Should You Buy an AUDI A6 (Test Drive & Review C7 2011-2018 2.0TDI)

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[@muhammedjaved4908]

I got the A6 C7 2012 done nearly 140K on the clock and it's never skipped a beat. One of the best cars I own, motorway mile cruncher and got the umph when needed for an over take. Doesn't look out dated in my opinion either.

[@uk7866]

Hasn't aged at all! Fantastic design

[@Mietas2]

@Circa That's why they broke - you never used them 😉

[@bdeithrick]

Box trouble

[@Rob_Smith_golf]

Can u do a video on what's happened with used car prices since 2019 I see that some have gone up but strangely trade in prices haven't to match ?

[@pavel4014]

@@Rob_Smith_golf they went up like crazy mid year 2022 as well, c7s jumped by 3-4K in eu

[@snbala]

My father who is an accountant has a late 18 plate black edition model, it’s the 1.8 TFSI model which I thought would be gutless for the weight of the car but is actually quite punchy. The interior is showing its age now but usual Audi build is there. However it’s a very quiet and comfortable car to do long distances in.

[@ClavinZKL]

y'all have a '18 model and ur talking about its showing its age lol. im maybe gonna get a '14 model 2.0 cly

[@coffeehouseguitars9214]

I used to own a 2014 Bi TDI S line one of those …. amazing!! And even more amazing after I had it re mapped to about 350 BHP … it felt insanely fast with all the torque & was a very luxury super solid car … no regrets about owning it …

[@Missacek]

I have that exact car right now. I wonder what did you replace it for?

[@coffeehouseguitars9214]

@@Missacek I changed to a 2017 Audi S5 … took it a stage more modern and a bit more sporty … was a good upgrade …

[@Missacek]

@@coffeehouseguitars9214 I was thinking about petrol S5 B9 aswell. Glad you are happy :). How is the comfort by the way? That is my concern if I go for the S5 because I have air suspension on A6 but I heard that adaptive dampers in S5 are quite good.

[@coffeehouseguitars9214]

@@Missacek I didn’t have the S5 for that long as a fire engine crashed into it. It was a great car, the ride wasn’t too firm & it was very very refined and smooth to drive … I now have an RS5 2021 ..

[@double.u1577]

What was the reliability for the A6 like? I am thinking of getting one in a few years. Cheers!

[@daraghmorrissey]

I owned a 2012 A6 and a BMW F10 5 series. I felt the same way as you about this car. The A6 was better inside but the BMW was a better drive and looked better outside so I slightly preferred the BMW. I just moved to a 2018 Audi A5 Sportback which is a wonderful car to drive - I'm now in the US so it came with every option and has 2.0L 254HP engine with Quattro all wheel drive. Great videos as always.

[@theboogeyman5736]

which one was more reliable the f10 or the a6

[@daraghmorrissey]

@@theboogeyman5736 the a6. I had a weird vibration/steering issue with the F10. It got very unstable at 70mph for some reason. It was related to run flats and BMW tried different sets of tyres and couldn’t fix it. A colleague in work had the same issue. It started after a year of owning it and got fed up and sold it. Up to that issue I loved how it drove.

[@trxndesign3331]

Since A6 C7 and new Audi A5 are amost the same price here in Europe, which one would you recommend? I'd prefer A5 because of bigger and easily approachable trunk

[@daraghmorrissey]

@@trxndesign3331 I love both of them - you might be able to get more options cheaper with the A5 as its the next model down

[@niume7468]

Why not buy 3.0 tdi?

[@TheJVCMan]

I had a 2012 C7 and I did just over 100k in it. I loved it. Best Car I have owned. I used it up and down the motorway everyday. Never missed a beat, drove it across Europe on holiday and it eats the miles. I could drive for 3 or 4 hours at a time and wouldn't feel tired when getting out at the other end. I really miss that car.

[@jambear7862]

One of these survived being flipped over 5 times and obliterated everything apart from the reinforced cabin and double glazed windows with all the airbags providing stable support. Very safe

[@andrewdaley5480]

Impressive. 🇬🇧 👍

[@baljitbanga6726]

I have a 2015 C7 2.0 Audi A6 Ultra Black Edition, my first Audi and I love it. I bought the 2.0 over 3.0 for more reliability regarding the cam chain issues. For me just a all round cruiser, deffo a long term car for me.

