2000 Audi A6 Consumer Reviews

Glad I bought the 4.2l

Written by: Paul on 02/08/2009

Vehicle

2000 Audi A6 4 Dr Quattro 4.2 AWD Sedan

Review

This is my 5th audi. The 4.2l is a rocket on wheels and my favorite so far. Engine has been maint. free other then the standard timing belt / water pump change ($800) at 80K. Break pads last ~40K. Minor non-driveability repairs. Window switch ($110) 2x failed, 5 min DIY repair. Front end torsion squeaks (>$1000). Expensive oil changes ($80). Center display is getting dim. Most fun daily driver I have ever owned. Unique body and interior of the 4.2l sets it far about the mundane 2.7Ts. Great in the snow. Almost as fast as my 911. Find a non-dealer Audi mech., I haven't met a dealer yet that will let me out of the service bay for <$1000 of questionable repairs.

Favorite Features

310hp! Body style. Interior layout - at nighttime it looks like a jet fighter. Rear "bucket" type heated seats are popular.

Suggested Improvements

Typical lack of German ability to get the cup holders correct. Nagging little electronics issues.

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Fun to drive but drains your pockets

Written by: audi4.2 on 12/15/2008

Vehicle

2000 Audi A6 4 Dr Quattro 4.2 AWD Sedan

Review

I bought this car with 80,000 a year ago. Its a wonderfull car to drive, i have had majors problems. Trasmission went out with no reverse two months ago.Audi dealer quote was 7000 for a rebulit which was almost as much as the car was worth. If you want a fun sedan 300hp safe in the winter all wheel drive, but it's going to cost you hundreds or thousands of dollars to maintain. I'm in the middle right I've spent already more money than the car is worth. She runs really good now and I hope for the new few years.

Favorite Features

300 hp V8, all wheel drive, wide body, Bose system, front and rear heated seats

Suggested Improvements

Gas mileage, cup holders, more storge comparments, cheaper to maintain

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Good all around package

Written by: Tom Howe on 07/16/2008

Vehicle

2000 Audi A6 4 Dr Avant 2.8 AWD Wagon

Review

Was looking to buy a Subaru Outback, but when I saw the Audi on a local car lot, I stopped in and gave it a drive. Was impressed by its styling. Very atttractive, but not pretentous. Transmission very smooth, as is engine, which has decent power, and gets good gas mileage for a V-6 AWD, about 25 MPG on highway. Fantastic on slick/wet roads. Nice leather interior that doesn't have any rips or discoloration after 130,000 miles. If you fold the rear seat down, there is a ton of room in the back. Great on long trips. Very reliable except for front driving light bulbs don't last very long. Well built, doesn't have any rattles

Favorite Features

Engine, transmission, suspension, and exterior styling

Suggested Improvements

Needs a transmission dipstick that is accesible. It must be taken in to the shop to be checked.

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Like a bleached blonde

Written by: jbszee on 06/05/2008

Vehicle

2000 Audi A6 4 Dr Avant 2.8 AWD Wagon

Review

Flashy and fast. Your friends will envy you. But very expensive to maintain. Great fun to drive. Great performance/handling, great in snow. Comfortable, refined, roomy. Now the bad: poor gas mileage (17 mpg); eats brakes-pads & rotors every 18 month$, control arms bearings replaced twice in 3 years, water pump. Interior trim always falling off. Undercarriage airdam fell off while driving. LED display goes to black. "check engine" light goes on frequently, dealer says "intermittent"-no help. Don't buy one without extended warranty! I bought this used with about 27k on it. Warranty expires at 100k, then I'm done with it. Scratched the Audi itch.

Favorite Features

Fun to drive. Looks great. Good in snow and mountains, and on highway.

Suggested Improvements

Reliability and expense is huge problem. I love driving this car, but I'll be buying Japanese when warranty runs out.

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I'll buy another one

Written by: padre on 04/07/2008

Vehicle

2000 Audi A6 4 Dr Quattro 4.2 AWD Sedan

Review

This is the most comfortable - front and back, best performing vehicle I have owned. 4.2 litre is very good on gas - 24 mph at 7 years old. I have put very little money into it -- brakes and preventive maintenance. Cost of ownership has been low. I will buy another 4.2 A-6 or A-8. I have very little fatigue driving long distances as opposed to my BMW, Volvo, Toyota.

