Audi A6 - Is It Worth The $6000 to Get Newer Model?

askme69 on 09/01/2018 - 14:05
Last edited 09/01/2018 - 14:29 by 1 other user

Hi all looking at 2 vehicles.

Vehicle 1. Is a first release.

Vehicle 2. Is a facelifted version, nothing major, just headlights and tailights. Multimedia upgrade so you can connect an ipod. And the engine has 10% more power and torque.

Kms for both are roughly the same and 3 years difference.

Price difference is about 50% ie: $12k vs $18k.

I can get a flash tune which will more than compensate for the power $1k and ipod connection installed for $1k.

Opinions?

Vehicle is an Audi a6 4f/c6.

Thanks.

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  mysterytal on 09/01/2018 - 14:10

  +1

  You would pay $1k for an ipod connection? That's crazy. I'm just shocked at that statement. Surely the cheaper model has some other connectivity? I just can't justify spending so much to listen to a bit of music. You could buy $1k to get your media in a format playable on the cheaper model….what is it CD? Cassette tape? Just record a few tracks at home and play them on your trip. You shouldn't be playing about with a ipod whilst driving anyway so wouldn't a CD with your top 10 tracks be easier to use.

  I'd go with the cheaper model.

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    askme69 on 09/01/2018 - 14:26

    The $1k is with installing a device dension gayeway etc that will allow control of the ipod through the media inteface as well as usb etc.

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    John Kimble on 09/01/2018 - 20:57

    +1

    People still use ipods?

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  steff on 09/01/2018 - 14:20

  +5

  Lack of iPod connectivity or 'flash' stereo would be the least of your concerns with an old Audi

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  Gronk on 09/01/2018 - 14:38

  Are you looking at the Petrol or Diesel version?

  If Diesel, maybe check on the servicing costs before you make a call, particularly the 6, 8 & 12 year service intervals.

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  blonky on 09/01/2018 - 15:11

  Would say the f/l version is overpriced considering $12k for a 2004 (+/-) and $18k for 2007 same model with slightly different bodywork
  Both still getting long in the tooth and both are over 10 years old

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  Tech and cars on 09/01/2018 - 16:54

  Flash tunes are great but depends on gearbox:

  Are these multi-tronic or s-tronic? definitely do not get the multitronic car…

  If your budget can allow $18k, I'd get the newer one. I don't think it's worth getting a dated model and then spending money on it to get the features you want.

  Good luck!

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  askme69 on 09/01/2018 - 18:18

  Its the 3.0 TDI Diesel.

  The gearbox is the ZF 6 speed auto, similar to the xr6t falcon and BMW's.