[@humblegreymedia]

How is the car going so far??

[@davidbenji1]

I have a 2014 A6 Prestige TDI and I absolutely love it. I love the black headliner and the "dark and gloomy" interior. It doesn't distract from what's outside. I also love the location of the volume knob just to the right of the shifter. It's the perfect location for relaxing your arm while you flip through songs and play with the volume. Nice review!

[@stuartday1876]

I love the volume knob being there as well, it's just the right place for it to be! Volume controls and climate controls should NEVER be touch screen. Lots of the time it's design above function; in my wife's new VW, the trip mileage reset is 3 menus deep in the centre touch screen, with prompts asking me if I'm sure I want to reset the trip mileage!! Just put a tiny button in the speedo area ffs...

[@davidbenji1]

@@stuartday1876 Couldn't agree more!

[@bobibest89]

For me the C7 is one of the best designed Audi's. But let's be honest. It has to have a V6 or V8 and a sporty styling. The powerful look of the S6 just fits this design so well. Audi designers are masters at making best of a car look classy.

[@TomTom-ne7hk]

I owned a 2016 A6 a couple of years ago. Honestly one of the best cars we’ve owned as a family! Plenty of room for all the kids baggage, classy interior and stylish exterior. Also towed our caravan for a year before we swapped it! Couldn’t recommend one of these enough!

[@serenityinside1]

So why’d you swap it ?!!

[@andypeebles2242]

I’ve got a 2018 2.0 TDi Ultra Black Edition A6 Avant and love it. It looks good and its great to drive. The road tax however, is £215 a year and definitely doesn’t have Apple Car Play. You do have to avoid all potholes though.

[@andystone5487]

A number of years ago I had an A6 Avant, 7 seater (the small bench seat that faced backwards in the boot). It was indeed a very good car and in the 4 years I had it, it never didn't start, was very comfortable (if not a little too softly sprung) and very practical. I agree with you, although very good, it wasn't "great". it was alright!

[@f-u-nkyf-u-ntime]

A friend of mine had an A5, which he loved. Until the gearbox failed on him. I bought an XF and loved that until the gearbox failed on me. It's a funny old world, but one thing is written in stone. If luxury cars float your boat, they will all eventually sink your wallet.

[@jamesk1806]

That's why Matt always bangs on about getting that box serviced. As soon as I bought my XF as there was no evidence of timing belt or box service I got it done sharpish.

[@f-u-nkyf-u-ntime]

@jamesk1806 he didn't get the box serviced, and it failed on him at around 130,000 miles, but I did get my gearbox serviced at 85,000 miles, and it still failed on me at around 114,000 miles. It's now had two complete rebuilds. I bought an XJ with only 16,000 miles on it, but because it was 10 years old, the first thing I did was get a gearbox service.

[@MobilediscowirralCoUk]

@@jamesk1806 70,000 find good spot to get stuff done

[@jayjunior2023]

Not if you lease. I lease all my cars.. rather pay more then buy something upfront or on finance.

[@jamesk1806]

@@jayjunior2023 we talking used cars. I lease for sure but also use the used car market for the stuff I can't afford to lease new. 😉

[@GWJUK]

My Dad had a 90’s A6, as a new driver using his free fuel work perk I loved it. The all red gauges and the acceleration was a total joy to behold.

[@andyburnett8012]

Totally agree with your comments Matt, my wife recently hired a 72 plate A6 40tdi and I felt it was a bit meh, full of tech, efficient, but not much to love.

