Consumer Reports

The 3.2, ad least the one used in the A3, is the VR6, so mechanically, it should be free of bugs by now. =20 On the other hand, I've seen a lot of complaints about failing ignition coil packs, which probably apply to all current engines.

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"Doug Warner" wrote

it should be free of bugs by now. On the other hand, I've seen a lot of complaints about failing ignition coil packs, which probably apply to all current engines.

The coilpack issues were predominant on the 1.8T and 3.0 engines, back in

Pete

The 3.2 used in the A6 has a 60 degree angle between the banks - completely different to the narrow angle (15 degree) V6 used in the A3.

The coil pack issue related to problems in production a few years ago now, and have since been resolved. It's not been an issue for cars produced in the last couple of years.

They give a bad grade for the enigine but don't indicate why in the write-up? Strange. I would assume it's probably due to gas mileage and/or noise. There isn't any history with this engine since it's basically new (i.e., not just an expanded version of the 3.0).

I REALLY am liking the new A6. There was one parked down the street a few weeks ago, in a medium grey color, that had me drooling.

Dan D '04 A4 1.8Tq MT-6 Central NJ USA

So nothing serious like the engine seizing?

Thanks!!!

Dan,

They didn't specify why but didn't mention it being a loud engine like some other cars; most notably the Fords. Gas mileage is very good so they had nothing to say on that.

They also listed the 300C with engine issues but again fail to specify what the issues are.

Ken

And it's really a 3.1, don't know why Audi call it a 3.2 - maybe they didn't want to risk any negative associations with the crappy old GM

-- Mike Smith

The displacement of the "3.2" is actually 3130 cubic centimeters. Audi simply rounded up - not hard to understand at all...

/daytripper '00 s4 6spd

Also, you need to keep in mind that Consumer reports doesn't like ANYTHING unless it's Japanese.

... as do most manufacturers.

However, the diesel engine in my wife's A2 1.4TDi is actually 1422cc! Perhaps it was felt that the diesel shouldn't appear to have a bigger engine than the petrol variant!

It certainly appears that way :-)