iconoclast 2008-10-11 18:03:56 (6 views)

that's what the consenus is.. - 5speed6 2008-10-11 18:18:56 (8 views)

unfortunately... - iconoclast 2008-10-11 18:38:34 (8 views)

I have.. - 5speed6 2008-10-11 18:50:49 (9 views)

dig it. - iconoclast 2008-10-11 19:27:53 (7 views)

^spot on. - iconoclast 2008-10-09 19:54:22 (12 views)

i cant make that decision for you... - iconoclast 2008-10-09 19:43:40 (18 views)

you're biased ;) - 5speed6 2008-10-09 19:19:33 (12 views)

lol. - iconoclast 2008-10-09 19:21:59 (19 views)

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