How reliable are used A6?
 

I am thinking of getting an Audi A6 around 1999-2001. Just how reliable are they, I heard a lot of mixed things. Some people say they are good, some people say they start to fall apart as soon as you take it off a dealership. I'll be buying it from a dealer auction that means I can get A6 1999-2001 with 50L-70K for around $12K-14K for that money I can also get Nissan Altima 2004 with 20-30K (obviously these cars arent in the same class but still). So as owners, what do you think? Also how is the maintanance on these cars, my dad owns a Benz ML-320 and it costed him $100 to do a oil change at the mers dealer. I cant really say I trust regular mechanics, especailly with expansive cars as I took my Dodge Interepid to one to get a water pump changed and what do you know next day my AC stops working... Anyways let me know what you guys think of A6. Thanks!

RE: How reliable are used A6?
 

My used A6 has been great - but I also don't have 50-70K miles on it. I bought at 36K and now have roughly 41k. I had a tail shaft (back part of the tranny) replaced under warranty and that is really it !!! Everything is working well and the car is very tight - no rattles, shakes, etc...

Good luck.

RE: How reliable are used A6?
 

I JUST bought a 2000 A6 with even more miles on it (98k), not sure how it's going to run, i will give it a couple months.
However, I am planning to bring it to a dealer for inspection. So far the car drives great and I love it more and more!
Good luck with your purchase!

RE: How reliable are used A6?
 

I own a 2001 2.7T A6 with 50k - I love my car. I bought it used with about 41k. No problems at this point. It is a pleasure to drive. I would recommend the A6 to anyone. I love the twin turbo's. Before this car I drove a 2.8 and didn't like it much. But the 2.7 - now that's an awesome machine!

Good luck!

RE: How reliable are used A6?
 

yeah i also test drove the 2.8 before I got the 2.7T, a WORLD of difference! The sound, the performance, it's so sweeet!

RE: How reliable are used A6?
 

With 2.7T, 6-speed, and chip you all set no need more...

RE: How reliable are used A6?
 

Just bought the car a couple months ago... I just replaced the water pump, the coolant was leaking, the ashtray didnt come out, the driver tail light lens was cracked... i got all this replaced under warranty i only paid 50 bucks. The car has currently 55K on it.

RE: How reliable are used A6?
 

I would say it depends on the car. I bought mine with about 65k. I now have 105k. Still going strong, few things I had to do. Replace Oil seals inthe rear, they were leaking. The seals for the after coolers were leaking real bad. I did the Timing belt at 80k, prev owner said he did it but I never trust what people say. MAF sensor went bad threw CE light. Recipts total about $3k for all that work over the past 2 years. Also had CV boots replaced at 80k. This is pretty much normal maintance stuff though. After all that, good as new. I think the A6 2.7T is the most perfect car in the world. It's an S4 with more room :). Just did a few mods, under drive pulley, recirc valves and 18x8.5 wheels, 1.5" drop in front 1.3 in rear on Eibachs . I love this car.