1999 Audi A6 Avant SE review from UK and Ireland
"A good car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Electric windows opened on their own occasionally when the car was parked. Disabling the "total closure" option seems to have fixed this problem.
Steering joint failed at low mileage. Some cars were recalled due to this problem, but my car was manufactured outside the recall period!
Both front electric window mechanisms have failed.
General comments?
The car is very large and luxurious. It is also quiet and refined.
It feels very solid and well-built.
It has some very cool features such as
a gradual raising/dimming of the interior lights.
There is plenty of room in the back for lots of luggage and we can fit three kids safely in the back.
The suspension is quite soft which leads to a comfortable ride on smooth, straight roads, but the car gets easily upset on a normal, pot-hole ridden, UK road.
The dealer service seems good, but is very expensive. I am considering using an independent garage purely on cost.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 24000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 32000 miles |
| Previous car | Vauxhall Cavalier |
| Date of Entry | 17th February, 2004 |