Im reading so many mixed things about this model.


Its the 3.0

Lots of reliable reviews from more generic sources - but lots of seemingly bad reviews from individuals on forums.


I'm looking at a 04 Avant with 129k on it. All the major work has been done fairly recently (with records).

Seems like the guy who owned it wasnt a real mechanical guy and just did whatever the mechanic suggested. He's put 10k into repairs on it in the 5.5 years he's owned it. Im hoping now taht all the major work is done -- I will be good for awhile. Whats the word on reliability for this model?

This is what he has records for:



Timing Belt @ 100,000 miles
Water Pump @ 100,000 miles
Transmission @ 110,000 miles (was not rebuilt or new) They pulled the Tranny out of a A6 with 35k on it
Engine Block @ 115,000 miles (had a crack)

Seems like he's just trying to cut losses at this point.

He's allowing me to drive the car the my mechanic to get it fully pre inspected. Is it even worth it>?


P.S> Ive heard the 01s and 02s were better is this true?