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Audi A6 S-Line Needs Audio Jack
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Audi A6 S-Line Needs Audio Jack
This topic was discussed years ago but I don't see a resolution anywhere. My fully equipped 2005 A6 4.2L has everything but an audio jack. I'd give up my CD multi-changer to have one. Certainly there has to be a way to achieve this by now. Ideally, I would hard wire an iphone doc to it and just drop my phone into it and punch the CD button to hear it ... Read More
Audi A6 Maintenance and Repair
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Followup for vibes while turning
I posted a while back some issues with my wife's 2005 A6. Summary: Slow tight turns, such as into a garage or parking space caused a low vibration that shook the entire vehicle. My Jeep with lockers turned quieter and smoother. Despite efforts with replacing tires and such, the dealership continually told us "working as expected". Well, don't let me loose on the Internet. :) I found several TSB's that addressed ... Read More
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Re: 1995 Audi A6 Quattro [dalia1]
Hi dalia1, For starters you may want to go to "Erwin.com" for Audi America buy an hours worth of time and research your "Locked in Park" problem there. If your 95 has a Locking theft system then it gets a bit complicated and could be a number of thing. As a comparison only: Here's what I hear when I start my 2005 A6 Quattro with anti-theft system and Tiptronic Automatic Trans: ... Read More
Luxury Performance Sedans
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Re: Luxury Performance Sedans [markcincinnati]
You know, I love my 2009 A4 and it is a better PERFORMING car than the outgoing 2005 A6. But, tho I live in a BIG TOWN (or small city, Cincinnati), I just can't really use the performance the Audi offers. Imagine how I feel with 10 cylinders, and no autobahn to use them on. I think my pick for the entry-lux segment is still the S4, although Infiniti has done ... Read More
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Re: Luxury Performance Sedans [jjacura]
I come here from time to time, but the, er, attendance, is way down here. Perhaps it is because there aren't enough NEW models to merit discussion; or, perhaps, worse, "it's the economy stupid." You know, though, my $53,286 MSRP A6 (2005) went for the same monthly lease for the same term as my ~$49K MSRP A4 (2009) -- all this during a time when the Fed cut rates to nearly ... Read More
Audi A6
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2005 Audi A6 Sirius Radio Issue
I bought my A6 used and it came with a Sirius radio. I went ahead and bought a subscription, but now I cannot get it to activate and I have tried several times with tech support from Sirius. Any ideas as to what I can do next?
Luxury Performance Sedans
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Re: need some help...please [jayrider]
The A4 Premium is a strippie -- and really would not even be part of the LPS crowd. I traded in a loaded $53K+ 2005 A6 for a more loaded $49K 2009 A4 Prestige. The wheelbase of the B8 A4 is over 110" -- a hair, a thin hair, shorter than the A6's. The A6, however was slightly wider than the new gen A4 and overall length of the A4 is ... Read More
Audi A6 Maintenance and Repair
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Re: '04 A6 Maintenance [allmet33]
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
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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2005 Audi A6 Quattro, V6 FSI
Greetings A6 Fans, I was on the net last night and found a Specification list, (source unknown) as well as Package and optional equipment offered by Audi, A6 2005 Quattro FSI. This should help those of you who are not sure what current package you may or may not have. It's a PDF file. http://www.audiworld.com/model/a6/05/05A6.pdf JKAudiA6
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Re: 2005 A6 3.2 from hell [a6200532]
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: For JKAudiA6 [billod]
Re: For JKAudiA6 [billod] I just bought an A6 C6 Platform 2005 Quattro with a tiptronic Transmission. What I've read about the two types of transmissions is limited but what I did note is the following: 1. The CVT (Continues Velocity Trans) is not offered in the quattro A6. It either comes with a Tiptronic.with shift paddles or the standard version with the gear shift in the middle consoled and no ... Read More
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Re: Audi A6 Cracked engine coolant leak [PandasBamboo]
Greetings, Wow, enough problems to choke a horse. Do you have a question? Or! If I understand your post correctly you purchased a car with a Rebuild engine (ATQ). Certainly it must be out of warranty after eight years. Honestly, you need to shake loose of that "Dream CAR". Your putting more in it than it's worth. In Germany, Classic Cars are classified by age starting with 25 Years. At thirty ... Read More
Luxury Performance Sedans
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Re: need some help...please [borno]
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]
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]
