# B5 Audi A4 2.8L V6 mileage questions **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Automotive\ **Created:** [September 1, 2010, 10:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/b5-audi-a4-2-8l-v6-mileage-questions/254268 "2010-09-01T10:56:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![psi2high](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/psi2high/32/6320_2.png) [@psi2high](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/psi2high)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2010, 11:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/b5-audi-a4-2-8l-v6-mileage-questions/254268/21 "2010-09-04T11:12:32Z")
They shit the bed. ---
**Author:** ![psi2high](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/psi2high/32/6320_2.png) [@psi2high](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/psi2high)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2010, 11:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/b5-audi-a4-2-8l-v6-mileage-questions/254268/22 "2010-09-04T11:12:50Z")
> [@bike license \>?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bike-license/34810/3): > > my brother had a 2.8 a few years back and it was always in need of something plus the engine bays are very tight. i think a 1.8t with a chip and some bolt ons will make a good daily, plus they get better gas millage than the 2.8l Nope the turbo will commit suicide in no time flat ---
**Author:** ![votblindub](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/votblindub/32/6280_2.png) [@votblindub](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/votblindub)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2010, 12:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/b5-audi-a4-2-8l-v6-mileage-questions/254268/23 "2010-09-04T12:47:23Z")
are they the same K03’s are in mine? ---
**Author:** ![TurboTravis](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/turbotravis/32/6406_2.png) [@TurboTravis](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TurboTravis)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2010, 2:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/b5-audi-a4-2-8l-v6-mileage-questions/254268/24 "2010-09-04T14:11:10Z")
Get a Corolla, problem(s) solved. ---
**Author:** ![Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mk4_30r_ban/32/6347_2.png) [@Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mk4_30R_Ban)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2010, 7:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/b5-audi-a4-2-8l-v6-mileage-questions/254268/25 "2010-09-04T19:19:51Z")
> [@bike license \>?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bike-license/34810/3): > > my brother had a 2.8 a few years back and it was always in need of something plus the engine bays are very tight. i think a 1.8t with a chip and some bolt ons will make a good daily, plus they get better gas millage than the 2.8l high mileage 1.8ts are asking for turbo failure if chipped, or if theyve been chipped already. my 02 GTI was chipped at 8,000 miles, REVO S2. 23-24psi. by 28k when i went BT the turbo was smoking. > [@Starting to think i shouldn't have worked this double](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/starting-to-think-i-shouldnt-have-worked-this-double/34811/3): > > Nope the turbo will commit suicide in no time flat yup > [@Starting to think i shouldn't have worked this double](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/starting-to-think-i-shouldnt-have-worked-this-double/34811/7): > > are they the same K03’s are in mine? the CHRA’s are probably the same, housings are different though ---
**Author:** ![votblindub](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/votblindub/32/6280_2.png) [@votblindub](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/votblindub)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2010, 8:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/b5-audi-a4-2-8l-v6-mileage-questions/254268/26 "2010-09-04T20:46:08Z")
so chipping those blows them the fuck up? or is it driving style or what? ---
**Author:** ![Dread](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dread/32/6544_2.png) [@Dread](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dread)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2010, 8:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/b5-audi-a4-2-8l-v6-mileage-questions/254268/27 "2010-09-04T20:47:28Z")
4.2 A6, do it ---
**Author:** ![votblindub](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/votblindub/32/6280_2.png) [@votblindub](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/votblindub)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2010, 8:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/b5-audi-a4-2-8l-v6-mileage-questions/254268/28 "2010-09-04T20:51:04Z")
> [@This is why you don't buy off ebay...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/this-is-why-you-dont-buy-off-ebay/34808/12): > > 4.2 A6, do it one of my neighbors has that. looks like my car. there were 0 in my neighborhood, till i got mine. Now theres like 4 of em, plus mine. theyre dope tho. i liked driving those, but the MPG on that blows dick, esp in city mode. ---
**Author:** ![Dread](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dread/32/6544_2.png) [@Dread](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dread)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2010, 6:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/b5-audi-a4-2-8l-v6-mileage-questions/254268/29 "2010-09-08T18:44:25Z")
[http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/ctd/1940802473.html](http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/ctd/1940802473.html) Trade in Ron, do it. Im seriously considering going down and checking this A6 out, if these guys have financing available I might try to get it. ---
**Author:** ![SRS\_BZNS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/srs_bzns/32/6375_2.png) [@SRS\_BZNS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SRS_BZNS)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2010, 7:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/b5-audi-a4-2-8l-v6-mileage-questions/254268/30 "2010-09-08T19:07:43Z")
O M G. Thats totally something I’d want ---
**Author:** ![Dread](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dread/32/6544_2.png) [@Dread](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dread)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2010, 7:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/b5-audi-a4-2-8l-v6-mileage-questions/254268/31 "2010-09-08T19:26:15Z")
Yea I shot the guy an email, Im seriously considering it if I can secure financing. Drop it down a bit, do a nice set of wheels, maybe an exhaust, and have a badass super comfortable DD with more than adequate power that can handle all weather conditions. ---
