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Re: want honest opinion [alnmae]
Written by: kealbert on Jul 23, 2010 5:21:36 AM
The following is my opinion based on my experience with my 2002 Audi, my friend's experience with their Audis and participation on this board (as well as others). If you are a novice mechanic and/or don't know much about Audi's, stay far away from this car. They are just too expensive to repair and the most odd things go wrong with them. The most common appear to be problems with the ... Read More
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Crank sensor.... anyone have this problem?
Written by: pokechimp88 on Jun 14, 2010 11:43:26 AM
Hi everyone! We bought a 2004 Audi A6 avant about two years ago with 90K on it. It now has 130K. In the last 5K miles, we have replaced at least 4K in repairs (but they are wear): Timing belt with 12 other components and fluids flush (all of them): $1600 Ignition coil (recall): $0 New brakes and tires $1200 (because the 17" sport tires are huge) And now the crank ... Read More
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Re: '04 A6 Maintenance [allmet33]
Written by: jkaudia6 on May 5, 2010 1:34:00 PM
Allmet33! Audi recalls are listed on the Audi Web page. You simply ID your Vehicle with VIN Number and they will tell you if there are any recalls for your model. No need to wait for the letter or go to the dealer. Check your Mfg. date of your vehicle, if it's pre-July 2004 it has a timing belt if it's after July 04 then it has a Chain driven Cam ... Read More
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Buying Used Audi A6 2.8 by robo10
Written by: jkaudia6 on Apr 22, 2010 12:57:19 PM
Hi Robo10: Well I just read your post and the three answers that followed, all of which made good points & questions asked should have been enough to cause you to pause. Here is the Audi USA page and link to Certified Pre-owned Audi's in the USA. I would read through that first before doing what your considering. Then I would do a search through the Audi Web page and locate ... Read More
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2004 Audi Avant Quattro (98,000 mile repairs)
Written by: malpasofilms on Apr 15, 2010 3:50:36 PM
I must be a lucky one. I have a 2004 A6 AVANT Quattro 3.0 Engine. I have only had to replace the Fuel Pump today 4/15/10. Other than that this car runs awesomely. Repairs for the fuel pump today $610.59. I had it repaired at the Audi dealer. It could have been cheaper if I repaired it at an Import repair shop, but I trust Audi to take care of my ... Read More
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Re: 2005 A6 3.2 from hell [a6200532]
Written by: jkaudia6 on Apr 6, 2010 1:48:42 PM
Oh No! It's electrical again. Dear Newbie: Don't give up just yet, these are not serious problems. First and easiest solution: When you say brake light you mean the "Indicator light for brake pads"???? If that's correct, the check the brake pads, warning sensors on the pads for loose or short circuit. The warning beep, I had twice this winter, not sure what it means but I'm going in for service ... Read More
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Re: Update on non-blinking turn signal [jkaudia6] by allmet33 Mar
Written by: jkaudia6 on Mar 23, 2010 6:56:51 AM
Hey Allmet33, Thanks for the tip on Akebono pads, I'll check them out. I'm driving a July 2004/05 model A6 quattro 3.2 L.V6 with tiptronic. 1st. Have you listened to those CD's, that now don't play, before?? If they previously worked then read on. As for CD/Radio, I don't remember which year or model your Audi is but IFhttp://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Autel-Maxscan-GS500-OBD2-CAN-BUS-Scanner-Code-Reader_W0QQi- temZ110397781796QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Diagnostic_Tools_Equipment?hash=item19b438- 7724 This one is located in England but they are also ... Read More
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Another voice in the chorus of A6 woes by dwpc
