1999 Audi A6 consumer reviews

I am a second owner, bought this A6 quattro 2.8L at 25kmiles in 2002. Now it has 85k at 2007. Hard stop-and-go driving. I had only one small problem with engine sensor. It cost a few hundred to replace it. Replacing the timing belt at 85k is a little expensive. I am using this car as a safe family car to drive with kids around. It is not a PORSH, but I don't need it for the family car. At the same time I have no problem driving at 100 mph+ on hwy5 between LA and San-Francisco for a 5 hours in a row. It feels safe and handles right. I like this car as family car a lot!

This is the 5th Audi I have owned, the last three being quattros. The A6 style beginning in 1998 is truly an art form in design. The car still looks contemporary after seven years. The interior is rich looking, fit and finish is well above normal. The leather wears well and maintains its color, shape and softness. The engine revs happily to the 6,000 redline however, off the line performance could be improved. The increase to a 3.0 in later years probably solved that. The quattro system works well and only during sharp, slow turns on dry pavement does the quattro system let you know its there with a slight shudder. The best snow and ice performance requires a good snow tire to fully benefit from the quattro system. The car effortlessly cruises at triple digit speeds with a quiet and vibration free ride. Brakes work well with no fade. The climate control system works extremely well whether it is cooling or heating. The heated seats work great. The Bose sound system (Audi calls it Symphony) is one of the best I have heard with the in-trunk woofer able to rattle your neighbors. Engine cam seal oil leaks seem a common problem and were covered by extended warranty. Expensive if no warranty. Other repairs, cruise module, instrument display both replaced under warranty. I have found that it is best to have an Audi certified tech do work on your Audi. VW dealership tried and ruined more than they fixed.