Favorite Features

Tiptronic; 4.2 litre power and gas mileage

Suggested Improvements

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Stay away from this model

Written by: bullcell on 02/21/2008

Vehicle

2000 Audi A6 4 Dr 2.8 Quattro 4WD Sedan

Review

Problems included: (first two within 3 months of warranty expiration) 1. electronic window malfunction 2. LED dashboard diplay went out 3. Broken plastic in console lid, cup holders, & seat levers 4. Bad CVC joints and suspension assemblies 5. Broken camshaft & blown motor at 84000 miles (no hard driving & well maintained).

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This car has been big trouble for me

Written by: swells on 02/16/2008

Vehicle

2000 Audi A6 4 Dr Quattro 4.2 AWD Sedan

Review

The car is now eight years old but has just 57k miles. The last three to four years I have sunk a ton of money into it. Every time I think I'm past the worst, something else happens. Most of it has been replacing the water pump, timing belt, etc. But there are things I have not repaired that should be, e.g. the instrument panel and AM radio. The information box is barely readable and requires a whole new instrument panel ($800+). AM radio went out years ago - estimate to repair was $2600! I was about to trade the car in the fall but it needed $1400 in work. Thought I would keep it a while longer, now the tranny goes bad (reverse clutch) and the estimate is >$7k. I'll never own another Audi.

Favorite Features

None anymore, I have totally soured on this car.

Suggested Improvements

I would like a car that can still go in reverse when it has less than 60k miles on it.

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Enjoy it, but....

Written by: sdem on 12/28/2007

Vehicle

2000 Audi A6 4 Dr Avant 2.8 AWD Wagon

Review

We bought our Wagon 4 1/2 years ago and we've really enjoyed the styling and room it provides. As mentioned previously, the engine could have had more power but the T'tronic gives you the ability to get creative on the road. Great for hauling and it still looks great but the cost of minor problems is a bit much. we have 81k and i'm debating selling or trading in just because i worry about what's to come. again, i love the german styling, but my japanese vehicle is 3 years older and i feel safer on long trips in it rather than the audi.

Favorite Features

styling, german design, room

Suggested Improvements

reliability, better mechanical designing to help lower cost of repair

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Love the Car but Repairs are Too Costly

Written by: Jenn on 04/29/2007

Vehicle

2000 Audi A6 4 Dr Quattro 2.7 Turbo AWD Sedan

Review

Overall I am grateful for the exceptional handling, especially fantastic in snow, but the expensive parts and repairs after ~70k miles have me disappointed in the long term value of this car. Just before the extended warranty ran out, I had the AM radio fixed (it had never worked). When I picked up the car I found that the warranty company had paid about $1,000 for that repair alone. Since then I've been spending about $1.5k - 3k every six months on repairs. As noted in other reviews, CD player failed and LCD panel faded at about 80k. The cup holders are flawed. I also no longer run back to the dealer to pay $110 for diagnosing the Check Engine Light that comes on every 2-3 months.

Favorite Features

Bose stereo rocks. Quattro drive and Tiptronic are amazing. Handles ice covered hills with ease. (In a recent Colorado blizzard, I was run off a dirt road by a large funiture truck traveling far too fast. The Audi pulled out of that snow filled ditch without a hitch and I kissed the steering wheel!)

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A6

Written by: unknown on 08/10/2006

Vehicle

2000 Audi A6 4 Dr Quattro 2.7 Turbo AWD Sedan

Review

i bought this car 2 mos ago with 83k. i loved it at first. i feel safe in it. i just had the timing belt go before it should have and cause major engine damage. i have heard a lot about sensors going bad. i would never buy another one with out a warranty. it is just not wise or financially practical because something is bound to go wrong because of the notorious electrical problems, and the cost to fix is high.

Favorite Features

Feel safe in bad weather. Inside is comfortable and appealing.

Suggested Improvements

My timing belt went at 86k. the owner manual didn't suggest changing it until 105k. Electrical dependancy.

10 out 10 people found this review helpful

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