2001 Audi A6 2.7T 6 Speed Quattro review from North America
"A fast, luxurious, lithe Q-Ship"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
-Passenger side window rails were bad, cost $300 to fix them, but the job was done quick and the window works great now.
-Clutch began to slip after modifying the motor some and doing a bit of drag racing, probably wouldn't have happened if left stock. Car now has an RS4/Stage 2 clutch.
General comments?
-The A6 is pretty quick stock, but my advice to anyone with a 2.7T motor is DO THE CHIP! The difference is night and day, car is making tons more power now. (I have the GIAC X Chip). It is now faster than my brother's modified 1998 BMW M3.
-The interior is great, very comfortable and great ergonomics, along with great build quality and good materials.
-The car is very quiet on the freeway and averages 21mpg overall.
-The car looks very nice, I get constant comments about how nice it looks (mine is Light Silver, with BBS rims and smoked taillights).
-The Quattro AWD and ESP really works, if you get a wheel loose or the car is pitching it kicks right in and rights the ship.
-The car is also a bargain used, I paid $21,000 for mine, as compared to over $30,000 for a lower line, slower BMW or Mercedes of the same vintage.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.7L Twin turbo V6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 48900 miles |
| Most recent distance | 53800 miles |
| Previous car | Jeep Cherokee |
| Date of Entry | 7th April, 2005 |