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Audi A6
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If you're not doing the miles, the petrol version is probably the better bet. If you go for the diesel you may end up with bills that wipe out any savings on fuel - they're meant to be driven
As for the car, like you I've loved them since that shape came out so I finally bought one last year.. 05 3.0 TDI Quattro with lots of toys and the tiptronic gearbox. Fabulous machine and even a year later, still brings a smile to my face every day. Tax is a killer though but sure... it makes up for it with the very comfortable effortless spin down south it gets a few times a month (which also clears its throat at the same time).
Getting one in a decent spec was very hard though - as a must I would say you'll want the full colour screen (not the basic red version), bluetooth (very expensive to retrofit the original version afterwards) and front and rear parking sensors.. it's a big car - though I find it easier to park than my previous Passat for whatever reason. Mine has all that plus factory xenons, full climate, steering wheel controls & flappy paddles, auto lights, auto wipers, auto dimming mirrors, full leather and more but you wouldn't believe how many ones I looked at with the bare minimum first - and it supposedly a premium car!
Full verifiable history also a must on these of course but I'd recommend taking your time, driving lots of em and don't settle cause you want one so bad (I made that mistake in the past)0 -
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I've had two Audi A6's.
2006 A6 (C6 Shape) 2.0TFSI and recently got the 2011 (C7 Shape) 2.0TDI.
What I can say about both cars is that they are beautiful to look at and beautiful to drive.
I myself don't do a lot of mileage anyway. I can say that for the 2.0TFSI I was averaging 33MPG and now with the 2.0TDI I'm getting roughly 55MPG both of which are very good.
There is this "fear" of 2.0 Petrol engines but I would strongly recommend them. Obviously they are miles cheaper to buy but that can be the negative side of selling it on. I had my 2006 A6 for sale privately and attracted all sort of characters to the front door. I ended up having to trade it in and strike a deal with the dealership to get the newer A6.
With the 2011 model there is tonnes more gizmos. However the 2006 once you pickup the right specification is full of different technical assists.
Comparing the engines. I find petrol's nicer to drive and would of stayed with them if they were available in the newer models 2011+. However as far as I know they've only released 3.0tfsi+ in the newer C7 shapes.
The 2.0TFSI' 2006 I had was great, nippy and smooth. The car itself never gave me any problems all I needed to do was get a new battery.
If you go with the petrol just be prepared not to claim the vast majority of the money back on resale. Although on the other hand finding a diesel with reasonable mileage can also be difficult.
I'd strongly recommend the car itself though. The C6 was a great improvement on the C5.
The BHP on the newer 2.0TDI is 177 and my older 2.0TFSI was putting out 170bhp both of which are quick enough unless your a speed freak.
I'll end it like this.
"Audi's all the way" 0 -
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carrotcake wrote: »I'm in the same situation as the OP, and I'm torn between the 3.0 TDI and the 2.0 TFSI. If going for the 2.0 then I'd get it remapped to have similar horsepower to the 3.0.
The 2007 model of the 3.0 is said to solve the main issues of that engine, but my own low mileage is making me apprehensive. DPF and EGR are mentioned above. Would removing these not make doing low mileage a viable option?
Another thing is that I quite like the idea of quattro and tiptronic. There are no 2.0 models with quattro, and finding one with an auto box plus the spec that I'm after is pretty tough.
Well as someone who owns a 3.0 TDI Quattro Tiptronic A6 with lots of toys I can wholeheartedly recommend it
As for the mileage.. I do mostly short local runs during the week (live and work within 10-15 mins drive) but at weekends or the occasional evening she gets a good clear out on the motorway (1-2 hours each way). Hasn't caused me any issues with the DPF anyway.
The only downside is that while she's not far off my old 2.0 TDI DSG Passat in terms of motorway fuel efficiency, the local runs are entirely different and she drinks diesel like it's going out of fashion. Still, all that said she costs me about €200-250 a month in fuel and that's including 2 long motorway spins from Dublin-Cork as well.
