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-Passenger window rolls up a bit slowly, and stuck down once, had to pull it up a little by hand until the motor took over and pushed it all the way up.
This is a wonderful car. I have the 2.7 twin turbo motor with 6 speed manual, it is a joy to drive. You can drive it as smoothly as any Rolls Royce around town, but punch it and let the turbos spool up (pretty instantaneous spool up) and it takes off like a rocket. It cruises at 100mph with total ease in 6th gear, and passing is no problem. The mileage is also very reasonable, at 21.4mpg average (and I drive fast and in town a lot).
The interior and stereo are great. The black leather seats are comfortable and roomy and there is lots of storage space. Both driver and passenger seats have memory as well, which is nice. The standard CD player and tape player are clear and offer plenty of adjustability (treble, bass, mid etc). The back seat is also very roomy and 5 adults can comfortably ride in the car.
The Xenon headlights and Quattro AWD make me feel really safe driving in even the wettest conditions. The A6 is very confidence inspiring. The ABS is also very good.
I only have 2 gripes with Audi in the design area. First of all, the shifter has sort of a long throw, not terrible, but shorter would be really nice. The other thing is that the car is a bit understated for how fast it is. They remedied this for 2002-2004 models with nice exposed tip dual exhausts (the 00-01 have dual exhaust, but the tips are hidden) and a nice facelift. I think with a light body kit, deck lip spoiler and some more thrust the car would look a lot musclier.
Overall a great car I recommend wholeheartedly, it's fast, fun and very luxurious all while being a very good deal used (mine cost just over 20k).
Anyone own a 2000-01 A6 with over 100K miles on it? I obviously realize that these are expensive cars to maintain regardless of mileage, but I've been looking at a 2000 A6 2.7T with all the bells and whistles, navigation, you name it, that is in absolutely immaculate physical condition listed at $12,000...but it has almost 119K miles on the clock. Should I be wary of any major problems that tend to arise in the A6's near this level of mileage, or would it be a decent buy? Only 12K for a 6-speed 2.7T A6 is tempting, to say the least...
I own a 2000 A6 2.7T-I bought it used from a client who sold it to me for the same price the only dealer in town offered to him as a trade in on a new A6. I got a very good deal-it had 82k on it. I bought new tires, had a link replaced in the right front suspension, replaced a dinged wheel with the full size, unused spare. I now have 111,000 miles on it, I get over 25 mpg (I drive it easy, unless I need to pass, and it has the 6sp). I had the timing belt replaced by a local mechanic (the dealer wanted 1400, the local guy did it, with a kit I bought through the internet, for a total of $800) at 90k miles. No other problems-best highway car I've ever owned and I've had over 50 cars. Hope this helps.
Just purchased a 2000 A6 2.7T with 72000 for $12,600 two days ago. If I were everyone else, I would do what I did. I took it home, the next day get it ispected again (the dealer does this too - but don't trust them) What they found was Both front axles needed to be replaced. the boots were tore up and leaking oil. The suspension needed replacing (squeking noises around turns) Other things were also found which should not have passed inspection. NYS has the worst system for inspections. They allow the dealer to inspect the vehicle. Big mistake... What dealer is going to fail a vehicle that is being sold on the spot. New jersey has the right idea, have the DMV inspect vehicles. I hope this Audi holds up.
Ha! You should try California.
As long as your car passes a smog test every two years, it NEVER gets inspected EVER. I find this the most ridiculous thing in that cars here last forever with no snow/rust, and you would think you would want all the cars inspected.
But, of course, this is the same state in which you can drive around with NO license plate (not even a temporary one) for the first few months of your purchase, new or used.
