2000 Audi A6 quattro review from North America
"Most excellent in all aspects"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Bose Symphony stereo system was defective. It was cheerfully replaced by the dealership.
Windshield developed stress cracks, but was quickly replaced (free of charge) by dealership.
Purge valve malfunction caused "check engine" light on dash to glow. A dealership 2000 miles away from home fixed it within 15 minutes of pulling into the lot (without an appointment). The valve failed again, but was replaced by home dealership.
General comments?
The V-8 offers unbelievable performance and combined with the quattro drive system is an experience unequalled in any vehicle. There are faster cars, but they don't handle like the A-6 and can't hold a candle to its level of luxury, engineering, and design. The sound of the engine is a masterpiece. All this and 24 mpg on the highway while cruising at 75 MPH.
Road noise from the wide tires is about the only drawback I have noticed.
Dealerships (with one exception in North Dakota) are eager and willing to answer questions, solve problems, provide the free regular service, and (this sounds corny) make you feel like one of the family.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.2 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 18000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 40000 miles |
| Previous car | Mercedes-Benz E-Class |
| Date of Entry | 15th May, 2002 |