Audi A6 2,7biturbo 480hp

[wihicked]

I just test drived this one. Wonder what you guys think. Motor has gone 60,000miles after it was tuned by a Norwegian motorbuilder. (Rosten Performance) Total mileage is 213,000km 150k miles. Gearbox changed in march 2014 (6speed audi manual same as S4) , clutch changed in late 2013.

http://www.finn.no/finn/car/used/object?finnkode=5... <-- this is the link. Its all in norwegian.

Turbos are rs4 K04 turbos, they were new when put in at 80k miles. It has 480 hp and goes absolutely insanely good. 0-60 in under 4 seconds. It was crazy. I guess my biggest concern is turbos saying goodbye as i know its insanely expensive to fix/replace. Owner seems legit, 53 year old buisnessman type of guy. Oil and filter changed every 500-550 miles.

In the end I have to make the decission myself, but really hoping to get some input from you guys. Price is approx 13800 pounds, which is super cheap for a supercar in norway.

Thanks

[Resolutionary]

I've seen examples of the 2.7T engine in cars pushing 600+awhp, which is staggering in something as humble as an A6. These engines are great even in stock form (I currently have an allroad with this lump) so I can only imagine the fun of driving one with nearly twice the original output.

However.. there are well documented reliability issues when concerned with the 2.7T, and these issues are amplified when discussing tuned or modified versions. Boost and oil leaks are a common issue so be sure to have a good look around the rocker gasket seals, turbo and intercooler pipes etc. Extracting 480hp from this lump requires a fair amount of work, not least because replacing turbos is an engine-out job, and the finances involved in attaining circa 500hp are probably eye-watering if using genuine parts.

The write up on this example looks good - clearly someone has spent good money on good parts with good tuners. If it feels good and drives well you may be onto a winner, a 'sleeper' even, although I must say £13.5k would get you some serious metal here in the UK!

[wihicked]

Thanks for your answer. I ended up not buying it. He had another buyer so I had to make a quick decission. Decided that the costs would be to much. Tomorrow im checking out a Saab 93 estate. 06 with 140k miles on it.

http://www.finn.no/finn/car/used/object?finnkode=5...

My impression is the Hirsch tuning is good. If he seems like a serious owner Im probably buying it - im the first who gets to see it and a lot of people has called him allready.