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Consumer Reports
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
Anyone having an issue with their 3.2 engine?
Ken
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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
Anyone having an issue with their 3.2 engine?
Ken
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"Now Phoebe Snow direct can go
from thirty-third to Buffalo.
From Broadway bright the tubes run right
Into the Road of Anthracite"
Erie - Lackawanna
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Re: Consumer Reports
"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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>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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Re: Consumer Reports
"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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>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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Re: Consumer Reports
"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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>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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Re: Consumer Reports
"Doug Warner" wrote
> 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.
The coilpack issues were predominant on the 1.8T and 3.0 engines, back in
2001-2003. I'm not aware of any CP issues on the 3.2.
Pete
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Re: Consumer Reports
"Doug Warner" wrote
> 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.
The coilpack issues were predominant on the 1.8T and 3.0 engines, back in
2001-2003. I'm not aware of any CP issues on the 3.2.
Pete
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Re: Consumer Reports
"Doug Warner" wrote
> 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.
The coilpack issues were predominant on the 1.8T and 3.0 engines, back in
2001-2003. I'm not aware of any CP issues on the 3.2.
Pete
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Re: Consumer Reports
In message <ro9n62l8vepoimisf9ppesnk262cclnqnd@4ax.com>
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.
--
Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with 'bellfamily')
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Re: Consumer Reports
In message <ro9n62l8vepoimisf9ppesnk262cclnqnd@4ax.com>
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')
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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Re: Consumer Reports
In message <ro9n62l8vepoimisf9ppesnk262cclnqnd@4ax.com>
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')
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')