[@yorkshiremike5083]

I had 3.0 V6 diesel 272bhp on a 17 plate and moved it on after 9 months. I’ve owned four A6’s including an allroad but couldn’t get on with the C7 generation. The 272 bhp V6 is an absolute weapon on an engine but the build quality isn’t a patch on the previous C6 generation. The interior in the C7 is also fussy and a bit of a mish mash. Now back in a 2010 Le Mans run out model loaded with everything. One owner retirement car, fully stamped and 35,500 miles when I got it a month ago. I couldn’t be happier and wouldn’t own another C7. And for anyone wondering about parts costs. Those matrix headlights are £1500 each to replace and the MMI is known to be iffy in the C7 generation. If that goes pop, it’s 4K bill to replace it 👀

[@sebvds8366]

I’ve had the A6 the same model and very similar spec. we live not far from london and have driven it to germany and back twice now and have managed 65mpg while driving nearly 100mph on the autobahn. i’d say it wasn’t really meant to feel and have fun handling but in terms of eating up the miles it has been a really great car that’s comfy and quiet. I do regret selling it

[@santana9537]

5 series all day for me. My dad had an e60 535i and did 186,000 miles since it was brand new. Only unexpected expense was a cracked wing mirror

[@HighPeakAutos]

Nice

[@johnmason5626]

I had a 2015 3ltr Bi-turbo back edition in white. It’s was NOT boring. Since then I’ve had an S4 Avant and a Jaguar I-Pace. I still think it was the best car I’ve ever had. The torque was monstrous and it was QUICK. The beauty of it was that it looked almost indistinguishable from a 2ltr TdI. Just an epic car. Try one and you will be converted.

[@HighPeakAutos]

I’ve had a biturbo A7 and loved it

[@gingermonsterjonnie]

@@HighPeakAutos what about the “non service “ gearbox 🤯. I love the car and the only reason I didn’t go for it was it had 120k on it and no gearbox service Audi agreed it isn’t on a service schedule , 300+ BHP no gearbox service ???🤯🤯🤯

[@robloxfan4271]

One of my dream cars, it’s fantastic value for money and still looks up to date

[@md-detailing]

Very common here in Croatia, very popular, stunning, reliable and if it has a 3.0 v6 tdi its amazing and very fast, the interior is so modern and built to last. Great video as usual Matt! :D

[@takumifujiwara4419]

have a 2016 a4, its a good family car, 1.4tfsi so good on fuel, decent punch and mpg. it is a bit boring but its everything you need and it does it all very well

[@Akkers24]

I had 2013 one of these for my first "nice car" after owning several £400 bangers. It was one of the most comfortable cars I've. Drove it from North wales to Austria for a Gumballesque road trip to a snow sports festival. Zero back pain on arrival. It was great, But yes - just a bit boring and safe, but Still a great car. I'd

[@apeman2981]

I was waiting for the moment you would comment on the volume button in the centre console and you didn't disappoint. Great job.

[@limitedmark]

Must admit , I have recently acquired an A6 3.0l TDI , great car , but the ride like you said is harsh. I also agree it has nothing to make you fall in love with it but they do drive very well.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Well said!

[@limitedmark]

@@pontus.andersson No the SE, I thought it would be less harsh but it is not much better to be fair, nice car so not going to call it names as I got it cheap. 😉👍

[@bowden437]

Driving down the A6☺ bypass towards Whalley Bridge, in the A6 we had. You needed fixadent to keep your teeth in place as you went over the rumble strips approaching the roundabout. Featured in most of these videos. Terrible suspension design. Do not notice them in current S7. Apart from that, it's a great family car. But nobody listens, you can buy a great A6 for the price of a Cash Cow.

[@killerblue1]

I have asked for this video for the last few years! I had this for 1.5 years. 2015 sline Loved it but the DPF/Adblu and EGR absolutely shat itself. Was coating a fortune and had to offload it. Got a newer A4 2 days ago. Much nicer Interior. Smaller and feels quicker. Also the virtual cockpit is amazing. 👌

[@HighPeakAutos]

Yeah I love the virtual cockpit

[@wakaflockaproject]

Get a dpf and egr delete. Issues long gone

[@japanluv]

What happened with the egr and adblue and at what mileage? Just bought a 2016 2.0 tdi estate with 111k miles and 1 owner, cambelt done at 66k and trying to figure out why so early?

[@killerblue1]

@@japanluv I think someone remapped the car. Deleted the dpf on the CPU but didn't manually remove the dpf so it clogged. Then the lemon landed on my lap. After spending 4,000 nearly on different repairs to try fix the issue. From mapping out egr, changing spark plugs, to hollowing out and deleting the dpf, to deleting and unplugging the adblu system because it failed too. I sold it at a small loss and got an A4 2016. Probably sounds like a waste but the car had to be running to sell it. Glad it's gone. The anxiety from breaking down every 3 months was stressful and expensive. Left me with a financial hangover! A4 is less sexy but the inside is amazing and I've had a very stress free year of ownership.

