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Re: Audi Woes - 2002 A6!
Written by: kealbert on Feb 18, 2010 3:42:31 PM
I should learn from you guys! I have a 2002 A6 with only 56k miles and I am pulling my hair out! Hindsight is great, huh? I still remember the day I chose the A6 over the GS300. Since that decision, I average repair bills over 1500 - 2000 per year. At 49k miles, the torque converter went. Luckily we caught it before it took out my transmission. Just last month ... Read More
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Re: Audi A6 Cracked engine coolant leak [mandiga]
Written by: PandasBamboo on Feb 6, 2010 11:30:26 AM
YES! I have an Audi 2002 A6 2.8L, engine ATQ. I was driving and and the coolant light came on, I checked the coolant and it was infact empty, so I immediately replaced the coolant and continued to drive another 2 miles. The light came on again, I checked the coolant and it was again empty. I took the car to my mechanic less than 5 miles away. He didn't have ... Read More
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Audi A6 Cracked engine coolant leak
Written by: mandiga on Feb 6, 2010 7:46:54 AM
I have audi A6 2002. 2 years ago there was an engine problem and I did repair it at the dealer splitting 6000 cost with Audi America. 42 months later Ignition coil light came and I got that repaired for 1800. Problem with Ignition coil surfaced again this time the dealer said it is the gasket and I ended up replacing the Gasket and all cylinders for 3800. Last week white ... Read More
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Re: 2000 Audi A6 Quattro [jkaudia6]
Written by: alexyaz on Dec 27, 2009 1:33:45 PM
Thanks JKAUDIA6 I will definitely look into that.
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Re: 2000 Audi A6 Quattro [alexyaz]
Written by: jkaudia6 on Dec 12, 2009 1:21:40 AM
Greetings ALEXYAZ: Been following your post for a few days. Windows are a pain especially when it's raining. I use Silicon Spray which has a very light sewing machine type oil in it for all rubber seals on my car. In my area it's cheaper than Rubber treatments and last longer, in addition to making the seals black. TIP: Don't get it on the windows it smears. I also check different ... Read More
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Re: 2000 Audi A6 Quattro [abniz]
Written by: alexyaz on Dec 11, 2009 5:04:05 PM
Wow thats great. mine just fixed itself. I haven't drove the car for a month and when I went back the windows worked. :)
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Re: 2000 Audi A6 Quattro [alexyaz]
Written by: abniz on Dec 9, 2009 3:14:15 PM
Hi Alexyaz, I got it fixed with out spending a dime on it. It was just lubricant to be sprayed on the rubber itself and everything is done! :-)
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Re: 2000 Audi A6 Quattro [abniz]
Written by: alexyaz on Dec 6, 2009 1:49:37 PM
Hi abniz I had the same problem with my window. I had to replace the window motor to fix it. However, I have learned the trick of revving your engine to have the widow go up. Please let me know if this helps.
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2000 Audi A6 Quattro
Written by: abniz on Nov 6, 2009 6:08:28 PM
Hi, I have a problem with driver side window. I think the plastic causing is that problem. If anybody can suggest me a reliable mechanic in the neighborhood of Rutherford, New Jersey. who they know & may have an experience. It would be highly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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Re: 2000 Audi A6 Tiptronic troubles [labelbob]
Written by: giovannimd on Aug 3, 2008 1:02:35 PM
MY 95 A6 QUATTRO, did some thing like it when I changed some fuses and they could not figured out at the transmission place, then I disconnected the (-) terminal of the battery for a couple of minutes and when I connected it back on again it reset ed some thing and the car started shifting normally again, I tried this about 3 times and it worked the same all 3 ... Read More
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2000 Audi A6 Tiptronic troubles
Written by: labelbob on Aug 3, 2008 8:45:41 AM
I have a 2000 A6 Automatic that is stuck in 3rd. All the transmission gears light up in black on red rather than red on black on nthe dash so the colors are reversed. Help!!!
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Re: Audi A6 Timing belt [kirby2010]
Written by: colonote on Jul 23, 2008 12:25:35 PM
We had a '99 A6. At about 51,000 miles my wife was driving into an intersection when the timing belt broke. Stopped the car dead in it's tracks. (she could have been killed). Pieces of the belt flew into the engine causing $2000 worth of damage. With the dealers help Audi covered the expense although technically it was out of warranty. I wouldn't take any chances. Haven't given up on Audi ... Read More
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2001 A6 Auto Transmission Problem.. is this common?
