 Used Audi A6, Good car, or Money Pit? |
|
|
|
Porsche, and the Porsche crest are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.
This site is not affiliated with Porsche in any way. Its only purpose is to provide an online forum for car enthusiasts. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. |
|
|
| thomasotten |
 Sep 16 2004, 08:22 PM
Post
#1
|
|
Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 1,581 Joined: 16-November 03 From: San Antonio, Texas Member No.: 1,349  |
I am looking at the Audi A6 as a car for my wife. It would be the family car. I have been seeing 98's go for $12k with AWD, and all the luxury options. Are they decent cars, or should I steer clear?
|
   |
 
|
  |
Replies
| campbellcj |
Sep 17 2004, 09:48 PM
Post
#2
|
|
I can't Re Member Group: Members Posts: 4,714 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Agoura, CA Member No.: 21 Region Association: Southern California 
|
FWIW I love my S4 and have also driven several A6's which seemed like nice cars (except I was not fond of the FWD+Tip version at all). I think I would lean towards the 2.7T or 4.2 as the smaller NA engines seem to really work hard to haul all that weight around.
My car has had its share of planned and unplanned service expenses, but most of them were related to turbo plumbing kind of stuff i.e. leaking hoses etc. I don't doubt that the 1bar GIAC chip contributes to that a bit. The water pump failed at a young age which I hear is not uncommon. The dealer has been pretty good about service and actually covered several issues after my warranty expired because my car was low mileage and obviously they are trying to develop customer loyalty (they sell Porsches too so this may be a smart move on their part in the long run.) In general we have been very happy with VAG products. |
|
|
|
Posts in this topic
thomasotten Used Audi A6 Sep 16 2004, 08:22 PM
aircooledboy A good buddy of mine bought a 2002 A6 with all bel... Sep 16 2004, 08:28 PM anthony My buddy has an S4 that has been pretty reliable. ... Sep 16 2004, 08:53 PM Porsche Rescue I have a '99 A6 and am very happy with it. Not... Sep 16 2004, 08:57 PM Cap'n Krusty Put it this way. When we travel, or even go to th... Sep 16 2004, 11:20 PM Hawktel My good friend has a 01 A6 with the 2.7 Twin turbo... Sep 17 2004, 01:52 AM beemie96 Hawktel - what if you were 6'4" ? Does the A6 ... Sep 17 2004, 08:02 AM Porsche Rescue I have been told by the mechanics who work on my P... Sep 17 2004, 08:41 AM ChrisReale My friend had a 99 A6. Ha had no problems, other ... Sep 17 2004, 08:47 AM Cap'n Krusty That's why you get the Avant .................... Sep 17 2004, 08:55 AM Headrage QUOTE
rdauenhauer The Cap'n has it right On Cloudbuster My vote is on 'money pit', especially a us... Sep 17 2004, 09:42 AM Hawktel ... Sep 17 2004, 12:54 PM beemie96 Thanks for the info! I did lower the seats an... Sep 17 2004, 01:12 PM scruz914 I think the Passat and A4 are the same size. The ... Sep 17 2004, 01:16 PM ChrisReale <... Sep 17 2004, 09:59 PM Hawktel I've not pulled tape on any passat or A6 chass... Sep 17 2004, 11:54 PM rdauenhauer Teeners are the bomb for what they are ... a strip... Sep 18 2004, 10:43 AM campbellcj Just now I was chatting with an RS6 owner at the l... Sep 18 2004, 01:37 PM
matt_o_70 While I love the Audi and VW cars for thier looks ... Sep 18 2004, 03:09 PM |
2 User(s) are reading this topic (2 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:
|
Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: 26th June 2026 - 03:47 PM |
Invision Power Board
v9.1.4 © 2026 IPS, Inc.