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
Audi A6 Maintenance and Repair
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Re: 2003 Audi A6 blows cold air [qfixer]
Morning Qfixer: Sorry, I don't know where the Heater control values are, hopefully within reach. Also check the Fuse listing in your manual if you have one, see if those heater controls are fused, that would be a really easy fix. Your heater controls are those on my 2005 model, it could be that they are the same and have not changed since 2003, but don't know. JKAUDIA6
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Re: Unusual noise? [allmet33]
Hi Mike: I've had my A6 Quattro since Aug 09, a 2005 model, First sold in July 04. I mention this first as that's the transition date in Europe for the "New Generation Model"I,E,.The larger grill and longer chassis/body styling with the Audi designation code (4F C6) or similar. I'm not sure the cooling fan is the origin of this noise, my sound is more like a Werrrrrr! (Winding down) as ... Read More
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Re: 2005 A6 3.2L [stephanie5073]
Dear Stephanie5073: Please forgive me for saying this but: Don't ever apologize for things that you don't understand. It's your car, your money and if it does not work it's your car/responsibility,OK. Now lets see if we can shed some light on the problem. a. You have the same car I just purchased in August of 09. I've worked in the Auto industry as a service adviser for ten years. My ... Read More
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2005 A6 3.2L
I brought my car into the shop over 6 weeks ago. It was making a loud noise somewhere under the hood. The noise would go away after the car warmed up but come back. The first place I brought it had it for 3 weeks. They replaced the timing chain on the passenger side. The noise was still there. They could not figure out the problem so I had it towed ... Read More
Audi A6 Prices Paid and Buying Experience
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Re: Purchased 2005 Audi A6 3.2? Good Deal [pfchen]
The current offer at my dealer was 4900 down, 549 a month if I recall
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Re: Purchased 2005 Audi A6 3.2? Good Deal [pfchen]
Any recent deals 2008 A6 deals? I am not getting anywhere close to the deals people have reporting in Sep. Most I am seeing is 42+TTL for a premium package 3.2 Q
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Re: Purchased 2005 Audi A6 3.2? Good Deal [dm1212]
Could someone share your most recent 08' A6 purchase or lease price? Thanks.
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Re: Purchased 2005 Audi A6 3.2? Good Deal [kgary]
I went to the dealer thinking I was going to lease an 09 A4 actually. To my surprise the deal was 399 a month, 4300 down, but a 21k buy out which is ridiculous, because when the lease is up in 3 years you could probably buy the car for 18 or 19. My dealer talked me into the A6, and honestly the 05 A6 drives better then the 09 A4 ... Read More
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Re: Purchased 2005 Audi A6 3.2? Good Deal [kgary]
3.2
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Re: Purchased 2005 Audi A6 3.2? Good Deal [dm1212]
Did you get the 4.2 or the 3.2?
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Re: 2005 A6 3.2 AWD CPO [justin12]
Doesn't sound to good of a deal. I bought a 2005 last weak from a very respected Audi dealer in Jersey, loaded. 51k miles, which may sound like a lot, but its not considering the CPO warranty. Paid $22,500
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Purchased 2005 Audi A6 3.2? Good Deal
Just purchased a 2005 Audi A6. CPO Ofcourse 51k Miles. Oyster Gray. Prem Pkg. 18 Inch Wheels. Cold Weather Pkg. Rain Sensing Wipers. XM Radio. All Wheel Drive. Ski Sack. Xenons. Paid 22,500. Threw on "Pot Hole Insurance." $500.00 Total was around 25,200 with all fees and tax. Good Deal? My Question is how much would the Nav cost to install? I saw some "Nav" kits on eBay, but my dealers ... Read More
Audi A6
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Re: Buy or not to buy [trabd123]
Are you planning to CPO it? I would. Otherwise, if you know and love the car, this doesn't seem like a bad deal to me -- it is also not exactly an OH WOW deal -- but you will know what you are getting. CPO it and drive off into the sunset. Or, make sure the temptation of the new A6 will not cause you any regrets. I kept my all ... Read More
Audi A6 Maintenance and Repair
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Phone problem
I have audi a6 2005 2.0 TDI and i have problem with my phone. When i press phone button it says phone not installed. I'm using latest DVD 2009, but it's same like i had 2005 DVD. The only change is in my GPS directory, i have more countries, but still my phone is not installed. Can someone help me with this issue, is it problem with disc-software or with my ... Read More
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Re: Headlight range control defective 2005 Audi A6 3.2 [audiluvblues]
It is the abbreviation for a Technical Service Bulletin, which is how Audi advises its technicians on how to repair a known problem.