I own a 2000 Audi 2.7 A6. I personally would never buy an Audi again and I've had 4 Audi's and two Volkswagens. The Check Engine Light has been on for over 50,000 miles and I have had the car in the shop for 17 months combined over 2 1/2 years. Only for the Audi Dealership to say they don't know what is causing the problem. To Rub salt into the wound, once the car hit 100,000 miles, both Cat's went out and the 4th and 5th gear broke to a tune of 8,000.00 and to this day the check engine light is still on. If I were you, stay away from high mileage Audi's. Also, watch out for the 2001 Audi A 4's, the oil pumps break to a tune of 2,400.00 and Audi will not warranty that as well. Keep Good Records, Audi will not warranty a car if you don't have good records and can prove you maintained the car, even if you took it to only one dealer.
Fellas,
I have juswt purchased a 2000 2.7t 6 speed that has been very well taken care of, only 50,000 miles on it. I am thinking about putting the APR chip in the vehicle, but am afraid of damaging the engine in the long run. If I put the chip in how will this affect the rest of the engine? If I do go forward with the chip should I put other parts in the car to prevent damage and longevity? Please advise.
I am the proud owner of a 2000 A6 2.7T Quattro 6-speed purchased a few days ago. It has 22000 miles on it and convenience, warm weather, cold weather packages, side guard, rear side airbags, Bose, leather upholstery, 6 cd changer and the xenon headlights. So far the car is incredible. I had an A4 1.8T and this is by far a much better ride. The power makes driving a breeze because you never have to push the car to make it move, but when you do push it this car is very fast. The brakes are incredible and always stop on a dime (helps to slow you down almost as fast you sped up). My only complaint is that I wish I had a firmer suspension because this power-plant far exceeds the handling capabilities of this car. If anyone knows where I can get cheap, but good suspension components please post.
My parents also just bought a 2003 2.7t with 62000 miles Tiptronic. Although the 17" wheels and super sporty suspension is very nice, the 6 speed is by far more fun.
Things to look for when buying one: the hoses near the back of the engine should be round and healthy looking (some hoses I've seen while looking for my car were crushed and flattened) ; check the wheels and brakes (we had to replace 3 wheels because the 17s get dented fairly easy and the brakes are essential) ; there was also a burning smell after driving the car for a bit (a leaky oil return valve on the turbo caused this so make sure and check for smells) ; vibration in steering while driving (was due to the wheels, but could sometimes be attributed too bad suspension components or prior accidents) ; engine noise (a tic-tic-tic is usually a valve problem and a deeper knock-knock is usually a problem in the lower part of the engine such as pistons or crankshafts, etc.).
These were some of the major problems I encountered while searching for my A6 2.7T and I hope it helps someone.
I own an 01 A6 2.7T. I have to say, for my 2nd Audi.. I have mixed feelings. I had a 98 A4 (5 spd) 2.8..for 4 yrs. The 1st year was fine, after that.. I swear it cost me more and more every month. So I traded that in for my current A6. I have the Triptronic. Again the 1st year.. I only had to put new rotors and brakes on the front. I was reading the comments from the guy who had it reinspected from a dealer. A few months ago, I found out the same thing, Both axles had to be replaced, boots torn to shreds..horrible. $1100 to fix. Ever since, my transmission just doesn't feel right, and now with winter weather here, seems to shift really REALLY hard when cold.. and just is not working right. Then a mysterious ABS sensor that went for no reason right after, I have a mysterious leak that no one seems to be able to find. My no fluids are missing. I spoke to my dealer and they said there is no way to check transmission fluid, and I'm wondering if that's why. I LOVE the car. Talk about pocket rocket and cruise on the highway at an easy 90MPH like it's a regular car at 20MPH. I've gotten spoiled with the heated seats and winter package (both audis had it) Nothing better than the AWD for snow/rain. Anyone else had problems with Transmissions? Thinking about trading it in for an Infiniti...
I have a 2000 A6 4.2 V8 model. It has 130k. This car drives like a beauty. My friend has a 2003 Benz C32 AMG. Except for the acceleration (0-60/4.5) The power is fairly the same (and that car has 350hp). I replaced my suspension and put H&R Springs because I have 19" wheels. Drives beautiful. The only thing I have to change so far is the upper control arm a $1000 job. Not bad for an excellent winter car that has been driven in the winter throughout all it's years. Yes I do have the winter package and a few extra goodies. But all in all, Audi made a great vehicle with this one.