**Author:** ![SRS\_BZNS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/srs_bzns/32/6375_2.png) [@SRS\_BZNS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SRS_BZNS)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2010, 7:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/b5-audi-a4-2-8l-v6-mileage-questions/254268/32 "2010-09-08T19:37:43Z")
there are a whole bunch of them in RI PA VT MA NH NY. Google craigslist search turned up a lot with a full range of mileage and prices. I think thats the only way I’d get rid of the lexus is for that. ---
**Author:** ![Dread](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dread/32/6544_2.png) [@Dread](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dread)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2010, 9:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/b5-audi-a4-2-8l-v6-mileage-questions/254268/33 "2010-09-08T21:00:58Z")
It has to be black on black leather though and they are already somewhat rare so coming across that combo in good shape for a good price is tough ---
**Author:** ![votblindub](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/votblindub/32/6280_2.png) [@votblindub](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/votblindub)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2010, 9:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/b5-audi-a4-2-8l-v6-mileage-questions/254268/34 "2010-09-08T21:07:19Z")
looks nice, Dread. btw, i STILL maintain that a LOT of you are closet audi fans. ---
**Author:** ![Dread](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dread/32/6544_2.png) [@Dread](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dread)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2010, 9:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/b5-audi-a4-2-8l-v6-mileage-questions/254268/35 "2010-09-08T21:15:56Z")
Im definetly an Audi fan, probably pretty funny to hear a mustang driver say that. The reliabilty scares me a bit though but Ill probably go for an Audi as my next car anyways. My long term plans are to get an A6 4.2 and drive that through the winter and spring then sell my GF’s jeep and let her drive the A6 to work and pick myself up an S4. We’ll see what happens though, long term plans change easily. ---
**Author:** ![votblindub](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/votblindub/32/6280_2.png) [@votblindub](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/votblindub)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2010, 9:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/b5-audi-a4-2-8l-v6-mileage-questions/254268/36 "2010-09-08T21:27:08Z")
> [@Anyone ever buy glasses frames online?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-ever-buy-glasses-frames-online/34887/23): > > Im definetly an Audi fan, probably pretty funny to hear a mustang driver say that. The reliabilty scares me a bit though but Ill probably go for an Audi as my next car anyways. My long term plans are to get an A6 4.2 and drive that through the winter and spring then sell my GF’s jeep and let her drive the A6 to work and pick myself up an S4. We’ll see what happens though, long term plans change easily. I replaced tires, brakes(pads and rotors), oil, rubber boot and did water pump, belts, plugs. basically only maintenance. one thing that broke was a button. other than that, no problems. ---
**Author:** ![Hang\_Your\_Cross](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/hang_your_cross/32/6381_2.png) [@Hang\_Your\_Cross](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Hang_Your_Cross)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2010, 6:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/b5-audi-a4-2-8l-v6-mileage-questions/254268/37 "2010-09-09T06:59:18Z")
> [@Anyone ever buy glasses frames online?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-ever-buy-glasses-frames-online/34887/23): > > Im definetly an Audi fan, probably pretty funny to hear a mustang driver say that. The reliabilty scares me a bit though but Ill probably go for an Audi as my next car anyways. My long term plans are to get an A6 4.2 and drive that through the winter and spring then sell my GF’s jeep and let her drive the A6 to work and pick myself up an S4. We’ll see what happens though, long term plans change easily. see im the same way. i like the way audi/vw cars looks, but im just afraid of losing a ton of money and time into repairing these cars. at the moment im contemplating on whether i want to start looking and purchasing a 01 a4 avant 1.8tqm. ---
**Author:** ![Dread](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dread/32/6544_2.png) [@Dread](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dread)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2010, 9:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/b5-audi-a4-2-8l-v6-mileage-questions/254268/38 "2010-09-09T09:17:23Z")
All the research ive been doing thr 4.2’s says they are pretty stout, but if the transmission does go out its a 5-6k bill to have it replaced. But there are actually multiple options for a 6 speed swap so at least if the transmission does go theres a badass alternative. ---
**Author:** ![votblindub](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/votblindub/32/6280_2.png) [@votblindub](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/votblindub)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2010, 12:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/b5-audi-a4-2-8l-v6-mileage-questions/254268/39 "2010-09-09T12:05:14Z")
> [@OFFICIAL Buffalo Sabres Thread](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-buffalo-sabres-thread/25170/5869): > > see im the same way. i like the way audi/vw cars looks, but im just afraid of losing a ton of money and time into repairing these cars. at the moment im contemplating on whether i want to start looking and purchasing a 01 a4 avant 1.8tqm. i must agree with the looks comment. i really like the design on em. they dont seem to add strange unnecessary lines and such. theyre just simple and nice looking. the reason i bought mine was that it feels so nice to drive it. ---
**Author:** ![Dread](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dread/32/6544_2.png) [@Dread](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dread)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2010, 12:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/b5-audi-a4-2-8l-v6-mileage-questions/254268/40 "2010-09-09T12:07:32Z")
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