I am looking at purchasing an A6 soon, and I am faced with a delimma. I see an 04 2.7t and an 02 4.2 which both have 70K miles, and they are the same price. Reliability is most important, but I do like the color of the 04 better (black) thought the 02 is still likable (red). The 04 has Zenons, not sure about the 02 (can someone tell me this). The 04 has satellite radio which i will be installing in the 02 if i buy it, but i like the idea of having an integrated system. What do you think. Both have a clear carfax. Thanks!
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The 4.2 has bi-xenons. The 4.2 will be better for maintenance and reliability and the 2.7t will be easier to MOD. Your choice also depends on service records and what has been done to the car. Big ones include: Timing Belt/waterpump etc. and control arms/tie rod ends/cv joints. Also depends on what your driving habits are like.
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2004 Lexus IS 300 SD - Black
Thanks for the information! And i know this question has been asked a bajillion times, i don't know all the differences in the years or if that even matters. Modding is not important to me, this will be a primary vehicle so i don't forsee any desire to start tearing into it. I have been reading hints thatthe 2.7 is faster too, any truth to that?And where can i find these service records? should my carfax reports list them ( i dont see it on there, but i dont know what i am looking for,)
Thanks again.
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Less maintenance with the 4.2. This is probably not disputed.
Were the 4.2 shines is 60 to 100+. Lots of torque at 2-3k for passing and hauling ass. These cars were built to travel the autobahn in speeds in excess of 100mph. Stable and and as safe as can be.
Gas Mileage with the 4.2 (personal experience) = 14 city and 18-20 hywy
Gas Mileage with the 2.7t (from specs) = 16-18 city and 22-26 hywy. Of course this all depends on how you drive it. Both come well equipped with all the goodies. I would pull a carfax to get an idea of whats been done and I would talk to the dealer. i hope you are buying used/certified and will be purchasing an extended warranty. You will thank me later for that advice. You can make these cars as fast or as cool looking as you want. There is alot more marketspace for the 2.7t because of the twin turbo setup. I have the fever to MOD as well but I tell myself all the time that if I want to go faster, buy a faster car...Sounds like you are going to be doing the same. Driving a turb car requires driving habits that the 4.2 doesn't require. Hang around the forum and you wil have 2.7t owners telling you all about it. Plus, you can search for topics too by clicking the search button up top on the menu. Good luck on your decision and let us know what you decide. Post a pic if you can!
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2001 Audi A6 4.2 Sport - Silver
2004 Lexus IS 300 SD - Black
hmm, that worries me. the dealers do not have the cars listed as Audi certified, and neither are they Audi dealers (they juat have them on their lot) Are these cars notorious for problems? I was hoping to upgrade to a car with high reliability, but that doesn't sound too good. I know about the timing belts and water pumps, but other than that what issues should i know about? They do offer extended warranties, but i don't know if they will be easily hounorable since i'll be flying 800 miles to get the 4.2 ( the one im leaning towards ). i guess i need to ask the dealer about that.
Thanks for that stats, sounds like the 4.2 is the better choice for me since im not modding
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If you stick with that decision, not to mod, then the 4.2L seems like the better ride. More torque/HP, equivalent performance to the twins (stock) and less maintenance and repair liabilities. At least, that was the rationale that I followed.
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It is your choice brother...Remeber that you are stepping up in the Car department by going AUDI or any German manufacturer. The cars require a lot of attention and since they are more sophisticated, theyrequire more maintenance. But, don't let this throw you off. Just follow the dealer reccommendations and the maintenance book and you will be fine. But, if you think you are going to just throw oil in it and drive it worry free for 100k, you need to choose an Acura or Lexus. Here's my .02 cents on non-certified vehicles. For one, a non-AUDI dealership doesnt know about the cars. They aren't trained on them so if something goes wrong, I can see you having a nightmare of an experience and a big run-around. I bought from an AUDI dealership so I knew the car was looked over properly. Take the car to an independent AUDI shop and spend $2-3 hundred on what I call a full workover. They lift the car, take the wheels off and inspect EVERYTHING. This is just as good as a certification from the dealer IMO. Definetly, buy an extended warranty. You can shop around for the best rate on this. If you get the car checked out and it's cool..buy it.
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2001 Audi A6 4.2 Sport - Silver
2004 Lexus IS 300 SD - Black
I'm going to recommend the 4.2 but I own one... Really, they are very fun cars to drive. If you are on the highway, you get so much more out of them. They really feel great when you punch them at 65. They are very reliable as well. Good luck.
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4.2 V8 hands down.They seem to be rare. I've only bumped into1 or 2 in my neighborhood and see the V6 version all the time. For an example on Ebay if you search for A6's you'll see only about 10% are 4.2's You can't beat the look of the wider stance and flared fenders.People are in disbelief that aV8 is crammed into a midsize sedan.Just a muscular looking car.
I've had the car for a year and I've never had a car with so much character. Just a timeless looking vehicle that still can keep up withthe current vehicle designs.
Which A6 to buy: 02 4.2 or 04 2.7t
