Audi A6 Avant 2.0 tfsi

[andykid77]

As a PH newbie, thought i'd start by posting up my current steed, previously had many cars, last was a L322 Rangie V8
Looked lovely,


but .....what an absolute pile of horse s**t!.

Anyway, managed to offload that and pick up this 2 owner, low mileage 6 speed manual SE spec, local, bought new from Southampton Audi and only ever been serviced and MOT'd there too!....

I'm not one to leave things alone and like to tweak and make things my own, so firstly i got the rear windows tinted to a factory level, looks much better for it too.
from this...

to this...


Then it was time to look at improving the sounds.....the speakers are pretty good, but a cd changer is very 90's!
I managed to find a reasonably priced AMI unit on eBay, so swapped out the glovebox changer for this, so at least i can have all my iPod tunes, also bought a bluetooth adapter that i can use instead for spotify.
With that done, i got hold of the updated dvd sat nav...only to find you cant eject the bloody thing! I have now invested in the Carista app so a few simple mods could be done, including letting me change the dvd!
Just to finish improving the interior i upgraded to the much nicer 3 spoke s line steering wheel and matching gearknob, and then some red led's for the front footwells and i swapped out the interior light unit for one that included the red led mood lighting..
much nicer......

Edited by AceKid on Monday 28th October 21:44

Edited by AceKid on Monday 28th October 21:51

[d_a_n1979]

Welcome to the PH forums

Looks a nice motor; but agree, I'd rather have an E39 touring too; I am slightly biased though

[Dr G]

Welcome to Pistonheads.

C6 A6s are tough, comfortable, and the shape still looks smart today. Yours looks clean and tidy too.

[Resolutionary]

Really smart that, and in very good nick judging by the photos. I am a serial Audi fan, but the C6 shape is one I never bought myself. Still looks like one of the modern crop. Someone on here has a 3.0 TFSI Quattro which is the flavour I'd like!

Enjoy it as is, and look for something more interesting when the time comes.

[maestronakagata]

Welcome!

The C6 is the best A6 ever built. Enjoy it as it was meant to be: a quiet, tough and comfortable cruise r. Oh, and it's pretty reliable too, although sometimes engines go pop for poor oil service (ask me why).

[paradigital]

I loved my 2007 (pre-facelift) 2.0TFSI S-Line A6 Avant. Did a number of retrofits such as MMI 3G, parking system plus (front, rear and visual - no camera), AMI.

I only got rid because the oil pump failed (whilst I was outside of my local Audi dealer no less), and the cost to repair was going to be astronomical.

Get the oil pickup checked at the earliest opportunity.

[Gallons Per Mile]

That looks lovely without all the S-line stuff tacked on. Almost understated. Nice car

[andykid77]

paradigital said:

I loved my 2007 (pre-facelift) 2.0TFSI S-Line A6 Avant. Did a number of retrofits such as MMI 3G, parking system plus (front, rear and visual - no camera), AMI.

I only got rid because the oil pump failed (whilst I was outside of my local Audi dealer no less), and the cost to repair was going to be astronomical.

Get the oil pickup checked at the earliest opportunity.

Thanks for the headsup.....
It is in amazing condition, bought brand new from Southampton Audi and it has been serviced and MOT'd there ever since!

Since those photos it does now sport a S-Line grille (bit of a workup to change!) and some pressed number plates

[J4CKO]

Gallons Per Mile said:

That looks lovely without all the S-line stuff tacked on. Almost understated. Nice car

This, Audis look better a lot of the time when not blinged up, I had an Audi 100 when I was early 20s and loved it.

[andykid77]

After yet another night shift spent browsing eBay, i managed to secure an S-Line grille for super cheap!,
Took a bit of effort to fit as the whole bumper needs to come off, but at least being german it unbolts pretty easily, now sporting some metal plates too and a subtle metal scuff plate on the bumper for the dog!

Edited by AceKid on Monday 28th October 21:48

Edited by AceKid on Monday 28th October 21:53

[AceKid]

Well as ive had the car for nearly 6 months, time for an update.......well apart from doing everything that ive asked of it, there is nothing to report! had a family holiday down in Cornwall recently, even took the dog and the Audi swallowed it all up admirably. The only thing of note is that the 2.0T does struggle when fully loaded!
But even with the struggles and corresponding heavy right foot, it still averaged 34mpg, so cant really complain!

[Veeayt]

Very nice, those C6 avants are pretty cars. The last of the Audi without the shouty looks. Used to own one too, albeit with a larger engine.

Sorry for off/ - I have a complete set of original unused rear led lighties (all four clusters) gathering dust in the garage, which I'm willing to part with for not much. PM if you're interested.