[@japanluv]

@@killerblue1 I’ve looked into that as well, the face lift. I was very close to see a few but I kind of liked the A6 estate a bit more. I’ll have to figure out how to keep it from major problems with the DPF and EGR cooler. I’ve part exchange a 2015 Seat Leon 2.0 TDI FR that was a joy to drive for a year and had no issues with it, I just wanted something a bit bigger. I hope it serves you well🤗

[@neilbeese118]

Hi Matt, love the channel. I've got a 2016 A6. Lovely car, but totally agree with you, clinical and no character! Next car definitely jaguar xj! Keep up the good work.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks!

[@Luckyjo21]

Audi to a jaguar lol good luck with that

[@neilbeese118]

@Lucky you're probably right. Just want a car I enjoy driving. What could possibly go wrong!

[@andrewmullen4003]

I had an A6 years ago, a 1998 1,8T, and loved it.

[@joedennehy386]

Great clip thanks. I have a VW which is soulless but efficient. I recently bought a 2013 e 350 mercedes w212. and its such a pleasure to drive. Not quite an M5, but a really nice car with the Wheeeeeeeeee factor. Nice tight yet comfortable suspension, with 302 HP

[@deanwelsh5702]

I have only had Audi for the last 20 years all bought second hand . All ultra reliable and easy to service yourself the extra outlay is recouped by reliability.

[@bazzaclarky7445]

Another Bob on review Matt. I actually have an A6 c7 Avant 3.0Tdi S-line and it's the perfect car. Loads of space for the family, golf clubs and general life. I find it very comfortable, fast enough for pretty much every eventuality and very easy to live with. Particularly when my long term average fuel ecois about 44mpg and easily achieve 50+mpg on a long trip. It pulls a car trailer or my caravan great, and still feels stable. I genuinely can't find a more suitable family car without spending £25k+ . Anyway, I'd say go buy one, enjoy it and keep it. They're faithfully fantastic and the quality is obvious to all!

[@secretsquirrel3793]

I had exactly this car but a manual Avant. It was as dull as ditchwater and absolutely not a driver's car, as Matt says. The issue I have with Audi's is the excessively forward mounted engine that places too much weight over the front wheels. This in turn means that the front suspension needs to be overly stiff. This is even more apparent in the A4 where the disparity in front and rear suspension stiffness makes for very disconcerting response, especially when cornering swiftly.

[@Gooner-1971]

I like how that screen folds away 👍 I don’t like all these modern cars with an “open laptop” glued to the dash 😢

[@ifyouarefeelingsinister]

I honestly wouldn’t worry about someone thinking I was an accountant or any profession driving a car. Most people seldom think about others or care, especially about what others drive

[@HighPeakAutos]

That’s true. It was a joke though to be fair.

[@relaxing1.2.3]

I had a 2012 c7 A6 sline , the best car I have ever had! Amazing quality amazing on fuel too.

[@jc4778]

I owned the previous version with the 3.0 diesel engine...would always have that over the 2.0. Seamless power and 4WD improves the car a lot.

[@Jahmed5635]

What a car!! Absolutely love this thing, quite fond of it but it’s a very very big car

[@sirianofmorley]

I own an A6 and I approve this message.

[@alundavies5171]

the bisexual turbo is bloody epic drove one when my brother had a 2011 A6 2.0 diesel coming up for change! his was a special edition cracking car but the cvt box! he went on to have a 5 series after!!

[@vodonnell1]

I have one and do like its German way of doing things, great on motorway runs and does 50 plus mpg nice to look at too, they grow on you.

[@Jahmed5635]

There is a man on the Audi forum that does 12500 miles a week In these a6’s!!

