Quote Originally Posted by seventh-heaven View Post
Can't see that the servicing bills will be any different - might take a little more oil to do the change - but I service both on my cars 2.0 in A3 and 3.0 in A6. Oil and air filters comparable in price - doesn't need much else.

In fact 2.7 & 3.0 will be cheaper in long run due to no cam belt to change!

I'd probably agree with 7thheaven tbh......chains over belts has to be good and less costly.....can't see ther being a huge differential in costs anywhere. Also and as stated the 2.7 will do the same work as the 2.0 but at lower revs and should last longer!

tail light condensation / chrome door trim going milky or cloudy / issues have been common
Go for the 2.7 and get quattro as well
good luck