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Re: . [lexusguy]
Written by: fonefixer on Nov 29, 2006 2:43:44 PM
If I can drive 10,000 miles at a crack with only normal maintenance items such as tire rotations, oil changes, and wiper blades, I'll be very happy with my MAzda Cx-7. Although my Audi A6 2.7T was covered bumper to bumper for the first 50,000 miles, it was very annoying to be visiting the service dept so very often. I want to drive a car for 100,000 miles that only needs ... Read More
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Re: Car People [pat]
Written by: markcincinnati on Oct 7, 2006 9:56:37 AM
Selling England by the Pound -- Genesis. You win the cupie doll, Pat! Here in Cincinnati, the new generation of BMW's with that spanky new "35" twin turbo engine are rolling out -- at this point, the 335 sedan and coupes are RWD, but already the 328 is offered with AWD and next year the X drive option will be added for about $1900. It promises to be a brisk seller. ... Read More
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Re: "The Itch. . ." [lexusguy]
Written by: markcincinnati on Sep 28, 2006 11:32:19 AM
I know what you mean, I just made the leap to HD DVD and HD Tivo with DirecTV and the three LNB and the receiver with dual HD tuners. My first HD DVD just came today, "Serenity." Shhh, don't tell anyone, I could actually possibly, maybe, perhaps, actually see keeping this A6 beyond the lease. Audi's C5 came to the US in 1998 and remained pretty much the same through the ... Read More
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Re: I still [tayl0rd]
Written by: markcincinnati on Aug 23, 2006 8:00:51 AM
As a card carrying geek (or at least a member of older-geeks-USA), the Acura has very little geek appeal from what I can see. My friends, my non-Audi, but often BMW driving/owning friends have, for years, called Audis the "technofile's" car (which is pretty close to geek.) This WAS because the Audi cockpits had full gauges, all wheel drive, knobs and push and pull buttons/levers and the word quattro spelled out ... Read More
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Re: Built To Out-What??? [hpowders]
Written by: james27 on Jul 9, 2006 2:25:35 PM
When I was looking for a new car last year, regardless of performance and features, the only one that I comfortably fit in was the Infinity M. The insistence that a car in this class requires a sunroof, usurping as much as nearly 3" of headroom just meant I needed the bigger car. People are getting taller and wider...cars need good headroom. It is also very perplexing that some of the ... Read More
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Re: Perhaps I'm an anomaly. . .(rant) [reality2]
Written by: hnlaj on Jun 29, 2006 5:58:29 AM
Audi has improve their quality alot since the 80s, my 2k A6 is like day and night compare to 5000CS (1987) and 90CS (1991). Its been trouble free. On the other hand, our 1998 Lexus GS400 has as trouble free as our 1990 LS400. Maybe its the first year in that second gen, but Toyota/Lexus dont make cars the way they used to with the Cressidas (1986 and 1989). Still, looking ... Read More
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Re: Perhaps I'm an anomaly. . .(rant) [markcincinnati]
Written by: james27 on Jun 7, 2006 6:31:28 PM
I did not buy another Audi after my 1998 A6 quatro for several reasons, reliability was one of them. I had a bunch of repairs one wouldn't expect on a car that didn't have many miles on it: differential leak, fuel senders (2x), water pump (only 40K), leaking gaskets, radiator, tie rod ends, suspension pieces, and a few other things more costly than I care to remember. I only had 60K ... Read More
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Re: audi recommends premium gas for 3.2 [jeqq]
Written by: morphie on Nov 21, 2004 7:25:23 AM
I am not familiar with the 2005 recommendations. However, the information that I was given was applicable to the previous A6's, utilizing the 2.8 and 3.0 engines. We had a 1998, 2002 and 2004. The engineer's comments were related to those models. I signed off of the chat prior to Trahan mentioning octane grades. However, if I had a 2005, and was going to use regular fuel, I would use whatever ... Read More
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nem 3.2 A6 by LenB
Written by: lenbroverman on Nov 20, 2004 2:15:25 PM
Owned a 1998 A6 and loved it. I tried to keep it till the new model arrived but there were too many costly things to fix so I traded last Feb. for a Cayenne S.I didn't like the Cayanne and was at the audi showroom the day the new A6 was in to demo. I picked up my car this week and cant stop driving it. Even better than the old ... Read More
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Re: Should I buy one? [triumphbobk]
Written by: markcincinnati on Jul 13, 2004 7:09:23 AM
Run away from this scenario. The 2.7T is a great performing engine -- the 2001 may have some parts issues that, although probably able to be CPO'd to 100K or 2 years, still makes a newer car less money. The brake rotors on the 2001's are notorius for warping. The 2.7T engine will need a serpentine belt replacement by 60K miles (this is a four figure job). Around 60K miles, maintenance ... Read More
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Maybe they got the bugs out......