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Re: Headlight range control defective 2005 Audi A6 3.2 [kgary]
Hi Kgary I would like to send you a PM but my comp is not allowing to do anything. What is an TSB?
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Re: Headlight range control defective 2005 Audi A6 3.2 [audiluvblues]
This is a known problem. Audi has issued a TSB for the issue. It requires a new control module. Send me a PM with your e-mail address and reference the issue and I will send you the TSB.
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Headlight range control defective 2005 Audi A6 3.2
I have the headlight range control defective warning light.Has anyone had this problem? or knows how to fix it? Thanks
Luxury Performance Sedans
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The new 3.0T A6
As an Audi fan -- maven really -- I have posted (favorably) about my now gone 2005 A6 3.2 many times. I am now driving an '09 A4 2.0T Prestige edition and it is a step up from the '05 A6. The torque of this 4 cylinder, coupled with the improvement in F/R balance and also the rear biased quattro system make this even more of a blast to drive than ... Read More
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Re: Jaguar XF vs Infiniti M45 vs Audi A6 3.0T [lexusguy]
I bought my 1998 XK Convertible used in 2005, so it is just now 4 years in my hands. The only real problem I have had is with coolant leaks. It seems that every year a new hose starts leaking. I swear I must have had them all replaced by now, but the Coolant Level Low light has come on again, and I have had to put in a bit of ... Read More
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Re: help! [cdnpinhead] A4
Due to a looonnnggg lead time, I was forced to keep my A6 for, hmm 41 months, 5 months beyond the contract term. By the time I turned it in it had gone faithfully for about 60,000 miles. Three sets of tires and the only real issue with it was the first few months where every month I had to have the pushbutton start replaced. Actually when I drove in to ... Read More
Audi A6 Lease Questions
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2006 Audi A6 4.2 lease purchase
Hi Car_man. I'm considering buying this vehicle that came off a 3 year lease in Sept. 2008. It has been sitting on the dealer lot since then. It was originally leased at the end of Sept. 2005. It has 25,000 miles, and is in excellent condition, and is certified. I'm trying to gather as much information as possible to try to get the price down, obviously. The car has heated rear ... Read More
Audi A6 Maintenance and Repair
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Re: Audi MMI failure [lisabrit]
I had the same problem happen to my 2005 A6.The dealer says it was the battery (200 for the battery 200 for programming).Needless to say the car is still at the dealer almost two months later. Has anyone else had any problems with Paul Miller Audi in Parsippany NJ?
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Re: Audi MMI failure [lou24]
Hi Glad i found this site! My 2005 A6 was towed away on Saturday because it wouldn't start. Been having a load of trouble with the electonics. We've been told it's because a previous owner spilled a drink into the central console (sound familiar??) The tow truck driver called us Sat. evening because he was concerned about how DFW Audi were dealing with my car when he dropped it off..doesn't sound ... Read More
Audi A6 Audio Questions
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Re: Audi 2006 A6 audio problem [alp7]
hi alp7,,i have 2005 A6 with no power in the radio system no lights or anything..all other systems are work fine even the lighter in the cup holder,the navi screen is blank..i was just wondering if you had any problems like that.... p.s.sorry i cant help u.......thank you lou24
Audi A6 Maintenance and Repair
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no power
hi everyone i have no power in xmradio i have checked all the fuses they all seam to be good. i lights on everything else except the radio controls all other componets are working fine..please help p.s. my car is a 2005 audi A6 thank you ,louis
Audi A6 Lease Questions
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Lease - A6 3.2 Quatro + Nav + S line ext
$2500 customer cash rebate - MF .000590 - Residual 44% - Adjusted selling price $41,799 - free Audi car care (-$690) 36 month lease = $603.16. This would be my 3rd Audi from this dealership. I walked on this deal because the 2005 A6 I'm just coming out of has the tech package of that time (Home link + advanced key+etc). When I asked the salesman to get me the car ... Read More
Luxury Performance Sedans
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The LPS life. . .
