1999 A6 1.8 vs +/-2000 A4 1.6
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1999 A6 1.8 vs +/-2000 A4 1.6
Hi,
This is my first post to this site - so Hello
I'm trying to decide on an Audi - really like the cars and want to get
one. I have a tight buget, and had my sites on second hand A4 1.6, and by
chance came accross an A6 (slightly older than I was looking for), but
with ok milage (60k) and have been giving it much consideration. What I'd
realy like to know is, where I can find honest information on the two cars
(of there age), most importantly, what kind of fuel comsuption I should
expect. The A6 has a 1.8 litre petrol engine, and I want to know will it
be much more to run than the 1.6 A4 - may seem like a stupid question, but
I'm told bigger engines don't always use more fuel - unless you drive like
a looney.
So any pointers to any sites where I can read up on these cars (of there
age), I would appriciate it.
I'll let you know what the out come is.
Thanks
Steeren
This is my first post to this site - so Hello
I'm trying to decide on an Audi - really like the cars and want to get
one. I have a tight buget, and had my sites on second hand A4 1.6, and by
chance came accross an A6 (slightly older than I was looking for), but
with ok milage (60k) and have been giving it much consideration. What I'd
realy like to know is, where I can find honest information on the two cars
(of there age), most importantly, what kind of fuel comsuption I should
expect. The A6 has a 1.8 litre petrol engine, and I want to know will it
be much more to run than the 1.6 A4 - may seem like a stupid question, but
I'm told bigger engines don't always use more fuel - unless you drive like
a looney.
So any pointers to any sites where I can read up on these cars (of there
age), I would appriciate it.
I'll let you know what the out come is.
Thanks
Steeren
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Re: 1999 A6 1.8 vs +/-2000 A4 1.6
steeren <steeren@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Hi,
> This is my first post to this site - so Hello
> I'm trying to decide on an Audi - really like the cars and want to get
> one. I have a tight buget, and had my sites on second hand A4 1.6, and by
> chance came accross an A6 (slightly older than I was looking for), but
> with ok milage (60k) and have been giving it much consideration. What I'd
> realy like to know is, where I can find honest information on the two cars
> (of there age), most importantly, what kind of fuel comsuption I should
> expect. The A6 has a 1.8 litre petrol engine, and I want to know will it
> be much more to run than the 1.6 A4 - may seem like a stupid question, but
> I'm told bigger engines don't always use more fuel - unless you drive like
> a looney.
> So any pointers to any sites where I can read up on these cars (of there
> age), I would appriciate it.
> I'll let you know what the out come is.
I wouldn't have either. Both have vastly underpowered engines for the
size of car.
--
Steve H 'You're not a real petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa Romeo'
http://www.italiancar.co.uk - Honda VFR800 - MZ ETZ300
VW Golf GL Cabrio - Alfa 75 TS - VW Passat 1.8T 20V SE - COSOC KOTL
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> Hi,
> This is my first post to this site - so Hello
> I'm trying to decide on an Audi - really like the cars and want to get
> one. I have a tight buget, and had my sites on second hand A4 1.6, and by
> chance came accross an A6 (slightly older than I was looking for), but
> with ok milage (60k) and have been giving it much consideration. What I'd
> realy like to know is, where I can find honest information on the two cars
> (of there age), most importantly, what kind of fuel comsuption I should
> expect. The A6 has a 1.8 litre petrol engine, and I want to know will it
> be much more to run than the 1.6 A4 - may seem like a stupid question, but
> I'm told bigger engines don't always use more fuel - unless you drive like
> a looney.
> So any pointers to any sites where I can read up on these cars (of there
> age), I would appriciate it.
> I'll let you know what the out come is.
I wouldn't have either. Both have vastly underpowered engines for the
size of car.
