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Re: Consumer Reports
They give a bad grade for the enigine but don't indicate why in the
write-up? Strange. I would assume it's probably due to gas mileage
and/or noise. There isn't any history with this engine since it's
basically new (i.e., not just an expanded version of the 3.0).
I REALLY am liking the new A6. There was one parked down the street a
few weeks ago, in a medium grey color, that had me drooling.
Dan D
'04 A4 1.8Tq MT-6
Central NJ USA
write-up? Strange. I would assume it's probably due to gas mileage
and/or noise. There isn't any history with this engine since it's
basically new (i.e., not just an expanded version of the 3.0).
I REALLY am liking the new A6. There was one parked down the street a
few weeks ago, in a medium grey color, that had me drooling.
Dan D
'04 A4 1.8Tq MT-6
Central NJ USA
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Re: Consumer Reports
They give a bad grade for the enigine but don't indicate why in the
write-up? Strange. I would assume it's probably due to gas mileage
and/or noise. There isn't any history with this engine since it's
basically new (i.e., not just an expanded version of the 3.0).
I REALLY am liking the new A6. There was one parked down the street a
few weeks ago, in a medium grey color, that had me drooling.
Dan D
'04 A4 1.8Tq MT-6
Central NJ USA
write-up? Strange. I would assume it's probably due to gas mileage
and/or noise. There isn't any history with this engine since it's
basically new (i.e., not just an expanded version of the 3.0).
I REALLY am liking the new A6. There was one parked down the street a
few weeks ago, in a medium grey color, that had me drooling.
Dan D
'04 A4 1.8Tq MT-6
Central NJ USA
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Re: Consumer Reports
They give a bad grade for the enigine but don't indicate why in the
write-up? Strange. I would assume it's probably due to gas mileage
and/or noise. There isn't any history with this engine since it's
basically new (i.e., not just an expanded version of the 3.0).
I REALLY am liking the new A6. There was one parked down the street a
few weeks ago, in a medium grey color, that had me drooling.
Dan D
'04 A4 1.8Tq MT-6
Central NJ USA
write-up? Strange. I would assume it's probably due to gas mileage
and/or noise. There isn't any history with this engine since it's
basically new (i.e., not just an expanded version of the 3.0).
I REALLY am liking the new A6. There was one parked down the street a
few weeks ago, in a medium grey color, that had me drooling.
Dan D
'04 A4 1.8Tq MT-6
Central NJ USA
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Re: Consumer Reports
So nothing serious like the engine seizing?
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"NJ Vike" <ErieLackawanna@Scranton.com> wrote:
>I'm giving the A6 some serious consideration but Consumer Reports indicates
>a bad grade for the engine. They didn't specify which one but since they
>didn't give the A8 a bad report for the engine, I'm assuming they mean the
>3.2
The 3.2, ad least the one used in the A3, is the VR6, so mechanically,
it should be free of bugs by now.
On the other hand, I've seen a lot of complaints about failing
ignition coil packs, which probably apply to all current engines.
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"NJ Vike" <ErieLackawanna@Scranton.com> wrote:
>I'm giving the A6 some serious consideration but Consumer Reports indicates
>a bad grade for the engine. They didn't specify which one but since they
>didn't give the A8 a bad report for the engine, I'm assuming they mean the
>3.2
The 3.2, ad least the one used in the A3, is the VR6, so mechanically,
it should be free of bugs by now.
On the other hand, I've seen a lot of complaints about failing
ignition coil packs, which probably apply to all current engines.
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So nothing serious like the engine seizing?
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"NJ Vike" <ErieLackawanna@Scranton.com> wrote:
>I'm giving the A6 some serious consideration but Consumer Reports indicates
>a bad grade for the engine. They didn't specify which one but since they
>didn't give the A8 a bad report for the engine, I'm assuming they mean the
>3.2
The 3.2, ad least the one used in the A3, is the VR6, so mechanically,
it should be free of bugs by now.
On the other hand, I've seen a lot of complaints about failing
ignition coil packs, which probably apply to all current engines.
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"NJ Vike" <ErieLackawanna@Scranton.com> wrote:
>I'm giving the A6 some serious consideration but Consumer Reports indicates
>a bad grade for the engine. They didn't specify which one but since they
>didn't give the A8 a bad report for the engine, I'm assuming they mean the
>3.2
The 3.2, ad least the one used in the A3, is the VR6, so mechanically,
it should be free of bugs by now.
