Does anyone have an opinion on this? I am looking at buying a 2000 Audi A6 2.7T that is fully loaded and has been pampered by the dealer. Here is some specs.

126,000kms. All service records have been sent to me and all the work has been done at the dealership.
$2000 has been put into the car to have it pass the safety/certification
interior is immaculate
exterior is great - only minor scratches
aftermarket bluetooth and navigation system included
the asking price is $10,500 (canadian)

What major problems could I expect from this car? I already have a good VW -Audi mechanic but am worried about having to dish out some serious $$.

I wanted to hear some feedback from an owner if there was someone willing to lend their opinion.

Cheers,

Rob

 

Hmmm. 74k miles for about US$10k. If the dealer can provide all service records and throw in a warranty, it might be a good deal but seems a little high priced. Be aware that sometime in the next 16k miles (or 25k km) you'll need to pop for a timing belt which will cost you about US$1500 at the dealer and 2/3 that from a good indie. My advice consistently is have a third party who knows Audi inspect the vehicle -- it may be the best $100 you ever spend. Also check every switch, button, and gauge and negotiate down the price for anything that doesn't work properly. Keep in mind this is an almost 10 year old vehicle.

 

So given the state of the economy is Canadian still less then US or is it more now

I wouldn't pay more than 6K US Dollars for it. So that would be $6800 Canadian. Keep looking around and check the auto sites to get a better idea of what they are going for.

 

Thanks guys... it is actually a private sale but he has all the service records... the timing belt has already been changed. the only thing wrong with the car is one of the switches for the backseat window... for some reason cars are more expensive in canada... on autotrader they're going for about $10-$13,000..

how is the tranny on these cars (this is automatic) and also how long is the turbo expected to last?

 

i bought a 1999 black a6 qt with 95k miles for $4.5k, it still needs an alignment, i could use some new brakes soon, and i got the oil changed so far

 

I hear the turbos last to 80K but I don't own one so that's just what I hear. The trany is good as long as you are **** about checking for leaks don't let it leak they cost 3-5K to rebuild...YEoooOOOW. You need to fill and check the fluid from the bottom, (No dipstick) and the fluid is rated for 100K. So It would then need to be changed by somebody very familiar with them.(not necessarily the dealer, but that's another story). Do yourself a huge favor and take it for a good hard ride to make sure it does not whine or slip.

 

I just picked up another A6 2001 2.7T Sport 6 speed Giac chipped with 103,000 miles fully serviced for 7K keep looking and you will find one at a good price

 

Rob,
I understand about cars being more expensive in Canada, so I think this is an OK price for the car, maybe a touch high. Not many here realize that because of Canadian regulations, taxes, etc, cars just cost a good 10% to 25% more than in the US. Guys, '05 4 banger A4's with 80,000 k's go for over $20,000CAD.

If you have a good independent shop, you are miles ahead. If you can tackle minor things yourself, even better. Someone mentioned that the turbos last only 80k. That is nonsense! If someone has had their turbos go at that mileage, you are an isolated incident. Yes, you do need to look over the tranny, and it's one of those cases where an ounce of prevention equals a pound of cure (I hate that phrase). Also, in the US, it does not cost $3,000 to $5,000 to rebuild the A6 trans. You could buy one rebuilt for $2,000 or so, but the point is, you RARELY get to the point of needing a total rebuild! Just look around on line. There are some parts warehouses that try to rip you off, and there are some good guys. You've started in a good place. The hardest thing to find, it seems, are interior parts, so, since the car you are looking at has a good interior, that's worth a lot, IMO.

 

There does seem to be a common problem with the turbos in these cars. I had a pre-purchase inspection done on a 2000 2.7T, and the inspection found the turbos needed to be replaced, so I passed on the purchase.

A month later, I purchased another 2000 2.7T.
At around 100K miles, my mechanic told me the turbo bypass valves needed to be replaced.

 

If you want to get them to reduce the price, here is how you do it:

Remove one of the lower turbo hoses that go into the intercoolers. Show him all the oil and say "tsk, tsk, looks like the turbos are about to go" then offer to take it off his hands cheap. The oil is normal but often gets misinterpreted as a bad turbo, hence some of the urban legends.

In any case, you are also at the "new brakes, control arms and tie rod ends" mileage so factor that in.

Good luck, eh?

Bob