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3.88 out of 5 stars

Make sure you're wealthy

Ric, 04/20/2005
1998 Audi A6 2.8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD
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Don't buy one that's not certified! It is a great car, but costs big $$$ to get fixed. Don't take to dealerships! Got 19-20 MPH average (Stinks!) Had all kinds of issues at first. Hit a pothole for $5k of damage. Had a wheel fall off while driving due to a bearing and control arm just breaking off. Engine started leaking oil pretty bad at like 95K. Was still running at 150k, but was hurting. New brakes every 20k or so, new tires about the same, new head lights pretty often. Bent my rims all the time. Always thrashed my front bottoming out. Awesome in the snow - even if the snow was over the hood! Crashes VERY well. Head on with a Jeep Grande Cherokee and no injuries. Car dead.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

This Car Saved My Life

CarChick, 07/20/2002
1998 Audi A6 2.8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD
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This is a great car. Not only does it look beautiful, but it is extremly safe. I walked away from a horrible accident w/ only a broken hand. I also got many compelements on the unique look of the car from total strangers. It was very fun to drive, but it did get poor gas mileage (19- 24mpg). The only complaint i have about the body is that the front end sits very low and can easily be damaged by concrete parking barriers. Granted I only had my A-6 for 4mos and 4,000 miles, but i would recommend the car.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Many trips for repair shop

Gary, 05/15/2005
1998 Audi A6 2.8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD
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Purchased in 2002 with 25,000 miles and loved the car until 50,000 miles when all the repairs started. Now have 100,000 miles 3yrs later. Have replaced all control arms, (2)oil leaks (rear Cam Adjuster seals @ $1,300 each), wheel bearings, dash readout, heater control flap, tie rods, headlight washer pump. Check Engine light comes on at least every 4-5,000 miles and cost $25 to reset. Luckly I purchased an after market warranty for $1,000 and have had $7,700 in covered repairs. Warranty ran out at 100,000 miles and I'm debating weather to keep the car. I love driving but worry what repairs are next.

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3.63 out of 5 stars

Great when running

Whaleya2, 01/21/2004
1998 Audi A6 2.8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD
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The car is very fun to drive, however things keep breaking. The car has 32K on it and in the last 12 months I have spent over $4,000 on repairs. Some I did some repairs myself and others I took to an independent shop or the dealer. Since this review is limited to 700 characters I can't even begin to list the problems

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4.13 out of 5 stars

pay the price

audi fan ?, 06/14/2005
1998 Audi A6 2.8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD
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I bought my audi with 40k drove it to a 100k and sold it had it for three years. A very nice car to drive I must say my only problem with the car is it cost a thousand dollers every three months in little nickel and dime problems my front head light went out and it cost 1,000 between the igniter and the lamp for 1 head light. the power windows went out several times. the engine light would come on regulary and would all ways cost me at least a grand each time. Now I am going to by a mercedes or bmw or lexus.

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