A6 2.7T or VW Passat W8?
#11
RE: A6 2.7T or VW Passat W8?
If I was even to think about the W8, I would get the Passat Wagon, or even better the VM Phaeton. The Phaeton is an Audi A8 in VW dressing. But people are above are right. The Phaeton did horribly in sales and the people who buy VW's go for mileage, affordability and cheap MODS on the 4-6 cylinders. The W8 never really got a lot of attention. The buyers base does not have as much money to spend as the Audi buyers so they did limited production numbers on the V8. Audi owners on the other hand, love the V8 and that is why they mass produce them with that engine configuration. Go with AUDI...Isn't that why you are here and pose your question?
#12
RE: A6 2.7T or VW Passat W8?
stay away from the W8.Hard to find parts for and no body wants to serivce them. My shop just did an alternator on one, alternator alone was $570 and a pain in the butt to do. The W8 never caught on, the 2.7 is much more well known and just generally easier to maintain.
#14
RE: A6 2.7T or VW Passat W8?
ORIGINAL: prbayha
If I was even to think about the W8, I would get the Passat Wagon, or even better the VM Phaeton. The Phaeton is an Audi A8 in VW dressing. But people are above are right. The Phaeton did horribly in sales and the people who buy VW's go for mileage, affordability and cheap MODS on the 4-6 cylinders. The W8 never really got a lot of attention. The buyers base does not have as much money to spend as the Audi buyers so they did limited production numbers on the V8. Audi owners on the other hand, love the V8 and that is why they mass produce them with that engine configuration. Go with AUDI...Isn't that why you are here and pose your question?
If I was even to think about the W8, I would get the Passat Wagon, or even better the VM Phaeton. The Phaeton is an Audi A8 in VW dressing. But people are above are right. The Phaeton did horribly in sales and the people who buy VW's go for mileage, affordability and cheap MODS on the 4-6 cylinders. The W8 never really got a lot of attention. The buyers base does not have as much money to spend as the Audi buyers so they did limited production numbers on the V8. Audi owners on the other hand, love the V8 and that is why they mass produce them with that engine configuration. Go with AUDI...Isn't that why you are here and pose your question?
Still looking for one... once it depreciates enough for me to afford it.
#15
RE: A6 2.7T or VW Passat W8?
This is question can be related to almost all VW & Audi cars. I was debating my decision on an A4/Jetta GLi. But I wouldn't feel that driving satisfaction in a VW. It pays off to go the extra mile. It all comes down to your wallet and what you want from your vehicle. VW are nice and all but they don't come close to an Audi. As Audi owners we take pride in our cars and they're not just 'my daily commuter' as that indicates a bland boring vehicle. I love my 2.7 and won't be getting rid of it anytime soon. No turbo problems (yet) and haven't had to replace anything outta the normal or expensive.
#16
RE: A6 2.7T or VW Passat W8?
ORIGINAL: euro_2nr
This is question can be related to almost all VW & Audi cars. I was debating my decision on an A4/Jetta GLi. But I wouldn't feel that driving satisfaction in a VW. It pays off to go the extra mile. It all comes down to your wallet and what you want from your vehicle. VW are nice and all but they don't come close to an Audi. As Audi owners we take pride in our cars and they're not just 'my daily commuter' as that indicates a bland boring vehicle. I love my 2.7 and won't be getting rid of it anytime soon. No turbo problems (yet) and haven't had to replace anything outta the normal or expensive.
This is question can be related to almost all VW & Audi cars. I was debating my decision on an A4/Jetta GLi. But I wouldn't feel that driving satisfaction in a VW. It pays off to go the extra mile. It all comes down to your wallet and what you want from your vehicle. VW are nice and all but they don't come close to an Audi. As Audi owners we take pride in our cars and they're not just 'my daily commuter' as that indicates a bland boring vehicle. I love my 2.7 and won't be getting rid of it anytime soon. No turbo problems (yet) and haven't had to replace anything outta the normal or expensive.
i will soon have a choice to upgrade my passat, i will most likely get a GTI... over an A4. GTI is made in germany, has the same engine as an A4 and a well appointed interior.. for more than 5,000 less! in many ways i don'tsee much of a difference between the two companies... although, i am disapointed that the recent vw models have cheapened the apearance oftheir interiors so as to not step on the toes of Audi.
Its also why i may oneday convince myself to get a hyundai sonata.
#17
RE: A6 2.7T or VW Passat W8?
I prefer a 2.7T since I owned one. However, as other has said in the forum W8 will be more costly due to parts unavailability. Also, if you want a car that is more performance oriented or more suitable for tuning then I will go with a 2.7T. Also, my buddy owned a VW Jetta and the interior quality is just not comparable to any Audi.
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