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[YZ250]

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If you think pulling the engine out of a car to do an otherwise straightforward job was a stupid idea, try hoiking it out of a boat

It ain't no picnic doing the chains on the car either, as once separated from the gearbox it goes down, not up. All pipes, cables, subframe etc need unbolting and when you're ready you undo the top mounts and lower the whole caboodle down. Piece of cake really.   

[YZ250]

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Apparently the ZF 8 speed box has a much higher torque rating hence the swap.
How reliable and the DSG boxes ?
Is it down to maintenance ?

Never had any issues with either of our 7 speed S-Tronic boxes but neither of ours have done big miles. They're certainly not as at home in slow moving traffic as the ZF8 in our bmw. Even my Mrs noticed that, but I wouldn't let that put me off as they are still a nice place to be.     A lot of drivers wouldn't even notice if they have nothing to compare to. S-Tronic service schedule is every 38K and I think I paid about £125 at an Indy for mine. They are nice torquey engines though. 

[Sir Tigger KC]

Here's the High Peak video that Ronny mentioned. It's put me off buying an Audi! 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gN_nk1P30mk

[Rangie]

The allroad was without doubt nice looking vehicle in my eyes,but you don't see many around now, probably due to the costs that have been mentioned in this topic .

[johnnydog]

I have no experience of actually owning an A6, but I have driven a good number of 2016 - 2018 A6 3.0TDi auto Allroads. From a driving perspective, they are a very enjoyable place to be - an extremely comfy drive on long distances, with a wonderful performance combined with an addictive engine note when making progress! The Allroad models are absolutely superb in the snow - most vehicles with broad tyres are questionable in snow covered conditions, but the Allroad is a totally different beast, and when needed handled extremely well in snow and on quite steep snow covered gradients.
This is obviously going back a few years, and I have no experience of more recent models, unfortunately. I personally prefer the appearance of the models from the era when I used to drive them quite regularly, and they weren't riddled quite as much with the 'newer' technology which doesn't do much to enhance the driving experience in my humble opinion.

That’s pretty much what I’ve been told.

What sort of real world MPG did you get ?

I can't really help you with that unfortunately.
I didn't drive A6 Allroads on a permanent basis - I drove every Audi model there was, and different models every day, so the mpg of any of them wasn't a consideration. I just added fuel when needed on the company fuel card. But the A6 3.0TDi Allroad was one of the standout models for me (as well as the RS4 and RS6!!)

[Sir Tigger KC]

I have no experience of actually owning an A6, but I have driven a good number of 2016 - 2018 A6 3.0TDi auto Allroads. From a driving perspective, they are a very enjoyable place to be - an extremely comfy drive on long distances, with a wonderful performance combined with an addictive engine note when making progress! The Allroad models are absolutely superb in the snow - most vehicles with broad tyres are questionable in snow covered conditions, but the Allroad is a totally different beast, and when needed handled extremely well in snow and on quite steep snow covered gradients.
This is obviously going back a few years, and I have no experience of more recent models, unfortunately. I personally prefer the appearance of the models from the era when I used to drive them quite regularly, and they weren't riddled quite as much with the 'newer' technology which doesn't do much to enhance the driving experience in my humble opinion.

That’s pretty much what I’ve been told.

What sort of real world MPG did you get ?

Shame Entwoods not around any more.  I'm sure he could provide enough data to make your head explode! 

[Sir Tigger KC]

Here's a question for the Audi experts. 

What's the difference between an A6 Avant Quattro and an A6 Allroad.   

Apart from the badges and different grills, I can't see much difference between these two cars TBH. Both have 3ltr V6 diesels producing similar BHP and torque. 

[STEMO]

Here's a question for the Audi experts. 

What's the difference between an A6 Avant Quattro and an A6 Allroad.   

Apart from the badges and different grills, I can't see much difference between these two cars TBH. Both have 3ltr V6 diesels producing similar BHP and torque. 

The Audi A6 Allroad is essentially an Audi A6 Avant (station wagon) with added off-road capabilities and a more rugged aesthetic. It features quattro all-wheel drive, raised suspension with adjustable air suspension, and a wider stance with wheel arch extensions. The standard Audi A6 with a V6 engine and quattro all-wheel drive is primarily a road-focused car, while the Allroad is designed for a wider range of driving conditions, including some light off-roading

[TheBoy]

I *thought* the Allroad was a jacked up variant of the standard A6/whatever, with the Quattro being AWD/4WD (not sure if modern Audi's use AWD now, or proper 4WD)

I could be wrong, due to zero interest in VAG cars.

[TheBoy]

while the Allroad is designed for a wider range of driving conditions, including some light off-roading

Like a well manicured lawn type offroading?

[STEMO]

while the Allroad is designed for a wider range of driving conditions, including some light off-roading

Like a well manicured lawn type offroading?

Don't know, google AI told me that 

[Sir Tigger KC]

while the Allroad is designed for a wider range of driving conditions, including some light off-roading

Like a well manicured lawn type offroading?

Don't know, google AI told me that 

Nice bit of cut and pasting. Thanks! 

Yes I see now the All Road is slightly higher and has some trim around the wheelarchs.  I suppose it's similar thing to the Volvo V70 and Volvo XC70.

[Sir Tigger KC]

while the Allroad is designed for a wider range of driving conditions, including some light off-roading

Like a well manicured lawn type offroading?

Yes you might be able to get out of the wet grassy car park at your local Point to Point with a couple of damp smelly labradors in the back! 

[tigers_gonads]

The A6 allroad uses airbags instead of springs.

I found this interesting.

https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?q=Audi+a6+allroad+suspension+settings&mid=AFD5110F14A1916177B3AFD5110F14A1916177B3&FORM=VIRE

The A4 Allroad just uses raised springs of about 25mm from standard.

[tigers_gonads]

The allroad was without doubt nice looking vehicle in my eyes,but you don't see many around now, probably due to the costs that have been mentioned in this topic .

As of last year, Lincolnshire plod have at least one Silver Grey one that prowls the roads down the coast between Cleethorpes and Skegness and further inland.
Seen it quite a few times.