croatoan

I know many on this forum have "traded up" from year 2000 2.7T's to 2002's. I own a fairly early build 2000 2.7T on which I've installed the sport springs which were not a part of the original sport package. I'm in danger of falling in love with a 2002 2.7T on the dealer's lot that's equipped with eveything I want plus everything I wish I'd had the sense to order two years ago . . .


Those of you who've done this--would you do so again? Is there REALLY enough difference to justify the expense? Should I hold out until the rumors of a 2.9T engine are verified?

Any help would be appreciated.

Auto Union Jack

2.9T will not happen. This great motor will be laid to rest with the model redesign a la BMW.

April

No 2.9T. The 3.0 is a new aluminum block. Shares nothing with old 2.8 or 2.7T.

ari (audiless)

You know you want it. Give in! Give in!!

avdh

Go for it! You only live once....

captainbilly

The 2002 is heavier than the 2000-2001 year. The differences are not something that you will notice when driving the car, certainly not if performance is what you are after. The car is quiter, due to thicker windows = pounds. I traded a 2000 for a 2001 but only because the 2000 was always in the shop and AOA paid for the new car. Now if the RS6 makes it to the USA, or a similar RS8 (twin turbo V8) then I will consider a new Audi.

From an economics standpoint you simply cannot justify trading every couple of years. You will probably pay $15,000 - $20,000 more than the trade in value of your 2000 for the 2002 and then you will own a more rapidly depreciating car. Also keep in mind that the A6 is due for a new body in the next couple of years, when that come out your old style A6 will really loose value.

captainbilly

Even the 2.7t/2.8 shared design with the 4.2. The 3.8 V8 was exactly 2 cylinders more than a 2.8 in displacement and I believe that the 4.2 is just a bored or stroked (maybe both) version of the 3.8. Completely new engines are pretty rare in the auto business.