Science Abuse Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 Specifically a 99 A6 Avant, but I'm looking for your experiences with the brand, post 1995 or so. Would you consider the cost of ownership to be high? etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudiOn19s Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 what Motor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 Non 2.7 you should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 2.8 = Super Reliable. Timing belt and oil changes have taken them well past 200k. You'll have the occasional expensive part to replace, but get a 5spd and you'll be quite happy. Well worth the occasional maintenance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Abuse Posted March 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 It's a 2.8 with 93K, time for timing belts? Any idea what that job costs? I cant imagie it would be cheap. I'll be looking to trade a car worth $9,500-10,000 on this (the only local A6 Avant I can find) $7999 car. If the belts haven't been done, I may ask that they do that and some otehr such crap to even the score..... think they'd bite? I'm also leary of a $7999 car who's book value is $10k in "good" (not excellent) condition. I may drive by it today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudiOn19s Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 I think the 2.8 is a chain not a belt....and it's not called for until 100K so it's probably right around the corner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Abuse Posted March 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 http://www.audiworld.com/news/99/99a6avant/index.shtml Going just by that,I'm sold. Looks like a belt: http://www.audiworld.com/news/99/99a6avant/engine.jpg Looks like a pain in the ass, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 Its a belt! And it is a huge PITA. You can get all the parts you need for around $300 and pay someone about 500-800. Usually get it done for under a grand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 Ps: Do It Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stolen 5.0 Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 yay!!!! it's a belt. My roomie has an A4 and it seems like it's always wearing out suspension parts like crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 yay!!!! it's a belt. My roomie has an A4 and it seems like it's always wearing out suspension parts like crazy. Yeah, they need the front end control arms/ replaced every 50-100k usually. He is likely replacing a part at a time which gets old and expensive. Whole new front end kit is $500-600 which replaces every arm and bushing on the entire front suspension. Install it and you're good for at least 50K. Most people get to 75-80k before having symptoms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 I know a VW tech that does timing belt/water pump sevices on the side with provided parts for about $3-400. Parts are about the same. Let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stolen 5.0 Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 Yeah, they need the front end control arms/ replaced every 50-100k usually. He is likely replacing a part at a time which gets old and expensive. Whole new front end kit is $500-600 which replaces every arm and bushing on the entire front suspension. Install it and you're good for at least 50K. Most people get to 75-80k before having symptoms. Plus all the wheel bearings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudiOn19s Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 I stand corrected. my apologies. http://www.audiworld.com/news/99/99a6avant/index.shtml Going just by that,I'm sold. Looks like a belt: http://www.audiworld.com/news/99/99a6avant/engine.jpg Looks like a pain in the ass, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotarded1647545491 Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 yay!!!! it's a belt. My roomie has an A4 and it seems like it's always wearing out suspension parts like crazy. Did a front wheel bearing last week, both tie rod ends this week, ahhhhhhhhhhh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neonkiller Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 Did a front wheel bearing last week, both tie rod ends this week, ahhhhhhhhhhh front end suspesion FTL once one part goes they all go it seems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moe7 Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 In the 30k miles I had my A4 (58k-90k) I had to do the timing belt, all 4 wheel bearings, tie rod ends, and the control arms.. I heard from the next owner that the turbo quit a few months later, lucky me! As a comparison, in the 90k+ miles I've had my Acura, I've only had to do scheduled maintenance (timing belt + oil changes basically). I'm sure I will end up in another Audi sooner or later, but I guarantee it will be CPO'd this time around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boostedgtp Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 The most common things I see are the front suspension ball joints, tie rod ends, abs module, egr valve, surp belt tensioner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossle Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 Service mode ftl on the A6...prepare to remove the front bumper/grill/headlights/bracing etc...just to do the serp. belt. Not sure on how much you work on your own stuff, just a heads up. Most of the cost comes with labor b/c you have to tear half the car apart to do anything it seems. Front suspension isn't too bad as long as you don't put heavier wheels on the car, it seems like it breaks more often just b/c it has so many more parts than most cars. But yeah Carl mentioned the main things above.... It's not a horrible car, but the Germans are very proud of their parts and labor is usually longer than most cars. If you don't maintain them they tend to go into a spiral of things going wrong and ends up being junk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotarded1647545491 Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 The most common things I see are the front suspension ball joints, tie rod ends, abs module, egr valve, surp belt tensioner 00 A4 Quattro 1.8T, 140k miles... Sludged engine rebuilt on Audi's dime 12/06. Air Pump filled with H20 since 5/06. SES light on. Dont care. Front wheel bearing and suspension: Just done Tie Rod ends: Sunday's fun ABS Module: Got lucky and found reman one in salvage for $100 3/07 EGR Valve: Done as well as 4 hardened hoses 5/07 Front Engine Snub Mount: done 9/07 Serp belt tensioner: Serp & A/C Tensioners on bench awaiting installation... Anything else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skold Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 abs module all you do is cut it apart and resoilder the gound wires for the abs light. 00 A4 Quattro 1.8T, 140k miles... Sludged engine rebuilt on Audi's dime 12/06. Air Pump filled with H20 since 5/06. SES light on. Dont care. Front wheel bearing and suspension: Just done Tie Rod ends: Sunday's fun ABS Module: Got lucky and found reman one in salvage for $100 3/07 EGR Valve: Done as well as 4 hardened hoses 5/07 Front Engine Snub Mount: done 9/07 Serp belt tensioner: Serp & A/C Tensioners on bench awaiting installation... Anything else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 I hear good things. Parts are expensive, labor is too. But think about the car you're getting, a freaking Audi. A luxury cruiser. I personally love the cars. My friend's mom's a4 only sees oem parts, and she paid $1300 for a timing belt at Motorkars. Not the cheapest cars, but I think it'd be worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boostedgtp Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 Sounds like you got it. 00 A4 Quattro 1.8T, 140k miles... Sludged engine rebuilt on Audi's dime 12/06. Air Pump filled with H20 since 5/06. SES light on. Dont care. Front wheel bearing and suspension: Just done Tie Rod ends: Sunday's fun ABS Module: Got lucky and found reman one in salvage for $100 3/07 EGR Valve: Done as well as 4 hardened hoses 5/07 Front Engine Snub Mount: done 9/07 Serp belt tensioner: Serp & A/C Tensioners on bench awaiting installation... Anything else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotarded1647545491 Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 abs module all you do is cut it apart and resoilder the gound wires for the abs light. Yeah, that wire is thinner than a human hair and is surrounded by dozens of others in a gel. Unless you are a micro surgeon, you might as well just throw it away because you'll fuck it all up. Been there, done that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skold Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 <================= NASA Certified at soldering Yeah, that wire is thinner than a human hair and is surrounded by dozens of others in a gel. Unless you are a micro surgeon, you might as well just throw it away because you'll fuck it all up. Been there, done that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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