. . .must be passe, based on activity level here on this board. Well, what the heck, I, too am no longer in the LPS life or lane, I am, er, in the NEAR LPS crowd, now that I have my, er, $49,000 "entry level" LPS Audi A4 (and the thing has a 4 cylinder in it to top it off.) I must say, however, that I have sacrificed little. My ... Read More
Audi A6 Maintenance and Repair
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Re: 05 CPO A6 [ipod_nano]
1. Not really. After the initial warranty, you pretty much foot the bill. BMW's CPO program and 100k warranty is IMO much stronger (previously own 2002 325xi and 2005 645ci). 2. It can. You using the button to start or the key? button start seems a bit flaky on ours. 3. I'd probably change oil yourself, just for peace of mind. I use Mobil 1 or Castrol (both meet VW/Audi specs ... Read More
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buying off lease
Well I have a 2005 A6 that purchased off lease and I am happy with the decision. Make sure you work through your dealer to get the free maintenance extended and get the overall warranty extended. It will add a few grand to the purchase price but it mitigates the risk of a major repair expense down the road. Supposedly the extended maintenance agreement through audi leasing is different than what ... Read More
Luxury Performance Sedans
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Re: Gas Prices - Lack of forum activity [kgary]
My wife has her second, in a row, BMW X3 -- a 2008 fully decked, this time, GASP, with an auto trans. As a side note, she has the new uprated i6 engine -- now at 5,000 miles, this is one very nice engine. Perhaps, I dare say, nicer than the Audi 3.2. Say it ain't so. In any case. . . I can, from time to time, get my non-Audi ... Read More
Audi A6
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Stupid question
Where are the cabin filters located on a 2005 A6 3.2? Also, anybody know a good online source for routine maintenance items for Audi vehicles? Dealer wants nearly 20.00 for 1 NGK sparkplug for it!!!! -Paul
Audi A6 Maintenance and Repair
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2005 A6 maintenance
I'm trying to find a good source online for Audi parts. Particularly, I'm looking for air filters, cabin filters, oil filters, and spark plugs. I'm wanting to order a Bentley manual for it, but in the meantime, I have a few questions: 1. Can somebody direct me to where the cabin filter is? I suspect is under the hood in the cowl, but want to make sure. 2. Also, is the ... Read More
2009 Audi A6
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Re: Hi [kgary]
On the OTHER hand, the 3.0 kompressor engine would NOT require a new body. I assumed that the new A6 would at least move up to 265HP. . . But here is the point that seems to be the most challenging for the dealer here in the US: The 1. wheelbase and 2. width and 3. content and 4. performance of the new A4 are: 1. about the same 2. close ... Read More
Luxury Performance Sedans
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Re: 6 months and counting. . . [fonefixer]
Infiniti, last time, actually got a $1,500 deposit out of me, a sold order car and I almost left Audi -- they simply came back, from out of no where and a car that had been almost $200 per month more was reduced in price to LESS than the Infiniti. I had NOT been happy with the fact that both BMW's 5 and Infiniti's M were "as high or higher" in ... Read More
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6 months and counting. . .
My A6 2005 lease is over in 30 days -- I will keep the car 6 months from a few days ago when I placed an order for a new A4 B8 -- I'll of course still hang around here and other car forums, but I will officially be moving to the NEAR-LPS neighborhood in the next few months. All things considered, the new A4 will be way too close in ... Read More
Audi A6 Lease Questions
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Re: Trying To Stay with Audi But Prices Are Crazy High [bondguy1]
When Audi came out w/ the A6 in 2005, the MSRP was around 41k to start for a 3.2 Quattro. You could get a fully loaded one for just over 50k. Now the same 3.2 Quattro starts @ 45k. With premium, nav, tech, milano leather, it's over 55k. As a comparison, you can't buy a fully loaded 2008 MB E class V6 or BMW 5 series for 625/mo w/ $1000 out ... Read More
Audi A6
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Re: My guess [jeqq]
I had sent an e-mail to Audi about a year ago regarding the rarity of the 4.2 in the US and was provided with 4.2 sales for MY 2005 and 2006. In 2005 Audi sold approximately 18,000 A6s in the US, with 2,301 being 4.2s (12%) In 2006 Audi sold approximately 16,500 A6s in the US, with 2,204 being 4.2s (13%) In 2007 Audi sold approximately 12,000 A6s in the US, ... Read More
Luxury Performance Sedans
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Re: Just Purchased: CPO Audi A6 4.2 Sport [jasef]
I just (12 Nov 07) purchased a CPO 2005 Audi A6 with the 4.2 V8 and Sport Package. It also has every other option available at the time. It has 25K on the odom and sports the deep coat of black paint. I love it. It came with the remainder of the original full coverage warranty for two more years, plus the Audi CPO warranty for six more years. Fantastic car, ... Read More