--
Steve H 'You're not a real petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa Romeo'
http://www.italiancar.co.uk - Honda VFR800 - MZ ETZ300
VW Golf GL Cabrio - Alfa 75 TS - VW Passat 1.8T 20V SE - COSOC KOTL
BoTAFOT #87 - BoTAFOF #18 - MRO # - UKRMSBC #7 - Apostle #2 - YTC #
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Re: 1999 A6 1.8 vs +/-2000 A4 1.6
steeren <steeren@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Hi,
> This is my first post to this site - so Hello
> I'm trying to decide on an Audi - really like the cars and want to get
> one. I have a tight buget, and had my sites on second hand A4 1.6, and by
> chance came accross an A6 (slightly older than I was looking for), but
> with ok milage (60k) and have been giving it much consideration. What I'd
> realy like to know is, where I can find honest information on the two cars
> (of there age), most importantly, what kind of fuel comsuption I should
> expect. The A6 has a 1.8 litre petrol engine, and I want to know will it
> be much more to run than the 1.6 A4 - may seem like a stupid question, but
> I'm told bigger engines don't always use more fuel - unless you drive like
> a looney.
> So any pointers to any sites where I can read up on these cars (of there
> age), I would appriciate it.
> I'll let you know what the out come is.
I wouldn't have either. Both have vastly underpowered engines for the
size of car.
--
Steve H 'You're not a real petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa Romeo'
http://www.italiancar.co.uk - Honda VFR800 - MZ ETZ300
VW Golf GL Cabrio - Alfa 75 TS - VW Passat 1.8T 20V SE - COSOC KOTL
BoTAFOT #87 - BoTAFOF #18 - MRO # - UKRMSBC #7 - Apostle #2 - YTC #
> Hi,
> This is my first post to this site - so Hello
> I'm trying to decide on an Audi - really like the cars and want to get
> one. I have a tight buget, and had my sites on second hand A4 1.6, and by
> chance came accross an A6 (slightly older than I was looking for), but
> with ok milage (60k) and have been giving it much consideration. What I'd
> realy like to know is, where I can find honest information on the two cars
> (of there age), most importantly, what kind of fuel comsuption I should
> expect. The A6 has a 1.8 litre petrol engine, and I want to know will it
> be much more to run than the 1.6 A4 - may seem like a stupid question, but
> I'm told bigger engines don't always use more fuel - unless you drive like
> a looney.
> So any pointers to any sites where I can read up on these cars (of there
> age), I would appriciate it.
> I'll let you know what the out come is.
I wouldn't have either. Both have vastly underpowered engines for the
size of car.
--
Steve H 'You're not a real petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa Romeo'
http://www.italiancar.co.uk - Honda VFR800 - MZ ETZ300
VW Golf GL Cabrio - Alfa 75 TS - VW Passat 1.8T 20V SE - COSOC KOTL
BoTAFOT #87 - BoTAFOF #18 - MRO # - UKRMSBC #7 - Apostle #2 - YTC #
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Re: 1999 A6 1.8 vs +/-2000 A4 1.6
steeren <steeren@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Hi,
> This is my first post to this site - so Hello
> I'm trying to decide on an Audi - really like the cars and want to get
> one. I have a tight buget, and had my sites on second hand A4 1.6, and by
> chance came accross an A6 (slightly older than I was looking for), but
> with ok milage (60k) and have been giving it much consideration. What I'd
> realy like to know is, where I can find honest information on the two cars
> (of there age), most importantly, what kind of fuel comsuption I should
> expect. The A6 has a 1.8 litre petrol engine, and I want to know will it
> be much more to run than the 1.6 A4 - may seem like a stupid question, but
> I'm told bigger engines don't always use more fuel - unless you drive like
> a looney.
> So any pointers to any sites where I can read up on these cars (of there
> age), I would appriciate it.
> I'll let you know what the out come is.
I wouldn't have either. Both have vastly underpowered engines for the
size of car.
