1996 Audi S6 review from UK and Ireland
"Proper German sports saloon"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Slow oil leak - still to be fixed.
Ignition (barrel) beginning to give some problems - a known issue - key sticking in barrel, for instance.
Coolant leak - broken seal, cured.
General comments?
Great car - best I've owned so far. Quick, secure, safe, properly built. Interior very comfortable, clear dials, quite spacious. Boot is shallow, but deep.
MPG is tough - best I've ever got is 35mpg on an extended run. Around town it's looking like mid teens, week in, week out it's 21mpg. Also lots of stuff going on under the hood - hoses, seals, fluid lines everywhere. These things can and do go wrong having an Audi specialist nearby (I guess) would help.
I think this is a real eye-catcher of a car, in platinum silver with 17inch AVUS alloys it still holds its' head up with current BMW's, Audi's, etc. Very good value in the UK at the moment (2006).
With a good mechanic and being able to live with the mpg the S6 is a wonderful car to own.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2L turbo Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 45000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 63000 miles |
| Previous car | Mitsubishi Galant |
| Date of Entry | 14th September, 2006 |