Written by: jkaudia6 on Mar 10, 2010 9:57:19 AM
Greetings DWPC, Well I don't see any questions so I guess I'll just say, your doing the right thing. Having said that, I've been doing this Forum for two maybe three months now and most of the Audi problems are pre2004 models. No I don't work for Audi. I'm taken back buy the prices U.S.Audi customers are paying for parts. For example, an Oxygen sensor for $800 must be with labor, ... Read More
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Re: Audi Woes - 2002 A6! [kealbert]
Written by: jkaudia6 on Feb 19, 2010 7:42:51 AM
Greetings Mr.Kealbert (Audi Woes), 56k_miles in seven years is not allot of driving. If your spending that much on repairs per year, get the equity you still have in that 02_A6 and put it in something more reliable. With only 56K miles you should get a better trade_in offer because the dealer that resell's that car will use the "Low Mileage" as a selling point. I can see the sign now ... Read More
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Re: need some help...please [borno]
Written by: markcincinnati on Feb 18, 2010 1:34:44 PM
There have been MANY MANY little running changes/improvements to the C6 since it was brought out in 2004 (2005 MY, US). Here's what I think was meant, and it is relevant only to the 2009 and 2010 MY versions. A6 could be had with a 3.0TFSI (Supercharged) 300HP engine coupled to a revised software (faster, smoother, shifts) 6 speed tiptronic. The quattro (TorSen) system, remains active, as opposed to reactive, but ... Read More
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Re: Not a popular sentiment, but here goes. . . [lexusguy]
Written by: markcincinnati on Dec 29, 2009 11:57:48 AM
My perception or comparison, if you like, was from this perspective: I got out of a 2005 Audi C6 A6 which was pretty well loaded and walked over to my new 2009 Audi B8 A4 (about 15 months ago). The switchgear, the steering wheel (although my A6 did not have paddle shifters), the console, the wood, the feel of the leather, the seat's firmness, the instrument cluster, the soft plastic on ... Read More
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Re: Not a popular sentiment, but here goes. . . [fonefixer]
Written by: markcincinnati on Dec 28, 2009 2:07:46 PM
My 2009 A4 Prestige with Audi Drive Select, 19" sport package, almond wood trim, navigation+rear camera and power rear sunshade is either "about the same" as the outgoing A6 or, for the detail minded, a substantial upgrade in several key areas. First off, the B8 A4 has a 110+" wheelbase -- very very close to the C6 A6. The C6 is a bit wider and from front to rear is longer ... Read More
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Re: 2004 A6 S-Line brake light replacement [jim198]
Written by: markcincinnati on Jan 21, 2008 6:14:50 PM
I am not a dealer -- I am, er, a klutz and I have "broken" or bent or messed up, my fair share of stuff. I have found it, generally, less risk and lower cost to do what I do well and let the service depts do what they do. My thought was, if it is really easy and evidently so, someone might not be asking how to do it. If ... Read More
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Re: 2004 A6 S-Line brake light replacement [tacoweasel]
Written by: jim198 on Jan 19, 2008 7:30:39 PM
Yes--it's easy. Tail lights are a lot easier than headlights but it's a simple task that will take no more ten minutes (probably less than 5). If I can do--you can do it. Ignore anyone who says take it to the dealer. I think the guy is a dealer! Also, you can google it--key words: Audi A6 2004 tail light replacement. But like I ssaid, you can figure it out on ... Read More
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Re: 2004 A6 S-Line brake light replacement [tacoweasel]
Written by: markcincinnati on Jan 19, 2008 12:09:18 PM
The least expensive and least "dangerous" way to do this is to go to your Audi dealer.
