1999 Audi A6 review from North America

There was a leak in the engine after about a year of ownership, but the warranty covered it. Otherwise, it would have been a $1000 default to fix. Besides that and a minor recall, it has been reliable and never broken down.

This car is very luxurious and comfortable. The cabin has extreme quality and a satisfying interior design. The $1,500 premium leather was well worth the money because it added to the luxury.

The "Cold Weather Package" was a smart move for living through cold winters. It includes not only a ski sack, front and rear heated seats, but a heated steering wheel as well.

Another wonderful point of this car has got to be its safety. My A6 was equipped with the "Enhanced Safety Package" which included Xenon HID headlights and rear seat mounted side impact airbags. The headlights greatly improved visibility in bad weather while adding a touch of sportiness.

The sound system was another raving point of the A6. The $1,200 Bose premium sound was well worth it. It was a 200 watt increase over the standard stereo and include a hidden sub-woofer in the trunk. It also included a six disc CD changer.

The pickup is excellent and steering is very responsive. The big seller for Audi is their "Quattro" all-wheel drive. It wasn't any different in my case because I do a lot of snow driving. What else can I say other than it is a thoughtfully designed and impressive automobile.