# Friend looking at a 1999 A6 Quattro... **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Automotive\ **Created:** [January 30, 2012, 8:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/friend-looking-at-a-1999-a6-quattro/262508 "2012-01-30T08:47:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![TurboTravis](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/turbotravis/32/6406_2.png) [@TurboTravis](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TurboTravis)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2012, 8:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/friend-looking-at-a-1999-a6-quattro/262508/1 "2012-01-30T08:47:00Z")
I know NOTHING about these cars-what kind of maintenance nightmare is he getting himself into? Here is what he knows… “Its got 190xxx on the body, 90% of the suspension is new, timing belt and water pump were recently done, body is solid. Looks like a brand new car” ---
**Author:** ![toomanycamaros](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7993a0/32.png) [@toomanycamaros](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/toomanycamaros)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2012, 9:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/friend-looking-at-a-1999-a6-quattro/262508/2 "2012-01-30T09:25:01Z")
> [@5/8 - Anyone want to Mtn Bike?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/5-8-anyone-want-to-mtn-bike/48116/3): > > I know NOTHING about these cars-what kind of maintenance nightmare is he getting himself into? Here is what he knows… > > “Its got 190xxx on the body, 90% of the suspension is new, timing belt and water pump were recently done, body is solid. Looks like a brand new car” good cars as long as they are well maintained ---
**Author:** ![97cavy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/c5a1d2/32.png) [@97cavy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/97cavy)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2012, 9:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/friend-looking-at-a-1999-a6-quattro/262508/3 "2012-01-30T09:51:42Z")
EEK, im not sure i’d even consider a used vehicle with damn new 200k on it ---
**Author:** ![GermanPSI](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/germanpsi/32/6353_2.png) [@GermanPSI](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GermanPSI)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2012, 12:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/friend-looking-at-a-1999-a6-quattro/262508/4 "2012-01-30T12:38:16Z")
Question is how much. ---
**Author:** ![adamea1635](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/bc8723/32.png) [@adamea1635](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/adamea1635)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2012, 1:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/friend-looking-at-a-1999-a6-quattro/262508/5 "2012-01-30T13:18:55Z")
And which engine and transmission. Not sure I would get near an auto with that sort of milage. Of course price matters a whole lot too. ---
**Author:** ![6SPD\_S4](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/6spd_s4/32/6326_2.png) [@6SPD\_S4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/6SPD_S4)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2012, 4:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/friend-looking-at-a-1999-a6-quattro/262508/6 "2012-01-30T16:45:14Z")
> [@Scientology](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/scientology/434/24): > > Question is how much. Only relevant question that needs to be addressed in regards to said vehicle. ---
**Author:** ![TurboTravis](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/turbotravis/32/6406_2.png) [@TurboTravis](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TurboTravis)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2012, 6:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/friend-looking-at-a-1999-a6-quattro/262508/7 "2012-01-30T18:36:48Z")
Supposedly 800 bucks. ---
**Author:** ![6SPD\_S4](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/6spd_s4/32/6326_2.png) [@6SPD\_S4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/6SPD_S4)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2012, 6:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/friend-looking-at-a-1999-a6-quattro/262508/8 "2012-01-30T18:39:14Z")
Fuck yeh pick it up. If not send it my way. ---
**Author:** ![PJB](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pjb/32/6389_2.png) [@PJB](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PJB)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2012, 6:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/friend-looking-at-a-1999-a6-quattro/262508/9 "2012-01-30T18:39:41Z")
seems like they usually go for more than that even with those miles so Im thinking something is fucked up with it ---
**Author:** ![adamea1635](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/bc8723/32.png) [@adamea1635](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/adamea1635)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2012, 7:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/friend-looking-at-a-1999-a6-quattro/262508/10 "2012-01-30T19:10:27Z")
Pick it up. If it breaks quick part it out and make more than you paid for it. ---
**Author:** ![2jzSupra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/2/8491ac/32.png) [@2jzSupra](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/2jzSupra)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2012, 8:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/friend-looking-at-a-1999-a6-quattro/262508/11 "2012-01-30T20:48:48Z")
Im the one pickin up the car. Its 800 bucks and needs a coil pack. Tested it and its shot. I also have a motor and transmission i am buying from a good friend that has 92,000 on the pair for 500. I beleive its a good price and i think it will be fine but any input will be honestly appreciated ---
