2001 Audi A6 quatrro review from North America
"A nightmare any way you put it"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
First vehicle blew a transmission at 178 miles in the middle of nowhere. Second transmission last to 350 miles and blew. Car was bought back. The current car is a 6 speed that has been littered with problems. I have xenon headlamps that will drop to the ground. This makes night time driving impossible. Dealer is unable to duplicate problem. Rough idle at all times especially if you are on a hill. Radio goes black and changes all your settings. Thumping comes when going into turns as if power transfer is 10 seconds late. I thought it was only myself experiencing so many problems that I feel insane. I have already had the wiring harness replaced, manifold gasket, radiator, cooling fans, speed sensor, inter-cooler, and moon roof. I thought my Rover was bad, this is the worst. I wanted to save money and go all wheel drive. I ended up purchasing a car I could drive. BMW 540 6 speed until my lease is done with the A6. Never again Audi.
General comments?
Fit and finish is nice.
Navigation works well.
Poor park tronic.
Sport wheels not a good option.
Sport seats not a good option.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.7t Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 2 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 17 miles |
| Most recent distance | 32000 miles |
| Previous car | BMW 5 Series |
| Date of Entry | 12th October, 2003 |