Written by: markj10 on Nov 30, 2003 9:35:39 AM
Nice to hear that some people have had much better luck than I have with the A6. Maybe they just didn't get the bugs out until latter models as I know many with 1998,1999 and 2000 models with similar reliability problems and some with even worse issues.... and Audi not willing to do anything about it.....anyway my household had been poisoned by this experience and my wife has made it clear ... Read More
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The 1998 - 2003 A6's. . .
Written by: markcincinnati on Jul 1, 2003 7:51:25 AM
. . .have had their detractors, to be sure. In the motoring press, forums and chat rooms you can certainly find many that have had issues with their A6's. I agree, however, that you are the first person ever to not find the A6 to be a "looker." Interesting and let's see how the brand evolves from your point of view. Do you have any opinions on the other cars in ... Read More
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Agree with Steve (cdpinhead)
Written by: markcincinnati on Jan 25, 2003 9:44:00 AM
I love my Audis (all couple dozen of them), wouldn't dream of having one without a warranty. Have only purchased ONE -- lease all the rest. Can't remember keeping one past 49,000 miles. Don't really know anyone who does not like the car. The people that have (soul less) Japanese, etc., cars mentioned often do not like cars that require you to pay attention to them. They are not wrong and ... Read More
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My first trip to Switzerland (and what that has to do with Audi's, etc.). .
Written by: markcincinnati on Jun 23, 2002 8:03:12 AM
A few years ago, being what I then thought was a fairly seasoned traveler, I mentioned to my very well seasoned traveled cousin that my wife and I were going to Zurich for a vacation. Up to that point, Italy was the most expensive country I had ever been to. My cousin's words still ring in my ears -- "Mark, if you think Italy is expensive, well Switzerland is BREATHTAKINGLY expensive." ... Read More
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Just purchased a 1998 Audi A6
Written by: jerij79 on Jun 20, 2002 9:02:49 AM
Hello, I have recently purchased a 1998 Audi A6 with 69k from an individual. My husband and I were highly impressed with the performance as well as the luxury accessories. After driving the car for only a week I have started to notice that when placed in reverse it tends to "jump" a bit. The jumping feels like when a person is about to "pop the clutch" in a standard transmission ... Read More
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Special Order allroad and Chipping
Written by: markcincinnati on Jun 2, 2002 7:08:51 AM
My wife and I always "special order" our Audi's -- perhaps in the future, we will not need to, but thus far we have not been able to pinpoint the combination of colors and options and since we generally lease for 24 - 36 months and often "early out" -- we have found ordering a "fun" activity in a "delayed" gratification sort of way (Anticipation, being the fun). The special order ... Read More
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Audi A6 bucking
Written by: camps on May 23, 2002 8:08:33 PM
I have a 1998 Audi A6 and I have recently noticed a bucking motion when I take my foot off the accelerator to slow down. I had it serviced but to no avail. The problem is still there and I am wondering if any one has ever experienced this bucking motion before. If so could some one please advise what can be done to stop this uncomfortable bucking. Thanks Camps
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ckmcoy5
Written by: nyccarguy on Jan 28, 2002 7:45:16 AM
I believe the current A6 debuted in 1998 (maybe '97). The Audi factory warranty is 4 years or 50,000 miles (whichever comes first). I'm not sure what the Audi Assured Certified Pre Owned Warranty covers (if you buy the car from a dealer). Essential options for Michigan...Quattro, Heated Seats (You may want a xcar with a sunroof, leather...)
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GS400 vs. A6 4.2 - mostly repeat from my post #1844
Written by: gs4rx3 on Oct 29, 2001 5:30:17 PM
I owned a GS400 from January 1998 until January 2001 and switched to the A6 4.2. I was very hesitant to make the switch, since I had very few problems with the GS400 and the level of service at Lexus was outstanding. However, I felt that the GS400 insulated the driver from the road too much. I also felt that the handling and lean into and out of curves/turns was too ... Read More
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A6 "Pre-Wired" For Mobile Phone
Written by: doc66 on Oct 14, 2001 4:37:55 AM
I have a 1998 A6 Quattro "pre-wired" for a mobile phone. Has anyone had success adapting this system to a Motorola Star Tac or other non-Audi phone?