**Author:** ![love4boost](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/love4boost/32/6658_2.png) [@love4boost](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/love4boost)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2012, 10:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/friend-looking-at-a-1999-a6-quattro/262508/12 "2012-01-30T22:03:38Z")
IIRC, 99 is the year they came out with the 2.7 turbo motor for the A6… IMO The 2.8 is way more reliable, but which does the car your buying have? Regaurdless its a freakin awesome deal, but if its the 2.7, plan on dumping a ton of loot into it. just my $0.02 ---
**Author:** ![GermanPSI](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/germanpsi/32/6353_2.png) [@GermanPSI](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GermanPSI)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2012, 10:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/friend-looking-at-a-1999-a6-quattro/262508/13 "2012-01-30T22:13:30Z")
> [@On another topic](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/47957/31): > > Im the one pickin up the car. Its 800 bucks and needs a coil pack. Tested it and its shot. I also have a motor and transmission i am buying from a good friend that has 92,000 on the pair for 500. I beleive its a good price and i think it will be fine but any input will be honestly appreciated So wait it has a bad coil on the motor in it and your also buying another motor and tranny for it? Im confused ---
**Author:** ![love4boost](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/love4boost/32/6658_2.png) [@love4boost](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/love4boost)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2012, 10:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/friend-looking-at-a-1999-a6-quattro/262508/14 "2012-01-30T22:24:05Z")
> [@FS: Some PC Stuff](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-some-pc-stuff/48102/8): > > So wait it has a bad coil on the motor in it and your also buying another motor and tranny for it? Im confused Guessing he is either swapping both out because of the high mileage of the stock motor and tranny or is going to buy both as a back up for when his shit does blow. ---
**Author:** ![slow4show](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ad7895/32.png) [@slow4show](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/slow4show)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2012, 10:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/friend-looking-at-a-1999-a6-quattro/262508/15 "2012-01-30T22:25:09Z")
92000 \< 190000 ---
**Author:** ![Sketchy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sketchy/32/6378_2.png) [@Sketchy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Sketchy)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2012, 5:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/friend-looking-at-a-1999-a6-quattro/262508/16 "2012-01-31T05:25:17Z")
> [@You think you've got it bad?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/you-think-youve-got-it-bad/48098/31): > > IIRC, 99 is the year they came out with the 2.7 turbo motor for the A6… IMO The 2.8 is way more reliable, but which does the car your buying have? > > Regaurdless its a freakin awesome deal, but if its the 2.7, plan on dumping a ton of loot into it. > > just my $0.02 Dont be confused the 2.8 has its far share of problems also. I just got a 2001 Passat with the 2.8 and it is an oil leak nightmare. That 2.8 was always known as a leaky motor, mainly from the top end. ---
**Author:** ![HANSTECH](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/hanstech/32/6445_2.png) [@HANSTECH](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/HANSTECH)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2012, 7:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/friend-looking-at-a-1999-a6-quattro/262508/17 "2012-01-31T07:16:26Z")
Audi’s suck. except mine. ---
**Author:** ![2jzSupra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/2/8491ac/32.png) [@2jzSupra](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/2jzSupra)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2012, 8:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/friend-looking-at-a-1999-a6-quattro/262508/18 "2012-01-31T08:27:06Z")
Yea im gettin the other motor and trans in case it does shit the bed. Just for the fact that its a good deal for the pair ---
**Author:** ![2jzSupra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/2/8491ac/32.png) [@2jzSupra](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/2jzSupra)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2012, 9:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/friend-looking-at-a-1999-a6-quattro/262508/19 "2012-01-31T09:29:06Z")
The audi has the 2.8 in it. ---
**Author:** ![JRubino](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jrubino/32/6285_2.png) [@JRubino](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JRubino)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2012, 2:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/friend-looking-at-a-1999-a6-quattro/262508/20 "2012-02-01T14:10:30Z")
I know the a4’s had control arm issues. Do the a6’s have these type of issues also? [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/friend-looking-at-a-1999-a6-quattro/262508.md?page=2)