1997 Audi A6 Avant Quattro review from North America
"I like the firm, tight ride and quick braking"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Instrument cluster lights & "check engine" light has come on intermittently since I've owned the car. Dash lights have burnt out & guages have worked intermittently: oil pressure, & temperature. Since about 130K miles, we have had some intermittent problems with the cruise & A/C.
My spouse feels that the brakes have been expensive for this vehicle, but that they work beautifully. My first set of brakes was replaced under warranty at 50K miles.
Timing belt was replaced at 100K, and it was expensive (about $1200, not at the dealer).
Both front CV joints are now going (about $550.00 but not at Audi dealer).
General comments?
Overall I adore the ride, the handling, the comforts, sound system, security, comfort and power everything settings (saves all driver's seat positions).
The car would be quicker with a V8, but it is really only slow with the A/C on full blast.
The Quattro is the only way to get there on time in the snow, it works like a dream.
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  | Doing the best with the material I have |
| None more comfortable or reliable than my Audi wagon |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model Year | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 27000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 143000 miles |
| Previous car | Mitsubishi Diamante |
| Date of Entry | 11th May, 2007 |