The real killer with this car is the tax bill but that's what you get trying to have something nice in this country!0 -
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I'd be inclined to agree that 170 is probably a bit low given the size/weight of the car but then this is Ireland where "Paddy Spec" rules supreme - as long as it has the right number plate that's what counts! :rolleyes:
My own has 225 bhp although I must get that checked as it might have been remapped by the original owner. It takes off like a bullet anyway and that's without even trying!
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Sounds good.Well as someone who owns a 3.0 TDI Quattro Tiptronic A6 with lots of toys I can wholeheartedly recommend it
As for the mileage.. I do mostly short local runs during the week (live and work within 10-15 mins drive) but at weekends or the occasional evening she gets a good clear out on the motorway (1-2 hours each way). Hasn't caused me any issues with the DPF anyway.
The only downside is that while she's not far off my old 2.0 TDI DSG Passat in terms of motorway fuel efficiency, the local runs are entirely different and she drinks diesel like it's going out of fashion. Still, all that said she costs me about €200-250 a month in fuel and that's including 2 long motorway spins from Dublin-Cork as well.
The real killer with this car is the tax bill but that's what you get trying to have something nice in this country! I'm 99% set on the 3.0 at this stage, so it's just a matter of watching and waiting for the right one to come along.
Your usage sounds similar to mine, and I'm thinking now to leave the DPF, and give it a good blast at the weekends. That's what the car's for, right?
Fuel consumption is the same as my current petrol A6 1.8T, so no big deal there. The tax is the only thing. Over here (Romania) it'll be €480 for a year. Compared to the 2.0, which is a paltry €40. A bit of a jump, but from what I've read, it's worth it.0 -
carrotcake wrote: »Sounds good. I'm 99% set on the 3.0 at this stage, so it's just a matter of watching and waiting for the right one to come along.
Your usage sounds similar to mine, and I'm thinking now to leave the DPF, and give it a good blast at the weekends. That's what the car's for, right?
Fuel consumption is the same as my current petrol A6 1.8T, so no big deal there. The tax is the only thing. Over here (Romania) it'll be €480 for a year. Compared to the 2.0, which is a paltry €40. A bit of a jump, but from what I've read, it's worth it.
It could be worse! Mine works out at €1494 for the year (or €422 per quarter!) :eek:0 -
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Oh it is.. you even get a lovely roar from the front end when you plant the foot.
Not my own car but same idea...
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Praetorian22 wrote: »I've had two Audi A6's.
2006 A6 (C6 Shape) 2.0TFSI and recently got the 2011 (C7 Shape) 2.0TDI.
What I can say about both cars is that they are beautiful to look at and beautiful to drive.
I myself don't do a lot of mileage anyway. I can say that for the 2.0TFSI I was averaging 33MPG and now with the 2.0TDI I'm getting roughly 55MPG both of which are very good.
There is this "fear" of 2.0 Petrol engines but I would strongly recommend them. Obviously they are miles cheaper to buy but that can be the negative side of selling it on. I had my 2006 A6 for sale privately and attracted all sort of characters to the front door. I ended up having to trade it in and strike a deal with the dealership to get the newer A6.
With the 2011 model there is tonnes more gizmos. However the 2006 once you pickup the right specification is full of different technical assists.
Comparing the engines. I find petrol's nicer to drive and would of stayed with them if they were available in the newer models 2011+. However as far as I know they've only released 3.0tfsi+ in the newer C7 shapes.
The 2.0TFSI' 2006 I had was great, nippy and smooth. The car itself never gave me any problems all I needed to do was get a new battery.
If you go with the petrol just be prepared not to claim the vast majority of the money back on resale. Although on the other hand finding a diesel with reasonable mileage can also be difficult.
I'd strongly recommend the car itself though. The C6 was a great improvement on the C5.
The BHP on the newer 2.0TDI is 177 and my older 2.0TFSI was putting out 170bhp both of which are quick enough unless your a speed freak.
I'll end it like this.
"Audi's all the way"
Thanks a mill. I've now actually started looking at 08 Mondeos. I can afford to get into the lower tax bracket and I hear they're an excellent car.0 -
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