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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  Fun Until...... - 1998 Audi A6
  By NOMOREAUDI - September 28 - 2:00 am

  Fun to drive, like all Audis. Great for the driver, better for the mechanic! Engine started leaking oil at 30K Miles. Check engine light went on at 45K miles because of a recall related item. ABS went out at 70K miles. The electrical system blows bulbs all the time. Spotty build quality + German mechanics = no money left at the end of the day.

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  Nice Car, Expensive to Repair - 1998 Audi A6
  By S.Costa - August 23 - 2:00 am

  Nice Vehicle. Bought 2 months ago. Some problems included rim leaks,window failure (drivers side), battery start, air bag light. Also the bose speakers blew on the drivers side door, but are ok now. Repairs on this car are very high. Dont buy the car if you cannot afford the up keep!

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  Great when running - 1998 Audi A6
  By Whaleya2 - January 21 - 2:00 am

  The car is very fun to drive, however things keep breaking. The car has 32K on it and in the last 12 months I have spent over $4,000 on repairs. Some I did some repairs myself and others I took to an independent shop or the dealer. Since this review is limited to 700 characters I cant even begin to list the problems

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  Too bad they dont make an A8 wagon! - 1998 Audi A6
  By mrburb - November 22 - 2:00 am

  Weve had gasket and seal issues, but they seem to have been resolved. Electrical is not the greatest, and rear seat legroom is tight - especially for a bunch of tall people. Those things aside, this is the most balanced, smoothest, most well- engineered car weve owned. It is a joy to drive - even if it is a wagon - though a little more power would be nice. If only it were a little bigger...

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  Buy at own risk - 1998 Audi A6
  By g123 - November 2 - 2:00 am

  Bought this car new, and it spent more time in service or waiting for service than it did on the road. Had ~30K in warentee work done over the 3 years I had it, finally traded in for a new Honda. It was bearly running when it was traded. Really expect more from Audi, never again. It even straded me 3 times.

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  audi a6 - 1998 Audi A6
  By pbenster - October 17 - 2:00 am

  great car. elegant interior. very stable - 100 mph feels like 60. excellent audio system. quattro sucks up the road like a Hoover. most comfortable power seats ever. looks and drives like new after 80k miles. good hiway mileage. hardly a scratch on the bumper after 45 mph rear end collisionin LA ($5k damage onoffending 2002 Camry font end). Tasteful and understated. I would buy another in a heartbeat.

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  Too Tempermental !! - 1998 Audi A6
  By phuston723 - October 17 - 2:00 am

  Bought used with 35 K miles. Since I bought it two weeks ago, it has spent 1 and 1/2 weeks in shop with electrical problems. I love this car- when it works. I dont have the time or patience to continue taking it in for repairs. Im very disappointed. If I can unload it, it will be back to Japanese cars for me.

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  Love Hate Relationship - 1998 Audi A6
  By Jackied _irl - August 21 - 2:00 am

  I fell in love with this car the second I drove it – yes even girls love cars! It handles very well in New England snow & after giving up my much loved rear-wheel drive BMW the Audi AWD was a God send! I did however fall victim to the nasty fuel tank problem & had the sensors replaced 3 times. Once the dealer even contaminated the gas with diesel! The dealer & Audi in general have been the hate part of my car relationship. Would I buy this car again? I would have to say No. The reason: The dealers, I know, I’ve been to most of them within 80 miles of Boston & have yet to find a competent one! Alas, BMW this is where you win.

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  My Audi A6 is a Perennial oil leaker - 1998 Audi A6
  By Alpha Ed - July 23 - 2:00 am

  Its a fine car but overall mechanical quality suffers relative to its price range. I had to replace every single engine seal and gasket before 60,000 miles! Some of the gaskets I replaced just 16,000 miles ago are now failing again. My steering is now starting to go out. I have previously owned a Mitsubishi, Honda, Toyota and a Suburu. This car has required by far the most repair maintenance of all those models....combined.

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  Fun Car - 1998 Audi A6
  By Jon Payson - May 29 - 2:00 am

  Very Nice Warking car