Looking at a '99 A6 Avant

On Mon, 23 Jun 2008 10:55:39 -0300, "Bernie" <brownb.DeleteThis@gov.ns.ca> wrote:

>I've been looking at a 1999 A6 2.8 wagon lately. It looks to be in really
>good shape, rides and drives well and everything appears to work properly.
>Timing belt has been done and all maintenance has been done at dealership
>religiously (if I can believe the seller). It has 180,000 kms on - a bit
>more than I would have preferred but it feels newer than the mileage
>indicates. The seller will also take my Jetta on trade and give me decent
>price for it. What should I be looking out for or be concerned about (need
>to check over more carefully). Thanks in advance.

I'd check the receipts for proof of the servicing claims.

Weak spots:
- Front steering/suspension.
- Water pump on some engines (normally done with timing belt) [Don't
know if the 2.8 is affected].
- Electric windows/central locking.
- Petrol engines not economical.

Otherwise they are good cars. I have one.

Unless you get a very good trade-in price I'd suggest selling your
Jetta somewhere else. You can normally haggle a discount if you have
nothing to trade in IME.

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