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Just Purchased: CPO Audi A6 4.2 Sport
I just (12 Nov 07) purchased a CPO 2005 Audi A6 with the 4.2 V8 and Sport Package. It also has every other option available at the time. It has 25K on the odom and sports the deep coat of black paint. I love it. It came with the remainder of the original full coverage warranty for two more years, plus the Audi CPO warranty for six more years. Fantastic car, ... Read More
BMW 535i vs Lexus GS 350 vs Audi A6
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in response to bmw vs audi vs lexus
they are all great cars. currently, i am finishing up my lease on a 2005 A8. A car i absolutely love, but that has been in the shop so many times you can't imagine. All little stuff, all covered by warranty, but nonetheless, I must have had that car in the shop every 6-8 weeks over the course of the 3 years. I have been looking at Bmw 5 series, the ... Read More
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Re: BMW 535i vs Lexus GS350 vs Audi A6 [tayl0rd]
Actually, in SoCal the A6 is quite popular and seems to be showing up everywhere. It doesn't look dated, you just have to be careful on your rim and trim selection. Certain colors and rims do not do the A6 justice. My recommendation is get the S-Line with sports package and add 19" optional rims (choose the 5-double spoke). The A6 looks amazing. Also, consider Ibis White with titanium finished rims ... Read More
Audi A6
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A6 discounts looming large?
The new A4 (not in the US yet, I know), is about an inch and a half shorter in the wheelbase than the C6 A6. The new A4 has the C6's interior, plus it appears to have been upgraded somewhat -- the MMI the dash, the overall demeanor of the A4 seems to be "all that the A6 was, plus some." The most popular A6 is the 255HP 3.2 -- it ... Read More
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Re: Good ridence Audi [lenbroverman]
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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Good ridence Audi
I finally solved my problem with my 2005 A6. I traded it for a new 2008 Cadillac CTS. Not that I didn't think my A6 wasn't a nice riding car(I had a 1998 A6 before it) but I was tired of Audi's customer service about a problem with my car. My car had an annoying clicking noise that I would hear in the car when the climate control called for heat ... Read More
Luxury Performance Sedans
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Re: Just Purchased: CPO Audi A6 4.2 Sport [jasef]
Welcome aboard. I have had an 05 4.2 since Feb. 2005. It is a great car. You will love it.
Audi A6 Lease Questions
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Re: Current Money Factor and Residual Value [rourakas]
Hi rourakas. Let's take a look at the current lease program for the car that you are interested in. You never mentioned how long you want to lease it for or how many miles per year you need to be able to drive it, so for now I will assume that you are interested in a 36 month lease with 15,000 miles per year. Let me know if you want something ... Read More
Luxury Performance Sedans
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Re: A6 4.2 Re: Best LPS to buy and hold on to? [rayainsw]
Much is written about Audi's apparent disinterest in agressively pricing their cars (for lease or purchase) in the US. While BMW's can be leased for a fraction of the cost of many of this class. Once, maybe twice, per year, there is a "point of inflection" so to speak, where an Audi actually can be acquired without breaking the bank. With the A6 4.2, my comment was almost literally: the duration ... Read More
Audi A6 Maintenance and Repair
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Re: 2004 A6 problems [jgurrala]
I faced a very similar problem with my 2005 Audi A6 (different platform, but similar issues). Took it to the dealer like 3 times and then I had to figure out the issue myself. Here's what you do: Go to audiforums.com Go to the TSB's. You will see the link at the very top of the page under the headline banner. These are Audi's technical service bulletins and they usually uncover ... Read More
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Re: Grinding/bumping noise - 2005 A6 quattro [jsaaty]
hope your keeping your paper work , and when you go in tell them you want to ride with the tech and possibly drive it , to help replicate that trouble , i will try and find a site on recalls that company put out it secret recall you might just try that it like at there discreation i think the dealer to say if there a recall or not , ... Read More
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Re: Grinding/bumping noise - 2005 A6 quattro [erickpl]
Paul, Did you figure out this problem? I have a 2005 A6 4.2 and it has had a vibrating/grinding noise that begins at 40MPH and has been occurring for 10 months. Recently, when I am going slightly uphill the entire car shudders. That includes the steering wheel, dashboard, gearshift, all of it. This has happened across 2 sets of tires which have been balanced 3 times because the dealer(s) cannot figure ... Read More
Luxury Performance Sedans
