Re: A6Q qestions

[Andrew Duane USG <duane@hunch.zk3.dec.com>]

Hairy green toads from Mars made Sargent Schutt say:

> I'm considering purchasing a 1996 A6 quattro wagon with 65k. Asking is
> 19,900 (dealer) and it has a warranty for 1 yr./12k miles.
> 
> I put quite a few miles on cars and wonder what to expect from the tranny,
> among other things. Also, is there any way to improve on the sluggish
> performance?

That's a pretty decent price, except for the pretty high miles.
Last year I paid $24,800 for a '95 A6QW with 39K, well equipped.
My tranny is the one sore point for me. Besides the obvious problem
that IT'S A FREAKING AUTOMATIC SLUSHBOX P-O-S, I seem to be having
some shift problems into 4th gear.

I'd check the tranny operation carefully, and get them to change
the fluid before you buy it.

Sluggish performance? I think you should see your next point
below. I assume it has the same 12V 172HP engine mine does. It
gets around OK, but it is not a "fast" car by any means.


> If anyone is aware of any S6 avants for sale, please let me know. I need a
> wagon, not a sedan.

I saw a couple when I look for my A6QW, but the price differential
was too steep (they were asking about $38K-$40K).


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