1997
Audi A6

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$34,400
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  • 4dr Sdn (CA/NY/MA)
    Starts at
    $32,600
    19 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn Quattro AWD (CA/NY/MA)
    Starts at
    $32,600
    19 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn Quattro AWD
    Starts at
    $32,600
    19 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Wgn Quattro AWD (CA/NY/MA)
    Starts at
    $34,400
    19 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Wgn Quattro AWD
    Starts at
    $34,400
    19 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Wgn (CA/NY/MA)
    Starts at
    $34,400
    19 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Wgn
    Starts at
    $34,400
    19 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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3 years / 50,000 miles
Corrosion
10 years

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5 model years or newer / less than 60,000 miles
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1 year or 20,000 miles (whichever occurs first)
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125-point inspection
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Consumer reviews

83% of drivers recommend this car
4.6 / 5
Based on 6 reviews
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Comfort 4.7
Interior 4.4
Performance 4.5
Value 4.1
Exterior 4.7
Reliability 4.3

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  • By Thankheavenforreving from Elkhart, IN.
    Owns this car
    July 4, 2017

    She's one that I hate to love

    Most comfortable ride ever. And being all- wheel drive, she's reliable when it comes to living up north.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 3.0
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  • By 928FAN from New Jersey
    Owns this car
    May 22, 2017

    AUDI - TRACTION KING

    Hands down Audi Quattro handles the road no matter what the conditions A6 is a super stable ride in any weather. Great handling in rain, snow, ice, puddles, you name it.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Mindy from japan
    Owns this car
    April 12, 2009

    THE END OF ALL CARS!

    WHEN AUDI BUILT THE 1997 A6 THEY PROMISED TO DELIVER THE BEST AUDI EVER AND THEY DIDNT DISAPPOINT TO DATE THEY HAVE YET TO BUILD AN A6 OF HIGHER QUALITY OF PAINT GLASS COMFORT INTERIOR HANDLING EXTERIOR ok they made a faster A6 and got rid of the delayed throttle response but that can be overcome by pressing on the acceleration before take off while in neutral...i have tried countless amounts of newer cars mostly luxury ('02bmw525i '06 325i '00 lexus 400 '04 a4 s4 a6 '02 benz c240 acura rl) and eventhough some are faster(gas prices) they just cant match the overall of this A6 no issues at all in 10 yrs ownage the parts just dont wear out stops on a dime...we're not supposed to have cars that perform great forever...and unlike other cars that get worse over time this car i kid you not improved overtime because of its slight weight tires have to be replaced when they reach their mileage limits and i dont recommend doing any upgrades or after market products especially electrical its a very complex car so if it must be done by dealership only after i serviced my car at a toyota dealership(don't ask they had a guy that was audi expert) it literaly went from super comfortable to HOVERCRAFT zero sound mega smoothness(the mechanics kept telling me i had a great car). This car is excessively reponsive to the driver and road...it eats pot holes and railroad crossings even speed bumps the car seems to know when u want to accelerate or stop between the on board computer and some mini hydraulics sensing i believe the car comes to a complete stop if u let go of the accelerator if the curviture of the road follows the angle of the road (i.e. narscar tracks) you can let your hands go and the suspension will try to follow curve/bend of road hence (with minor help) following the road like a train follows tracks but don't try this just take my word and finally I BOUGHT THE CAR FOR 40% RETAIL AND YES THIS CAR DOESN'T STOP AT 120 MPH AS LISTED I'VE GONE UPTO 185 MPH IN A RACE TRACK NO AFTERMARKET/CHANGES feels like you are doing about 90-100 in other cars
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By tpink
    Owns this car
    April 5, 2009

    Great ride; above average cost to maintain

    I have 140k on my A6Q, owned since 45k 8 yrs ago. It has all options incl: power/leather/heated driver and passenger seats, Bose sound, alloy wheels, CD, electric moon/sunroof. Overall the car has been exactly as I anticpated: luxury sedan, good performance and handling, nice sound, very safe in ALL weather. It does all things well. To improve on the above would require alot more money invested in a new vehicle. It gives you a solid German feel. It is a heavy car, so it is not a sports car and do not expect that performance level. Audis are highly engineered cars (you can argue over-engineered). Over time you will spend money repairing and replacing things. And quattro/ suspension-wise things wear out and are expensive to fix. The engine is rock-solid. There is an expensive ($1,000) repair every 60k miles - timing/serpantine belt. My transmission has had a recurring leak that the dealer repaired free twice. Seems to have fixed it finally. Being an Audi, minor electrical things break which are annoying: speedo light, gear shift light, for example. To fix these $2.00 lights requires removing the entire dashboard (6 hrs labor = $500). Go figure. I also wish it was quieter. I've owned 3 other Audis so I expect some of this and accept it. If you want this excellent ride that few other cars can provide (esp. Japanese cars - even Lexus and Infiniti), then you will have to accept these issues or be frustrated.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 3.0
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  • By reverend from montana
    Owns this car
    July 18, 2008

    166K and still strong

    runs like a dream even at that kind of milage. highly recommend as a used car. cheap and extremely more reliable compared to a turbo a4. this car has never needed more then routine maintenance.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By jmark tech from anch, ak
    Owns this car
    June 16, 2007

    hold and have fun in the snow....

    the insde of these cars apear plain...but after usage will find a class above even the newest cars comming out of japan...must be matained ...
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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What trim levels are available for the 1997 Audi A6?

The 1997 Audi A6 is available in 1 trim level:

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What is the MPG of the 1997 Audi A6?

The 1997 Audi A6 offers up to 19 MPG in city driving and 24 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 1997 Audi A6 reliable?

The 1997 Audi A6 has an average reliability rating of 4.3 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 1997 Audi A6 owners.

Is the 1997 Audi A6 a good Sedan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 1997 Audi A6. 83.3% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.6 / 5
Based on 6 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.7
  • Interior: 4.4
  • Performance: 4.5
  • Value: 4.1
  • Exterior: 4.7
  • Reliability: 4.3

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