Hey everyone, I was looking to buy an A4. I wanted a B6, preferably a 3.0 Quattro. and I was wondering if there was anything that I would need to know about them, such as common problems, or what to look for when looking around. and I was hoping to spend less than $20,000. Roughly what kind of condition do you think I could get with that (mileage, problems....etc.)? I know these are n00b questions, but any help you guys can give would be great. Thanks!

 

Hey man welcome, I’m just as much as a n00b at this stuff, the best thing I can tell you is read Chaos92287’s post “Newbies Guide Version 2� he has tons of info about the A4’s. Look at the 1.8T you can get more parts and with the stage 1+ it has some ***** I hear.
https://www.audiforums.com/m_700266/tm.htm

 

3.0 is a great engine if you dont want to mod at al. service will cost you a lot more though, and the cat converters tend to go bad... very expensive, hard job...


1.8t with APR 1+ will destroy a 3.0 on the interstate and get better mileage (if u drive right) and service is cheaper.. keep an eye out for an ultrasport....... great looking cars, i get 30-34MPG with all my mods still (25MPG if i run hard on the interstate)

 

1.8T + ECU Flash FTW!!!!

 

The stock 1.8t engine is underpowered, but if you want power & you want to keep your engine stock, get a 3.0. With some mods (chip, DV for starters), a 1.8t will own a 3.0L. The only engine mod a 3.0 has is a supercharger, which will set you back about $5k. The cost of a timing belt job is much cheaper on the 1.8t, as opposed to the 3.0. If you do decide on a 1.8t, and you change your own oil, you MUST use synthetic.

Whichever one you decide on, good luck on your purchase.