1996 Audi A6 Review
1996 Audi A6 Review
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- Sedan
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Traction control systems have been improved this year. Fans of the manual transmission will mourn the loss of it; all 1996 A6 models are saddled with an automatic shifter.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 1996 Audi A6 2.8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.50 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
$227/mo for A6 2.8 quattro
A6 2.8 quattro
vs
$181/mo
Avg. Midsize Car
Vehicle overview
In its second year of production, the A6 is receiving a lot of attention. Safety scores have been exceptional, even among European competitors such as Volvo, Mercedes, BMW, and Saab. Of course, it's unlikely that you will ever need the A6's safety equipment because of the wonderful accident avoiding features Audi has thoughtfully included. Optional Quattro all-wheel drive and an improved antilock braking system make the A6 a difficult car to send spinning out of control, or get stuck in a rut. Audi claims that the Quattro will be able to move as long as one wheel is able to grip. Even without the Quattro option, the A6 has improved low speed traction as a result of its Electronic Differential Locking (EDL).
All of this in a car loaded with standard equipment such as: a healthy 172-horsepower V6 engine, ABS, Chenille velour upholstery, burled walnut trim, power everything, and room for two six-footers in the back seat. Better yet, it costs just over $30,000. If you are interested in European luxury sedans and are considering the Volvo 960, you should take a look at this Audi.
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5 star(45%)
4 star(50%)
3 star(0%)
2 star(0%)
1 star(5%)
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4 out of 5 stars
300K Miles and Still Going
milo65, 01/25/2012
1996 Audi A6 2.8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD
Well maintained and still running!
Timing belt every 90K, heating core at 280K, otherwise just brakes, belts, and tires.
4.75 out of 5 stars
Nap's Audi
pierski, 12/22/2002
1995 Audi A6 2.8 4dr Sedan
The '95 Audi A6 is a high quality
vehicle, top notch materials on
interior and exterior. The body and
sheet metal are very solid (don't bend
when pressed). Finish is very tough.
Mine hasn't been waxed in 7 years and
is still like new. The transmission
chip was a problem at first, but we got
one installed that is satisfactory.
Seems to work better under hard … driving.
4.75 out of 5 stars
Great car, dodgy service in UK (europe)
Paul W, 02/02/2003
1995 Audi A6 2.8 quattro 4dr Wagon AWD
Beware those dodgy Audi services (in
UK)!!!!
Expect after a routine oil change
issues with the automatic gear box -
that would need 'cleaning'...Count on
$75 to $125 costs
Also check the brackets of the
silencer - they may be easily
broken, ..replacement of the whole
silencer - some $400. Some dealers will
suggest the replacement of the whole
exhaust system. No … way !($1,500)
Beware of the more dangerous tempering
with the calipers ! If your car goes
to service in good condition, but comes
back with a strange burned-ruber odour
emanating from your wheels, your
breaks had been temepered
with. ..$1,000 service cost
4.63 out of 5 stars
Ultimate bad weather beater
alex, 06/25/2010
1995 Audi A6 2.8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD
Hi, I own an 1995 audi a6 sedan which i purchased 2 years ago with 250,000k on it. i paid $1000 for it and has spend another $500 replaced timing belt, moonroof seal ext. so far the best $1000 I've ever spent. despite high mileage the car still runs good, very comfortable, confident in all weather conditions, great attention to details, high quality interior, would like to get better … millage but for the size of the car i think it not so bad, engine is underpowered, slow like a teenager to clean his room. definitely love the quattro.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 1996 Audi A6, so we've included reviews for other years of the A6 since its last redesign.
1996 A6 Highlights
Wagon
2.8
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 19 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $222/month |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 33.9 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRolloverNot RatedDynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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