Audi A6 wagon problems......
#11
08-19-2011, 08:13 PM
I recently bought a 2001 A6 Avant. As mentioned earlier, the biggest expense will be the timing belt and water pump change at 105K miles. I had the tiptronic go out on me but since it didn't really affect my daily driving I didn't care. Also, have the air conditioning system checked out. It should freeze your ***** off if it's working correctly. The other thing to check out are the various u-joints and associated rubber pieces. I will have to say that I'm pretty happy with the car overall. I view it as having the utility of an suv without any of the handling side effects. It makes a great complement to my stable. The Avant is really handy for errands and hauling stuff. It's also great in snow and crappy road conditions.
#12
08-25-2011, 10:51 PM
Audi is for you if you can put aside $1,500 yearly for maintenance.
All cars need maintenace with that mileage but Audi is prone to that and more expensive. You can save money if you can wrench.
It is easy 300 - 500 here and there for Audi specialized indy shops. A6 timing belt SERVICE is 105k miles, better find the one already done (with receipt can show you) that will save you about $1000 - $1200.
Rule No.1 - get pre-purchase inspection ($80) by Audi/VW specialized shop before buying.
Rule No.2 - don't go to Audi dealers, very expensive.
Rule No.3 - if no record of transmission service. This has to be done at 60-80k mile recommended by the maker ZF. You can feel the diff after the service, about $300 or so. Again this is 3 hr job and need to be performed under Vag-Com temp monitoring and best by Audi indy shop.
All cars need maintenace with that mileage but Audi is prone to that and more expensive. You can save money if you can wrench.
It is easy 300 - 500 here and there for Audi specialized indy shops. A6 timing belt SERVICE is 105k miles, better find the one already done (with receipt can show you) that will save you about $1000 - $1200.
Rule No.1 - get pre-purchase inspection ($80) by Audi/VW specialized shop before buying.
Rule No.2 - don't go to Audi dealers, very expensive.
Rule No.3 - if no record of transmission service. This has to be done at 60-80k mile recommended by the maker ZF. You can feel the diff after the service, about $300 or so. Again this is 3 hr job and need to be performed under Vag-Com temp monitoring and best by Audi indy shop.
Hey, i have a 99 A6 avant, with the 2.8. I've had it about 1.5 months now. Satisfied so far!
, and I've already been throwing money aside for either the Timing belt or motor maintenance. BUT how can i tell if I have the ZF trans y'all are talking about? And Is this a specific trans serice that's supposed to be done, BC mine had trans service but not sure if it's what your describing?
#14
09-01-2011, 11:09 PM
Hey, i have a 99 A6 avant, with the 2.8. I've had it about 1.5 months now. Satisfied so far! , and I've already been throwing money aside for either the Timing belt or motor maintenance. BUT how can i tell if I have the ZF trans y'all are talking about? And Is this a specific trans serice that's supposed to be done, BC mine had trans service but not sure if it's what your describing?
, and I've already been throwing money aside for either the Timing belt or motor maintenance. BUT how can i tell if I have the ZF trans y'all are talking about? And Is this a specific trans serice that's supposed to be done, BC mine had trans service but not sure if it's what your describing?Check out PAGE-2
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