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Re: August Sales Figures [cdnpinhead]
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
Audi A6 Maintenance and Repair
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2005 A6 A/C Blowing Extremely Hot Air
Hello Gabby10 I am experiencing the same A/C blowing (extremely) hot air problem. Service at dealership states they have never heard of this problem before (sure?). Can you tell me if you have made any progress on having the problem resolved or Audi America accepting any sort of responsibility? Thanks,
Luxury Performance Sedans
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Re: August Sales Figures [shipo]
NO -- I did not spend any rear seat time. I was questioning the sales rep about how one would go about integrating a phone into the system that allowed you to check your voice mail. On*Star, lacking a keypad (and costing an arm and half a leg to use for calling), does not. The fact that the STS has bluetooth and the CTS does not (when a Mazda does) is ... Read More
Audi A6 Maintenance and Repair
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Re: 2006 A 6 update electrical meltdown continues [dneumet]
I have 9 months left on my lease for my 2005 A6. the engine still sputters at times when taking off from a dead stop when in auto transmission mode - very frustrating. next year is suppose to be new redesign year for the A6. Depending on how my law suite ends up against VW/Audi I doubt I will get another one. After 10 years of driving Audi it may be ... Read More
BMW 528xi vs. Audi A6 Q vs. Lexus GS 350 AWD
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Not a comparison. . .
My 2005 A6 3.2Q with virtually every option was $53,286, leased for $640 for 36 months with no sec dep and no cap cost reduction (from me.) It has NOT been flawless -- but nothing that has gone wrong with the car has cost me a cent. Yet, the car at 42+ thousand miles on it has NOT aged in terms of ride, handling, fit and finish, rattles or what have ... Read More
Luxury Performance Sedans
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Re: 535Xi [150mphclub]
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]
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
Audi A6 Maintenance and Repair
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Re: Audi should be required to remove the Word Customer Care [gabby10]
I totally agree !! I just filed suit against Audi for my 2005 A6 after months of trying to get audi to do the right thing. My car has been in the shop over 60 days for problems with the engine, fuel system, etc. I used the lemon law in my state to try to get some action but the lawyer for Audi is just an idiot - even the dealership ... Read More
Audi A6
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Re: how many miles can i get on an Audi [kennyj1]
A person I used to work with did have an apparently uber reliable German car: Mercedes diesel. One of the techs at my Audi dealer has an Audi with 175,000 miles on it -- no major issues. I have 40K -- the car, a 2005 A6 3.2, feels "as it did the day I got it." I am clueless as to what that means in terms of its durability and potential ... Read More
Audi A6 Maintenance and Repair
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2005 A6 SERVICE! indicator
I brought my car to the dealer because after counting down miles the SERVICE! indicator came on. This indicator is never correct but I wanted the message to go away. The dealer confirmed that I wasn't due for service for another 5K miles so he said that the indicator would be reset. After the "service" I made a couple of short trips and the SERVICE! indicator came back on. I called ... Read More
Audi A6
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Re: Use Bimmer 5 Series Cost Less than A6's? [cdnpinhead]
Hyundai makes remarkable cars. They are, with some qualifications, leapfrogging the Honda and Toyota main line vehicles -- and have already at this early stage of their existence started being able to be legitimately spoken of in the same sentence with Acura and Lexus. My Audi dealer, coincidentally, owns an Acura, Hyundai AND Infinti dealer franchise. The Acura and Hyundai actually share the same location -- but not the same buildings. ... Read More
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Re: Use Bimmer 5 Series Cost Less than A6's? [blckislandguy]
Mark's discussion about a stick in an A6 was for the pre-2004 car. When purchased new the 2005 Audi A6 4.2 cost a few thousand dollars more than the 2005 BMW 530. So it is not surprising that it costs more used. As far as depreciation, Edmunds claims that the Audi will depreciate $18,195 over 5 years, while the BMW will depreciate $16,824 over the same 5 years. On a percentage ... Read More
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Re: I love my 2005 A6. . .and. . . [kgary]
One of the "benefits" of having a 2005 with about 35,000 miles on it is the use of the newest A6's as "loaners." The loaners, typically, are 3.2's w/a "few" options, Premium, Sunroof, etc. They are not typically S-Line or V8's. So, one gets the use of an A6 from time to time that is "brand new." I kept my last loaner about 26 hours, and other than the digital readout ... Read More
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I love my 2005 A6. . .and. . .
