AudiForums.com

AudiForums.com (https://www.audiforums.com/forum/)
-   Audi A6 (https://www.audiforums.com/forum/audi-a6-9/)
-   -   Buying used 2002 A6 (https://www.audiforums.com/forum/audi-a6-9/buying-used-2002-a6-160125/)

James04072 11-18-2010 07:44 AM

Buying used 2002 A6
 
I am looking to purchase a 2002 A6 3.0 with 120,000 miles tiptronic transmission. Theres no apparent issues with the car at all.

Are there any things I should be on the outlook for on a 2002 model year? I have done a fair amount of research, found mostly good reviews, a few issues, but nothing to scare me.

Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

bob martin 11-18-2010 07:58 AM

Read the sticky at the top of the list. Make sure to keep a couple of grand in the bank for future repairs.

Good luck,

Bob

ppgoal 11-18-2010 11:24 AM

I say this to everyone who asks your question: try and obtain the service records from the previous owner or dealer and find someone who knows Audis to inspect it. A C-note for inspection may save you $000s in bad news later. If the car was well maintained, it should be good for quite a while. But regardless, you are dealing with a 120k vehicle which means parts wear out and need replacement. Some of those parts are expensive! If it helps, I have 178k on mine and it has been relatively reliable over the 5 years and 141k miles I have driven it: alternator, clutch and flywheel, and one pair of control arms.

James04072 11-18-2010 11:36 AM


Originally Posted by ppgoal (Post 1260487)
I say this to everyone who asks your question: try and obtain the service records from the previous owner or dealer and find someone who knows Audis to inspect it. A C-note for inspection may save you $000s in bad news later. If the car was well maintained, it should be good for quite a while. But regardless, you are dealing with a 120k vehicle which means parts wear out and need replacement. Some of those parts are expensive! If it helps, I have 178k on mine and it has been relatively reliable over the 5 years and 141k miles I have driven it: alternator, clutch and flywheel, and one pair of control arms.

PPGOAL

Thanks for the information. So far the car has gotten a thumbs up on service and my mechanic inspection. I have a Volvo S80 that I am trading in, drove for 110,000 miles, kept it maintained and hear you on typical replacement/worn out parts.

Hopefully my due diligence will pay off on a used car.

nemohm 11-18-2010 01:06 PM

Quattro?

How many TB changes so far?

James04072 11-18-2010 01:56 PM


Originally Posted by nemohm (Post 1260521)
Quattro?

How many TB changes so far?

Yes Quattro

TB?? Don't know what you are asking?


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 12:35 PM.


© 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands