The Informant

Should I go for a 2.7T I heard they are much faster. I just got out of a A4 1.8TQ tip and I want to get into an A6. Is it worth all of the extra $$$$.

JimboJuice

Man are u NUTS!!!!! I just got a A6 2.8Q 98. I REALLY wish i had a 2.7t with manual. If you would rather have a race car than a family sedan then yes get the 2.7t. the fun factor is exponential.

TXurS6

It's quite a bit quicker but if you want to save $ the 2.8 is a nice compromise. You would also want to buy a late MY 2001 or 2002 2.7T if possible. That would make it significantly more than a 1999 2.8. The 2000's and early 2001's had some teething problems that were largely resolved later in 2001. Not all of them had problems so you can ask Audi about the service record for the car you are interested in.

The Informant

My friend/dealer is selling it to me about $5,000 cheaper than I would have to pay elsewhere. I'll drive it tonight and see how it goes. I guess it could be chipped to make it go a little faster. I still really want to check out a A6 2.7T

phred

the 2.8Q is NOT a hotrod, I would describe acceleration as leisurely and barely adequate. Oh it'll cruise at 100+ all day long, but there ain't no torque.

TXurS6

Be prepared to buy one though! If you can get a similar deal on a 2.7 then it might be worth it.

You might be able to chip the 2.8 but the minor amount of increased performance is probably not worth the cost.

The Informant

definitely will I prefer a sportier feel to cars.

It should be much better than an A4 1.8t tip

TXurS6

The non-sport is like a boat.