I am glad to be on this forum. I will be happy to read about all of things I should have BEFORE I bought the car. :) j/k, my buddy is a hardcore VW/Audi guy and he helped me through the process.
I was looking at $10-11k for nice 00-01's with 60-80k miles here in my market (Pittsburgh). Then I found a one owner 2000 A6 2.8L quattro, 42k miles car, true 9.5/10 beige on beige (few scratches on rear bumper behind trunk) and a tiny dent in rear LH door for $13k. I drove it and tested everything and there wasn't a single hiccup on the car. Carfax clean, both keys, manual, new tires, dealer maintenance records, most if not all options and everything worked. I got him down to $12k.
It seems to not be a steal, but I think I did ok based on the condition and mileage. What do you think?
< Message edited by dale_gribble -- 7/16/2007 5:29:13 AM >
I would never buy a A6 in a 2.8 liter.... but thats just me. Good it's got low miles. Enjoy her, just don't be expecting to be doing any kind of performance mods because the list of aftermarket parts for that car is basically non existent. Sounds like a nice car though!
I have toys already, so it sounds like the lack of parts will work to my advantage and prevent me from putting any money into the car for going faster. I purposely chose the 2.8L. I like how it is underpowered for the transmission, robust and reliable. I was told that used T cars were just rolling the dice, and my friends Passat is a prime example. Unless they were meticulously kept, the potential for sludge and turbo issues is almost a given.
This car is a commuter so I can keep the FUN one in the garage. :-)
I just bought a Audi A6 2001 Quattro. Same size engine, I think? I have not recieved the car yet due to a crack in the windshield, he replaced the windshield today and I'll pick it up Saturday. I bought mine for $10,250 with 103,000 miles on it. It was his daily driver, mostly highways. All documents are there for all tune-ups at the dealer. The only thing bad is the paint which is why its a little lower but will be driving it to different parts of town for my job so that will be ok.
I also have the FUN commuter in the garage. :-}
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I bought my 00 2.8l avant with 114k on it last year for 9k. I also wanted the 2.8l for its reliability and the fact that the transmission could easily handle the power. I was burned too many times in the past with turbo Saabs, not turbo problems, but transmissions not being able to handle the power. The 2.7 also scared me with the stories I read online. In hindsight, I kind of wish I had bought a 2.7, but I am very pleased with my 2.8. That beautiful whine/whirl of the 2.7 is just mesmerizing. Whenever one pulls up next to me I just want to follow it around town just to hear it accelerate.
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I bought mine 2 years ago with 60K for 10K with brand new 20" wheels and tires. Great car, just doing all the normal maintance to it. Next time I will go with a 4.2, but right now the gas milage is real good to have.
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If you're not interested in serious performance, you have a great car at a reasonable price. It is stylish and luxurious and fairly reliable. I hope it's a quattro, considering you are in Pittsburgh. If it is, you'll be very happy with it as a winter driver.
I have had no suspension problems in 100k miles. I did replace the timing belt and related parts at 96k (manual called for 105k). You should probably plan on doing it around 80k because your car is older. Plan on ~$1500-1600 from the dealer and ~$1000-1200 from a reliable independent who knows Audis.
I am stoked so far! The Audi service log was with the car, and low and behold all of the maintenance items were in there with the dealer's stamps. This car has never missed a thing in terms of preventative maintenance. I will be interested to see what the MPGs are and I just look forward to having a nice car.
I pulled the top engine cover off and it looked fine underneath. There looks to be a little bit of dirt amassing around the front LH corner of the LH valve cover indicating some possible seeping, but nothing I am going to lose sleep over. The oil looked good when I look at the dipstick and there is no gunk on the oil filler cover.
< Message edited by dale_gribble -- 7/16/2007 5:36:44 AM >
You guys keep mentioning the great gas milage, im curious to know how good? I have the 2.7T and I am about 2seconds away from getting rid of it due to the gas being absolutly absurd. I'm in a state of shock on how bad it is...My parents drive an S500 that has this huge V8 300 horsepower engine and the gas got to be 4-5MPG better....
Im looking at about 15MPG on my 2001 A6 2.7T with about 72k on it....What am I looking at the 2.8l?
I am glad to be on this forum. I will be happy to read about all of things I should have BEFORE I bought the car. :) j/k, my buddy is a hardcore VW/Audi guy and he helped me through the process.
I was looking at $10-11k for nice 00-01's with 60-80k miles here in my market (Pittsburgh). Then I found a one owner 2000 A6 2.8L quattro, 42k miles car, true 9.5/10 beige on beige (few scratches on rear bumper behind trunk) and a tiny dent in rear LH door for $13k. I drove it and tested everything and there wasn't a single hiccup on the car. Carfax clean, both keys, manual, new tires, dealer maintenance records, most if not all options and everything worked. I got him down to $12k.
It seems to not be a steal, but I think I did ok based on the condition and mileage. What do you think?
I just sold my 99 2.8. With 18" wheels on it i was getting about 18-19mpg in city and 22-25 on the highway. 2.8s are reliable and like mentioned above, obviously not the fastest thing around but I sure enjoyed mine while i had it. I have had several A6s and tried every powerplant they have. If i had to choose one outright, it would be the 4.2.....
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Dale_Gribble:
Again, welcome to the Audi "club". That's a nice looking vehicle - the engine compartment looks clean and that's a good sign (generally). The mileage is low. Is it a quattro? I don't know much about the 2.8l but I thought it came in both flavors.
My 2.7T gets 18-19 around town and between 22-24 and 24-25 on the highway depending on how fast I am driving. I've never had the patience to drive any long distances at 55-60, but the lower mpg are at 75-90mph and the higher are at 65-75mph. I actually accelerate slowly and conservatively (99% of the time), but I have a lead foot on the interstate. I just completed a 2800 mile trip last month with 4 passengers and a full trunk of luggage, driving 70-75, and computed 23 mpg overall.
Nice pickup on a audi :) i have a 2000 Audi A6 2.7T Automatic...with 19" wheels and i was selling it for $12,000 and i told myself if no one buys it i still have a amazing car....here is a couple pictures of my car.
That is a NICE car... What are the specs on wheels/tires? I am trying to figure out what has the correct offset and clears the calipers without spacers.
I have 19x9.5 with ET45.....These wheel will need 10mm spacers...if you like those rims i was selling them just so you know lol....if you interested pm me maybe we can work out a deal.
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Yeah, Start modding..... Put on some wheels, a trunk lip, lower it, door blades, tint! Love the color you can make it look good. Hey silver how many miles. I also am selling my 2.7t maybe!! This guy wants 15.5 for a 00 S4 w/ 87000 miles!!!! (Chip, boost gauge, new clutch (mant.)) Theres no way he will get that, but I offed him an amount much lower and I don't want to miss this car. It looks soo clean in/out. Still sitting on stock wheels! SLEEPER!....
Wow got kinda off topic there. None the less wow your car is amazingly clean, I love the look of thoes na engines. Also is there anyway to get the antenna off?
By the way since were sharing. I bough my 00 2.7t two years ago for $14.9k It had 47,615 miles on it and runs like a charm! Now its got 65,500 miles.
< Message edited by trapped -- 5/13/2008 9:24:13 PM >
I bought the exact same car only a 2001 and absolutely LOVE it! I drive 60 miles a day for work and it is a pleasure to drive and power when needed. You will truly enjoy it when you are on the interstate cruising along about 90 and nary a bump in the road....
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