[@richardredhead2988]

Great Review, would need to be the Avant as other saloons would be higher up the list… Nice to see you out and about on The Costa Del Fylde Coast 🌞😎🌞

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks 👍

[@Wayne.R]

Great video..as always. I have the C7 platform A7 3.0 TDI Quattro, SLine with 116k now, and FASH. Having the servicing done on time, is so important with these cars. Not long after I took possession of my car, the gearbox failed. Mechatronics gave up and it cost me the thick end of £4500 to repair it. Service book had said the fluid had been done, but it hadn't. Not the dealers fault, but Audi is so damn expensive. But now its fixed, it's the perfect daily. Smooth, quiet, premium and i don't think has aged all that badly either. But...i do need a 335d Touring....

[@sleepycatpictures1176]

Nailed it! It's the law that you have to have chips at the seaside.

[@MartinJG100]

I am reminded of that Edinburgh to London trip by Clarkson on a tank of fuel with the cruise control set at the legal limit. I recall he ran out of fuel on the M1 somewhere on the outskirts of north London. Never thought much of that silly gaping grill though...

[@julianmcwey866]

Just bought my third audi today c7 avant sline !! I always found bmw soulless had 3 never gelled with them !! And personally I find an a6 from the c6 on get more admiring glances than any bmw iv had

[@alasdairmacmillan5359]

loved this review especially all the craic on Burns Night with a fair few drams doon the hatch! Thank you for the laughs and the insightful analysis

[@HighPeakAutos]

Glad you enjoyed it! Have a good night

[@bobingtonsmyth]

Nice motor, I had an A7 for a while which is pretty much the same inside (I like the dark interior, less stress on the eyes)

[@dweatherley]

Great video as always mate, we definetely think alike. The A6 is a great car and fairly competent for what it is, but I'd just get a good spec 535D or 640D Gran Coupe as they are a bit more exciting.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Totally agree

[@CarsofGlasgow]

I agree whole heartedly with you on this Matt. My mum had the previous gen A6 avant and it just felt like a bigger mk5 golf

[@s7473]

I've a 2016 s-line avant 2.0tdi 150bhp model, it's done 220,000 km, only major issue was EGR cooler had to be replaced around 200,000km, seems to be a known issue with them. Other than a few glow plugs and bushings, cv joints, it's been great. Important to changed the gear oil in the s tronic every 60,000km. right enough it's a bit stiff over bumps but you only notice it around towns with ramps and things like that, but upside is that it's fun coming out of sharp corners with the 7 speed s tronic ready to kick up a gear, corners nice and flat. infotainment is a bit dated by todays standards but it will play music over bluetooth form my iphone no prob, that's all i want. I can get 4.8l/100km if you keep it at or below 100km/h. On the motorway speeds I usually get 5.4/100m. maybe it's because it was my first automatic car but no journey seems like a chore anymore, i love jumping into it and going for a drive, hope it keeps going for another few years.

[@jamie_ar]

Completely agree regarding engine noise on a C Class, had a 2018 C250d which was absolutely great apart from the engine noise, sounded like a rusty old Ford Transit if you gave it some

[@HighPeakAutos]

Yeah most mercs are the same

[@michaeltomlinson1683]

Yes they are a bit noisy I have an updated sound system in mine works for me as above I quoted 40.000 miles and been bullet proof have updated a lot of stuff never get my money back ,but who does these days lol

[@julianheritage6436]

I prefer Audi's to BMW's and Mercs, so much so I purchased an A4 Avant couple of weeks ago. Like my A4, your A6 here is a lot of car for the money

[@garethbain7477]

Nice review Matt ...only ONE thing missing.....the glorious PEAK DISTRICT!!!! Really missed it!

[@PaulB__]

The Audi Quattro AWD system does require servicing similarly to any auto (and manual) gearbox. Of course it is also sealed for life as they say which is true, it will certainly last until it dies on you.

[@robsmith1a]

A friend had one and the matrix LED lights were amazing (important once you get to 60). It just felt like a comfortable car as a passenger but as you say nothing to lust after.

[@antking8847]

you've just made me suffer from ptsd! my mother in law was from Lytham!!!!

[@HighPeakAutos]

😂

[@nmeister67]

Great video as always Matt. Here I feel like you're walking that fine line of giving a decently objective review, whilst not slagging the car off so much that you put buyers off 😅 There must be cars you have in stock sometimes you'd never do a review of for fear of what you might say 🤣

[@serenityinside1]

In my experience- vw golf gti ?