. . .my A6 has virtually every possible option offered at the time, is a V6 and other than one set of new tires and the initial issues with the "push-button/smart-key," the car has been "flawless" as far as I am concerned. Now with about 13K miles and 10 months left on the lease (and a wife in a similar situation with her BMW 2005 X3 -- minus one month), I ... Read More
Luxury Performance Sedans
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Re: 535Xi [bruceomega]
I'm not sure how an A6 is too big or dimensionally how a G from Infiniti would be a competitor (the G is aimed at the A4 and 3 Series in other NON-dimensional attributes.) A6 wb: 111.9 and is about 192" overall 5x wb: 113.7 and is about 191" overall I have driven both of these cars extensively and actually own the A6. somehow to me, the 5 does seem to ... Read More
Audi A6 Maintenance and Repair
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Re: squeaks on Audi A6 2005 [stockrad]
I have what sounds like the same squeak on my 2006 A6 3.2, it's usually when I go over broad speed bumps. I haven't taken it in to get diagnosed yet. Did you ever figure out the source of yours?
Luxury Performance Sedans
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Re: The other sports sedan class [lexusguy]
At this point, here is what I believe is correct in response to your AWD+Sport desires: Sport used to mean: handling improvements due to anti-roll bar thickness increases (typically 20%), lowering of ride height (typically 20mm minimum) & with stiffer springs, plus 1 sizing of wheels/tires and a switch from H rated all-seasons to Z rated summer only, more damping in the shocks/struts (or active or passive damping), a reduction in ... Read More
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Re: Used vehicle choice, MB 320 CDI vs BMW 530 vs Audi A6 3.2 Quattro [briantucson]
Your prefs and biases will surely virtually dictate what you do regardless of what we say. The fact that you are going for a used car will also limit the population of cars you can acquire, too. You didn't mention any "need" (different than a preference) for AWD. Knowing what I know, reading (too much) of what I read and seeing all the bytes we post here on edmunds and elsewhere, ... Read More
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Re: Used vehicle choice, MB 320 CDI vs BMW 530 vs Audi A6 3.2 Quattro [briantucson]
As others have said, the maintenance and repairs for the cars you have listed could make a 10 year hold an expensive proposition. That said, I'd consider an Acura RL over the Audi A6. I own a 2004 TL 6-speed and it's quicker and more fun to drive than the RL, but not as luxurious. The RL has been a very tough sell for Acura, so good deals should be available. ... Read More
Audi A6 Maintenance and Repair
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Advance Key
Has the Advanced Key feature worked better for 2007 Audi A6 than for 2005 models? I saw a lot of posts in 2005 and early 2006 about problems with this feature and my wife is considering ordering a 2007 A6 3.2 quattro with the Technology package. Also how is the voice feature in the Technology package. Does this allow the driver to control radio, television and navigation and keep their eyes ... Read More
Audi A6
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Quattro
I have had problems with Audis over the years. Also had problems with VW and BMW. Never had a transmission problem, drive train problem, quattro problem, abnormal tire wear problem (even tho there were some short tread life issues, apparently not associated with any brand of car) and some brake rotor problems. I did not care for the 5 speed tiptronic, but usually called its operation annoying rather than something worse. ... Read More
Audi A6 Maintenance and Repair
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Re: Ticking sound 06 A6 3.2 [halofan]
I have an 2005 A6 which makes a clicking sound at 2500 to 4000 rpms. After 2 years of trying to figure out what it's from the best Audi can tell me is it's heater vent doors opening and closing when heat is being provided to the car's cabin. I don't know if this is your noise but sometimes it comes from the back and most often from the front and ... Read More
Audi A6
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Why does love have to be so sad?