I own a 2000 A6 2.7T and I just heard from the dealer that the cam shaft seals busted out, and the CV joint boot is torn and the left rear axl seal is leaking...$2250. And I just spent $1700 this past summer on it replacing a coolant pipe located between the heads... anybody want to buy a used AUDI??? I am done with it!
Hello I purchased a 2000 A6 2.7t 6 speed with 67,000 miles on it for 12,500.This was the worst mistake of my life. I was blinded by the incredible ride, power and beauty of the car initially. Soon after the orange light of doom (check engine light) appered. After numerous atempts by the dealer and thousands in new parts they made a call to Germany. Audi said to pull the engine. The best guess they had was that the engine was cold start misfiring from a head gasket leak dumping coolant into the cylinder. The car would sputer when started cold after that it would clear out and run fine. I ended up trading the car on a new CTS-V.
I bought an Audi 2.7T back in June 2006 for £3750 ($5400) with 120,000 miles on the clock.
I'd had two Audi 80's before this and am completely sold on them.
I got the car cheap (it should have been £6000 ($10,500) but this is because the clutch was on it's way out.
I've had the bushes, timing belt, clutch, tyres, brakes and front wishbones replaced to make sure that I could spank it around the roads without fear of going to my grave early.
What can I say about this car now that I've put another 30,000 miles on it in 8 months (yes, you read that correctly)?
Well, the car is an absolute JOY to drive. Now the work has been done, it is extremely safe in all weather conditions, it LOVES getting spanked around tight bends at high speed with your foot to the floor (in fact it prefers having the foot down around corners because of the 4WD). It starts almost instantly on the turn of the key, I love driving around with the windows down so that I can here the whistle of the turbos, it cools along effortlessly at 100mph, it's quiet, understated and a hell of a surprise to a lot of boy-racers who think they can burn past me in their cars.
My god it's quick. Going from 60mpp to 110mph is delightful, especially someone who's been crawling up your exhaust way disappears way behind you all of a sudden when you floor it.
I cannot recommend this car highly enough. Another superb offering from Audi.
Have a look at what the Gods of the Road at Top Gear say about it: http://www.topgear.com/drives/A2/B2/roadtests/02/01.html.
I purchased a 2001 2.7T in November 2000 and it now has 96K miles. The first 50k miles were without incident, but since then I've had the "usual" problems mentioned by prior respondents to this survey. The most annoying issue has been the check engine light being on without any apparent cause that the dealer could locate. We finally gave up an I no longer take it in when the light comes on. It usually goes off after about a week. Also, a slow coolant leak started at about 85K miles; I've had the complete $1,600 brake job and numerous nuisance suspension fixes. Both passenger and driver-side windows have had operating equipment failure. The car still drives excellently and the body is as tight as a drum.
I have 2002 audi a6 2.7t. I hit a telephone pole and I'm trying to find the cheapest way to repair it. I looked into body kits because all I need is a front bumper and radiator. I wanted to know if anyone knows where id find the best prices to fix the car. if anyone has suggestions I would appreciate them thanks.
I bought a 2001 2.7t A6 in October 2003 with 49k miles on it. It has been GIAC chipped, H-Sport sway bared, given enlarged intercoolers, and coil-over shocks (at 65K) added. In cold less weather (than 20F) the mileage drops to 24 HWY at 70MPH from 33 when the temp is 60F. I suppose the denser air adds more HP which comes from the additional fuel needed to meet the air charge. The car has 88300 miles. I am not a rocket scientist, but with a VAGCOM and laptop along with the Bentley CD I have found when the O2 sensors needed changing and other sensors go bad etc. I have changed this myself. It is not hard. I think this is a big improvement over my 1987 5000CSQ that I put on 270K miles in 13 years. The 1987 was a rock this car is a rocket!