--
Steve H 'You're not a real petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa Romeo'
http://www.italiancar.co.uk - Honda VFR800 - MZ ETZ300
VW Golf GL Cabrio - Alfa 75 TS - VW Passat 1.8T 20V SE - COSOC KOTL
BoTAFOT #87 - BoTAFOF #18 - MRO # - UKRMSBC #7 - Apostle #2 - YTC #
> Hi,
> This is my first post to this site - so Hello
> I'm trying to decide on an Audi - really like the cars and want to get
> one. I have a tight buget, and had my sites on second hand A4 1.6, and by
> chance came accross an A6 (slightly older than I was looking for), but
> with ok milage (60k) and have been giving it much consideration. What I'd
> realy like to know is, where I can find honest information on the two cars
> (of there age), most importantly, what kind of fuel comsuption I should
> expect. The A6 has a 1.8 litre petrol engine, and I want to know will it
> be much more to run than the 1.6 A4 - may seem like a stupid question, but
> I'm told bigger engines don't always use more fuel - unless you drive like
> a looney.
> So any pointers to any sites where I can read up on these cars (of there
> age), I would appriciate it.
> I'll let you know what the out come is.
I wouldn't have either. Both have vastly underpowered engines for the
size of car.
--
Steve H 'You're not a real petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa Romeo'
http://www.italiancar.co.uk - Honda VFR800 - MZ ETZ300
VW Golf GL Cabrio - Alfa 75 TS - VW Passat 1.8T 20V SE - COSOC KOTL
BoTAFOT #87 - BoTAFOF #18 - MRO # - UKRMSBC #7 - Apostle #2 - YTC #
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Re: 1999 A6 1.8 vs +/-2000 A4 1.6
On Sun, 30 Jan 2005 23:05:14 +0000, steve@italiancar.co.uk (SteveH)
wrote:
>> expect. The A6 has a 1.8 litre petrol engine, and I want to know will it
>> be much more to run than the 1.6 A4 - may seem like a stupid question, but
>I wouldn't have either. Both have vastly underpowered engines for the
>size of car.
This is just a matter of perception, really. The 1.8 IIRC has got 150
HP.
That's not at all underpowered.
In fact, this is something I read in this group quite frequently.
Sufficient power for an A6 starts at +300 HP?
Not really.
Well, maybe if you gotta beat a Corvette every morning at the red
light race
Regards
Wolfgang
wrote:
>> expect. The A6 has a 1.8 litre petrol engine, and I want to know will it
>> be much more to run than the 1.6 A4 - may seem like a stupid question, but
>I wouldn't have either. Both have vastly underpowered engines for the
>size of car.
This is just a matter of perception, really. The 1.8 IIRC has got 150
HP.
That's not at all underpowered.
In fact, this is something I read in this group quite frequently.
Sufficient power for an A6 starts at +300 HP?
Not really.
Well, maybe if you gotta beat a Corvette every morning at the red
light race
Regards
Wolfgang
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Re: 1999 A6 1.8 vs +/-2000 A4 1.6
On Sun, 30 Jan 2005 23:05:14 +0000, steve@italiancar.co.uk (SteveH)
wrote:
>> expect. The A6 has a 1.8 litre petrol engine, and I want to know will it
>> be much more to run than the 1.6 A4 - may seem like a stupid question, but
>I wouldn't have either. Both have vastly underpowered engines for the
>size of car.
This is just a matter of perception, really. The 1.8 IIRC has got 150
HP.
That's not at all underpowered.
In fact, this is something I read in this group quite frequently.
Sufficient power for an A6 starts at +300 HP?
Not really.
Well, maybe if you gotta beat a Corvette every morning at the red
light race
Regards
Wolfgang
wrote:
>> expect. The A6 has a 1.8 litre petrol engine, and I want to know will it
>> be much more to run than the 1.6 A4 - may seem like a stupid question, but
>I wouldn't have either. Both have vastly underpowered engines for the
>size of car.
This is just a matter of perception, really. The 1.8 IIRC has got 150
HP.
That's not at all underpowered.
In fact, this is something I read in this group quite frequently.
Sufficient power for an A6 starts at +300 HP?
Not really.
Well, maybe if you gotta beat a Corvette every morning at the red
light race
Regards
Wolfgang
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Re: 1999 A6 1.8 vs +/-2000 A4 1.6
On Sun, 30 Jan 2005 23:05:14 +0000, steve@italiancar.co.uk (SteveH)
wrote:
>> expect. The A6 has a 1.8 litre petrol engine, and I want to know will it
>> be much more to run than the 1.6 A4 - may seem like a stupid question, but
>I wouldn't have either. Both have vastly underpowered engines for the
>size of car.