I don't know where to post this, so, I'll post here and link from the Cadillac CTS and LPS forums. Here goes: My 2005 C6 A6 despite some, to me, very few minor issues -- always cheerfully repaired by Audi -- is as tight as the day I got it. My reading of the Previews of the CTS AWD, etc., etc., seems to indicate it will be brought out with about, ... Read More
Luxury Performance Sedans
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Re: BMW 2008 5 Series Brochure .pdf [rayainsw]
OMG -- the picture (side/profile) on page one looks like the fraternal twin of the 2005 A6. The head on pictures now look slightly less like a Pontiac, but still the "Pontiac-popularized" slant eyed look remains. The Audi trout mouth is an acquired taste, to be sure; but, the BMW 5 still (to my eye, and for all I know, my eye alone) is, er, butt oogly. They are great driving ... Read More
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Re: Is there a difference? [willie2l]
All of the Audis my wife and I have had since that first 1978 Audi 5000 in 1977 have been purchased from the same dealer. Most of them, by far, from the same salesman (who is not in management at the dealership.) The dealership, owned by ONE GUY, was sold to a billion dollar company several years ago. The dealership built a new 7 million dollar dealership. They sell about 600 ... Read More
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Re: Is there a difference? [uglybear]
You are correcto-mundo! The A6 has Servotronic, the slower you go the greater the boost. Servotronic II by ZF apparently (since I have not driven a car with this) changes both the force required based on road speed and the reaction to steering wheel motions (also releated to road speed.) Audi, BMW, Cadillac, LandRover, Volvo all use Servotronic, some applications (in some models) use Servotronic II. I think I would like ... Read More
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Re: Is there a difference? [zgreatlife]
WOW. I had the following (not a complete list): 1995 S6 1997 A8 1999 A6 2.8 2000 A6 4.2 comfort 2001 A6 4.2 sport 2003 allroad 2.7T 2005 A6 3.2 with 18" wheels and 245 x 40 x 18" tires At the same time, my wife had multiple A4's, three TT's and one BMW X3 3.0. The A6 is the quietest of the bunch (including the A8), it also is both ... Read More
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Is there a difference?
I read the line "single mode 'old lady' Servotronic steering kills the entire otherwise great car" with keen interest. You see, in 2005, after months of test driving cars from Europe, Japan and the US, we came to find that both BMW and Audi had some vehicles we could really enjoy. The BMW sub-venting machine was offering a $47K vehicle for $581 per month for 36 months 45K miles with no ... Read More
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Sales, Torque vectoring, engines, etc.
Sales (US): "AUBURN HILLS, MI – Audi of America, Inc. set sales records during December 2006 and for the calendar year 2006, eclipsing the previous annual sales high set three years ago. Audi sold 11,897 vehicles in December, bringing the brand’s annual total sales to 90,116. Audi’s December 2006 record sales were 34.6% ahead of year-ago sales. The calendar year sales represented an 8.5% increase over 2005." Followed by: "Audi A6 ... Read More
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Re: Narrowing the field [voxboy]
Are you looking for maximum or optimum? Are you looking at #1 as a "deal breaker" and #2 as less of a deal breaker? What does the ranking of "performance on slippery roads" have to do with the [broader] "safety" trait? I would assume if #1 was safety that your current #4 would have been your #2, that is. Again, "general performance," [I would argue] is a significant contributing factor to ... Read More
Audi A6
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Air conditioner blows very hot air
I have a 2005 Audi A6 automatic 3.2 with 25K miles. The air conditioner has started emitting very hot air (not just warm) out of the driver's side dash vent--followed occasionally by hot air coming out of the middle vents. This occurs after the air conditioner has functioned normally for a half hour or so. It is so hot that the silver-colored clip on the vent louvers is almost too hot ... Read More
Luxury Performance Sedans
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As Katie Daryl says: "Guess What, Who Cares?"
Despite it lackluster sales performance in the US of LATE, Audi overall is on a roll. In Germany, at least. Well, in China, too. And, actually even in Great Britan. I know this is MOSTLY a US web log site, but: "The Audi A6 is the clear no. 1 in its category in Germany with 52,299 registrations in the first 10 months!" Or, an average of 5,229 per month for 10 ... Read More
Audi A6 Prices Paid and Buying Experience
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CPO 2005 1/2 (ie, 2006) A6 Price
I am looking at a 2005.5 (ie 2006) A6 3.2 Quattro CPO with just under 30k miles, Nav, Premium Package (sunroof, Bose, bi-xenon headlights) Cold weather package (ski sack, heated seats), 18" wheels. Tires in good shape. Looks to be in excellent shape. CPO warranty adds 2 years to the existing 2 or so years on the factory warranty and would have 70k miles versus 50 if new. Asking approx. $39,000. ... Read More
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