Originally Posted by snagitseven

I'll jump in here. My full front Xpel Ultimate was installed in July 2012 and as I've reported elsewhere on the forums, still looks like new, No fading or discoloring and no blemishes or damage from rock hits whatsoever. Coupled with Opti-Coat Pro/Plus paint protection, my car still looks glossy as the day I took delivery. Best two investments I've ever made on a new car.
The only pieces of film that were replaced was after an accident I had last summer.

Originally Posted by uts88

Saw your signature and was wondering how is the XPEL holding up? When did you get it installed?

Originally Posted by irenesbob

I know it is a bit late to help the OP, but I wanted to add my 2 cents anyway for the benefit (or disgust) of anyone else considering both engines. lol
I had the 3.0 supercharged engine in my 2010 A6 P+, then got the 2.0 in my 2015 A6 P+ and again in my 2016 A6 P+. In my experience both 2.0 engines were/are smoother at idle than the 3.0 was, but that might be an anomaly that most won’t face. On the 3.0 the steering wheel would vibrate at idle in D and even a little in N. I had it to the dealer several times but everything checked out as normal. In my first test drive of the 2013 2.0 the most immediate impression I had is that the car was smoother at idle (and actually in all driving conditions) than the 2010 3.0 had been so that sold me to save some money and get the 4-banger.
The additional power in the 2016 2.0 is somewhat offset by the revised transmission programming that makes it stay in a higher gear as long as possible for the benefit of fuel economy. This makes the car seem to lug on long up-hills unless I take it out of cruise control or force a downshift with the paddles.
The one thing I did not see posted here is that to me the 2.0 has a lighter, more nimble driving dynamic/feel. I am not talking compared to the 2010 I had with the 3.0 (that was the C6), but compared to the 2013 and 2016 3.0’s I test drove at the dealer before getting both my 2013 and 2016 2.0’s. The 3.0’s felt more reluctant to change direction and seemed to plow a bit in comparison to the 2.0. Also, the 2.0 seemed to absorb potholes a bit better in my view.
Anyway, my 2 cents.

Originally Posted by Dskvid

Thanks you, this is some good info. Have been leanings towards v6 but will not look away from 4banger if I find a good deal.

Originally Posted by rococo

I just had the same choice to make as the OP. I picked up a 2012 A6 3.0T Prestige with sport package (18") at Audi Meadowlands in NJ. It was a good experience and they were wicked responsive until I gave them a deposit to hold the car lol. Then it was like trying to raise the dead to coordinate the pick up and pay.

Anywho it had 60,199 on the odometer and I picked it up for 25,288. It had Audi Care on it and all the service, including tires, were done at the dealer. My buddy is a master Tech at Wagner Audi in Shrewsbury, MA so he checked it out and it was all good. It drove like a dream and I ended up passing on he warranty. He told me the powertrain is bullet proof in these cars (3.0T) except for the occasional injector job. BTW I did check the Carfax and Autocheck, definitely worth the expense.