V6 or 2ltr?

Alan · 05-11-16, 07:34 AM

Hi everone.
I looked at a couple of cabbys yesterday near me in St.Neots and Peterborough as seen on
Auto Trader. A V6 all leather last owner 12 years. The other 1.8 half leather various
receipts. both similar milage, both electric roof.
Car will be taxed for 6 months of the year. i know the tax is a bit higher but what are the pitfalls.
The question is what would you go for and why?
Thanks. Alan.

cjp0349 · 05-11-16, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan

Hi everone.
I looked at a couple of cabbys yesterday near me in St.Neots and Peterborough as seen on
Auto Trader. A V6 all leather last owner 12 years. The other 1.8 half leather various
receipts. both similar milage, both electric roof.
Car will be taxed for 6 months of the year. i know the tax is a bit higher but what are the pitfalls.

Thanks. Alan.

Car tax rate is the same for both Alan

https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-tax-rate-...e-1-march-2001

audi80fan · 05-11-16, 11:47 AM

2.6 has more character and low down grunt, but is prone to oil leaks. I would argue the 2.6 will be more fun and the MPG for both will be similar.

Also like the sound of last owner 12 years and full leather. The half leather interior in the 1.8 isn't all that desirable.

ChrisG · 05-11-16, 12:15 PM

I like the sound of 12 years ownership as well. V6 is smoooooth and refined.

vorsprung durch technik · 05-11-16, 12:34 PM

If you buy the 2.6 you won't regret it,it's such a superbly smooth operator and packs a nice punch.
Journalists back in the day coined them as smooth as a turbine and they were not wrong.

sinbin5t · 05-11-16, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vorsprung durch technik

If you buy the 2.6 you won't regret it,it's such a superbly smooth operator and packs a nice punch.
Journalists back in the day coined them as smooth as a turbine and they were not wrong.

Agreed Mark

Ben · 05-11-16, 04:05 PM

V6

is almost inaudible when cruising with a muted growl when booted.

Alan · 05-11-16, 09:38 PM

Thanks for the good advice, which i have taken and am now the new owner of
a V6 cabby. 112,000 miles good roof ,new exhaust, plush leather, all bells and whistles.
Test drive all good (hell its quick). MOT july 17. £2,500.
Looking forward to the new year now.

Photos on website, Andersons St. Neots, Cambs.

sinbin5t · 05-11-16, 09:44 PM

WAHEY nice one

Put some photo's on here

Jake Blight · 06-11-16, 12:09 AM

I was about to offer advice but everybody has already said the same... Top choice mate, you'll love it. Well done on a great buy.

05-11-16, 04:05 PM	#7
Ben 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Stockport Posts: 2,348	V6 is almost inaudible when cruising with a muted growl when booted. __________________ 1992 80 quattro 20vt

05-11-16, 11:47 AM	#3
audi80fan Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 1,157	2.6 has more character and low down grunt, but is prone to oil leaks. I would argue the 2.6 will be more fun and the MPG for both will be similar. Also like the sound of last owner 12 years and full leather. The half leather interior in the 1.8 isn't all that desirable.

05-11-16, 12:15 PM	#4
ChrisG Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bracknell, Berks. Posts: 1,465	I like the sound of 12 years ownership as well. V6 is smoooooth and refined.

05-11-16, 12:34 PM	#5
vorsprung durch technik 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Near Watford. Posts: 7,753	If you buy the 2.6 you won't regret it,it's such a superbly smooth operator and packs a nice punch. Journalists back in the day coined them as smooth as a turbine and they were not wrong.

05-11-16, 09:38 PM	#8
Alan Grown up member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Cambridge Posts: 86	Thanks for the good advice, which i have taken and am now the new owner of a V6 cabby. 112,000 miles good roof ,new exhaust, plush leather, all bells and whistles. Test drive all good (hell its quick). MOT july 17. £2,500. Looking forward to the new year now. Photos on website, Andersons St. Neots, Cambs.

05-11-16, 09:44 PM	#9
sinbin5t 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Where a spike points skywards Posts: 12,960	WAHEY nice one Put some photo's on here

06-11-16, 12:09 AM	#10
Jake Blight Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Cornwall, near England Posts: 881	I was about to offer advice but everybody has already said the same... Top choice mate, you'll love it. Well done on a great buy.