Audi A6 Avant 1.8T

Audi A6 1.8 T Quattro I have been fairly loyal to VAG over the years, so when my previous (company provided) Saab 900 came to the end of its lease I decided to have a look at either the VW Passat or Audi A6 Avant. I was looking for something "interesting" and yet practical. I have a young family (two under-fives) plus a dog. I thought - hmm, a sporty estate might do the trick. So we had a test drive in a Passat 2.8 V6 4motion Estate. Now, I used ...
...So, next thought was an Audi A6. The new A4 was also a consideration but my local dealer just happened to have an A6 Avant 1.8T Quattro in stock. An ex-demonstrator. The test drive showed it be nearly ideal. The engine isn't that sporty but does the job. The amount of space is fantastic. And the overall quality is much better than the VW. Good levels of equipment. However, no CD as standard. Good air conditioning, adjustable for driver and front ...

jimmythehat 28.05.2001 (29.05.2001) · Read full review
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...was treated like traitor by Audi (UK). Unfortunately, I had plenty of dealings with them as the car filled up with water inside every time it rained. This in turn found its way into the electrics and all sorts of problems ensued. It took nearly two years to get fixed and in the end I had to drive it back to where I bought it....in Germany. Thanks again Audi UK. I have just taken delivery of a UK spec'd and delivered A6 Avant 1.8T SE that has an ...
...Audi, so I chose manual. All in all, I would rather drive this than an Espace or Volvo and it has a certain element of style that Audi seems to have sorted in the last few years. Leather seats are a must if you have kids (I have four). ...

heathfield 30.04.2001 · Read full review
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