what do you think i should do?

[projectdarka4]

Ok so heres what ive got... im 18 about to be 19 and im going to college in the chicago city... i have a 2000 a6 2.7t with 89k miles... the turbos are going out i am pretty sure... i hear them spool but no power at all... so this is my second turbo audi, and i really am tired of blowing turbos at high miles. so heres what me and my mom have been thinking.... i can upgrade to a 2003 a6 4.2 with 60k, get a 03 1.8t a4 with 42k, or get a 2004 s-line a6 with 47k.... i am leaning towards the 4.2 since its na, but i love turbos as well... they are more fun to upgrade.... Can i get some opinions, ideas, thoughts... anything would be great! thanks guys

[audirs]

for the money that will be spent on another car, why not just fix your turbos. you dont have to go full blown stage 3. just get turbos minus fueling and run giac stage3- software?

[East2.7Six]

i would get new turbos instead of buying a NA v8..especially if you want to tune it.. i agree with audirs.. its possible and you wont have to spend 10 grand..

[2.slowT]

You hear them spool but no power// Are you even sure it is your turbos? Maybe your DV are shot and you have a boost leak... Do you even know what it is for sure?

[FrankA6]

get the S-Line

[wofman]

I'll bet a nickel it's not your turbos. If so, I'd upgrade them. I think I may know of another car coming on market you might consider, too, but not in Chicago.

S-line, given selections.

[projectdarka4]

i would love to find out if the turbos arent blown, but im really not mechanically inclined enough to go touching things and testing things out... any1 in the chi area wanna help me find the problem of my car??? im leaning toward the s-line, but i know that the 1.8 a4 is alot easier to maintain and tune,, i had a b5 a4 chipped and loved it, i ran it to 140k before i got the a6... and that was on stock turbo and clutch.... i really just dont know what to do. i love my car but i cant afford to fix it... payments are easier than one big bill

[Stampy]

Maybe you should realize that you can't afford these cars. I remember when you got this A6 and the B5 forum crucified you because your tranny went on the B5 and you thought a 2.7t C5 A6 was a better move. At some point you have to put money into fixing a car. It is part of the ownership experience. Even funnier is how you say you don't want a turbo yet you suggest two turbo cars.

Since you strike me as the kind of kid that gets what he wants, I say get a 4.2 and pray the tranny doesn't go out. If it does though, I'm sure it will be time for another car you can't afford.

I wish I could have gone through 3 Audi's in a year when I was 18.

[Kievskiy]

damn, your folks must be rich, hehe, when i was 18 i was driving Lada 2103...just a thought, can you ask somebody who into cars like this, friends , family memebers, frankly , i dont think you and your mom will make a good desicion, used car its a used car, doesn't matter what it is.

[projectdarka4]

welll... i dont want you guys to keep flaming me about money... my parents dont pay for shit... i pay for everything...i have a job, go to school, and pay for everything for my car.. so you have to give me that... im just asking whats every1s opinion...

stampy i dont know if i appreciate that... i understand every car is going to be an investment. i work at a car place for a living and get good prices and do most work myself... i just cant justify spending over 2k for turbos.. .brakes filters fluids gaskets i can understand, but a turbo is pushing it.... i mentioned two turbo'd cars with less than 50k miles... my a4 was purchased with 105k and the a6 with 78k... i love my car and want to keep it... but with the new fear of not one, but two turbos possibly going out scares me..

[RomanA6]

if the car is paid for - just swap the turbo's for something bigger and more reliable - like K04's - and you should be all set for like the next 100k miles *assuming the belt was already done etc.*

if you still owe money on it, then swap out for a 4.2

how about a 2004ish S4? it has a V8, smaller, and probably better on gas then a 4.2 A6 due to being lighter ...

[Stampy]

welll... i dont want you guys to keep flaming me about money... my parents dont pay for shit... i pay for everything...i have a job, go to school, and pay for everything for my car.. so you have to give me that... im just asking whats every1s opinion...

stampy i dont know if i appreciate that... i understand every car is going to be an investment. i work at a car place for a living and get good prices and do most work myself... i just cant justify spending over 2k for turbos.. .brakes filters fluids gaskets i can understand, but a turbo is pushing it.... i mentioned two turbo'd cars with less than 50k miles... my a4 was purchased with 105k and the a6 with 78k... i love my car and want to keep it... but with the new fear of not one, but two turbos possibly going out scares me..

First of all....no car is an investment. If you can't justify Spending the 4K+ for a turbo swap....you shouldn't have gotten a 2.7t. It's not like you are new to the community. You should know the potential going in. That being said, why would you even consider another 2.7t? You know it doesn't matter the year, or the miles. The turbo's go when they feel like it. Sometimes for no apparent reason at all. I love boost, and really wanted a 2.7t. The thought of always having to have 4K available "just in case" didn't sit well with me. Brakes and whatnot are regular maintenance. These are Audi's, and they have the potential for more elaborate maintenance.

A buddy of mine bought his 2.7t about a month before I got my 4.2. We have about the same mileage (80K) and both drive like old men. He bought his for $5500, and I got mine for $9100. I spent about $1000 on TB job, and other normal stuff. He has spent $8000 on everything from his tranny to turbo's to wheel bearings to control arms. All he wants now if for it to start on fire and he hates it. I told him this was all a possibility before he bought in, but he insisted. Point is, he knew what might happen and was financially prepared. I myself have $$$$ tucked away for when my tranny grenades itself. Who knows, it might never happen. You have to be prepared though.

I'm not trying to be a complete asshole man. You are a young buck and you obviously don't have the coin/want to handle these potential fixes. If I didn't see this same topic from you but with a different problem a few months back I wouldn't say shit. It just looks like you should really have a reliable car that you won't have to worry too much about.

[m-avant]

i pay for everything...

I would look into a car that will provide you the basic service of transportation, and not as a hobby / build - upgrade project. If you're having issues with maintaining the vehicle, it would be harder to enjoy it if you're stressed over what could break next. You'll be stuck worrying, instead of "enjoying the drive".

i love my car but i cant afford to fix it...

Stick with a reliable, manageable car until you're comfortable with your finances. HTH

[audihtp]

I agree with Stampy.
really unless you are buying real classic cars or any special cars that has that value, it's not investment.

just swap the turbo man. I see you work and going to school. just budget and see what you can do with the one you have to keep that running in shape.

[projectdarka4]

thank you audihtp... all im really looking for is some guidance or opinions of what i should do. i wasnt trying to have ppl tell me i cant afford an audi.. this is a damn lambo.. ive been modding cars since i was 14 with my friends cars... this isnt new to me, just a step higher than what normal "breakdown" issues are..

i guess im going to take it somewhere to have everything checked out. i wanna find out everything that is going wrong under the hood... DOES anybody know a good shop in illinois that could do this, or better, a person?

[02 A6 2.7T]

My bet would be torn DV's, TBB or other boost leak.
1) Check DV's for torn diaphragms. Replace if needed.
2) Run a boost leak check: http://www.awe-tuning.com/media/pdf/...ure_tester.pdf
3) If turbos really are shot, buy these for $250 and install 'em http://www.audizine.com/classifieds/...ct=2031&cat=23

[MultiAudis]

i really just dont know what to do. i love my car but i cant afford to fix it... payments are easier than one big bill

For all you know it is a boost leak.... and you say you can't afford that... If you can't buy a boost gauge, pressure test your car, and fix a boost leak, you have no business with a turbo car