2000 Audi A6 4.2...should I get it?

attomica · 04-19-04, 12:01

I'm considering the acquisition of this car, but won't make any moves until I get a better feel for its reliability and design. I know its performance is good, but that's just part of the equation. Anyone out there who has an educated opinion is cordially invited to voice them here.

LouisanaJeeper · 04-19-04, 12:05

mileage?

attomica · 04-19-04, 12:38

34,755 miles

scottkay · 04-19-04, 12:49

You can find answers to almost all of your audi questions there. Look for the A6 forum. And there are articles on the A6 as well.

I have a 97 A4 2.8 and I like it - few problems. Many in my family have owned A4s and A8s (no A6s though) and have been pretty happy.

groebuck · 04-19-04, 12:52

Audi has strong reliability - most of their issues are elelctrical in nature and few and far between - only major problems with audis is they tend to be front heavy and can wear the bushings but that was early in the new line (1996 - 2002) and rectified. IMHO it's a beautiful car - In my new Motor Trend they rate used A4's as a great buy!

Accumulator · 04-22-04, 10:57

We've had three A6 4.2s in our family and I was the person primarily responsible for all of them. I still oversee one of them which is now owned by a family friend. They are NOT trouble free cars, but if you get a good one, they're very nice.

Problem areas: emissions related items in fuel delivery and exhaust systems; coolant leaks; oil cooler leaks; gear-shift/ignition key interlock problems (can't remove ignition key); airbag warning light sensor; rapid tire wear (even with proper alignment, just the nature of the beast); side windows going inop when partially open (there is a retrofit/fix for this); deteriorating leather steering wheel cover; and, most seriously, drive-by-wire issues. My A6 4.2 was *SO* bad with regard to throttle response that my dealer bought it back (full price) even though it had 12k miles on it (!) lest they get sued if/when I got in a wreck. One of the other two we had was/is PERFECT, the other was so-so.

Despite the list above, *IF* you get one with no d-b-w problems, they are great cars. *I* think they're worth the occasional hassle and expense. But you just GOTTA get a good one. If the d-b-w acts even a LITTLE funny, even ONCE, pass on the car. It can't be fixed (my dealer tried everything imaginable).

Heh heh, if you get one, I have a set of new winter wheels/tires I'd like to sell.