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99 A6 thinking of buying. newb here - 11/25/2004 12:41:41 PM

axroh

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hi all,

planning on getting rid of my maxima (crappy car) and picking up an A6. Here are potential problems with it:
1. very high miles - 167000
2. don't know if transmission has been replaced. Are automatics reliable?

on the other hand it's in mint condition. but she's asking too much I think - $9200.

What can I expect to go wrong in the car? I'm pretty handy, but I wouldn't replace a tranny by myself ...

any help would be appreciated. I'd like to know all potential things that would have to be replaced/repaired, how much it would cost, and whether I can do it myself. Thanks!

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RE: 99 A6 thinking of buying. newb here - 11/25/2004 12:45:02 PM

furius.styles

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i payed 8500 for my 1995 a6 2.8 with 135000 miles. IMO if the vehicle is in good condition i think it is a decent buy.hope this helps.

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RE: 99 A6 thinking of buying. newb here - 11/25/2004 2:25:09 PM

clconversion

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what year is the A6 ?

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RE: 99 A6 thinking of buying. newb here - 11/26/2004 11:47:13 AM

axroh

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sorry, forgot to mention. it's a 99 and apparently fully loaded. will take a closer look w/ some pics today hopefully. thanks!

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RE: 99 A6 thinking of buying. newb here - 11/26/2004 12:30:54 PM

Pedds

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Once you purchase your first Audi you will never go back to something different.

Ive had them for 10 years now, the one ive got now is my 3rd, a A6 2.5 tdi estate, its quite a rare car but the ride and reliability is 2nd to none.

I cant comment on the price of this particular car as i live in the uk and the prices differ, all i will say that if they have a full Audi or VW service history you wont go far wrong, irrespective of mileage.

Buy it if thats the case, you wont be dissapointed.

Only thing i know with the higher mileage cars to watch out for are the Steering rack (leeks).

If it aint got full service history get it checked out by a main dealer and get an expert opinion.

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RE: 99 A6 thinking of buying. newb here - 11/28/2004 2:05:55 PM

DryFire

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I had a 1995 audi A6 got it with 133K miles.

The auto tranny was not the best but on par with others of the time, i suppose.

Sadly i crashed it and am now looking for another audi. I think i'm hooked.

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RE: 99 A6 thinking of buying. newb here - 11/30/2004 3:43:07 PM

99a4audi

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audis r addicting, i drove a WRX and was thinking of selling the audi for the WRX but i couldnt let go fo my audi

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RE: 99 A6 thinking of buying. newb here - 12/9/2004 10:56:40 PM

powerboat

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I bought mine 99 a6 Quattro, 85,000mi for 10k all extras

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