# 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:** 6\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![2jzSupra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/2/8491ac/32.png) [@2jzSupra](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/2jzSupra)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2012, 2:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/friend-looking-at-a-1999-a6-quattro/262508/21 "2012-02-01T14:31:11Z")
It has new control arms and basically a whole new suspension. I also have another question, is there any way I can look online to see if there is any recalls on the car ? ---
**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:** [February 1, 2012, 4:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/friend-looking-at-a-1999-a6-quattro/262508/22 "2012-02-01T16:18:13Z")
> [@new addition to the fam... well.... to my other dog](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-addition-to-the-fam-well-to-my-other-dog/48127/16): > > I know the a4’s had control arm issues. Do the a6’s have these type of issues also? Yeh they all do. All 8 control arms go bad constantly along with wheel bearings ---
**Author:** ![imported\_ST4TUS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/imported_st4tus/32/6290_2.png) [@imported\_ST4TUS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/imported_ST4TUS)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2012, 4:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/friend-looking-at-a-1999-a6-quattro/262508/23 "2012-02-01T16:51:44Z")
> [@Scientology](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/scientology/434/35): > > 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. Not so much- VC gaskets leak if they have 80k+ miles on the original set…not many serious issues if maintained. Ive had x2 30v 2.8 a4’s, really solid vehicles when cared for. Just like anything, if you don’t replace/service when it’s necessary, it will add stress to another part of the vehicle which will then in turn break. ---
**Author:** ![AMD\_IS\_THE\_BEST](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/amd_is_the_best/32/6342_2.png) [@AMD\_IS\_THE\_BEST](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AMD_IS_THE_BEST)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2012, 6:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/friend-looking-at-a-1999-a6-quattro/262508/24 "2012-02-02T06:12:21Z")
For the record, the 2.7tt and 2.8l engines are damn near identical and will have the same related issues (minus turbo stuff on the 2.8). All of the common leaks (valve cover gaskets, cam seals, cam plugs and timing chain tensioner gaskets) are shared between the two of them. 190l is not a scary number as long as it was cared for properly. I have an Audi with upwards of 300k on it and it runs perfect (not to mention is ~400awhp). ---
**Author:** ![2jzSupra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/2/8491ac/32.png) [@2jzSupra](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/2jzSupra)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2012, 7:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/friend-looking-at-a-1999-a6-quattro/262508/25 "2012-02-02T07:46:17Z")
> [@On another topic](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/47885/26): > > For the record, the 2.7tt and 2.8l engines are damn near identical and will have the same related issues (minus turbo stuff on the 2.8). All of the common leaks (valve cover gaskets, cam seals, cam plugs and timing chain tensioner gaskets) are shared between the two of them. 190l is not a scary number as long as it was cared for properly. I have an Audi with upwards of 300k on it and it runs perfect (not to mention is ~400awhp). Is there any issues with the transmissions (auto)? I’m going to post pics of the car once I get it to my house ---
**Author:** ![AMD\_IS\_THE\_BEST](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/amd_is_the_best/32/6342_2.png) [@AMD\_IS\_THE\_BEST](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AMD_IS_THE_BEST)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2012, 10:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/friend-looking-at-a-1999-a6-quattro/262508/26 "2012-02-02T10:18:01Z")
As far as the auto is concerned, I’ve seen some have problems and some not. Drive the car and see how it feels. With that many miles it’s hard to tell and really depends on how it was driven I’d say. My mom’s old A4 2.8 had 145k on the auto with no problems. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/friend-looking-at-a-1999-a6-quattro/262508.md?page=1)