2002 Audi S6 Avant review from North America
"Modern equivalent to a Chevy Nomad"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Check engine light at 79,800 miles, dealer replaced N80 valve. $330 repair.
Dealer said upper control arms were worn, replaced all 4 upper control arms on same service visit as above. With parts, labor and alignment, $1200 repair.
Replaced serpentine belt at 60K per service recommendation.
Recently transmission intermittently hangs in 2nd, 3rd, 4th too long after a lot of stop and go traffic. Driving a few minutes in manual mode seems to clear it up. (root cause not yet diagnosed)
All other maintenance was routine, (oil changes, tires)
General comments?
Must be able to drive at higher than US speed limits to really appreciate this car. I've had it to 130mph and it wanted to go more. Very aerodynamic for a wagon.
Seats are a little firm for my 50 year old frame for longer than 2 hour drives.
I get consistent 20 mpg highway.
Heavy front end has under-steer, but it will go where you want it and hugs the road good on curves.
Very little service required, but what has been done is expensive. (no real surprise)
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2002 |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.2 340HP Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 46000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 84500 miles |
| Previous car | Mazda MPV |
| Date of Entry | 30th June, 2008 |