2003 Audi A6 2.7t review from North America
"AWESOME when it goes, FRUSTRATING when it doesn't"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replaced torn CV boots (front) new brake rotors and pads, two new ignition coil packs, and an secondary water pump.
Driver's window is starting to stick, not sure what the problem is yet.
General comments?
Very nice car. Only major thing to go wrong is the water pump failing, lots of money because of stupid design that makes you tear the whole manifold off to get at the pump.
For those whose "axles" need to be replaced, I'd get a second or third opinion. Mine had torn CV boots, and it's MUCH simpler to just replace the boots. Some will say that you should replace the whole axle shaft because it's simpler. Well, if I can replace the boots over a weekend in my driveway, then any half decent mechanic could do it in a couple hours. You do have to watch for the coil packs, they go out frequently from what I hear.
The car is a maintenance hog for sure. But it's not so complex that you can't do a lot of the work yourself. If you have deep pockets or decent mechanical skills, then this is a very rewarding car to drive.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2003 |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.7 twin turbo Semi-Automatic |
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| Distance when acquired | 50000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 79000 miles |
| Previous car | Alfa Romeo 164 |
| Date of Entry | 16th May, 2009 |