[@stephenporter5752]

Im currently driving the exact car to this (2015 with 50k miles on the clock) as my everyday. I'm happy enough with it as its reasonably economical, comfortable and stylish. My other car is a 2017 3lt A7 (272 bhp) and the difference in feel of the motor and overall experience of the A7 is night and day. However the fuel economy is a lot poorer despite what some people claim (50mpg+ more like 47mpg if you drive really carefully and 35mpg normally) There are rumours that audi serviced cars have had a roll back on the map to account for the diesel gate shennanigans but have a detrimental effect on the overall performance and fuel economy which might explain my poor mpg in the 3.0. As a daily with mixed driving, the 2.0 ultra can be refreshing in these days of soaring fuel costs compared to the 3.0 engine. I regularly return 55-60 mpg daily on a 15 mile motorway run but as mentioned the bitdi option for either a6 or a7 would be my choice in hindsight.

[@peterosullivan8200]

used to drive an A6 ,it was a good car. And to be fair, a car dealer or an accountant is well up the scale from a banker!

[@knightsorder]

Fantastic review - your a legend.....always make the background interesting when driving!!!

[@mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm420]

I can't be doing with cars with boots. With the odd exception I've had hatches or estates for the odd occasion when I need to move bulky items.

[@radu120583]

I got a 2015 A5 with this engine, but manual transmission.150k miles. The flywheel is making weird noises when engine is cold. Over 2000 euros to replace, cause there is no aftermarket part for manual transission, only original

[@scat1a]

Always liked the look of them . One day when money is not as tight , I may get one.

[@keithmckendrick1722]

Had a 2013 3itr Quattro Black edition..kept it twelve months.. competent but boring..dobbed it in for a 640d GC...epic car..🤘🏍️

[@oneman-onedog]

Totally agree with your “clinical” comment. I’ve had a few Audis and whilst I’ve always liked them I find them sterile. I find BMWs more welcoming and comfy.

[@ApothecaryTerry]

My Dad bought one of these new 10 years ago and I've put a few thousand miles on it. The steering I found better than most in its class, but the pedals are offest to the right which, with a dodgy knee like mine, is really uncomfortable. Beyond that yeah, it's...fine. The materials don't age especially well, same as any Audi/Merc/BMW of the last 20 years. The suspension is too firm for what it is, but you get used to it. I actually really like the dash, Audi dashboards have consistently been my favourite for the last 10 years. The boot is really excellent too, can get a double mattress in easily. Can't say I find the 5 series or XF "fun" at all so the A6 doesn't fail in that area for me, compared to those rivals at least. Overall, it's a decent car. For me, not a car I'd ever want but a great benchmark - any other car I buy can't be worse than this in any significant way, since it does everything well enough. All that said, I've never owned an Audi. They're rarely bad, but they're never interesting enough to bother with, even the fast ones. In reality, it's easy to live with flaws if a car puts a smile on your face, it's much harder to live with a car that just makes you not give a toss about it, which this is incredibly good at. For someone who has absolutely 0 interest in driving, but wants to feel mildly flashy and not have too many issues (barring questionable German reliability), this would be high up the list of cars to recommend. It's served my Dad well, I don't think any other car would have been a better choice, except possibly a GS450h, but they're way faster and RWD...he'd have crashed.

[@CynicalOptimist99]

I own one now and I’m glad someone else mentioned the pedals, it took a long time before I adjusted to that. Being fairly young I can deal with it, but I can see how it would cause issues if you had a dodgy knee one even lower back

[@LoftechUK]

Could be the best coverage you have done including cars that hold lots of options

[@andy-tu2rx]

The rs6 is a dealer car but an area manager ranking Standard troops use the golf R or or the golf G.T.D G ENERAL T RANSPORTATION D RUGS

[@michaeltomlinson1683]

I drive a c class 2017 amg I love ride quality handling no good in snow and ice but I've done 40.000 miles tyres services start and stop battery brakes and that's it .

[@barron204]

Around 2012 A6s are the same price as a same age Nissan Qashqai. They don’t hold their value in my country. But they are nice looking cars.

[@leeabbott5101]

A for Allright......top Man Matt....,yet another great video....I'd buy one.,,really like them.....