Written by: amazer on May 27, 2008 8:17:59 AM
I'm a newbie to this forum, so I'm especially looking forward to your feedback. I did a search for this topic, but didn't find anything similar previously. Well, here's my problem. I bought my dad's 2001 A6 2.7 with Tiptronic last summer. It's a great car and has only 68,000 miles. But a couple of months ago I noticed that when I started the car in the morning and put it ... Read More
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Re: New Audi Specials (CA) [luvaudi19]
Written by: kylechoffman on Apr 16, 2008 2:47:15 PM
I would appreciate some input. I just got quoted the following lease rates for the cvt, non quattro A6: 36 month 15k a year 46% and .00080 24 month 15k a year 54% and .00080 I am a USAA member so I get the car at 1000 under invoice plus any incentives. Can someone clarify the 2000 plus 1500 rebates/incentives and also confirm if the .00080 is right or wrong, as ... Read More
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Re: 2008 A6 Quattro 36 mo lease [trw4]
Written by: krzyreeesh on Apr 14, 2008 1:43:43 PM
As mentioned earlier, Audi is also providing a $1500 cap cost contribution in addition to the $2000 incentive. With the added contribution, it should make your total due up front around $600. As far as the deal, I don't know what the $999 down is about but the $549 a month does not include sales tax, title or registration so that has to be added as well. After a long time ... Read More
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New Audi Specials (CA)
Written by: luvaudi19 on Apr 5, 2008 5:38:02 PM
Guys and gals, I just got off the phone with my area rep. Got great news for you. In addition to the $2000 lease incentive on 2008 A6 leases, there is also an extra $1500 available now. Money factors are still low at .00018 and residuals will vary by engine/drivetrain. -Jerry
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Audi 2008 A6 Lease Offer - Need Advice
Written by: minturn on Mar 15, 2008 7:00:49 AM
Here's the deal. I normally purchase, and do not lease. But I have a unique problem. I just brought in my 2002 Audi A6 due to intermitent engine light. Found out I need a completely new engine / rebuild. Cost is insane. I asked if they would be willing to take the car and lease me a new one. Ignoring the insanity of a car dying at 65k miles even after ... Read More
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Re: Trying To Stay with Audi But Prices Are Crazy High [bondguy1]
Written by: rjlaero on Mar 10, 2008 1:17:20 PM
Audi Care is $600 that pays for 4/50 maintenace that was free in past. And they will bump the residual 1% to compensate for it, so it esentially pays for itself. There's $2000 Audi Loyalty money on A6's thru March to my knowledge. So with a good deal from your dealer, I doubt an A6 like you want it will cost you $200/month more on a lease payment than the M35. ... Read More
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Re: . [sidv]Audi boring????????
Written by: allagaroo on Dec 2, 2006 9:51:35 AM
Well I've had 2 A6 2.7T's. A 2000 and a 2003 with very minimal repair issues. I had 5 series BMW's for 14 years and a Q45 until the Audi's. The twin turbo's give you 0-60 in 6.6 and good passing power. They also develop max. torque from 1800rpm to 3800rpm. The quattro makes the car feel very firmly planted and I drive it hard. It is fabulous in rain or ... Read More
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Re: . [james27]
Written by: fonefixer on Dec 1, 2006 9:12:44 AM
I sold my 2000 A6 2.7T w/ 100,000 miles for $11,500 and bought a new Mazda Cx-7 for $28,350.00. Needed more hauling capacity, liked the way the Mazda handled, and changed brands with no expectations that Mazda will be more reliable than Audi. Buying a vehicle really is a crap shoot no matter what the forums or anybody says or writes. Liked the look and driveability of the Mazda, plus the ... Read More
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Re: Audi, safe at first [cstiles]
Written by: markcincinnati on Nov 21, 2006 3:38:59 PM
In 2000, I picked up an A6 4.2 quattro sport -- it was a 2001 model. It had -- heck it was an alphabet soup of TLA's like ESP, APC, ETC, TCPIP, ABS, and a partridge in a pear tree, it had sat nav and a hands free factory phone for what that is worth (with a directory, phone book and so on), too. Now, the gov says "ESP" is a ... Read More
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Re: VW and Audi [lansdownemike]
Written by: sfcharlie on Nov 16, 2006 7:16:57 AM
"facile comparisons of "the Germans" or "the Japanese" just don't hold any more. As you note, Audi is very well represented among the "highly recommended" (good drivers, reliable, good crash tests), and not a single MB is even "recommended." I resents the allegation and I resents the allegator -- seriously, though, I don't think that referencing places where CR or JDP suggest that readers should expect better reliability from Japanese cars ... Read More
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Re: Horsepower forum? [fonefixer]
Written by: markcincinnati on Nov 8, 2006 2:15:57 PM
I work with people who have Acura's, BMW's and several other brands. I would say that BMW's are breathtakingly expensive to repair out of warranty. Some friends have a Lexus -- it is "largely" bullet proof. However, the owner tells me little wear and tear items are also breathtakingly expensive and keep going out. The phrase "overall the Lexus is very reliable, but it tends to nickel and dime you" leaps ... Read More
