16 city, 24 highway. Average is 18 for me.

 

im gettin 20 mpg in cold weather with the majority in city driving

 

Do you two have a 6 speed or auto? Those numbers are low, but could very well be due to the AWD system in the Audi.

 

Those numbers are pretty accurate for 3.0s... After all it's not a toyota camry. For the cars curb weight and awd system, I can live with 20-24mpg. Yes it hurts my pocket but right now it's snowing outside here in ny. If i wanna go hit the streets i can do so with a little more confidence knowing that i have smooth v6 power and not a spiked torque curve from a modded i4.

 

auditech has said it all but if it means anything to you :

b6 has the looks (in my humble opinion)
less prone to sludge on b6 (didnt they redo the oil pickup line)
better tranny (6 speed FTW)
more tuning options and goodies available

or get a b5s4 if u get the $$$ to tune it


ive too seen several strange engine failures on the b6 3.0.. if you search audizine, b6 forums "death of a 3.0"

 

Nope, the same oil pick up tube design. Just as many B6's break down as B5's.

 

Thank you did does. The sludge shouldn't be an issue if you change the oil and put in 5W-40. Whatever I do get which I think I am leaning towards the 1.8T...I will auto RX it. I like auto RX vs seafoam. Seafoam is great and will still use it to clean the plugs before replacing. I just find seafoam to strong the those chunks will block the oil line.

Whats this Revo...is this great for you can use lemmeks (sp?) to play around with the fuel trim? I was thinking of getting 2 program APR 91 program and stock (for winter and no turbo spike)..plus I am sure with a stick you can control it far better.

Thank you everyone for really taking the time to break it down and give me your POV. Others would be...SEARCH!!!!! Which I know a lot about the 1.8T..but on a passat. The work isn't different just the frame which I can wait for a while on.

 

Ah did i read no major issues with the 1.8t? Im gona tell you my 1.8t B6 is a constant problem. Regular electrical problems, check engine light comes on monthly. It's the most problematic luxury car ive ever owned. In my experience.

 

You sir, need a VAG COM. I bet most of the check engine lights your getting are emmisions related that don't even affect engine performance.
www.ross-tech.com
Buy that and save yourself thousands of dollars in hourly wages the dealer is charging you.
An saying the 1.8T has electrical problems is idiotic, an engine is an engine, an electrical system is an electrical system. I would say you bought a lemon from someone, or someone didn't take good care of the vehicle before you purchased it.

 

Experience of a number of people here, at audizine, audiworld, and audigeeks with no real problems on a B6 1.8t A4 > than one peron's experience with a lemon. Can think of plenty of uber-luxury cars with serious common problems.