On the other hand, I've seen a lot of complaints about failing
ignition coil packs, which probably apply to all current engines.
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So nothing serious like the engine seizing?
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"Doug Warner" <dwarner22@ccharter.net> wrote in message
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"NJ Vike" <ErieLackawanna@Scranton.com> wrote:
>I'm giving the A6 some serious consideration but Consumer Reports indicates
>a bad grade for the engine. They didn't specify which one but since they
>didn't give the A8 a bad report for the engine, I'm assuming they mean the
>3.2
The 3.2, ad least the one used in the A3, is the VR6, so mechanically,
it should be free of bugs by now.
On the other hand, I've seen a lot of complaints about failing
ignition coil packs, which probably apply to all current engines.
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"NJ Vike" <ErieLackawanna@Scranton.com> wrote:
>I'm giving the A6 some serious consideration but Consumer Reports indicates
>a bad grade for the engine. They didn't specify which one but since they
>didn't give the A8 a bad report for the engine, I'm assuming they mean the
>3.2
The 3.2, ad least the one used in the A3, is the VR6, so mechanically,
it should be free of bugs by now.
On the other hand, I've seen a lot of complaints about failing
ignition coil packs, which probably apply to all current engines.
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Thanks!!!
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> Doug Warner <dwarner22@ccharter.net> wrote:
>
>> "NJ Vike" <ErieLackawanna@Scranton.com> wrote:
>>
>> >I'm giving the A6 some serious consideration but Consumer Reports
>> >indicates
>> >a bad grade for the engine. They didn't specify which one but since they
>> >didn't give the A8 a bad report for the engine, I'm assuming they mean
>> >the
>> >3.2
>> The 3.2, ad least the one used in the A3, is the VR6
>
> The 3.2 used in the A6 has a 60 degree angle between the banks -
> completely different to the narrow angle (15 degree) V6 used in the A3.
>
>> On the other hand, I've seen a lot of complaints about failing
>> ignition coil packs, which probably apply to all current engines.
>
> The coil pack issue related to problems in production a few years ago
> now, and have since been resolved. It's not been an issue for cars
> produced in the last couple of years.
>
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> Doug Warner <dwarner22@ccharter.net> wrote:
>
>> "NJ Vike" <ErieLackawanna@Scranton.com> wrote:
>>
>> >I'm giving the A6 some serious consideration but Consumer Reports
>> >indicates
>> >a bad grade for the engine. They didn't specify which one but since they
>> >didn't give the A8 a bad report for the engine, I'm assuming they mean
>> >the
>> >3.2
>> The 3.2, ad least the one used in the A3, is the VR6
>
> The 3.2 used in the A6 has a 60 degree angle between the banks -
> completely different to the narrow angle (15 degree) V6 used in the A3.
>
>> On the other hand, I've seen a lot of complaints about failing
>> ignition coil packs, which probably apply to all current engines.
>
> The coil pack issue related to problems in production a few years ago
> now, and have since been resolved. It's not been an issue for cars
> produced in the last couple of years.
>
> --
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Re: Consumer Reports
Thanks!!!
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> Doug Warner <dwarner22@ccharter.net> wrote:
>
>> "NJ Vike" <ErieLackawanna@Scranton.com> wrote:
>>
>> >I'm giving the A6 some serious consideration but Consumer Reports
>> >indicates
>> >a bad grade for the engine. They didn't specify which one but since they
>> >didn't give the A8 a bad report for the engine, I'm assuming they mean
>> >the
>> >3.2
>> The 3.2, ad least the one used in the A3, is the VR6
>
> The 3.2 used in the A6 has a 60 degree angle between the banks -
> completely different to the narrow angle (15 degree) V6 used in the A3.
>
>> On the other hand, I've seen a lot of complaints about failing
>> ignition coil packs, which probably apply to all current engines.
>
> The coil pack issue related to problems in production a few years ago
> now, and have since been resolved. It's not been an issue for cars
> produced in the last couple of years.
