Do not put your income on display, but to keep a dignified and respectable. Seem to be, that way people talk, choosing business class from Audi. Really, "six", produced from 1997 by 2004 year, It looks quite expensive, while it does not have BMW aggression and ostentatious chic Mercedes. Just discreet charm of the bourgeoisie.
At the used car market meets a lot of Audi A6, которые покупались новыми у украинских дилеров. Not surprising: as known, the past five years, Audi sales in the country soared. However, and a lot of cars, which fetches peregonschiki from Europe.
Body and Suspension
"Six» Audi last generation is available with two body styles - sedan and wagon. And "hey» Audi (Unlike wagon business class from BMW and Mercedes) in Ukrane quite common.
The fully galvanized body A6 - one of the main advantages of Audi in comparison with competitors. After all, it is almost not afraid of aggressive reagents road, that literally eat up the paint and metal on the machines of other brands. true, Moscow road salt is often disables the windows - the repair procedure is long and not cheap.
Aluminum multi-link suspension A6 because of its complex structure often afflicts owners of unexpected spending on road repairs. It is not uncommon, when too active drivers front part requires suspension through bulkheads 50 thousand. km (the original set of arms worth about 20 000 rub.). Still, the German engineers have designed the front levers per flawless European roads ... The steering rods can not be called longevity - in fact it is consumable. Another "brand Consumable" in the Audi A6 - front stabilizer.
Engines and transmissions
For "six" offers a very wide range of petrol engines (from modest 1.8 to powerful and expensive to maintain V6 and V8) and diesel engines, very popular in Europe. Almost all motors are considered to be sufficiently reliable. true, they are very demanding on the timely replacement of oil and filters. Forgetful owners usually pay the repair of hydraulic valves. Another feature of the family - Audi engines even in the "middle age" begin to literally "eat oil". Quite often, owners have to fill up a liter of oil for a thousand kilometers! What can we say about the cars with high mileage ...
so, four-cylinder engines 1.8 and 1.8T please thrifty owners - because that is what fuels their minimum expenses. The only caveat: Be careful with the turbocharged engine, weigh all the "pros" and "cons" before buying. As known, turbine may be damaged suddenly. The replacement cost - $2000.
One of the most popular V6 engine volume 2,4 l. machines, it is equipped with this engine, most in the second hand market. Not a bad option for the relationship service costs / driving pleasure. serious flaws (excluding food oil) had not revealed.
maximalists, of course, A6 wish to have a 300-horsepower V8. Note, the cost of its maintenance is already beyond the scope of business class. You will have almost the same to pay the bills, as the owner of a prestigious A8.
There are engine - V6 biturbo for lovers of light. The moment of truth comes, when the service passes judgment on the replacement of two turbines, who do not live longer 150 thousand. km. The cost of repairs for a used car is obtained simply astronomical.
Дизельные модификации не стали популярными у украинских покупателей подержанных Audi. Not surprising: the vagaries of diesel engines and their demands on the quality of fuel forced owners often go to the service, what about his business ...
Now a few words about the transmissions. Manual on "Six» Audi is quite robust - at least, even on the seven-year vehicles it does not cause problems owners. But with automatic "Tiptronic" (with the function of a manual gear shift) this is not so easy. Usually, He "dies" after run 130-150 thousand. km. agree, very short life in "Tiptronic" ...
It can not be said about the all-wheel drive - Audi brand raisin. As the experience of operation of used cars, this transmission should not be afraid - if the machine is serviced in the normal service, four-wheel drive will not ruin an expensive repair.
What else?
In four-wheel drive is often presented A6 unpleasant surprises fuel level sensors. There are many cases, as a result of such "deception" drivers stood on the road with an empty tank. Good, if this happens in Moscow. And if the winter in the country line?!
prices
Огромное предложение и широкий разброс цен – это правило для подержанных машин бизнес-класса в Украине действует для всех немецких марок. Audi - is no exception. nothing surprising: the market lacks both absolutely tortured intensive use of the machine, and cars from the neat owners, in which the main route - home-office-home-long 20 km. It is therefore necessary to conduct a thorough diagnosis before purchasing. maybe, it will give a comprehensive answer to the question of pricing. The initial strip of the oldest specimens - $9.000.
Summary of experts
Despite all its advantages, A6 even in old age is an expensive toy, which is addressed not to the poor owner. car maintenance can not be called cheap. It is necessary to remember the, who was going to buy "six" on the last money.
