I am going to order a second Audi, an Allroad 2005 in mid july/August. I am still debating whether to get the 2.7T or the 4.2, but I honestly do like the bigger. I am planning to take a fully loaded model except for GPS. The diference in price is not an issue (about $2500, some of the paying options with the 2.7T come included with the 4.2).
2.7T or the 4.2
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get the 2.7t for sure. i drove the 4.2 when i was looking at the allroad. in all honesty its not much faster, and it doesnt really sound any better. the 2.7t will give you much better gas miliage (a big consideration for me living in SoCal). there are also much better mods for the 2.7t
I have owned three allroads. Started with the 2.5 TDI which is a great car for those living in Europe where fuel is expensive. Next came the 2.7T which is a fantastic car with loads of power and all day cruising ability - hard to fault really. The lastest simply had to be the 4.2 300 BHP. The engine is always under stressed and very responsive - sports mode certainly takes on a new meaning, it is beautifully complemented by the Tiptronic 5 speed - gets my vote!
First post here, I will recomend you drive both, and see witch meets your wants and needs. The 2.7t has many tuning options, were as the 4.2 does not. The 4.2 dose not have any of the lag of a turbo, or when you have the TIP even a bit more, under some conditions (I have the 2.7T Tip) But with the 2.7 you can get a 6sp manual, if you wish to shift your own. If fuel milage is a consern, 2.7T wins again. And if you go to or live in the mountains above 5k feet the 2.7T wins there too.
Just my 2 cents.
Just my 2 cents.
The engines are both excellent. Because of the incredible low end torque of the 2.7T the cars are equally fast off the line.
One more thought long term maintainence wise- the 2.7T has two down down sides-
1 the turbos, 2 of them will need replacement eventually
2 The 2.7T has a timing belt. I think the interval is 90K. The 4.2 uses a chain- should never need to be changed.
One more thought long term maintainence wise- the 2.7T has two down down sides-
1 the turbos, 2 of them will need replacement eventually
2 The 2.7T has a timing belt. I think the interval is 90K. The 4.2 uses a chain- should never need to be changed.
Good points, all, but does the 4.2 really get worse mileage than the 2.7T? Cause my 2.7T tip is nothing to write home about - 16 city and the best I've been able to do on a long trip is 20 hiway, not exactly stellar!
And, 300 hp vs. 250? I guess it would depend on whether you're into modding, cause you can do much more with the 2.7T, but it gets expensive in a hurry!
Why not the GPS? I understand the 05 is going to have a proper unit, unlike what they've done before...........
And, 300 hp vs. 250? I guess it would depend on whether you're into modding, cause you can do much more with the 2.7T, but it gets expensive in a hurry!
Why not the GPS? I understand the 05 is going to have a proper unit, unlike what they've done before...........
in the city probably not.. but crusing ~85mph on the highway the 2.7T will have a bit better miliage.
my 2.7T allroad is running ~315hp w/ exhaust and chip. my total mod cost so far is about $2000. MSRP difference 2.7T vs. 4.2 is $6000. 'nuff said
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the 05 A6 has indash nav... not sure about the 05 AR
Simple answer. If you want the 6 speed stick get the 2.7T.
If you want a TIP get the 4.2 (no stick available in 4.2)
The Tubo is wonderfull with the stick. With the TIP is gets bogged down in Turbo lag as well as Tip lag.. you go bam with gas.. count to 5 then the car reacts. zoom...
Also if you travel at altitude the turbo is better.
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