By Ron Kirk on 03/26/09 10:25 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1997 Audi A6 2.8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD
Review
I was lucky to find this car(2.8L Quattro), I brought it with 215,000miles on it. Had to replace the engine($1500). Now it runs like a champ. I baby it, but if you see me at a red light, she can get up. Its an over all great car performance and comfort wise. Gas mileage can be better but it's still overall a great car to own. So if you don't have one "YOU NEED TO GET LIKE ME"
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By David Erv on 12/19/08 16:57 PM (PST)
Vehicle
1997 Audi A6 2.8 quattro 4dr Wagon AWD
Review
This sucker is the best car ever for Wisconsin winter driving. My bride would be lost without the Quattro technology driving to work at 5 am. This machine handles in snow like a snowmobile. No cotton-pickin lousey SUV can do it better unless perhaps it happens to be yet another Audi. I am dumping my GMC 4WD Suburban to get another Audi Quattro Avant!
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5 of 5 people found this review helpful
By Al Strohmaier on 06/29/06 13:17 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
1997 Audi A6 2.8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD
Review
This has been the best car I have ever owned. I live in NE Ohio in "snow belt" country, and the A6 eats snow and ice and slush as well as my F-250 4x4. I don't get tired driving it, whether it's my short commute or occasional multi-hour trip. Great ergonomics. I'm a car nut, and every time I think about buying a new car I hold it up to the A6 for comparability. Most are found wanting. New Audis aren't cheap, but my experience with the car makes me want to look at low-mileaged used A6s for $27k rather than purchase a new Honda Accord or Toyota Camry with a lot of their bells and whistles.
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5 of 5 people found this review helpful
By anonmartin on 02/26/06 16:40 PM (PST)
Vehicle
1997 Audi A6 2.8 quattro 4dr Wagon AWD
Review
We've been very pleased at the quality and reliability of this Avant quattro. In silver, it looks fantastic. Audi/VW had relied on this 12V V6 motor for several of its platforms, and after living with it, and having no problems at all, I can see why. At 172 bhp, it is a little under-powered, but does great at speed. Leather interior holds up well if regularly treated. Quattro drive grips the road, dry, wet, or in ice and snow. We drove through a blizzard up a mountain and were passing some SUVs that were struggling. The pop-up rear-facing seats work great for our small kids and cousins, plus, they love riding back there. Interior cargo room is pretty good with rear seats folded down.
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By rchopee on 02/17/06 14:05 PM (PST)
Vehicle
1997 Audi A6 2.8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD
Review
I bought a 1997 Audi A6 with 70,000 miles about 3 years ago for $13000 CDN. It needed a steering rack when I bought it. Since that time I replaced the catalytic converters, ignition switch and brakes and tires. Probably 1500.00 average for repairs. It runs great and if you do the math, it is the only way to buy a safe luxury car. I absolutely love it. About a year ago I was rear ended. The other car had to be towed away, and I had a small licence plate mark in the paint. Id buy another Audi in an instant.
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By Peadar on 02/08/06 17:34 PM (PST)
Vehicle
1997 Audi A6 2.8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD
Review
I just sold my A6--I had it for 2 years exactly. It was amazing in the snow and made wet roads seem dry. This was by far the best feature of the car. It was very comfortable (seating and ride), more so than most BMWs I've driven. The main reason I got tired of this car was it's lack of power. I mean it's not slow but you have to floor it to take a camry at a stoplight. Handling is good. The fact that I could not have a cd changer or deck installed really irritated me--the only way you can listen to cd's is buying a FM modulator ($250). Bottom line is it's a kinda boring car. Thats why I got a 3-series now.
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful
By burnedByAudi on 04/26/05 14:22 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
1997 Audi A6 2.8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD
Review
Every car has lemons so take this review for what it is. See suggested improvements for electrical problems. My 1997 Audi A6 quattro Sedan drives smoothly and has moderate to good acceleration at highway speeds (none to speak of off the line -- low end torque simply isnt there). The steering is unrivaled compared to all other cars I've driven, if only there wasn't this nagging hydrolic problem every winter that makes a very loud noise and stiffens the power steering. Unfortunately I cannot recommend this car. I don't like it and it ended up costing me a great deal of money in the end.
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By NMiller on 02/09/05 13:05 PM (PST)
Vehicle
1997 Audi A6 2.8 quattro 4dr Wagon AWD
Review
I picked up my 1997 Audi A6 with 93,000 miles on it. I changed the timing belt and water pump (now ready for 75,000 more miles or whatever Audi recommends), rear calipers (hand brake portion rusted), popped in 6 CDs in the CD changer, and thats it. The sun roof needs to be rebuilt ($500), but it works OK if you don't go all the way to the rear. This car screams in snow! Wow! I went over 105,000 miles on recent trip to the Appalichian Mountains, got a flat tire, and didn't even know it on the hard turns, etc., for about 25 miles (not recommended). Afterwords, the tire was ok. Highly recommend HS Michelin all season tires. They are a great match!
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By Daniel V. Payer on 12/20/04 04:46 AM (PST)
Vehicle
1997 Audi A6 2.8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD
Review
The two main reasons I picked my '97 Audi A6
were its AWD and the exterior design. I
live in Idaho and like to ski. This
car goes up the mountains with no
problem. And looks great downtown. I
didn't like the look of the 1998 models
coming out. The '97 A6 is flatter, not
so rounded like every other car on the
market. More like a race car. The
exterior design was what really excited
me about the car. Oh, and the black
color. Very cool.
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By Bavariandream on 07/02/04 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1997 Audi A6 2.8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD
Review
The A6 (C4 platform) is a great value,
when purchased used. Mine is a high
mileage car (127K) and it still runs
and looks like (almost) new. Keep in
mind that it needs some preventative
care (not just the regular oil change)
in order to keep it running flawlessly.
Timing belt (yes belt, not a chain like
most Beemers) need to be replaced every
60-75k. While doing this you should
also replace the water pump, because
it'll break down at some point, and
this will save you a lot of $$$$. Check
and top off the differential/tansaxle
fluids twice a year. Wear and tear
repairs done: Front wheel bearing,
front CV boot, timing belt and water
pump, differential seal.
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