shweb

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I'm considering an '02 A6 2.7T 6sp at Luxury Motors in Hoffman Estates. As I am in Colorado, I'm trying to determine whether the car has the sport package. I don't necessarily think that the dealer's rep (Frank) is trying to be sleezy, just not sure he really knows one way or the other.

I first ran across it on Auto Trader where it was described as having the sport package, but the dealer's description is silent on it and I want to make absolutely certain. Looking at their pics, it looks like it's sitting kinda high for a sport.

At this point, I'm having him look closely at the front brake calipers to see if they have 4 pads or 2 pads each. My understanding is that the sport package included larger front brakes with 4 pads ea, but not even sure about that any more.

Some of you can likely tell just by looking at the pic.

Also, this is the car I'm looking for, with the sport package. If it doesn't have it, how big of a deal is it. In other words, is it possible I'd be better off making my own mods to a non-sport?

All input much appreciated,

ShWeb

shweb

I checked the VIN with the local Audi Dealer and, according to the factory, this car does NOT have the sport package. Darn!

Next question: Given that the suspension is a fairly straightforward mod (~$2K for a complete Bilstein setup), would it be silly to mod the non-sport equipped model? It already has the sport wheels, but not the sport seats.

yrk2.7t@curbside

You'd be better off posting in the C5A6 forum, or the regional forum for Chicago which is mid-west I think.

shweb

And, also, the sport package included sport seats and now I see the difference. They ain't.

No matter, found an '03 CPO with the Sport, etc. (no audio controls on the s-wheel Will probably STFA for anything about Riverside in Jersey.

Factory Warranty is almost gone. They're asking $24,500 at the moment.

Will have to be shipped.

I've asked if they'd take a look underneath for rust and at the engine for leaks around cam adj and water pump.

I've never bought a car LD before. CPO makes me feel a bit better, I think.

Thanks for the bump,

ShWeb

yrk2.7t@curbside

Hmm i've heard bad things about riverside. Seach for them, I don't have any details.

shweb

Yeah, I first STFA and found some bad reports, but also found plenty of good ones as well. The main message I got from the archives was to avoid Jack Daniels at all costs.

I hear what you're saying and thanks for the word of caution. But, they have what I'm looking for and it's hard to find. So I placed a deposit today and will likely finalize tomorrow.

Thanks again,
ShWeb