RE: Shed of the Week: Audi A6 3.0
Discussion
Barchettaman said:
Riley Blue said:
"...be able to run it on cheap classic car insurance." A 2002 Audi diesel?
Eh? It's a petrol.I agree however that classic car insurance for a 17-year-old car seems unlikely. What's the starting age for a classic policy? 15 years old?
A mate has a car identical to this - in fact I thought it was his car until I saw the mileage.
His has done 220k miles with minimal aggravation. He loves the car and is keeping it until it dies or becomes beyond economical repair.
He gets 33mpg out of his and he doesn't hang around, though most of his miles are motorway driving.
His has done 220k miles with minimal aggravation. He loves the car and is keeping it until it dies or becomes beyond economical repair.
He gets 33mpg out of his and he doesn't hang around, though most of his miles are motorway driving.
I had a 2.8 quattro saloon version of this back in early 00's. Black with cream leather and a high spec.
It was a lovely place to be, though didn't give a lot of feedback through the steering. Great for covering long distances effortlessly, though. Took it to the Alps a few times for skiing and the boot was so big, it took our skis without having to push them through the hatch into the cabin. And this was in the days when skis were typically 20-30cm taller than the skiers height!
It was a lovely place to be, though didn't give a lot of feedback through the steering. Great for covering long distances effortlessly, though. Took it to the Alps a few times for skiing and the boot was so big, it took our skis without having to push them through the hatch into the cabin. And this was in the days when skis were typically 20-30cm taller than the skiers height!
paradigital said:
alorotom said:
This generation of A6 hasn’t aged well at all imo and looks much older than it actually is and that rear is gopping.
The C6/A6 variant can occasionally be had for similar money too - a much better deal in my eyes
Agreed. The rear end of the C5 saloon is awful. I'd either hunt out an avant C5 or as you say a C6 even if that means leggier mileage. I would however shy away from the 2.0TFSI in the C6 as not only did mine suffer from oil pump failure, it was also under powered for the size/weight of vehicle!The C6/A6 variant can occasionally be had for similar money too - a much better deal in my eyes
humphra said:
I had a 2.8 quattro saloon version of this back in early 00's. Black with cream leather and a high spec.
It was a lovely place to be, though didn't give a lot of feedback through the steering. Great for covering long distances effortlessly, though. Took it to the Alps a few times for skiing and the boot was so big, it took our skis without having to push them through the hatch into the cabin. And this was in the days when skis were typically 20-30cm taller than the skiers height!
It begs the question how tall are you? It was a lovely place to be, though didn't give a lot of feedback through the steering. Great for covering long distances effortlessly, though. Took it to the Alps a few times for skiing and the boot was so big, it took our skis without having to push them through the hatch into the cabin. And this was in the days when skis were typically 20-30cm taller than the skiers height!
It would be easier to consider shelling out for the cambelt change if the four new tyres were 'premium'? Is it possible to check the condition of the cambelt and tensioner by popping off a cover without having to dissemble the whole front of the car?
It's a good looking car though the Avant version looks better. The TT rear lens treatment may not be perfect, but they're visible being high up on the corner of the wings and my eyes are drawn more to the arc of the glasshouse and general 'cleaness' of the design. It's not overwrought or trying too hard. The arc of the roof isn't that dissimilar from the B5 Passat and Passat Skoda Superb.
I don't think the C6 A6 is better looking, and I suspect like most cars it got bigger so this version may be easier on the smaller, congested roads I use most frequently. I'd rather be able to get down a narrow B-road with less having to pause in passing places and reverse for those that can't or won't reverse.
There was a one owner blue 1998 A8 2.8 front wheel drive Sport for £1299 on eBay that fortunately was bought by the time I saw it. I think the A8 is an even better looking design.
Another interesting 2019 SoTW.
It's a good looking car though the Avant version looks better. The TT rear lens treatment may not be perfect, but they're visible being high up on the corner of the wings and my eyes are drawn more to the arc of the glasshouse and general 'cleaness' of the design. It's not overwrought or trying too hard. The arc of the roof isn't that dissimilar from the B5 Passat and Passat Skoda Superb.
I don't think the C6 A6 is better looking, and I suspect like most cars it got bigger so this version may be easier on the smaller, congested roads I use most frequently. I'd rather be able to get down a narrow B-road with less having to pause in passing places and reverse for those that can't or won't reverse.
There was a one owner blue 1998 A8 2.8 front wheel drive Sport for £1299 on eBay that fortunately was bought by the time I saw it. I think the A8 is an even better looking design.
Another interesting 2019 SoTW.
carinaman said:
It would be easier to consider shelling out for the cambelt change if the four new tyres were 'premium'? Is it possible to check the condition of the cambelt and tensioner by popping off a cover without having to dissemble the whole front of the car?
Like this? Not my picture, but you've got to admit, access is superb:
The covers come off the front of the engine very handily for visual inspection.
Krikkit said:
Limpet said:
alorotom said:
This generation of A6 hasn’t aged well at all imo and looks much older than it actually is and that rear is gopping.
The C6/A6 variant can occasionally be had for similar money too - a much better deal in my eyes
I was actually thinking the opposite. I reckon this is more handsome than any of its successors. Eye of the beholder, and all that. The C6/A6 variant can occasionally be had for similar money too - a much better deal in my eyes
I had a 1.9 TDI Avant, and it would be the car that I would buy again without a moments hesitation.
The interior was fantastic, plenty of space. Remapped it had reasonable pace on occasion, whilst still being reasonable on fuel. Sure, the engine sounded like a bag of bolts from the outside, but was nicely refined inside. Mine had the turbo completely go at about 190k, I should have had it repaired, but stupidly sold it for virtually nothing and bought a 316Ti (huge mistake).
Cracking cars all round.
Water Fairy said:
humphra said:
I had a 2.8 quattro saloon version of this back in early 00's. Black with cream leather and a high spec.
It was a lovely place to be, though didn't give a lot of feedback through the steering. Great for covering long distances effortlessly, though. Took it to the Alps a few times for skiing and the boot was so big, it took our skis without having to push them through the hatch into the cabin. And this was in the days when skis were typically 20-30cm taller than the skiers height!
It begs the question how tall are you? It was a lovely place to be, though didn't give a lot of feedback through the steering. Great for covering long distances effortlessly, though. Took it to the Alps a few times for skiing and the boot was so big, it took our skis without having to push them through the hatch into the cabin. And this was in the days when skis were typically 20-30cm taller than the skiers height!
But a mate had 2.1m skis that went in the boot easily enough on a diagonal.
over_the_hill said:
Love it or loathe it the unfortunate truth is that within a few years you will not be able to drive cars this old anywhere as ULEZs become more common.
(Unless you have deep pockets but then you probably wouldn't be considering a shed.)
Just bought a '04 BMW X3 2.5i to avoid that very pernicious issue.(Unless you have deep pockets but then you probably wouldn't be considering a shed.)
Barchettaman said:
Riley Blue said:
"...be able to run it on cheap classic car insurance." A 2002 Audi diesel?
Eh? It's a petrol.I agree however that classic car insurance for a 17-year-old car seems unlikely. What's the starting age for a classic policy? 15 years old?
Vipers said:
Barchettaman said:
Riley Blue said:
"...be able to run it on cheap classic car insurance." A 2002 Audi diesel?
Eh? It's a petrol.I agree however that classic car insurance for a 17-year-old car seems unlikely. What's the starting age for a classic policy? 15 years old?
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