Audi A6 Avant 2.5 TDI quattro 5d Auto (1998/S) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
A lot of car for the money; a lot of problems too.
Costs
New gearbox, Quattro system, air con, the list goes on. £5,000+ repairs in 6 months.
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On the road
Driving
Handels well, stops well.
Performance
When it works, it goes like stink, otherwise it's in a service bay.
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Living with it
Reliability
Dire. Worst car I've ever had the misfortune to own.
Comfort
Hard seats are comfy, air con good when it works.
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Security and Service
Security
Too secure. Wish someone would pinch it!
Service
Audi dealers (2 of) made problems worse by their incompetence.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Still works, wiring plugs fragile.
Other
Air con leaked, Quattro system noisy and parts in the rear diff prone to breaking.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No