This is just a matter of perception, really. The 1.8 IIRC has got 150
HP.
That's not at all underpowered.
In fact, this is something I read in this group quite frequently.
Sufficient power for an A6 starts at +300 HP?
Not really.
Well, maybe if you gotta beat a Corvette every morning at the red
light race
Regards
Wolfgang
wrote:
>> expect. The A6 has a 1.8 litre petrol engine, and I want to know will it
>> be much more to run than the 1.6 A4 - may seem like a stupid question, but
>I wouldn't have either. Both have vastly underpowered engines for the
>size of car.
This is just a matter of perception, really. The 1.8 IIRC has got 150
HP.
That's not at all underpowered.
In fact, this is something I read in this group quite frequently.
Sufficient power for an A6 starts at +300 HP?
Not really.
Well, maybe if you gotta beat a Corvette every morning at the red
light race
Regards
Wolfgang
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Re: 1999 A6 1.8 vs +/-2000 A4 1.6
In message <belrv0hodmrapmsvb9tss1cpr6e3luto6h@4ax.com>
Wolfgang Pawlinetz <w.pawlinetz@a1.net> wrote:
> On Sun, 30 Jan 2005 23:05:14 +0000, steve@italiancar.co.uk (SteveH)
> wrote:
>
> >> expect. The A6 has a 1.8 litre petrol engine, and I want to know will it
> >> be much more to run than the 1.6 A4 - may seem like a stupid question, but
>
> >I wouldn't have either. Both have vastly underpowered engines for the
> >size of car.
>
> This is just a matter of perception, really. The 1.8 IIRC has got 150
> HP.
Correct - it's the 1.8 Turbo, whereas the A4 1.6 is normally aspirated
with 101bhp.
> That's not at all underpowered.
It's all relative. My first car was a 1969 Ford Cortina GT - a
reasonable performance saloon in its day. The A4 1.6 has a little more
power and is as fast to 60 as my old Ford (12.5 seconds). The A6 is
quicker than that - around 10 seconds.
> In fact, this is something I read in this group quite frequently.
> Sufficient power for an A6 starts at +300 HP?
Nah - about 450bhp is almost enough
With regards to running costs, Audis aren't cheap to run, but the A6 is
likely to cost a little more to maintain. With regard to fuel
consumption - the official figures suggest that there is not a great
deal between them - the A6 being more frugal in urban traffic, and the
A4 being the better on extra urban, but the difference between
the overall figures is less than 1mpg.
The choice between the two cars must depend on your priorities, the type
of driving you do and the number of passengers you carry - the A4 is
really quite cramped in the back seat. Having owned both A4 and A6
(but with larger engines), I would go for the A6.
Be aware that, at 60k, the timing belt should be changed - not a cheap
job. If you're buying from a dealer, get them to do this as part of the
deal.
--
Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with 'bellfamily')
Wolfgang Pawlinetz <w.pawlinetz@a1.net> wrote:
> On Sun, 30 Jan 2005 23:05:14 +0000, steve@italiancar.co.uk (SteveH)
> wrote:
>
> >> expect. The A6 has a 1.8 litre petrol engine, and I want to know will it
> >> be much more to run than the 1.6 A4 - may seem like a stupid question, but
>
> >I wouldn't have either. Both have vastly underpowered engines for the
> >size of car.
>
> This is just a matter of perception, really. The 1.8 IIRC has got 150
> HP.
Correct - it's the 1.8 Turbo, whereas the A4 1.6 is normally aspirated
with 101bhp.
> That's not at all underpowered.
It's all relative. My first car was a 1969 Ford Cortina GT - a
reasonable performance saloon in its day. The A4 1.6 has a little more
power and is as fast to 60 as my old Ford (12.5 seconds). The A6 is
quicker than that - around 10 seconds.
> In fact, this is something I read in this group quite frequently.
