bleaf1

hi folks
I am very interested in purchasing a 00 A6 2.7 that has all its maintnence done regulary,but kind of scared of the miles 94k ..Would this panel recomend that the reliablity on these is as good as the older s cars(92-97) .My wife has a 98 2.8 a6 that has been pretty good to us.,

paulroad

Turbos.. can blow at 16K..40K anytime depending on stress, age, care.
Was the timing belt and water pump done?

How much is the car? How much do you have in reserve for repairs.

2.7Twin

are no exception and can be a problem (especially that year). But, there are many posters with many miles on their 00 and they haven't had problems.
If you are really concerned with reliabity I would stear you towards a naturally aspirated motor like your current 2.8 or the 4.2.

bleaf1

the timing and pump along with the pullyes and thermo were all done,car is in supermint shape the guy went as low as 13,500(supposedly he was a fanatic when it came to maintnence..I called the dealer to do a history ,but they said they could just spit out the codes so I would have no idea what was actually done the car..sstill pondering if i should get this or an older s -car.. thanks

bleaf1

well thanks for your help .I currently just sold my old car wich was a 200 20v turbo and the drive train was unbelievable on that car.I am just pondering whether to get this one @ $13,500 or maybe geta 95-97 s6 roughly same type of cash, but the older ones reliabilty is may be better?

paulroad

If you can get this car for $13500 you are in great shape.
NADA is giving this car 16-20k+ retail value even with average condition and 92k+ miles.

CHeck car fax and then call AoA with the VIN they won't tell you specifics, but they will tell you if there was anything serious.

13500+ new turbos.. (if needed) is still below market value.

GO for it.

2.7Twin

been any major problems. If everything looks great, stash some $ just in case and grab a good deal! 2.7t is very moddable and a great car.

Peccavis

Search the archives for translated dealer service codes.

osuidoc

I don't know about the deal, because I would say that for an extra 2-3000 you could step up to a lower mileage car and not have to worry about the big hit you will take on the value of the car once it rolls over 100k miles. I bought a 2000 A6 2.7t blk on blk with a 6 speed and 116k miles for $9000 but at least I know that even with 150k miles it is still worth at least 7-8000 in two years. You will have the maintenance issues with any higher mileage car. Just consider the risk / benefit of the car considering the mileage and "decent" price. I'd buy it only if I can get a killer deal like $10-10500 for it. Just my two cents.

paulroad

2000 A6 2.7T Manual, Bose, Sunroof, CD

............ Trade............Buy Retail
125K............$14,350............$17,675
150K............$13,325............$16,650
92K............ $16,050............$19,375
40K............ $19,750 .......... $23,075