A6 C6 reliability issues

[MarkTM]

Or perhaps its due to space issues within the engine bay... on the rear I think it is due to how the chassis is designed/built...

But could be either reason that you suggest or I ...

I personally think it's built by accountants...they figure if they make things inaccessible then a % of owners will get the work done at a dealer.

Was talking to a couple of breakdown people I know and they recommend buying a Kia, not only are they backed by a 7yr warranty but also cheap servicing £300 for 3yrs. They both agree that the secret with them is that individual parts as opposed to whole components can be changed...so a new washer seal instead of a whole new X...makes you wonder!

[Col]

I think I detect some sarcasm.

And dare I suggest that there is some Stockholm syndrome apparent as well. These cars are holding you to ransom and yet you still love them.

Your all stark raving raving bonkers but this thread is aiding and assisting you to 'come out' and admit that the C6/A6 isn't really a very good car.

[neilos100]

I think Gups Zesty accounts for at least 80% of all the faults reported with the C6 's on here .....take Zesty away and you have a generally reliable car!

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[Brycie]

I disagree that they're unriable. Yes the A6 C6 section is far more active than most others, but most of the activity is from C6 owners who ars on here because they enjoy it, not because they have faults. There are also lots of us who would definitely go with another A6 afterwards. So I'd suggest the majority are very happy with our cars, we're just a more sociable bunch than the owners of other models.

[daycartes]

Have now traded in my C6 for a C7. Had one slight problem with C6 in that the rear window didn't raise properly. Fixed that by not using it! I am amazed at the difference between C6 and C7, but it was the only car I have traded in whilst still being in absolutely great condition. I would love to know if the new owner was on this forum, reg was pv55agy and the mileage was 100,000.
Daycartes
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[Guest 2]

Did it need a brake repair in 2011?

http://www.whocanfixmycar.com/Mechan...wJob/745/discs

Still taxed

Date of Liability 01 10 2013
Date of First Registration 24 10 2005
Year of Manufacture 2005
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 2698cc
CO2 Emissions 223g/Km
Fuel Type HEAVY OIL
Export Marker N
Vehicle Status Licence Not Due
Vehicle Colour BEIGE
Vehicle Type Approval M1
Vehicle Excise Duty rate for vehicle
6 Months Rate £154.00
12 Months Rate £280.00

and insured

YES PV55AGY IS showing as insured on the Motor Insurance Database today.

[gupsterg]

I think Gups Zesty accounts for at least 80% of all the faults reported with the C6 's on here .....

[daycartes]

Yes I'd forgotten about that. My A4 went 60000 before new pads were needed, whereas the c6 went through 2 sets, due to the fact that it was automatic. I do feel that replacement disks is unwarranted, excuse the pun, my first Audi an Audi 80 lasted until 176000, both a4 and c6 needed new disks much earlier. Why is this? I have heard that it's because they no longer use asbestos in the pads, they use something that wears out the disks much more quickly. Of course cars are much heavier nowadays. I had it done at the main dealers though, the search that you highlit was just an investigatory quest.
Daycartes

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[gupsterg]

But looking at this forum, the A6/C6 attracts more threads and posts than any other car by some margin.

I think this forum has a great number of A6 (C6) owners... there are sections which you can post and go to ...

There are other multi Audi forums/VAG and the C6 is ...

These cars are holding you to ransom and yet you still love them.

Yes mine on both points ...

[Col]