> Sufficient power for an A6 starts at +300 HP?
Nah - about 450bhp is almost enough
With regards to running costs, Audis aren't cheap to run, but the A6 is
likely to cost a little more to maintain. With regard to fuel
consumption - the official figures suggest that there is not a great
deal between them - the A6 being more frugal in urban traffic, and the
A4 being the better on extra urban, but the difference between
the overall figures is less than 1mpg.
The choice between the two cars must depend on your priorities, the type
of driving you do and the number of passengers you carry - the A4 is
really quite cramped in the back seat. Having owned both A4 and A6
(but with larger engines), I would go for the A6.
Be aware that, at 60k, the timing belt should be changed - not a cheap
job. If you're buying from a dealer, get them to do this as part of the
deal.
--
Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with 'bellfamily')
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Re: 1999 A6 1.8 vs +/-2000 A4 1.6
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Wolfgang Pawlinetz <w.pawlinetz@a1.net> wrote:
> On Sun, 30 Jan 2005 23:05:14 +0000, steve@italiancar.co.uk (SteveH)
> wrote:
>
> >> expect. The A6 has a 1.8 litre petrol engine, and I want to know will it
> >> be much more to run than the 1.6 A4 - may seem like a stupid question, but
>
> >I wouldn't have either. Both have vastly underpowered engines for the
> >size of car.
>
> This is just a matter of perception, really. The 1.8 IIRC has got 150
> HP.
Correct - it's the 1.8 Turbo, whereas the A4 1.6 is normally aspirated
with 101bhp.
> That's not at all underpowered.
It's all relative. My first car was a 1969 Ford Cortina GT - a
reasonable performance saloon in its day. The A4 1.6 has a little more
power and is as fast to 60 as my old Ford (12.5 seconds). The A6 is
quicker than that - around 10 seconds.
> In fact, this is something I read in this group quite frequently.
> Sufficient power for an A6 starts at +300 HP?
Nah - about 450bhp is almost enough
With regards to running costs, Audis aren't cheap to run, but the A6 is
likely to cost a little more to maintain. With regard to fuel
consumption - the official figures suggest that there is not a great
deal between them - the A6 being more frugal in urban traffic, and the
A4 being the better on extra urban, but the difference between
the overall figures is less than 1mpg.
The choice between the two cars must depend on your priorities, the type
of driving you do and the number of passengers you carry - the A4 is
really quite cramped in the back seat. Having owned both A4 and A6
(but with larger engines), I would go for the A6.
Be aware that, at 60k, the timing belt should be changed - not a cheap
job. If you're buying from a dealer, get them to do this as part of the
deal.
--
Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with 'bellfamily')
Wolfgang Pawlinetz <w.pawlinetz@a1.net> wrote:
> On Sun, 30 Jan 2005 23:05:14 +0000, steve@italiancar.co.uk (SteveH)
> wrote:
>
> >> expect. The A6 has a 1.8 litre petrol engine, and I want to know will it
> >> be much more to run than the 1.6 A4 - may seem like a stupid question, but
>
> >I wouldn't have either. Both have vastly underpowered engines for the
> >size of car.
>
> This is just a matter of perception, really. The 1.8 IIRC has got 150
> HP.
Correct - it's the 1.8 Turbo, whereas the A4 1.6 is normally aspirated
with 101bhp.
> That's not at all underpowered.
It's all relative. My first car was a 1969 Ford Cortina GT - a
reasonable performance saloon in its day. The A4 1.6 has a little more
power and is as fast to 60 as my old Ford (12.5 seconds). The A6 is
quicker than that - around 10 seconds.
> In fact, this is something I read in this group quite frequently.
> Sufficient power for an A6 starts at +300 HP?
Nah - about 450bhp is almost enough
With regards to running costs, Audis aren't cheap to run, but the A6 is
likely to cost a little more to maintain. With regard to fuel
consumption - the official figures suggest that there is not a great
deal between them - the A6 being more frugal in urban traffic, and the
A4 being the better on extra urban, but the difference between
the overall figures is less than 1mpg.