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Saturn/Audi.....no diffference?
Written by: sue53 on Oct 6, 2001 9:54:33 AM
Our previous car was a Saturn...it died at 75,000 miles. We have just been informed that our 1998 Audi A6 needs a new transmission at 75,000 miles!!! Shouldn't a car that cost more than twice the price be more reliable? Or is an Audi just a Saturn with leather seats??? We have serviced this car exactly as specified at the dealership. The dealership wants us to pay half the cost ($5,000 ... Read More
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Lexus GS400 vs. A6 4.2
Written by: gs4rx3 on Sep 20, 2001 8:11:33 PM
In response to grogsuz's inquiry, I owned a GS400 from January 1998 until January 2001 and switched to the A6 4.2. I was very hesitant to make the switch, since I had very few problems with the GS400 and the level of service at Lexus was outstanding. However, I felt that the GS400 insulated the driver from the road too much. I also felt that the handling and lean into and ... Read More
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2002 A6 3.0...driving impressions
Written by: carnaught on Sep 23, 2001 3:50:57 PM
Drove a 2002 this afternoon. It was a crystal blue metallic with Quattro and all options except Nav. This fit and finish were awesome as well as the interior appointments. (I could see no changes or improvements from 2000 or 2001.). It started with getting into the car: what no leather smell or "new-car smell"...hummm. Well, when I made a right turn out of the parking lot, I heard a 5 ... Read More
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Pirelli and Dunlops
Written by: bertram60 on Aug 30, 2001 11:44:28 AM
The Dunlop SP9000's were on another 1998 A8 that was owned by my best friend, the road noise was unbelievable. He now has an S class with staggered sp9000's and with 9500 miles so far is staring to develop some road roar. As he had his car while I had my A6, I opted for the Pirelli p7000's (all four). They were quiet for a little while, but at about 10k ... Read More
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Audi/VW Platforms
Written by: timcar on Aug 28, 2001 10:55:59 AM
Jared, here's a complete list of Audi platforms from Audi AG. The W8 does ride on a DIFFERENT larger platform than other Passats, the same one used for the A6. I'd forgotten about this until I got a recent issue of Auto Week, noticed the car looked bigger and longer. I discounted it until I looked up this table again, and apparently, it is bigger and longer. The same photo's are ... Read More
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1599 whats a better car, A6, or jag x-type 3.0?
Written by: minos on Aug 11, 2001 7:48:29 PM
bmms8; I highly recommend the A6. The Sept. Issues of Motor Trend and Car & Driver have a nice review of the sport sedans re: A6 4.2L. There is also a short take on the Acura 3.5RL in Car & Driver (saw your post on the Lexus GS posts). I will be returning my 1998 GS 300 in this week in place of a 2001 Audi A6 4.2L sedan with premium ... Read More
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Need advice on Sway Bar and Springs
Written by: chicago27t1 on Aug 8, 2001 8:59:54 PM
After leasing a 5-speed 1998 A4 2.8Q for three years, I now have a 2001 A6 2.7t. I would have loved, and I mean loved, an S4, but my kids are bigger, I need a little more room, didn't want to pay top dollar for the 2002 A4s, and loved the 2.7t's acceleration. You know how it goes. Anyway, while I love my new car, I find that the handling is ... Read More
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Leasing (#1448 - Automophile) and Leasing Nitpicking (#1449 -Markcincinnati)
Written by: lintoronto on Jul 23, 2001 2:35:12 PM
Thanks to both of you guys for being so informative and, indeed, so incredibly helpful to neophytes like myself who have never leased before. Automophile indicated that mph =2400x .002 or 2.8% in one example. What does the 2400 represent, and is it a constant? So many interesting comments on the A6 2.7T. I am in the process of deciding on either an 2002 Aura 3.2 CL-S or 2002 A4 3.0; ... Read More
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Lease or Buy??????
Written by: rodneybarrett on Jul 16, 2001 6:27:24 PM
I need some advice. I have a chance to either buy a 1998 Audi A6 (not quattro), it has 27K miles on it and is certified to 75K / 5 years. price $24K. It is in great condition. or ... I could do the new lease thing and get a 2001 Audi A6 quattro for about $10 a month more than my payment would be on the abvoce car. My problem ... Read More
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Used Audis -- which one to buy. Response to 1998 A6 2.8 by lostwages.
