Overview & Reviews
The A6 continues basically unchanged after last year's redesign.
- Great suspension, adequate V6 engine.
- High price when optioned out.
User Reviews:
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1999 Audi Wagon - 1999 Audi A6
By Shane - March 11 - 4:58 pmMy wife got the car 10 days ago and she loves it!
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Great all around family car - 1999 Audi A6
By kevin - January 10 - 10:04 amMake sure you do your homework. Buy an Audi that has been well maintained, and do regular maintenance. No one can believe that the car is 8 years old w/ over 100k on her. She looks and drives like new. We have had to do the control arms (11 piece set w/ tie rods were $400 + $250 labor), also put in Koni FDS shocks and the car rides BETTER than new. We have slowly been changing all the fluids (tranny, differentials) and this makes a BIG difference. We also switched to synthetic (0/40 Mobil1) oil, again with very good results. Audi comfort and interior quality is second to none.
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Classy ride - 1999 Audi A6
By New to Audi - November 16 - 3:22 pmI read other reviews and was wary of this model, but the test drive swayed me. This does not drive like a 3800 lb car. Coming from a BMW 525, I felt some difference, but not that much. Acceleration isnt blazing and gas mileage is disappointing, but the interior is top-notch. No mechanical problems yet after 6,000 miles. I am baffled how a windshield wiper fluid tank can spring a leak though. Not as easy to get to 100 mph as the bimmer.
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Shocking good - 1999 Audi A6
By geo - April 9 - 7:19 pmBought this 7 year old car on ebay 3 weeks ago. I did a lot of research including reading many of the reviews right here and I can tell you that so far, after just 3 weeks and just a completed 2000 mile trip, I am thrilled with this car. Bought in Philly and immediately drove up to mid coast Maine, almost 500 miles, this car drove effortlessly and was tight. The car had 106,000K on it and now has over 108 in just 3 weeks. The car was a one-owner and serviced at audi regularly, I checked, including the timing belt/water pump change ($1800 approx) at 95K. I was hoping that service had been performed but did not find out until after i purchased the car. So far so good, I am very happpy
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At the Crossroads - 1999 Audi A6
By dan596 - March 19 - 12:17 pmThis car has fit the bill..mostly. We wanted a wagon for hauling stuff, AWD for New England weather, the comfort and quality of luxury car, and priced less that $25k (we bought used). We make regular cross NE trips with confidence and car leaves us refreshed, not tired. Four years later were untimely faced with the cost of new brakes, new tires, expensive timing belt change, oil leak fix, repainting front bumper, and regular maintenance all at the same time. As with all VW/Audis I have owned they are plagued by electrical inconsistencies that we learn to live to enjoy the german driving experience. So, the question is do invest $3K to fix and keep it or get $6-7k, maybe, on trade.
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Love the ride - hate cost of ownership - 1999 Audi A6
By love cars - October 28 - 1:11 amBought this car with 30K miles now have 88K. The Quattro is wonderful in slick stuff (snow/ice/rain). The seats are good (inc long trips), the car is roomy and has a decent Bose sound system (CD changer is in trunk). Trunk is huge. Rear seat offers plenty room for family of 4. Maintenance is expensive ($$$$) and I cant do any of it myself - always need specialty tools that are very costly. Seems verything is $500- $1500 per visit. Vehicle Info System fades, bumper rips off if you hit curb- stop, oil-transmission and differential fluids all leak. Brakes dont last, air pump fails, expensive suspension components. Mediocre mileage (I average 22 mpg), tires dont last. Still like ride!
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You wont be dissappointed, maybe! - 1999 Audi A6
By Ole Car Dog - September 7 - 3:36 pmI sold cars for many years and owned lots of vehicles. I decided that I wanted an Audi cause of the space, smooth ride and AWD. The Audi REALLY DELIVERED!! I bought used cause I couldnt afford new but I expected problems... but there werent many. The headlight washer didnt work, a few turn signals freaked out and the power lumbar doesnt work either but the car runs great. I fixed a few things myself (no need to see a mechanic). The power is average but there are accessory parts to increase power. This vehicle is fun in the sun and great, reliable in the snow! I plan on owning it for many years to come!!
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Not the German quality I was sold - 1999 Audi A6
By WW Jr - July 3 - 7:16 pmBig bucks lemon! Good ride and comfort, but has the same quality as my 1982 Pontiac 6000 . Back then even GM treated me better with problems then my dealer or contacting Audi direct. Dozens of small items broke, from washer covers, window switches (3xs times), front bumper cover, digital dashboard, front axel, tranny leaks, engine leaks (which they wouldnt acknowledge until the warranty was over) to final disgrace when the air bags failed to work when I totaled it. 4 days before I was to trade this nightmare in at a LOST - as the resale value also is horrible! Dont believe the German quality myth.
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Not Hard Enough... - 1999 Audi A6
By my first audi - May 20 - 12:54 pmUNBELIEVABLE IN SNOW! Can be driven hard. A quiet ride with tons of space, smooth brakes, and ample performance on the highway. Bought with 57k in Dec03 now has 77k. Had to replace front end tie rods (2), CV boot (1), capshaft sensor (1), and normal wear-tear items. Check engine light loves to say "hi". Still wondering why little things break on this model - perhaps its just not hard enough for my driving.
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1999 A6 Quatro Sedan - 1999 Audi A6
By Paul - March 5 - 8:36 pmMy 1999 Audi A6 Sedan looks great anddrives great. I am glad that I purchased a 10yr / 100,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty though. In four years I have already broken even on my premium for minor problems such as a heated steering wheel short, failed water pump, and window glide failure. I intend to keep car to the end of my warranty so I expect this is a case where it pays to get the extra insurance of bumper-bumper coverate with a $0 deductible.