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Re: Good ridence Audi [lenbroverman]
Written by: kgary on Dec 2, 2007 6:02:54 AM
You posted three times in the A6 forum in 2004. The the next time you post is to tell us that you sold the car. Why did you feel the need to return after three years to let us know that you sold the car? Why did you choose not to use this forum as an asset to diagnose your problem? It is possible that someone else may have experienced the ... Read More
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Re: Good ridence Audi [lenbroverman]
Written by: markcincinnati on Dec 1, 2007 5:01:03 PM
Based on my experience -- which is over 2 dozen Audis deep -- I would say you took a step sideways. I have the 2005 A6 3.2 Q with all options save sport suspension. Your CTS MAY not have the "issues" your A6 had. You did not, however move forward -- indeed, based on the fact that the 2008 CTS with every possible option almost measures up to the 2005 in ... Read More
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Re: August Sales Figures [cdnpinhead]
Written by: markcincinnati on Sep 5, 2007 7:14:53 AM
Yes, VERY often wrong, but NEVER uncertain these days! I got the brochure on the new CTS. Woo woo! Beautiful piece, expensive piece and for the uninitiated, the prose makes it sound like the CTS is just short of the second coming. But the reality is so different. The CTS breaks no or, if any, VERY little new ground beyond its styling evolution. Much time and trouble was spent crafting the ... Read More
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Re: 535Xi [150mphclub]
Written by: markcincinnati on Aug 17, 2007 4:51:30 PM
I am NOT speaking of HP or number of cogs in the transmission when I speak of content. I have grown to expect Bluetooth, pushbutton start, smart key, voice response for audio, nav and phone and a host of other "content" items. It is true that a 2004 Audi would have had only a 5 speed auto, but it would have been an SLine with 265 HP and 280 ft pounds ... Read More
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Re: 535Xi [150mphclub]
Written by: markcincinnati on Aug 16, 2007 8:19:30 PM
I have had 28 Audis. Most of them purchased from the same person, all of them from the same dealership. Maybe it is my age or simple sentimentality. . . I don't know anyone who has been as "loyal" as I have been. Somehow this makes me feel a tiny bit like I am betraying a long time friend for no "good reason." I actually hope that American car makers can ... Read More
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Tire report & "take my money. . .please!"
Written by: markcincinnati on Oct 9, 2006 10:34:05 AM
I have now spent a weekend with a new set of Pirelli Pzero Nero M+S UHP A/S (Z rated) tires in size 245 x 40 x 18" on my 2005 standard suspension A6 3.2 quattro. I spent 25k mls. with the OEM tires -- ContiProContact H rated Grand Touring A/S tires in the same size. From the day I picked up my new car, I wrote it was under-tired. I did ... 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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New forum member buying experience
Written by: domenickamarc on Sep 4, 2006 9:26:23 AM
About a month ago, I began researching and test-driving cars in the category being discussed on this forum. Decided to sign up and share my experience. So, here goes… Sidebar … CR and JD Powers didn’t seem like much help, since they show that (to take the recently release JD Powers Dependability study as an example) 2004 Lexus owners typically had one or two problems; 2004 Cadillac, BMW, Infiniti, Jaguar, and ... Read More
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Re: Quality [acctprof]
Written by: lexusguy on Jan 27, 2006 12:50:06 PM
Dont give up on a car because of a couple of angry owners on a car forum. 90 people gave the M35 an average score of 9.3 out of 10 in the consumer review section. Additionally, in JD power IQ scores, Acura was thoroughly beaten by Infiniti in both 2004 and 2005. The M35 scored just as well as the Lexus GS300 in CR's '05 scores. The '05 RL scores were ... Read More
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Re: hey mark [dhamilton]
Written by: markcincinnati on Jan 20, 2006 12:42:04 PM
Maybe it would belong in an LP-SAV/SUV board. I have double checked with my dealer. The darn thing with the V8 is $49,900 and that is pretty well decked. Add what I would call the vital options (technology, cold weather and bling wheels) and the price would climb to a $53+ number. I have an A6 3.2 w/MSRP of $53,286. Now, does this mean the 280HP version would be $44,900? Check ... Read More
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Audi cares little about its LPS US performance, maybe?
Written by: markcincinnati on Jan 4, 2006 12:34:16 PM
. . .that is why despite their fight to be in permanent last place in the LPS segment (based on monthly sales units), they can honestly say "what me worry?" Audi of America Reports 2005 Sales of 83,066 - Up by 6.6% - Source AoA. Audi of America has closed 2005 on a high with the best sales month of last year. December sales of 8,842 units were up 15.6 %, ... Read More
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Re: acura rl sales stats [lexusguy]
Written by: rjlaero on Dec 27, 2005 9:07:37 AM
Here's the sales stats for the new Audi A6 Thru Nov 2005: 15,740 Thru Nov 2004: 12,096 I think Audi is happy moving another 3,700 A6's over last years totals. The new body style cars are doing quite well. Acura has moved 16,294 RL's so far this year. The RL looks too much like a glorified Honda Accord, and it doesn't have the presence of a $50,000 vehicle IMO. I guess ... Read More
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Hello Wise Ones...PLEASE ADVISE...
