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"OPPOsaurus WRX" (opposaurus)
12/19/2015 at 18:31 • Filed to: None

Went for a test drive. The biggest issue I had was the drives die wouldn’t shut. Clean car fax and no sign of damage. It road nice and the air ride system worked. Minimal history. I might do it. It was kinda slow

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DISCUSSION (35)

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > OPPOsaurus WRX
12/19/2015 at 18:36

Kinja'd!!!

Good luck working in this. hehehe

Sam > OPPOsaurus WRX
12/19/2015 at 18:40

Can you afford to buy another car when this thing blows up and is worth nearly nothing? Because otherwise, I wouldn’t buy an Allroad.

AM3R shamefully returns > OPPOsaurus WRX
12/19/2015 at 18:44

Jkm bait!

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > OPPOsaurus WRX
12/19/2015 at 18:55

Well I’ll be dipped. You actually went and looked at it!

John_Harbinson > OPPOsaurus WRX
12/19/2015 at 19:13

Audi made the C5 Allroad with a 4.2, didn’t they? It’d be neat to see one with a 6MT swap... Can’t even imagine the kind of electronic gubbinry and butchery that would be necessary with getting the car to realize that it can’t do its own shifting anymore. Also, I know that the Allroad gets a notoriously bad rap, but I’ve heard from a few people, some of whom are mechanics that they last much longer than you would expect if it’s been maintained properly throughout its life.

EL_ULY > TheD0k_2many toys 2little time
12/19/2015 at 19:20

Not too bad. It’s the same as any other engine. It just has more parts than average

jkm7680 > OPPOsaurus WRX
12/19/2015 at 19:36

Do it! Join me in 2.7t ownership.

Don’t listen to people who have never owned these cars on the subject of reliability. Coming from an owner of a 2.7t A6, if you keep them stock they’ll pay you back.

OPPOsaurus WRX > John_Harbinson
12/19/2015 at 19:38

Thus was a 6sp

jkm7680 > John_Harbinson
12/19/2015 at 19:40

You can switch an 01e into a 4.2 pretty easily. IIRC you need to swap the ECU.

http://advancedautomotion.com/shop/product_i…

Here we go, full swap for ~$2,000.

jkm7680 > AM3R shamefully returns
12/19/2015 at 19:40

i came.

OPPOsaurus WRX > jkm7680
12/19/2015 at 19:47

If like to do an exhaust just for a better sound. It’s slow but most things are compared to a wrx

jkm7680 > EL_ULY
12/19/2015 at 19:48

^ That exactly.

I do admit that Audi probably over engineered the 2.7 twin turbo engine. But after all, it was pretty much a 2.8 with thicker cylinder walls and a couple of turbochargers and various other parts.

One thing where I think Audi could have thought about a little bit more was the placement of the turbochargers. The bipipe is fairly easy to remove though.

Also, Borg Warner is an American company; therefore it’s their fault that the k03s fail.

jkm7680 > OPPOsaurus WRX
12/19/2015 at 19:50

I’ve been debating doing something like this to my A6. It’s a great sound.

They’re not that slow though, to me at least haha. I don’t suggest a stage 1 tune though to preserve reliability. The only thing I’d do to mine is exhaust. 0-60 time is about 6 seconds for the manual version.

OPPOsaurus WRX > jkm7680
12/19/2015 at 19:59

O shit. Wow. O honey I need a new exhaust.

But you’ve only had the car for a week.

Well bad luck honey

Why do the holes look like a screw driver?

Here’s a new necklace

jkm7680 > OPPOsaurus WRX
12/19/2015 at 20:05

Hahahaha

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > jkm7680
12/19/2015 at 20:06

I’m going to respectfully challenge you on this. Though you are an A6 sedan owner, I feel your duration of custodial work does not warrant your overall praise of the vehicle!!!

[pickup stalls]

Dammit

jkm7680 > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
12/19/2015 at 20:07

I command you to buy an Allroad and then come back to me..kthxbai

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > jkm7680
12/19/2015 at 20:24

Willing to take donations in cash

EL_ULY > jkm7680
12/19/2015 at 20:59

“Over engineering” is a myth. But yes, a set of turbos (or even just the line gaskets) seems like something I don't want to do on a free weekend lol

jkm7680 > EL_ULY
12/19/2015 at 21:12

Same :P

treesmakewater > John_Harbinson
12/19/2015 at 21:12

It just needs a flash on the ecu, and a small wiring harness change (you can even buy plug and play kits).

treesmakewater > jkm7680
12/19/2015 at 21:14

If they are taken care if properly it isn’t too bad. That said, my local dealership really dislikes them due to turbo failures.

treesmakewater > jkm7680
12/19/2015 at 21:16

If it is the 4.2 you don’t even need that. Just reflash the ecu with the euro s6 6MT files. Or pay JHM for a tune and 6MT mod

jkm7680 > treesmakewater
12/19/2015 at 21:31

Oh yeah, lots of Indie shops hate them also.

The turbos like to live a LOT longer if you drive the cars easy and don’t modify them. So that’s what I’ll be doing.

Do you still have your A6?

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > EL_ULY
12/19/2015 at 21:36

Except for removing an under engine cover to change the oil. smh lol

and removing the front of the car to access much and the turbos are a pain in the ass to get at.

That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms > OPPOsaurus WRX
12/19/2015 at 21:48

Has the timing belt been done? 170k miles means it should have been done twice. If it hasn’t, factor that (it’ll cost $900-1200 to get done) into your purchase price. Don’t take the owner’s word for it, if it’s been done and he’s not an idiot he’ll have proof.

An allroad is a car you want to buy from its original owner who also happens to be Ferdinand Piech. There’s just a ton that can go wrong with the things, and usually it does go wrong.

I had one for four years, from 98k to 158k miles. I did the timing belt and replaced the compressor for the air suspension three times. I ended up selling it because one of the airbags started leaking and I was tired of dealing with it...but for the four years I had it, I've got no issue saying it's the best car I've ever owned.

OPPOsaurus WRX > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms
12/19/2015 at 23:18

I think he bought it at auction so there isn’t much known about its past

OPPOsaurus WRX > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
12/19/2015 at 23:19

Yep. I can’t decide it I want the gamble or not

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > OPPOsaurus WRX
12/19/2015 at 23:31

A 6-speed is pretty uncommon, but those are some high miles and unsightly dents on the rear hatch for 3900... If you really like it, maybe offer 2900. I can see small dings on the driver’s side doors as well... There are cleaner examples out there if you look.

EL_ULY > TheD0k_2many toys 2little time
12/19/2015 at 23:53

Did a cams off re-seal on a Saturday on my 2.8 (special tools helped big time). It was tough but first time doing anything big on it, I say it wasn’the too bad. Just nuts and bolts buddy. Don’t fear da auto :]

treesmakewater > jkm7680
12/20/2015 at 03:01

Nah, oil pump killed itself, wasn’t worth fixing. Mine was a 4.2L though. I just became friends with a tech and the parts manager.

That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms > OPPOsaurus WRX
12/20/2015 at 09:16

Looks like a nice car, but kind of a lot of money for an allroad with no history. I love those cars, it's got the good wheels, I'd just be worried about it.

bryan40oop > OPPOsaurus WRX
12/20/2015 at 09:28

I wouldn’t consider a WRX fast

OPPOsaurus WRX > bryan40oop
12/20/2015 at 09:56

OPPOsaurus WRX > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms
12/20/2015 at 09:58

Yea I’m gunna see if I can get the price down