Faults:

The front & rear brake rotors, disc's and pads had to be replaced at the first 10K mile service.

The front rotors, disc's and pads had to be replaced again at the second scheduled service at 20K miles.

The "specialty" tires had to be replaced at 17K miles for over $1,000.

Water pump failed during the summer at 8K miles.

The turbo surged when driving uphill.

The wheels vibrated (twin spoke rims) if any snow or debris got in them.

The CD player volume would change at random.

General Comments:

The allroad is a fast, fun car to drive and it looks nice. It's too bad it has so many engineering flaws.

The car did not meet my expectations of a $49K car. I sold it.

This was my first and last Audi!

Faults:

Brakes squeal. It was taken to the dealer and it is still making the noise when braking at low speeds. Also, the window seals seem to be a little tight for the windows. When it is humid, the windows have a difficult time going up (not with the greatest of ease).

General Comments:

Other than a few minor problems I still have my fingers crossed while I watch the km roll by. This is a great touring machine. It is not that great off the block, but who really pins a car like this 0-100km/h? Where this car rocks is on the highway at driving speeds. The car is smooth and silky, and the cabin is the most refined of all the German sedans (simple and cohesive lines and styling).

Living in Northern Canada I get to test out the Quattro and stability program in the winter. It is an amazing car in the winter. I live down snow packed roads for a major part of the year (that means packed ice!). The traction is amazing, you would never know you were on ice. Furthermore, the Quattro is also amazing on dry pavement and the steering is very communicative in all conditions.

Gas is not cheap and it likes to drink. However, the A6 is not that far below the others in its class for fuel consumption. Considering it has full time Quattro the fuel consumption is not that bad!

Bose stereo is good, but could be a little better! Rear seat heaters a plus!

The design is not so good in pictures, but in the flesh the car is beautiful. It is more refined than others while still turning heads.

Faults:

Gas gauge needed repair shortly after delivery of car.

General Comments:

My family has a "1998 2.8 quattro A4" and a "2002 3.0 quattro A6" now.

I somewhat resented the A6 at the beginning because the A4 was, and still is such a great car and I disliked the A6 rear styling treatment.

Both of these cars, however, beat everything I have ever owned before by a wide margin (1 "Volvo", 3 "Cadillacs", 2 "Firebirds", 1 "BMW tii", 2 "VW Sciroccos", 4 "Honda Preludes").