Hello A6'rs!
I have been all over 3 different states looking/driving various A4's. I stumbled upon an '04 A6 S-Line that is in mint condition and that has now thrown me for a loop!
I am at the point where I am focused in on two vehicles:
'04 A4 1.8T 6 Speed that is Burgundy with Gray interior (never seen that color on the road), 64+K miles on it for $11,400.
'04 A6 S-Line 2.7T 5 Speed Auto/Trip that is Green Pearl with Beige interior, 86K (TB/WP/Batt done at 75K) for an asking price of $12,500. I have not spoken with this seller yet and will definitely talk them down to at least $12K. It IS MD state inspected as well.
My car, a '90 Miata with 184K is currently getting her timing belt, water pump and a few pulleys replaced. This is my daily 35mpg (10 gallon gas tank!) driver that I loooove to drive and these repairs will give me many many more miles of life as my daily commuter.
With my Miata being back up to par and in fantastic shape as my daily commuter, I do not have an issue with sacrificing the mpg between the A4 and A6 as it won't be used as a daily driver. I have been reading a lot of good reviews on both models as well as the usual maintenance issues that Audi has. I am somewhat perplexed at the pricing of these two models in that KBB and NADA shows there is only a few hundred dollars difference between the two?!?!? To me that says either the standard 1.8T A4 is extremely well built and is as luxurious as the 2.7T S-Line A6, or the A6 is a sub par automobile in which the luxury and 265hp are not worth much of anything.
The other factor I am keeping in the forefront is whatever I buy will be for my three daughters and I. I am a single Dad with 14, 10 and 8 year old girls. I want something very safe and roomy for when we go on trips and the eventual kids getting their licenses. As well what I am finding as a 6'2" 250lb guy, the A4 seat is just a tad skinny for my wide *** lol. I have yet to sit in an A6 so I have no comparison.
Once again I leave a novel sized post, but I got lots to say and ask fellas. I am looking to step into a realm that I am completely unfamiliar (not so much so now that I have been reading through the forums) and do not want to make a huge and costly mistake.
I am leaning more towards the A6 S-Line for the looks, sheer HP and ample room for my kids and I. I certainly would love to hear from all of you experts with your thoughts, suggestions and most definitely warnings.
Cheers
Joe
I have been all over 3 different states looking/driving various A4's. I stumbled upon an '04 A6 S-Line that is in mint condition and that has now thrown me for a loop!
I am at the point where I am focused in on two vehicles:
'04 A4 1.8T 6 Speed that is Burgundy with Gray interior (never seen that color on the road), 64+K miles on it for $11,400.
'04 A6 S-Line 2.7T 5 Speed Auto/Trip that is Green Pearl with Beige interior, 86K (TB/WP/Batt done at 75K) for an asking price of $12,500. I have not spoken with this seller yet and will definitely talk them down to at least $12K. It IS MD state inspected as well.
My car, a '90 Miata with 184K is currently getting her timing belt, water pump and a few pulleys replaced. This is my daily 35mpg (10 gallon gas tank!) driver that I loooove to drive and these repairs will give me many many more miles of life as my daily commuter.
With my Miata being back up to par and in fantastic shape as my daily commuter, I do not have an issue with sacrificing the mpg between the A4 and A6 as it won't be used as a daily driver. I have been reading a lot of good reviews on both models as well as the usual maintenance issues that Audi has. I am somewhat perplexed at the pricing of these two models in that KBB and NADA shows there is only a few hundred dollars difference between the two?!?!? To me that says either the standard 1.8T A4 is extremely well built and is as luxurious as the 2.7T S-Line A6, or the A6 is a sub par automobile in which the luxury and 265hp are not worth much of anything.
The other factor I am keeping in the forefront is whatever I buy will be for my three daughters and I. I am a single Dad with 14, 10 and 8 year old girls. I want something very safe and roomy for when we go on trips and the eventual kids getting their licenses. As well what I am finding as a 6'2" 250lb guy, the A4 seat is just a tad skinny for my wide *** lol. I have yet to sit in an A6 so I have no comparison.
Once again I leave a novel sized post, but I got lots to say and ask fellas. I am looking to step into a realm that I am completely unfamiliar (not so much so now that I have been reading through the forums) and do not want to make a huge and costly mistake.
I am leaning more towards the A6 S-Line for the looks, sheer HP and ample room for my kids and I. I certainly would love to hear from all of you experts with your thoughts, suggestions and most definitely warnings.
Cheers
Joe
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Get the A6 in this case. I'm 6-3 and 250, and I fit my A4 fine but with my kids behind me (who are 7 and 6) it's tight. This A4 you're looking at is bigger than my B5 but your girls are also older and talker than my kids. I think you'll want the A6, and believe me it isn't subpar. A4s seem to be in higher demand due to guys tuning them and I think that's why you're seeing those price similarities.
Load up your girls and find an example of each local to you and see how they fit. I'd also advise you to consider something like an 01 or newer A8L - tons of room in those and being that they're two generations old, the prices are great (buddy of mine got a beauty of an 01 for $8500 last year), and everyone will fit with room to spare.
Load up your girls and find an example of each local to you and see how they fit. I'd also advise you to consider something like an 01 or newer A8L - tons of room in those and being that they're two generations old, the prices are great (buddy of mine got a beauty of an 01 for $8500 last year), and everyone will fit with room to spare.
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6'0" 220 and fit wonderfully in my A6 with plenty of room to spare for my wife 5'10" and my kid 4'8" (and she's only six!!!) and all of our stuff.
If you had posted this a couple of days earlier I could have arranged to meet you on my trip from Frederick to my parent's house in OC and back.
I test drove an A4 before deciding on the A6 and in my opinion the difference in room, especially in the back seat, is significant. Plenty of room for big adults up front and in back in the A6. In the A4, not so much, still comfy but I wouldn't want to try a long haul.
If you had posted this a couple of days earlier I could have arranged to meet you on my trip from Frederick to my parent's house in OC and back.
I test drove an A4 before deciding on the A6 and in my opinion the difference in room, especially in the back seat, is significant. Plenty of room for big adults up front and in back in the A6. In the A4, not so much, still comfy but I wouldn't want to try a long haul.
How does the 2.7T favor vs the 1.8T in terms of reliability? I am a tad nervous with doubling the amount of turbos but love the idea of the mass increase in horsepower with the ability to upgrade and mod it to well over 300hp, on top of what appears to be vastly more room for my girls and I.
I am definitely coming around on the thought of an A6, especially the sexy S-Line. The pricing makes complete sense Devil, and it is good to hear from the men of larger carriage like me
I am definitely coming around on the thought of an A6, especially the sexy S-Line. The pricing makes complete sense Devil, and it is good to hear from the men of larger carriage like me
2nd Gear
The A6 has the room you need however "the A6 is a sub par automobile" in terms of reliability. If you ask me, you need a Pontiac Bonneville - lots of room, 29 MPG on the freeway, cheaper to fix, won't break your heart when the girls wreck it.
Good luck,
Bob
Good luck,
Bob