B6 S4 Boot too small, so what about......Opinions gratefully received

[tony_danza]

It's also worth noting that all the farmers around here have Subarus, there's some pretty battered and old examples around, so they must hold up well.

[Andy]

the turbo scoobys we never really see at work and most of the farmers have them round here

[Mk5 GTian]

It's also worth noting that all the farmers around here have Subarus, there's some pretty battered and old examples around, so they must hold up well.

The GF's 2.0XT is on 132k on an 03 plate, and it feels really tight. Tough as old boots.

[Oli]

Remember you will have £40k, not £5k  running costs to go with it. 

[phil1975]

Skoda Octavia 4x4 estate?? with the 1.8 petrol turbo engine, good for a re-map?, good prices, and still a vag don't know about the boot size though.

[Mk5 GTian]

Remember you will have £40k, not £5k  running costs to go with it. 

Yep, prepared for that.

[andrewparker]

Remember you will have £40k, not £5k  running costs to go with it. 

Yep, prepared for that.

Is it worth it though? I mean I've no doubt that these engines are good but is the car powered by it any good? The A6 has always just struck me as a barge.

[Hedge]

S6 is great.

Also had a 2.7T A6 which was good but loads of driveline shunt. Auto would have been a better choice.

[Mk5 GTian]

It's a bloody nightmare trying to find a manual petrol one of these. There's only 3 in the country on Autotrader. Like rocking horse sh1t.

[Hedge]

Manual S6? Wasn't available over here as a manual.

[GrayMK5GTI]

Bare in mind tuning an old(ish) turbo car will highlight weaknesses in the mechanicals which could be very costly - clutch, gearbox ect. As cars these are often high mileage you could eng up forking out for a new turbo etc.

Just something to consider before you make your purchase Ian 

[wigit]

I think if you are using any vehicle for work and work for yourself in the current climate you do have to think 'what impression of me does this give' and look what our base criteria is which by the sounds of it is 4wd and a decent amount of space, I am very conscious of this for consultancy work I undertake these days and low running, fuel and maintenance costs are key for me.

[RedRobin]

It's also worth noting that all the farmers around here have Subarus, there's some pretty battered and old examples around, so they must hold up well.

....Same here in West Dorset/East Devon/South Somerset but I don't think Ian wants something quite so 'agricultural'.

[RedRobin]

Skoda Octavia 4x4 estate?? with the 1.8 petrol turbo engine, good for a re-map?, good prices, and still a vag don't know about the boot size though.

....A mate of mine who lives on Exmoor (highest located house on Exmoor and up a track) is now on his second one - Excellent car but I don't think that the load space will be big enough for Ian.

[Mk5 GTian]

Manual S6? Wasn't available over here as a manual.

Sorry Ian, I'm talking about the Allroad.