J-byrd

to check that out as well. I also am a female, (I read your other posts below.) Sounds like we are both in the Northeast too, I am in CT. How did you get to hook up with the Mount Airy place, do you think your contact could look for two of the exact same cars? 2000 sport/cold weather/auto-tip A6 either 2.7t or 4.2 with low miles for a really good price? Ha! What colors are you looking for? I would like dark blue if at all possible.

trlyka

Hiya fellow female

The My Airy place is in PA. I found them on Autotrader.com. I'm not sure exactly where, but the address says it's in Philidelphia. I live in NJ only about 1 hr from Phili.

I'm looking for Black, Silver or Ming Blue with black interior. I have yet to find the Ming blue with black, if it's available at all. I don't really like the all tan interiors enough to settle on it. Especially when I'm spending this much $$. With tan, if the dash and steering wheel were black, then I would consider it.

I called Mt Airy today and spoke to a guy. I think his name was Mark as listed on the site. I think the other guy David is the one who actually goes to the auctions to buy the cars. I think they go for Audi's every 2 weeks. I belive this coming week is the week they go. If you want a specific car and you give them the criteria, they will find it for you. They require a deposit and commitment to buy the car. I don't have a problem with commiting as soon as I test drive both and decide. Give them a call on Monday and see what they can do for you. Have you driven one? I'm doing all this research and I haven't driven it yet. Silly I know, but I can't imagine it's going to disappoint me.

I am still on the fence about which engine. I want the 4.2 for it's power and the body style of the car is a lot bolder with the flared fenders. Of course it costs a lot more to. The 2.7 makes more sense, but what about reliability. If I get a car with a GOOD warranty that actually covers everything from gasket leaks to a busted turbo, I would probably get the 2.7.

I'm told myself I would put my car up for sale by today on a couple of sites, but I'm not ready to let go just yet. In reality, I know I have to, but it will be hard to see it go. It's been really good to me.<ul><li><a href="http://www.autotrader.com/dealers/ida/index_view.jtmpl?dealership_view_name=mtairymotors &amp;car_id=125801021&amp;dealer_id=728769">Mt. Airy Motors</a></li></ul>

J-byrd

I am looking for the exact same color combo too, (although no silver for me, I love dark colors) all I can say is that we have very good taste.

A few years back I had a VW Jetta, how I loved that car! (the passat is decidedly much more "car" so you must love it.) I also have yet to drive the A6 but have been a passenger in a few. I guess I better get into one, huh?

I am coming out of a 99 BMW 528. I always liked audis, and even more so the quattro feature. The rear wheel drive of the BMW, while I loved it, was misery in the snow we had last year. I recently bought a pre-owned porsche boxster as I have wanted to do autocross since I was a little girl (I know not to many girls are that "into" cars, but I love em!) I also had an emotional attachment to my BMW, but as soon as I got behind the wheel of my boxster...the sadness faded. You will be ok girl!

So now my search, like yours, continues. I have to have a winter car before it starts to snow so I have at least until Dec. 1st (I hope!)

I will call Mt. Airy on Monday for sure, and give them my specifications. Of course I will tell them that you refered me so that might give you an "edge" with pricing. I too am seriously considering the 4.2 (but with the boxster I am obviously on a budget here as well.)

One more thing, do you think that they will allow you to have a PPI (pre-purchase inspection) done before you commit to the car? I ask because I want to have a audi mechanic check it out as well as a body shop to ensure that it has had no mechanical issues or major body work/paint work done-this can be the case with SOME, not all, auction cars-just a word of warning to you. Well worth the $100 or so not to get stuck with a Lemon!

Thanks again, will keep you posted!

Ming 2.7T

But you would enjoy the drive back greatly!!
Its Giacusers car. Fantastic condition and fast fast fast. Tiptronic. : ))) Just to muddy up the decision making waters !!! LOL

J-byrd

Thanks alot Ming! ;p Just when I was set on the 4.2! I do love driving cross country, hmm

mpuzach

In addition to Ming Blue with black ("Ebony"), you may want to consider Tungsten Gray (2000 &amp; 2001) or Platinum (2002 &amp; 2003). Both look great with Ming Blue. The Tungsten Gray is quite dark, though not as dark, obviously, as the Ebony. The Platinum (which I have in my car) is a fairly light gray (similar to the Silver available in the RS 6 interior) and also works very well with the Ming. While the Ebony / Ming Blue combo is also great, it's hard to find and, in my opinion, a little on the "cold" side. If nothing else, check out the other two interior colors and give yourselves a chance to see whether or not you like either of them. Just a thought.

trlyka

I grew up on 8 cyl. vehicles, so it's one reason I'm drawn to the 4.2. My brand new cars consisted of a '94 Jeep Wrangler and the a '96 Corvette and both were black which was hard to keep clean with a dirt driveway. I too was always into cars. While driving both those cars, I had always wanted 3/5 Series or M3/M5. I let my ex take the vette and the payments when we split. I was glad to be rid of the payments, so I drove a couple of used cars and my latest Passat is by far my favorite. The vette was fun, but less then practical and useless in the snow. My tastes changed as I got older from Jetta/3 series sized cars to Passat/A6 sized cars. I don't have a family yet, but my BF will be getting another Jeep (Rubicon) and I need something we can travel in. The A6 seems to be the right combo of comfort and fun.

I certainly hope the place where you get a car will let you do a PPI. If not, then walk away. I am not sure how that works as far as how far they let you take it and for how long. I bought my Passat from a private owner and he let me take it so my mechanic could give it a mechanical inspection. I never though to have it checked by a body shop.

Email me after you talk to Mt. Airy and let me know what they say.

trlyka

Not sure why you think what you said, can you elaborate please?

trlyka

I still need to get up close and personal with a few different color combos in order to appreciate or deny something other then black.

Thanks for the input

Ming 2.7T

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