Just got a 2004 Audi A6 3.0

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Josh

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Originally posted by: Aharami
nice. how do you like it?
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Can't complain. Drives great. Handles awesome. Interior is plush and comfortable. Just need to get some new rims (no, not chrome or anything, just some upgraded audi stock tires - like 18" alloy)
 
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nahh...i'm just used to the old forums. i forget there is new forums these days and plus I just read/browse/post in off topic forum mainly.
 
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nice, personally i would rather go for an A4. But good to buy a used Audi. they depreciate real fast.
 
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Originally posted by: paulxcook
I'm not a big fan of wood grain stuff in the dashboard. Are Audis pretty reliable?
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From what I've read, they are reliable. I also got a decent warranty with it, so I should be alright. And, I love wood grain trim for some reason. I wish there was some on the steering wheel.
 
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Originally posted by: IcebergSlim
no 4.2 v8 :*(
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I know - I wish. They didn't have any in stock and plus would've been slightly higher than what I am paying monthly, so it's all good. Still a great car.
 
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Originally posted by: paulxcook
I'm not a big fan of wood grain stuff in the dashboard. Are Audis pretty reliable?
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Not particularly - their reliability ratings are below average, with particular problems with electronics.

My boss has an A8 and it has been to the shop at least 5 times in the past year. In all fairness it has mostly been recurrences of the same problem - a panel in the wooden dash trim rotates up to reveal the nav/MMI screen, and the motor keeps breaking, over and over and over. Honestly I am not that impressed with the car - the plastics aren't as nice as I would have expected, and the headliner feels kinda nasty for a car of that caliber. I haven't driven it, but I imagine it's nice . . .
 
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Originally posted by: DonVito
Originally posted by: paulxcook
I'm not a big fan of wood grain stuff in the dashboard. Are Audis pretty reliable?
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Not particularly - their reliability ratings are below average, with particular problems with electronics.

My boss has an A8 and it has been to the shop at least 5 times in the past year. In all fairness it has mostly been recurrences of the same problem - a panel in the wooden dash trim rotates up to reveal the nav/MMI screen, and the motor keeps breaking, over and over and over. Honestly I am not that impressed with the car - the plastics aren't as nice as I would have expected, and the headliner feels kinda nasty for a car of that caliber. I haven't driven it, but I imagine it's nice . . .
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Is it the new A8?
 
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Josh

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Originally posted by: DonVito
Originally posted by: Josh

Is it the new A8?
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I believe it's a 2006. Haven't they made some minor changes to the A8 for 2007?
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Sorry, I was talking about the models that have been redesigned since the old frame/bodywork (my model). There has been problems with the re-designed A8 and they have been having a hard time selling them. But, as far as my 2004 the reliability is supposed to be good.
 
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Originally posted by: Josh

Sorry, I was talking about the models that have been redesigned since the old frame/bodywork (my model). There has been problems with the re-designed A8 and they have been having a hard time selling them. But, as far as my 2004 the reliability is supposed to be good.
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That's great - I hope you enjoy your car. BTW, I didn't mean to piss in your cornflakes at all - I myself will definitely be moving from more or less perfectly-reliable Japanese cars to a less-reliable German car (probably a BMW) next time I get a new one, and I think the German cars offer real upside even to the extent they aren't the most reliable.

In any case, congrats!
 
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Originally posted by: DonVito
Originally posted by: Josh

Sorry, I was talking about the models that have been redesigned since the old frame/bodywork (my model). There has been problems with the re-designed A8 and they have been having a hard time selling them. But, as far as my 2004 the reliability is supposed to be good.
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That's great - I hope you enjoy your car. BTW, I didn't mean to piss in your cornflakes at all - I myself will definitely be moving from more or less perfectly-reliable Japanese cars to a less-reliable German car (probably a BMW) next time I get a new one, and I think the German cars offer real upside even to the extent they aren't the most reliable.

In any case, congrats!
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Thanks. It's all about the German Engineering :D
 
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eh, A6 .... I prefer the S4, or A4 models...I am not a fan of those headlights either, something makes it just look OLD to me.

audis are nice though
 
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One thing to watch out for, do not let the water drainage hole beneath the battery get clogged.
 
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I have a 2001 A6 2.7T, I have had no problems with it. All maintainance until 2005 was covered including scheduled check ups. Great ride, good AWD. Heavy steel and great crash test results. I got it for the wife so that she and the kid are safe.
 
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