1999 Audi A6 review from North America
"Fix the bumper!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I have had the same problem others have listed here. The front bumper cover pulls off when parking with any type of curb. I take responsibility when I do some thing wrong, but this happens far too easily. It would also be very easy for Audi to fix. The body shop just chuckled the third time I brought it in (OK - I was guilty twice, my daughter once). They were seeing a lot of the same problem and a lot had been in multiple times. This is just simply a design flaw. Finally Audi admits it as I just got my recall notice today. Now, about that $1500 in deductibles...
General comments?
Other than the bumper, this is the best car I have ever owned. Some say it needs a little horsepower boost, I do not agree. Buy a pony car if you want 0-60 in 5 seconds. This car is refined, ultra comfortable to drive, quiet, and has more than enough power.
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| A potential death trap for thousands of unsuspecting owners and their families |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 20 miles |
| Most recent distance | 65000 miles |
| Previous car | BMW 3 Series |
| Date of Entry | 24th February, 2003 |