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#1188 of 6920 Should I buy an A6? Well, maybe! by markcincinnati
May 23, 2001 (6:42 am)
This morning, in Cincinnati -- which means I do not know if it is a National Sales Incentive -- I heard that a NEW 2001.5 VW Passat with the 1.8t engine and the "monsoon" sound system was available for a 39 month lease program of $279/month. Out of pocket costs were some number like $1600 -- which includes a $300 refundable sec dep. Of course the first month's payment would be required making your initial check amount about $1,900. Not a bad deal.I love quattro's, but starting out with 50,000 miles on a 1998 A6 -- unless you get an extended warranty (and a really good one) -- would scare me, and I am fearless (and I am a BIG Audi fan).
Unless you need all wheel drive, I would seriously consider the Passat -- at this lease price point. Of course there may be some good deals on A4's too (but the Passat is closer to the A6 in rear seat leg room).
Just a thought.
#1189 of 6920 2002 audi models by traderalex1
May 23, 2001 (8:43 am)
If you go to the Audi germany website (www.audi.de), you can some good ideas as to what will be new for 2002 in North America, as most of our "new to market" features are already on the street in Europe. It looks like they gave the A6 a few cosmetic changes, including slightly reworked lights, and a front air dam that supposedly resembles the double grill look found on the A8. I recall reading, too, that the chasis has been stiffened to improve both drivability and durability. I think you can find some English language links from that site, if you can't figure out the German. The range of engine choices for the A6 over there, are quite amazing. A couple different turbo diesels. And the budget minded driver can actually choose a 1.8 liter gas engine, but I can't imagine how well that will work in a car of this weight. There are also a number of pics of the 2002 A4, which has already been on the streets of Germany for quite a while. I just returned from a trip there, the new A4 is a nice looking car. I really had the impression that it looked just like a smaller A6. The same body, but on a shorter wheelbase.#1190 of 6920 2002 A6? by markcincinnati
May 23, 2001 (9:52 am)
Go to http://www.quattroclubusa.org/ and click on the article "New Look for the Audi A6" --
in fact this might work to go to the article directly directly:
http://www.quattroclubusa.org/news/2001/newa6/index2.shtml
There are changes for the 2002 -- and you CAN order a 2002 A6 2.7t NOW. But it will take a few months for it to come in.
Nothing here is meant to disparage the 2001 A6 2.7t. But, if you can wait, I would go for the 2002 based on the write up at the above URL.
#1191 of 6920 markcincinatti...2001.5 Passat by dwpc
May 23, 2001 (2:08 pm)
Consider where we are in the model year. Since the 2002 models will start appearing in September, that Passat is more like a 2001.75 with an appropriate late-in-the-year discount.#1192 of 6920 2001.5 Passat vs '98 A6 with 50,000 miles on the odometer. by markcincinnati
May 23, 2001 (2:42 pm)
Agree completely with your comments about the mid year Passat dwpc -- but the response was more of an alternative suggestion for/to a used '98 A6 with 50,000+ miles on it versus a new Passat that was apparently at a good lease price.The press has been quite kind to the NEW Passat -- at least the 3 articles I have read.
I would, as I said, have some concern$ about a used '98 Audi A6 running bare (without any protection package -- the Audi Advantage is gone as of 50k miles).
#1193 of 6920 Mark..A6 vs Passat by dwpc
May 23, 2001 (3:26 pm)
Have you investigated extended warranties? Some are supposed to be quite good. The A6 is a lot more car than the Passat anyway you look at it. The downside is that '98 was the first model year for the new A6 so there's no sample for true long term performance. Audis genrally seem to hold up well though.#1194 of 6920 New A6 2.7T by socal3
May 23, 2001 (4:09 pm)
I am in the market for a new car and I really like the A6 2.7t. A dealer has two brand new 2000 2.7t on his lot for sale(obviously this dealer is feeling the effects of a slowing economy). Any of you have an opinion on what would be the fair price? Another dealer has offered to sell me any new 2001 A6 for $250 above invoice. Finally, do any of you have an opinion regarding what will be the demand and pricing of the 2002 A6.#1195 of 6920 If You People had to do it all over again...Would you buy 2.7T or BMW 330i? by sandecki
May 23, 2001 (6:02 pm)
I know they are two different animals, but for pretty much same money I am bouncing back and forth.Audi worries me more(reliability) although I heard also many issues with 3 series Beemers.
I am looking for fun to drive, but something that I might want to keep for longer than warranty period. Space is at some consideration, but not as much.
Also, what is a decent lease payment on a 2.7T(loaded, no sport package) currently with no $s down and 10k/yr?
Thanks For Your Help
#1196 of 6920 Don't ask me by raybear
May 23, 2001 (6:20 pm)
I used to sell BMW's. I'd take the bimmer every time. Sorry Audinuts.#1197 of 6920 Another Recall for A6 by galvang
May 23, 2001 (9:00 pm)
After owning my A6 for 18 months and after three fuel sending unit failures and all the hasles that occured, I dump it. I had no choice but to assert the lemon law and I won.To my dismay, I received another recall notice for the same issue for the A6. Its funny, through the lemon law proceeding Audi kept saying that the problem was fixed after their last recall. In fact it wasn't. Audi has finally come to terms and admit that they have a current problem. Its too late for me and the A6 was dumped. I am happy I did.
With the lemon law proceeds bought an MDX and I'm happy with it so far. Japanese make a more reliable cars than the Euro's do. Audi needs to get its act together or customers will be dropping out like flys. Like me. Audi is like Ford. Don't you think so.
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