I am new to Audis but not to mechanics. I am looking to get an audi A4 or A6, just curious of what the pros and cons are. A4 1.8t or 2.8 or 3.0 A6 2.7t all quatro models.
I am wondering as far as performance maitenance, reliability, mileage expectancy, and modification, which one is best. I am really interested in the A6 2.7 biturbo. Now by biturbo, is that the same as twin turbo? Also, I know six spd os amazing, but how welldo the auto's w/ triptonic hold up and perform, Wife wants auto Iwant manual, is it worth it?? Any help would be appreciated. sorry for all the questions. I am just kind of oblivious to audi tech.

 

Maybe I shouldn't have said newbie?? No one has any advice at all??

 

Check the A4 forum, and at the top is the Newbie Guide. It'll answer quite a few of your questions and help point you in the direction that will work best for you, as many drivetrain options are the same for the 4 and 6 cars. General Tech is a less-travelled forum, so that's probably partly why you haven't seen any replies yet.

 

this has actually been discussd quite a few times but still A4 1.8t good car takes to mod good, AEB engines (1996-2000) had issues with sludge not sure about the 2001 AWN engine, overall a good car that will do mnay miles as long as the maintenece is done (you can find the maintence throughout the site). the A4 2.8 is a reliable DD car, not really good for mods, just a nice cruiser not the fastest thing around but still nice. 3.0 is pretty much the same thing only newer engine and higher displacement. the A6 2.8 and 3.0 are th e same as the A4 only a bit roomier. the A6 2.7t is a a great comparable to a roomier B5 S4. again good car but i had a buddy with the same engine that the turbo fail twice, then again he drove it like he stole it. again will last as long as you take care of it.

 

Thanks guys really appreciate your input.