Written by: markcincinnati on Jul 16, 2001 12:08:58 PM
I would not get either of these A6's -- because they are, IMO, underpowered, no other "hidden" or nasty or negative reasons. And, since you are undoubtedly buying rather than leasing, the money meter indicates that (see below): - - - - - - - Personally, I would lease a new Audi A4 -- loaded -- at this price point. A 39 month (maximum) lease on the 2002 A4 will probably ... Read More
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1998 A6 2.8
Written by: lostwages on Jul 16, 2001 11:33:07 AM
I would like to hear opinions regarding the 1998 A6. I test drove 2 over the weekend (one w/ 27,000 miles and one w/ 37,000 - both Audi Certified). Both were priced at $28,000. I have not owned an Audi before. The 37,000 mile car had "every option" as far as I could tell. The 27,000 mile car did not have the Bose stereo or CD changer. As I don't live ... Read More
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Should I buy an A6? Well, maybe!
Written by: markcincinnati on May 23, 2001 6:42:07 AM
This morning, in Cincinnati -- which means I do not know if it is a National Sales Incentive -- I heard that a NEW 2001.5 VW Passat with the 1.8t engine and the "monsoon" sound system was available for a 39 month lease program of $279/month. Out of pocket costs were some number like $1600 -- which includes a $300 refundable sec dep. Of course the first month's payment would be ... Read More
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A8 or A6
Written by: idkillarmy on May 16, 2001 8:22:42 PM
I am looking to purchase my first Audi in the upcoming month but I am having trouble on deciding which to get, A 1998 A8 with 50-60K miles or an 1999 A6 with 30-40k miles. The A8 is bigger more luxiourus, etc, etc but the A6 is newer and has less miles. Would anyone that has had one or both of these give me hand on which to get?
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Service at a dealer other than where you bought your car
Written by: markcincinnati on May 16, 2001 7:53:29 AM
If your dealer has the philosphy of SALES THROUGH SERVICE, you will get good service no matter where you bought your car. As has been noted in previous postings, every dealer is different. A friend of mine bought his car here in Ohio and has since moved to Texas -- he feels he is getting good service at his "adopted" dealership and will probably buy his next Audi there. Conversely, one ... Read More
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Questions about my new A6
Written by: amarchan on May 7, 2001 7:18:38 AM
I took delivery of a 2001 A6 2.7T last week, Pearlescent white/tungsten leather, all extras except sports suspension (no place to use it here in Columbia, SC) and heated seats (I go from covered garage at home to covered garage at work). I also own a 1998 A4 2.8 which my son is driving now. I've noticed that the oil temperature in the A6 is significantly higher than in the A4, ... Read More
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Audi A6 Reliability
Written by: ike15 on May 7, 2001 5:04:28 AM
I like to get a 1998 Audi A6 quattro. I'm concern about the reliability of the car. How is the reliability if anyone can respond. It is a foreign car and when they break the cost a lot to fix. I'm concern about how often repairs are required.
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snowed in / gooddesign
Written by: bertram60 on Mar 29, 2001 8:38:53 AM
Snowed in: Although I have had some problems, and choose to deal with a dealer that is a little far away (i have two other dealers within two miles of my house or office), the level of service has been exceptional, and EVERY problem has been resolved. To date my out of pocket expenses have been for gas, insurance and the lease itself. The car has never broken down, left me ... Read More
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1998 A6 Reliability Issues (long)
Written by: markcincinnati on Mar 28, 2001 7:24:10 AM
I say the following as a loyal Audi owner and almost promoter: Get an extended warranty on your A6 before 50,000 miles (the limit of the original factory warranty). There MAY be a 25,000 add-on warranty avail from Audi of America (I think it is between $500 - $1,000) which would be the cost of one (1) relatively minor repair after the 50K mark. Yes it may turn out ot be ... Read More
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Warranty
Written by: markcincinnati on Mar 27, 2001 6:51:51 AM
I have been sniffing around, trying to find out the anecdotal reliability of some of my friends and associates cars. Saab: my friend loved the car (an upper range turbo), kept it 8 years and had many trips to the dealer, most of them paid for by Saab -- and while he loved the car he traded it on a Volvo (V70): and kept this 3 years, sold it to his ... Read More
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audi A6 Problems -- follolw up
Written by: markcincinnati on Mar 22, 2001 2:53:21 PM
Due to a series of events that I will not go into here I owned a 1999 A6 2.8q, a 2000 A6 4.2 and I currently have a 2001 A6 4.2 w/sport suspension. Problems: '99 kept for 15,000 miles = ZERO PROBLEMS after intial couple of hundred miles when the exhaust manifold had to be tightened. '00 kept for 23,000 miles = two sets of front Rotors (one within one week ... Read More
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1998 A6
Written by: stalknace on Mar 10, 2001 6:26:00 PM
I just bought a 98 A6 2.8 Quattro. It is supercharged, chipped, exhaust, lowered, and 18in wheels. It has 73k miles. I want to know how the reliability will be on it. Is there any kind of special or preventative maintencance that i should do?? Also, my mechanic said that it has HID headlights. Is this true, it really doesnt look like it? So far, I love it. Ive had it ... Read More
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Best Performance Sedans?
