Overview & Reviews

Stretch an A4 platform, add rounded styling with plenty of edges for character, toss in a sumptuously comfortable interior available in several "atmosphere" styles, blend it all with traditional Germanic handling and what do you get? The excellent new Audi A6 sedan. Our only quibble is with the taillights, which appear to have been inspired by the Chevrolet S-10 pickup. The wagon is carried over from 1997.

• Roomy inside. Impeccable road manners. Tastefully out fitted. Exceptionally comfortable. Optional all-wheel drive system.

User Reviews:

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  Secrets to owning an Audi - 1998 Audi A6
  By webegeek - March 12 - 7:48 pm

  Okay, this was my dads car. He bought it after Id bought an A4. Two secrets: One, if you drive a lot of miles each year, they dont last. Two, find a good independent mechanic as soon as the warranty period is over. My A4 was costing me 2k every time I needed an oil change and I finally sold it. My dads A6 did better, he doesnt drive much and took it to a local place to have work done. And Ive lost count how many times hes lost the front lower spoiler on curb stops.

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  BEST Car ever owned - 1998 Audi A6
  By WJ - February 16 - 11:07 pm

  I bought this car with 7000 miles on it and about 9 years later it has 229,000 miles on it and drives the same as it did when i bought it. The interior and exterior far surpass any car of its age on the road.

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  Luxury Worth A Look! - 1998 Audi A6
  By Sean - October 4 - 6:57 pm

  Perhaps the first thought that comes to mind for many drivers is the Quattro AWD on this car, a feature that helps in the Snow Belt of the country. Yet beyond this, the handling is adept and definitely unique to this car nothing short of amazing, this car remains supple without wallowing. This car is solid, large, and comfortable for 4, the 5th will feel out of place, especially if a full sized adult. Power is just fine for this car, and gas mileage is suprisingly good (mid 20s). Quality of build is wonderful, although most repairs will require garage intervention-this is not a shady tree mechanic car. Audi went above and beyond with this car, and it really shows.

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  love her - 1998 Audi A6
  By jimmrsn - December 28 - 3:06 pm

  I got this car from California in January of 05. She had 9800 miles on her and was stored in a garge for years and only driven to keep her healthy. I purchased her for $9800 and I have loved driving her every day since shipping her here to michigan. This car has had only a few problems. Front door locks would not release and I had to have the door locks replaced, and then the engine therm went and that repair cost more than fixing the doors. All in all I love this car.

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  pay the price - 1998 Audi A6
  By audi fan ? - June 13 - 10:46 pm

  I bought my audi with 40k drove it to a 100k and sold it had it for three years. A very nice car to drive I must say my only problem with the car is it cost a thousand dollers every three months in little nickel and dime problems my front head light went out and it cost 1,000 between the igniter and the lamp for 1 head light. the power windows went out several times. the engine light would come on regulary and would all ways cost me at least a grand each time. Now I am going to by a mercedes or bmw or lexus.

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  Great Design, Poor Reliability - 1998 Audi A6
  By GoodDesign - June 12 - 10:13 pm

  Like most reviewers here, I bought my A6 right after it came off of a 3-yr lease. I wondered, "Why would the original owner not buy this wonderful car?" The maintenance is horrific on this car but the car drives so well, and the styling is so superb, I am conflicted over whether or not I would make the purchase again. My mistake was in not purchasing an extended warranty, something that I would never have even considered after owning several Japanese cars. I thought that only American cars needed extended warranties. But when you look at similar year BMWs & Mercedes, there was really no contest. The BMW was faster & the Benz had more recognition, but Audi won the styling competition easily.

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  Many trips for repair shop - 1998 Audi A6
  By Gary - May 15 - 3:12 am

  Purchased in 2002 with 25,000 miles and loved the car until 50,000 miles when all the repairs started. Now have 100,000 miles 3yrs later. Have replaced all control arms, (2)oil leaks (rear Cam Adjuster seals @ $1,300 each), wheel bearings, dash readout, heater control flap, tie rods, headlight washer pump. Check Engine light comes on at least every 4-5,000 miles and cost $25 to reset. Luckly I purchased an after market warranty for $1,000 and have had $7,700 in covered repairs. Warranty ran out at 100,000 miles and Im debating weather to keep the car. I love driving but worry what repairs are next.

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  Make sure youre wealthy - 1998 Audi A6
  By Ric - April 20 - 2:23 pm

  Dont buy one thats not certified! It is a great car, but costs big $$$ to get fixed. Dont take to dealerships! Got 19-20 MPH average (Stinks!) Had all kinds of issues at first. Hit a pothole for $5k of damage. Had a wheel fall off while driving due to a bearing and control arm just breaking off. Engine started leaking oil pretty bad at like 95K. Was still running at 150k, but was hurting. New brakes every 20k or so, new tires about the same, new head lights pretty often. Bent my rims all the time. Always thrashed my front bottoming out. Awesome in the snow - even if the snow was over the hood! Crashes VERY well. Head on with a Jeep Grande Cherokee and no injuries. Car dead.

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  Audis Quality is not good - 1998 Audi A6
  By pelikan - November 13 - 5:27 pm

  I bought my 1998 Audi A6 Sedan with 51,000 miles on it and had numerous probelms. I Spent over $2,000 to fix things that should not occur in a car with 52k miles, including a new axle, head light washer, water pump, leakign oil seals, electonic display, etc...

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  Still love it after 6 yrs & $$ to keepup - 1998 Audi A6
  By Rick Parker - October 20 - 2:00 am

  Ive admired Audi vehicles since the 80s and fell in love with the 98 A6 styling, particularily the interior. I felt secure with the 4 yr 60k warranty but was still disappointed in the numerous trips back to the dealer for electrical (info panel on instrument display, window lift motors), interior hardware, and engine issues (fuel injectors, washer reservoir leaks, oil leak - valve cover and main engine seal). I also had to replace the front bumper cover (Audi reinbursed) due to it continuously catching on curbs. But the last two years have been relatively trouble free and it still is a joy to drive and my 15 year old sons friend think its really cool. I do too!