The choice between the two cars must depend on your priorities, the type
of driving you do and the number of passengers you carry - the A4 is
really quite cramped in the back seat. Having owned both A4 and A6
(but with larger engines), I would go for the A6.
Be aware that, at 60k, the timing belt should be changed - not a cheap
job. If you're buying from a dealer, get them to do this as part of the
deal.
--
Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with 'bellfamily')
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Re: 1999 A6 1.8 vs +/-2000 A4 1.6
In message <belrv0hodmrapmsvb9tss1cpr6e3luto6h@4ax.com>
Wolfgang Pawlinetz <w.pawlinetz@a1.net> wrote:
> On Sun, 30 Jan 2005 23:05:14 +0000, steve@italiancar.co.uk (SteveH)
> wrote:
>
> >> expect. The A6 has a 1.8 litre petrol engine, and I want to know will it
> >> be much more to run than the 1.6 A4 - may seem like a stupid question, but
>
> >I wouldn't have either. Both have vastly underpowered engines for the
> >size of car.
>
> This is just a matter of perception, really. The 1.8 IIRC has got 150
> HP.
Correct - it's the 1.8 Turbo, whereas the A4 1.6 is normally aspirated
with 101bhp.
> That's not at all underpowered.
It's all relative. My first car was a 1969 Ford Cortina GT - a
reasonable performance saloon in its day. The A4 1.6 has a little more
power and is as fast to 60 as my old Ford (12.5 seconds). The A6 is
quicker than that - around 10 seconds.
> In fact, this is something I read in this group quite frequently.
> Sufficient power for an A6 starts at +300 HP?
Nah - about 450bhp is almost enough
With regards to running costs, Audis aren't cheap to run, but the A6 is
likely to cost a little more to maintain. With regard to fuel
consumption - the official figures suggest that there is not a great
deal between them - the A6 being more frugal in urban traffic, and the
A4 being the better on extra urban, but the difference between
the overall figures is less than 1mpg.
The choice between the two cars must depend on your priorities, the type
of driving you do and the number of passengers you carry - the A4 is
really quite cramped in the back seat. Having owned both A4 and A6
(but with larger engines), I would go for the A6.
Be aware that, at 60k, the timing belt should be changed - not a cheap
job. If you're buying from a dealer, get them to do this as part of the
deal.
--
Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with 'bellfamily')
Wolfgang Pawlinetz <w.pawlinetz@a1.net> wrote:
> On Sun, 30 Jan 2005 23:05:14 +0000, steve@italiancar.co.uk (SteveH)
> wrote:
>
> >> expect. The A6 has a 1.8 litre petrol engine, and I want to know will it
> >> be much more to run than the 1.6 A4 - may seem like a stupid question, but
>
> >I wouldn't have either. Both have vastly underpowered engines for the
> >size of car.
>
> This is just a matter of perception, really. The 1.8 IIRC has got 150
> HP.
Correct - it's the 1.8 Turbo, whereas the A4 1.6 is normally aspirated
with 101bhp.
> That's not at all underpowered.
It's all relative. My first car was a 1969 Ford Cortina GT - a
reasonable performance saloon in its day. The A4 1.6 has a little more
power and is as fast to 60 as my old Ford (12.5 seconds). The A6 is
quicker than that - around 10 seconds.
> In fact, this is something I read in this group quite frequently.
> Sufficient power for an A6 starts at +300 HP?
Nah - about 450bhp is almost enough
With regards to running costs, Audis aren't cheap to run, but the A6 is
likely to cost a little more to maintain. With regard to fuel
consumption - the official figures suggest that there is not a great
deal between them - the A6 being more frugal in urban traffic, and the
A4 being the better on extra urban, but the difference between
the overall figures is less than 1mpg.
The choice between the two cars must depend on your priorities, the type
of driving you do and the number of passengers you carry - the A4 is
really quite cramped in the back seat. Having owned both A4 and A6
(but with larger engines), I would go for the A6.
Be aware that, at 60k, the timing belt should be changed - not a cheap
job. If you're buying from a dealer, get them to do this as part of the
deal.
--
Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with 'bellfamily')