Written by: markcincinnati on Feb 21, 2001 12:03:38 PM
BMW's are great cars, fun cars, overpriced cars and some of their cars are the "best performance sedans." When compared at a price point to Audis the BMWs just can't cope, however. And, for the 2000 model year more than one enthusiast's publication gave the nod to the S4 over the competing Bimmer, and the A6 over the competing 5 series. In fact the A4 quattro and the BMW comparable (if ... Read More
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A6 4.2 Responses
Written by: markcincinnati on Jan 31, 2001 7:31:12 AM
I started ordering Audi cars back when they were still called 4000's, 5000's then 80's, 90's 100's and 200's -- then of course follwed by the "A" cars. Audi cars ordered from a dealer -- in my experience -- will take 4 to 5 months to get from the day you order (and this appears to be based on the "build date vs. order date" difference.) Sometimes the difference between one ... Read More
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Which would you buy: Audi, BMW, or Lexus?
Written by: erager on Jan 18, 2001 10:30:01 AM
I'm considering purchase of a used car, and I'm interested in input from Audi owners. I'm considering 1998 cars because I don't like buying new cars considering dealer hassles and depreciation. There are lots of 98s coming off lease now. My wants: *"Near Luxury" (i.e. nice car for driving with friends and business clients) *Reliability *Decent fuel efficiency *Safety *Roomy enough back seat to seat two comfortably Since my query on ... Read More
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A6 2.8 Engine Trouble
Written by: mdemars on Jan 15, 2001 6:58:19 AM
I have a 1998 A6 Quattro with about 30,000 miles. About 3 weeks ago I had my fourth oil leak in about 2 months time, I brought it back to the dealer and they fixed it, but then the check engine light came on (while Audi still had it) so they didn't give it back to me. They said the engine was miss firing. They did tons of stuff to the ... Read More
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Warranty with a used 98 A6 Quattro?
Written by: jdg99 on Dec 25, 2000 3:32:23 PM
I will soon be buying a 1998 A6 Quattro from a relative. I can either buy privately or through a dealer (Relative is getting a new A6 2.7T.) Question: Should I purchase through the dealer in order to get the Audi Assured Warranty? The dealer will not mark-up the trade-in price, but will charge $1,000 for the warranty. The car has 34,000 miles on it and went into service in September ... Read More
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Tires
Written by: markcincinnati on Nov 28, 2000 6:53:29 PM
I have had 24 Audis since 1978 -- only 1 of them came with good tires (personal opinion). Audi is not alone in "undertiring" their cars. I have certainly never replaced the tires when new, but when I replace the tires, I generally upgrade with what is called "plus 0" sizing. For example, if the car comes with 205 x 55 x 16 tires, 225 x 50 x 16's will work ... Read More
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Life of an Audi
Written by: mpuzach on Nov 28, 2000 5:42:13 PM
It will be interesting to see what kinds of responses you get to your question. The current generation A6 was introduced as a 1998 model, so I doubt very much that there are many that have reached the ends of their lives!
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Looking for some answers
Written by: jaykray on Sep 26, 2000 3:00:16 PM
Hi all, I am thinking of buying my fathers 1998 Audi A6. It has 16k miles on it. A few months back, he had some electrical problems with the car. It took 3 trips for them to figure it out. Now it seems to be working fine. Anyway, I now have a Explorer which I would be giving up. I am just wondering how the A6 2.8 handles in the snow ... Read More
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Looking for opinions
Written by: jaykray on Sep 26, 2000 2:56:33 PM
Hi all, I am thinking of buying my fathers 1998 Audi A6. It has 16k miles on it. A few months back, he had some electrical problems with the car. It took 3 trips for them to figure it out. Now it seems to be working fine. Anyway, I now have a Explorer which I would be giving up. I am just wondering how the A6 2.8 handles in the snow ... Read More