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks 👍

[@topg2820]

Future Classic A6, still looks modern, the RS6 of this was the best one too

[@ScottZ370]

I think of these as effectively a Golf in a fancy long Audi suit, although possibly not fair on the A6 and I imagine the bills when they go wrong would be quite a bit steeper then a Golf would.

[@christiantaylor924]

Having owned many Audi's and a few VW's the difference in quality is huge. VW's are not in the same league in my opinion as Audi's - and neither are the dealerships. Also after owning my present A6 Avant for 12 years from new I can say that it is possible to love owning an Audi!!

[@silurian9420]

Nice car. My last Audi (many years ago) was a 1979 Audi 100 GL5E auto - a superb car to drive.

[@danr1920]

As an American I don't understand a diesel in an expensive car, I understand gasoline is very expensive, so in a cheap car it makes sense, but if I can afford an expensive car, I'm willing to spend more on a nicer fuel.

[@andrewdaley5480]

Yes Americas cheap gas days are over.. But you had a good run. The want people to drive electric vehicles in 15 min towns and city. This is a world wide plan which I'm sure your aware of. 🇬🇧 👍

[@BMW750Ldx]

😂 7:48 nice Finger snapping 👌🤣🤣

[@HighPeakAutos]

It took three attempts. I was impressed, I usually can’t do it 😂

[@f.k.3762]

This is, as you said, the perfect mileage cruncher especially in a Diesel. It's only problem is the 5 series BMW of that era which offers a bit better package in total. I don't think it lacks character, it's just that BMW and Merc have a better branding these days and that somehow sticks to our spine. I would stay away from the petrol versions. The 4 cylinder Diesel were ofc Business Fleet cars and you can live with them easily as a daily.

[@castrolgtx5064]

5 series are still giving the exact Timing chain problem’s as they did back in 2007 the stretched chain and hydraulic tensioner problems were never addressed

[@piovo5222]

@@castrolgtx5064 N47s we’re problematic due to the 25k service intervals, newer B47s share the same chain but are stronger some what but still it’s the intervals that kills these chains. You see way more high mileage BMWs then other Germans it seems.

[@aaronwelch787]

You won’t love it but it’s a good family car in the avant version and a good sales mobile. Generally reliable comfortable motorway cruiser

[@daveblack5109]

I know exactly what you're trying to say about the Audi. Back in 2012 I looked at the E350, which was a nice car and went well. the A6 which seemed eminently competent but ended up buying an 11 plate XF 3L diesel The Audi although nice was just that, there was no sense of occasion it was the same as all Audi's The XF was doing 20K a year until i retired I've fitted 2 front springs (common i'm told) and a battery. but have always had it serviced on time. As it owes me nothing I'm just going to keep it as I still feel a sense of occasion when I walk out to use it...

[@isquish]

I think you've summed up my feelings exactly. If I were to replace my 18 yr old luxury yacht of a car (2006 xj 350 v8) I wouldn't pick an A6. They just don't inspire me. I was looking (more dreaming really) recently and a CLS shooting brake or A7 did look very interesting. I'm going to stick with the xj for now. She gets me from a to b. I can't justify in my own head spending what I'd need to spend to replace what I have with something newer, especially as I'd miss my wooden steering wheel and I'd only be gaining bluetooth streaming / dab radio. I can go with jagdroid and sort that out! Thanks for the video content, I always enjoy them :)

[@fruitking6916]

The “alright” 6 🤣🤣🤣

[@ianbroom5618]

Love the avants. Looking for one now . Had half a dozen A6,s. Great value

[@Quattro_Joe]

I’ve got a 2014 Avant 3.0 V6 TDi with 262,000km on it. I absolutely love it. 2nd best car I’ve ever owned.Get one with Quattro it’s so much nicer to drive. And with regard servicing the 4wd system. Audi do sell the fluid service it which I do advise you do. It’ll get rid of that Quattro judder at low speed instantly

[@glennsheppard3320]

Was worried about this review as I have just bought one, 2.0 tdi is a bit bland but economy for the size of car is great. Having a few minor electrical problems though so about to test what's covered and not covered with the warranty! #not an accountant either

[@Clappers89]

I've found Audi recently are like posh white goods, the A6 is like a Smeg fridge, it looks ok, not much flair, keeps food fresh but has the desirable logo

[@paulbornuat5655]

Conclusion to almost all videos (and I would agree with): no - buy a 530d instead.

