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Used 1998 Audi A6 Consumer Reviews

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Smooooooth!

KevinS, 05/08/2002
1998 Audi A6 2.8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD
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I like this car it gets many compliments fron other drivers and passengers it handles well in any weather it has more room than you might think just looking at it. The sound system it great. You might not out speed other high end cars but more than likely you'll out handle and out style them with this car.

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5 out of 5 stars

This is a great ride.

ChuckMal, 04/21/2009
1998 Audi A6 2.8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD
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I seriously considered Mercedes, BMW less so before buying the A6. No complaints or regrets, this is a great car. Comfortable, safe, fast, secure. We'll soon be shopping for our next car, and because of our experience with this one, our bias will be for Audis.

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1.75 out of 5 stars

DON'T BUY THIS PIECE OF JUNK!!!!!!!

cargrrrl, 06/23/2002
1998 Audi A6 2.8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD
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I bought my car used, with about 32,000 miles on it. I have driven it about 23,000 miles, and over the 18 months I've owned it, have had the car in the shop 14 times. Not minor things either - new upper and lower oil pans, bad fuel injection system, all new sparks,etc., basically everthing but the tranny. This car is the most unreliable piece of junk I have ever had the displeasure of owning. Now I know why the previous owner traded it in at 32,000 miles, he was sick and tired of the unrealibility too. I can't wait to trade this hunk of junk in!

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3.5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful but Poor Quality

Gerryfs, 02/12/2003
1998 Audi A6 2.8 4dr Sedan
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Many issues with this car. Transmission problem ($6,000 repair!!) Low front end getting caught on parking barriers, Fuel injectors (Dealer said don't start the car, pull it out of garage and turn off - not good for the engine.) - Cost me almost 2000 to replace injectors and other assorted fuel and electronics to"fix" But it is beatiful to drive and look at 2.8 is adequate but not exciting. Audi should do something about the reliability.

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3.5 out of 5 stars

My Audi A6 is a Perennial oil leaker

Alpha Ed, 07/23/2003
1998 Audi A6 2.8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD
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Its a fine car but overall mechanical quality suffers relative to its price range. I had to replace every single engine seal and gasket before 60,000 miles! Some of the gaskets I replaced just 16,000 miles ago are now failing again. My steering is now starting to go out. I have previously owned a Mitsubishi, Honda, Toyota and a Suburu. This car has required by far the most repair maintenance of all those models....combined.

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