Written by: hheelloo on Oct 12, 2005 7:02:26 PM
I have come to the conclusion that my luxury/entry luxury sedan must have AWD. Thus, what are your under $33K recommendations, taking into account: luxury, executive presence, value, reliability, style, driving impression, rear seat room, cargo space and residual: 2005 Infiniti G35x 2003 Audi A6 quattro 2003 Mercedes C320 4matic 2003 BMW 330x 2004 Infiniti FX35 Thanks for the responses!
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Hello Wise Ones. PLEASE advise…
Written by: hheelloo on Oct 12, 2005 11:41:50 AM
I need a luxury/entry-luxury vehicle for city driving, that is also capable of handling the mountains, all for under $33K. My work requires shuttling executives (luxury/class). My personal life includes being both a single guy in Los Angeles (style) AND spending significant time in the mountains (awd or stability control). Also, the vehicle should make me look older/more executive than my age (early 30’s), without looking pretentious. I will probably finance ... Read More
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no title
Written by: markcincinnati on Oct 7, 2005 9:40:35 AM
The monthly sales figures posted here have often found Audi's A6 fighting for last place with Acura's RL. Yet, Audi of America has [again] been able to take their stats and create blurbs such as: "AUBURN HILLS, Mich. –– Audi of America, Inc. reported its best September sales month in history. With sales of 7,854 units, the German luxury brand’s numbers are up 34.6 % over September of 2004. Key drivers ... Read More
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Cincinnati as a micro example
Written by: markcincinnati on Sep 4, 2005 12:57:25 PM
The Queen City (not counting Dayton, the Gem City to our north) has one Infiniti Dealer and two Audi Dealers (just to use an example.) While I can NOW hardly go one single day without seeing a "new" A6, I can go two weeks without seeing an Infiniti M35 or 45, sometimes even more. Our lone Infiniti dealer is on our "north east" side of town, the two Audi dealers are ... Read More
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VW and Audi
Written by: markcincinnati on Aug 8, 2005 8:49:17 AM
The lone 2004 or newer, I'm not sure, Passat, in my parking lot does indeed look like an Audi cousin. The door pulls (interior) were dead on identical to the door pulls on my 2003 allroad, other bits and pieces (look at the engine -- an "Audi" 2.8) are also from the VW/Audi group (if they're not they missed an opportunity for volume discounts on some of the switchgear.) Does this ... Read More
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Lots of facts. . .
Written by: markcincinnati on Aug 3, 2005 1:24:50 PM
. . .I read with some disappointment the July sales figures posted here on edmunds for the LPS group. Audi's A6, once again, was at the bottom of the list (in fairness, it is sometimes above the Acura's RL, but be that as it may the Acura and the Audi are lagging behind other German and Japanese players.) So, with my tail tucked between my legs, I got fired up [again] ... Read More
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Re: Verdict Is Out [gohorns1]
Written by: lexusguy on Jul 19, 2005 5:45:50 AM
The previous A6 usually did ok in IQ scores, but tanked in the mid-term test. All of those recalls certainly didnt help. Interestingly, the 2005 A6 managed just average scores for IQ, scoring lower in two catergories than the 2004 A6. Obviously there is no long term data for the new car yet, so its hard to say wether its going to be as bad as the previous car. Edmunds consumer ... Read More
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Topic ... again
Written by: pat on Jul 7, 2005 5:40:55 AM
When someone creates a discussion, he/she pretty much gets to define the topic. So let's revisit the opening post: jrock65, "Luxury Performance Sedans" #1, 6 Apr 2004 12:19 am. "With the upcoming new Acura RL, Audi A6, Infiniti M, Lexus GS, as well as mainstays MB E and BMW 5, this segment seems poised to heat up." The vehicles under discussion here are the ones listed in the header. I wish ... Read More