[@HighPeakAutos]

😂 it’s true but I’ve got to try them first just to make sure I’m not missing anything. The 530d and 640d are that good

[@jtb52]

I’ve had an A4 estate when the kids were born and there’s shockingly little space particularly if you’re 6ft. Fall in love..perfect I moved away from vag (no pun intended) because of a series of vehicles that I couldn't wait to get rid of after three years. Probably I didn't have the right engine nor spec but I think that's the gamble the manufacturers take to put you off the brand by having plenty of models that are a compromise. On the other hand still loving my xc60 t8. Enjoy Harry's not been there for at least a decade...

[@richie3659]

Matt, interested in your opinion on that A6 vs the brand new one specifically in terms of the touch screen for climate control and sound etc on the new one. It looks cool but I've touch screen in another vw car and it's as if it's designed to take your eyes off the road. The older version seems way more intuitive for driving. Love the video as ever...Great insights such as the slightly harsh ride but beautiful seats

[@alextoft9199]

Went in a taxi that was a Black Edition 3.0 TDI. Like you say a bit boring but it looked mean, was rapid. and just nice. 👌 The boring clinical thing is definitely a VAG characteristic. The Passat CC looks fab but when I have driven one or been a passenger, I couldn't fault it, but I felt it was a bit soulless. Doesn't please a car enthusiast.

[@perro0076]

Have things changed? I was under the impression these were above average expensive to live with as spares were/are super expensive. Cam belt services and the like.

[@owidowmakero3509]

Nice to see you in my little town

[@Birmingham_racing]

My brother has 2015 2 litte diesel ultra. Nice car but I would go with the estate version since they look better. I've also driven the 3 litre bi turbo that was quick but still wouldn't call it exciting

[@aburaheimhassan1894]

I'm happy to announce that I am an accountant considering getting an A6....

[@MrTwister86660]

I very nearly bought one of these about 6 months ago. Black edition avant. One of the things that put me off was the pop out screen, it’s a bit old fashioned. I’d come out of a new superb sportline with the touch screen. After a bad experience with the engine and gearbox I went for a new shape 5 series to be on the safe side-just incase the a6 would have been the same

[@MrTwister86660]

@@pontus.andersson it just felt a bit old fashioned to me. I never test drove one as the ones I looked at were quite far away. It was the bad experience with the Skoda that put me off and I know they share a lot of parts

[@MrTwister86660]

@@pontus.andersson yea I’m not a big fan of touch screen etc but the new Skoda superb was good. Plain and simple, better than bmw to be fair.

[@howardlake6178]

Brilliant video as always. A German friend once said…..Germans don’t buy Audis, because they cost too much when they go wrong which surprised me

[@HighPeakAutos]

Oh really

[@howardlake6178]

It was about 10 years ago she said that, and she’s been here for about 30 years. I would have thought all German cars don’t go wrong that much, and all cost quite a lot when they do 😂

[@howardlake6178]

Oh….I just remembered my boss has a TFSI A6, 10 plate, and it does 200 miles per litre. Of oil 😳😳

[@martincassels7995]

I’ve got 2017 c7 allroad 3.0bitdi. It’s the best affordable family car. It’ll also tow 2500kg which is 500kg more than normal. To be ULEZ it needs to be adblue which meant 2016 onwards. It’s a bit of a wolf in sheep’s clothing, 155mph limited and 60 in 5.5!

[@venenareligioest410]

👍 IMO the most sinister and menacing car I ever had was a SAAB95 AERO. H.O.T. Lowered and tuned by Hirsch, in gunmetal grey, especially sinister when it was REALLY dirty 😱

[@davidwilson581]

Can't beat a tuned Saab. Shame they don't make them anymore...

[@venenareligioest410]

@@davidwilson581 Yes, they were sold down the river by the idiots at GM. They were missiles, not cars 😁

[@martinjustice]

Have you thought about a cashmere or mohair jumper? I'm thinking pinks, blues and cornflower yellow. Nice title btw gives the viewer a good reference for research.