2004 Audi A6 Avant Quattro

The other half is looking at a 2004 Audi A6 Wagon Quattro with the 220hp 3.0 V6, 130k miles, loaded with most every option, "Impeccablty Maintained", etc.

Can anyone give me a quick rundown of the pro's/con's of this vehicle?

Known problems/issues, etc

Generally a good car or something that will give problem after problem, etc.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks

I would say if you can work on them your self and at least fix the small stuff, then go for it. The timing belt is kind of a pain unless you have the special tools. Of course it's not very god on gas compared to other Audi/VW products.

I'm sure I can work on it (I do everything on my car now), I'd just rather not have to work on it

Timing belt was changed at 115k miles, so it has 15k on the most recent belt.

Any idea how it does on MPG's - I'm guessing mid 20's on the highway but maybe I'm way off.

Fix_Until_Broke said:

Any idea how it does on MPG's - I'm guessing mid 20's on the highway but maybe I'm way off.

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Premium Gasoline

16 city - 23 highway

http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm

Ok, that's probably about typical for a midsize all wheel drive wagon (not that there are a lot of comparisons out there).

I just test drove it - very nice/smooth. Need to see if the other half likes it. Nothing jumped out at me as being a problem, but I don't know if there's anything specific to look for either.

Nice car. My neighbor has the exact one (04 0r 05 I think). He has had no big problems, but it doesn't get driven much. His wife uses it for local runs and they take the new Camry on trips.

I had an earlier C5 platform A6 ('00 4.2). No major issues with the 3.0. All VAG vehicles are subject to coilpack failures. Only other "issue" was tie rod end and upper control arm failure. I didn't know, unitl OH pointed out, that these cars use the same control arms as our B5.5 passats. Unfortunately, they didn't do as well with the added weight of the heavier cars. I replaced 2 sets of upper arms during my 140k miles of ownership. Not a huge deal, just something to look for.

Here is something you should read up on about the V6 motors

http://www.blauparts.com/audi/audi_oil_leaks/audi_oil_leaks.shtml

I had a 99 A6 Avant with the 2.8 and loved it. Purchased it with 82K sold at 109K no issues. Mileage was 22/26. Hope this helps.

Joe

as these are probably more mile sensitive than our tdi's, just be prepared for expensive repairs. the price/value should be commensurate with the mileage.

thundershorts said:

as these are probably more mile sensitive than our tdi's, just be prepared for expensive repairs. the price/value should be commensurate with the mileage.

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Yes, true with any Euro car. They are not cheap to maintain with high miles and the purchaser should NOT have that expectation.

WTS, here's an interesting piece in CT with a V8 !!



141k miles

Looks like an upscale Passat wagon....

Well, she test drove it and loves it so we'll see where this adventure leads us...Seller is asking a fair price so hopefully it does not turn into a money pit for her.