Used 2000 Audi A6 4.2 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD Consumer Reviews
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Glad I bought the 4.2l
Paul, 02/08/2009
Audi A6 4.2 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
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.
Fun to drive but drains your pockets
audi4.2, 12/15/2008
Audi A6 4.2 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
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.
4.2 Power for any situation
4duece, 03/02/2003
Audi A6 4.2 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Car has been rock solid since date of purchase. This is my 3rd new Audi. The Quattro system it is unmatched by any other design period. Chassis design is flawless for high speed cruising. Mileage 18/15... Bright spots Engine/Interior design/Radio/Seats/Brakes are great... Low points Ride Quality w 17 wheels/255/40 are rougher. Steering in a little light (however the Europeans actually comment they love the steering lighter)?, Driver side mirror could be larger, Overall better than the 540i I replaced.. Practically in the snow and service reliability ... Stealth is the word ..
Fast but unreliable
medved, 10/27/2005
Audi A6 4.2 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is a beautiful car but very expensive to maintain. Frequently has major mechanical and electrical problems that cost not hundreds but thousands of dollars to fix.
This car has been big trouble for me
swells , 02/17/2008
Audi A6 4.2 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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.
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