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Re: Horsepower forum? [markcincinnati]
Written by: fonefixer on Nov 8, 2006 9:04:54 AM
I don't have any data to back this statement up, but I don't think my 2000 A6 2.7T was a lemon. It would be fascinating to collect stories from owners that have put on the 100,000 miles that I did and compare the Audi driving experience. Appears from discourse with mechanics and dealers that the non-maintenance items that were replaced/repaired on this Audi were about an "average" situation for the miles ... Read More
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Re: Horsepower forum? [domenickamarc]
Written by: lexusguy on Nov 4, 2006 9:00:51 PM
I did read the comparison of a 2000 A6 w/100,000 miles versus a Mazda CX-7 as veering off in the direction of "hp/$$" as a way to the address that topic. I didn't get any other point from simply noting that their are cheaper cars which offer more horsepower and torque than the typical German LPS, but maybe there is one. I read it as just a comparison of Japanese and ... Read More
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Re: Horsepower forum? [lexusguy]
Written by: domenickamarc on Nov 4, 2006 8:57:27 PM
I'm not sure what your point is here. Talking about the power of BMW's 530i and Audi's A6 3.2 v the competition is very much on topic. I don't think "horses-per-dollar" was ever part of the discussion. All luxury performance sedans will score poorly by that matrix...they're luxury cars. You're paying for luxury after all, not just a big lump of iron with a lot of power. Ironically, your last two ... Read More
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Re: What's up with the Germans and 255 (ish) HP? [lexusguy]
Written by: fonefixer on Nov 4, 2006 1:06:39 PM
No kidding about your comment "and fours that w/o forced induction would have horse and buggy levels of power." I just sold my tired 2000 A6 w/100,000 miles and bought a Mazda CX-7. 244 HP / 258 lb. ft. single turbo 4 banger, almost the same specs as my old 6-cylinder twin-turbo Audi!Amazing low end power, not necessary to push this thing hard to get going,almost no turbo lag due in ... 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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"The Itch. . ."
Written by: markcincinnati on Sep 28, 2006 8:47:27 AM
Back in the days when smoking (in a car) was even done, a friend of mine -- a smoker -- would kid me and say "Mark gets a new car every time the ash tray gets full." Since I am not a smoker, I only related to this comment in a symbolic way. My friend, now not a smoker (and I never permitted him to smoke in my cars in any ... 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: 2000 A6 4.2 [rwolff]
Written by: Mr_Shiftright on Mar 15, 2006 11:58:13 AM
kinda depends on the Audi...most Audis aren't very exciting either unless it's the turbo models. Definitely Lexus on reliability for those years; however, some Lexus models apparently exhibit erratic automatic transmission behavior, so I'd test drive a used one for a long long time before making a purchase. I like Audi styling better though. Lexi are rather bland by my taste. Repair costs on an out of warranty car also suggest ... Read More
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Re: 2000 A6 4.2 [rwolff]
Written by: liferules on Mar 14, 2006 11:02:26 AM
If you're looking for reliability, then pick Lexus, hands down. If you want a fun ride, but understand there will be some repairs down the road, then go for the Audi...
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Re: 2000 A6 4.2 [Mr_Shiftright]
Written by: rwolff on Mar 13, 2006 2:10:35 PM
I appreciate your comments. What is your opinion of the Lexus ES300 years 98 to 02 in comparision to an Audi? I know they are probably more reliable but what about handling, ride, etc.?
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Re: 2000 A6 4.2 [Mr_Shiftright]
Written by: rwolff on Mar 12, 2006 8:12:01 PM
I think you're right about that...price for the BMW is about 3,000 more than I would want to spend on it versus the Audi. Having had two A4's the past eight years, one very good the other not so good, I still prefer the Audi for comfort, etc. Reading all these posts about problems, etc with Audi doesn't help but still feel the Audi is the better car in this case. ... Read More
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Re: 2000 A6 4.2 [rwolff]
Written by: liferules on Mar 12, 2006 5:51:58 PM
the 528 isn't in the same league as the 4.2. No question in my mind, go for the Audi, not to mention, newer model year...
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Re: 2000 A6 4.2 [Mr_Shiftright]
Written by: rwolff on Mar 12, 2006 1:27:21 PM
How about a choice between the 2000 Audi A6 4.2 with 106,000 and a 1998 BMW 528i with 98,000 miles, price comparable at 12,500?
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Re: 2000 A6 4.2 [rwolff]
Written by: Mr_Shiftright on Mar 12, 2006 12:38:09 PM
The price is market correct, no bargain, no rip-off. With those miles probably the best you can do is have the car thoroughly checked over and a list made of any deficient items...I mean have an Audi shop really dig into that car, test everything, pull the wheels, check for leaks, bad hoses, worn belts, weak shocks, unusual tire wear, possible collision damage, water leaks, etc. etc. My guess is that ... Read More
