First of all, i am a noob to the forum and even newer to the audi world.

So which of these 3 would you buy and why?

2000 A6 4.2 pearl white 82k miles for 12,999 already got the dealer to drop from 14k, could prob get him to drop another 500

or from same dealer

2001 lexus is300 green for 14500, didnt begin really talk price, but he'll "get me a good deal"

or from diff dealer

A6 2003 for 16999 black. Didnt really get the any talks going the salesman didnt seem interested.

all help appreciated.

 

Here's a quick answer.

Ditch the Camry...errrr...Lexus. Drive thetwo Audi'sand then the Lexus and there won't even be a question about which direction you should go. Now, between the other two....I'll let those more experienced than me speak for that.

DL

 

i would get te 2003 audi,the 2000 a6 mayneed a whole bunch of things at that age,the lexus is a nice car but it cant compare to the a6 series

 

What engine and mileage on the 03?

 

3.0 and 52k

 

Get the 4.2, especially if the 3.0 is FWD (that means it has the CVT which sucks).

 

Get the 4.2. The 3.0 is nothing special.

 

I'll second the '00 4.2

 

Test drive them both, and have whichever one you like best inspected by someone who knows Audis. At least check everything - and I mean everything - out yourselft. All windows, A/C, radio settings, etc. I see a lot of forum complaints about getting the Audi and then finding some little thing that doesn't work but costs a lot to fix.

I would only consider a quattro. The 3.0 makes 250hp but you can't really mod it. The 4.2 makes over 300hp and you can't really mod it either - but it comes with a lot of power. For a couple $000 more you get a car that is 3 years newer. Mileage - you didn't tell us.

Why ask an Audi forum if you should buy a Toyota or an Audi...what kind of answer did you really expect? PS - The Lexus will probably be more reliable than either Audi but it won't be half the fun to drive.

 

Correction, the 3.0 makes 220 horses, kind of sluggish, the IS300 would provide more exitement off the line if that is what your looking for. (But your highway comfort plus looks wont even get near to the Audi's in a Lexus). Really your answer depends in what you are looking for. Ifyour young, first car, looking for a fast and fun car to zip around town your probably better off with the Lexus. If you got money to spend in maintenance, your good to go with the 4.2 as your posibilities are endless (probably can get that beast to 500+ horses) with great long distance highway cruising (believe me, the A6 IS comfortable! lol I can drive mine for HOURRSSS). If you want a nice overall car, and dont have SO much to spend on maintenance get the 3.0 if it is Quattro like the guys say. It is still pretty quick in the higher speeds, and your wife/gf + kids/friends will be thankful. Whatever you do, best of luck.