>
> --
> Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with
> 'bellfamily')
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> Doug Warner <dwarner22@ccharter.net> wrote:
>
>> "NJ Vike" <ErieLackawanna@Scranton.com> wrote:
>>
>> >I'm giving the A6 some serious consideration but Consumer Reports
>> >indicates
>> >a bad grade for the engine. They didn't specify which one but since they
>> >didn't give the A8 a bad report for the engine, I'm assuming they mean
>> >the
>> >3.2
>> The 3.2, ad least the one used in the A3, is the VR6
>
> The 3.2 used in the A6 has a 60 degree angle between the banks -
> completely different to the narrow angle (15 degree) V6 used in the A3.
>
>> On the other hand, I've seen a lot of complaints about failing
>> ignition coil packs, which probably apply to all current engines.
>
> The coil pack issue related to problems in production a few years ago
> now, and have since been resolved. It's not been an issue for cars
> produced in the last couple of years.
>
> --
> Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with
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Re: Consumer Reports
Thanks!!!
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> Doug Warner <dwarner22@ccharter.net> wrote:
>
>> "NJ Vike" <ErieLackawanna@Scranton.com> wrote:
>>
>> >I'm giving the A6 some serious consideration but Consumer Reports
>> >indicates
>> >a bad grade for the engine. They didn't specify which one but since they
>> >didn't give the A8 a bad report for the engine, I'm assuming they mean
>> >the
>> >3.2
>> The 3.2, ad least the one used in the A3, is the VR6
>
> The 3.2 used in the A6 has a 60 degree angle between the banks -
> completely different to the narrow angle (15 degree) V6 used in the A3.
>
>> On the other hand, I've seen a lot of complaints about failing
>> ignition coil packs, which probably apply to all current engines.
>
> The coil pack issue related to problems in production a few years ago
> now, and have since been resolved. It's not been an issue for cars
> produced in the last couple of years.
>
> --
> Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with
> 'bellfamily')
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> Doug Warner <dwarner22@ccharter.net> wrote:
>
>> "NJ Vike" <ErieLackawanna@Scranton.com> wrote:
>>
>> >I'm giving the A6 some serious consideration but Consumer Reports
>> >indicates
>> >a bad grade for the engine. They didn't specify which one but since they
>> >didn't give the A8 a bad report for the engine, I'm assuming they mean
>> >the
>> >3.2
>> The 3.2, ad least the one used in the A3, is the VR6
>
> The 3.2 used in the A6 has a 60 degree angle between the banks -
> completely different to the narrow angle (15 degree) V6 used in the A3.
>
>> On the other hand, I've seen a lot of complaints about failing
>> ignition coil packs, which probably apply to all current engines.
>
> The coil pack issue related to problems in production a few years ago
> now, and have since been resolved. It's not been an issue for cars
> produced in the last couple of years.
>
> --
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Re: Consumer Reports
Dan,
They didn't specify why but didn't mention it being a loud engine like some
other cars; most notably the Fords. Gas mileage is very good so they had
nothing to say on that.
They also listed the 300C with engine issues but again fail to specify what
the issues are.
Ken
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> They give a bad grade for the enigine but don't indicate why in the
> write-up? Strange. I would assume it's probably due to gas mileage
> and/or noise. There isn't any history with this engine since it's
> basically new (i.e., not just an expanded version of the 3.0).
>
> I REALLY am liking the new A6. There was one parked down the street a
> few weeks ago, in a medium grey color, that had me drooling.
>
> Dan D
> '04 A4 1.8Tq MT-6
> Central NJ USA
>
They didn't specify why but didn't mention it being a loud engine like some
other cars; most notably the Fords. Gas mileage is very good so they had
nothing to say on that.
They also listed the 300C with engine issues but again fail to specify what
the issues are.
Ken
--
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from thirty-third to Buffalo.
From Broadway bright the tubes run right
Into the Road of Anthracite"
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"Dano58" <dan.dibiase@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> They give a bad grade for the enigine but don't indicate why in the
> write-up? Strange. I would assume it's probably due to gas mileage
> and/or noise. There isn't any history with this engine since it's
> basically new (i.e., not just an expanded version of the 3.0).
>
> I REALLY am liking the new A6. There was one parked down the street a
> few weeks ago, in a medium grey color, that had me drooling.
>
> Dan D
> '04 A4 1.8Tq MT-6
> Central NJ USA
>