What's the 3 most significant gripes you have with your A6?

AUOOOO · 02-23-2007, 06:08 PM

My wife has suggested that I look for a new car. The reason being that we have a few too many cars, and by bying 1 I was palnning to give 2 in trade in.

I asked this site this same question some years ago, when I ended up buying the A6 2.7T. I'm hoping for the 4.2, since it now got the FSI.

A second question is what will the 2008 bring to the A6?

GoSooners · 02-23-2007, 07:58 PM

1. Navi doesn't allow you to enter a POI by name but must search it by category first
2. Steering feels disconnected from the road (too "easy") not sporty enough [for me]
3. Closest 12V outlet for radar detectors is at the cupholder; would prefer one closer to the dash area

KevinGary · 02-24-2007, 02:46 AM

caf · 02-24-2007, 03:56 AM

First, I like my car!

But some tweaks would be great:
1) Better steering feel
2) Not having a hard seam where the outside of my right knee rests against the console.
3) Padding on the left door armrest where my bony elbow rests.

pierreb · 02-24-2007, 04:46 AM

1. Steering wheel in s-line or S6 vastly superior over basic hard leather stock.
2. no Mp3 support of any kind (ipod, mp3 via cd, etc.) until Nov. 2006 builds.
3. Quality dealer support is apparently hard to find.

hzhao · 02-24-2007, 05:41 AM

markcincinnati · 02-24-2007, 07:19 AM

CD changer in glove box.

Needs more voice commands.

I always forget to open the gas filler door and have to go back to the driver's door -- BMW unlocks fuel filler door when door locks are unlocked. More of a user error, perhaps?

Why not a single push on push off button rather than start and stop.

Hon mention: would like a DSG transmission.

Johnstay · 02-24-2007, 07:51 AM

Quattrings · 02-24-2007, 08:10 AM

pierreb · 02-24-2007, 08:14 AM

1. Needs turbo
2. needs clutch
3. too few aftermarket parts (i.e. brake kits)

02-23-2007, 07:58 PM	#2
GoSooners Audiworld Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 29	Re: What's the 3 most significant gripes you have with your A6? 1. Navi doesn't allow you to enter a POI by name but must search it by category first 2. Steering feels disconnected from the road (too "easy") not sporty enough [for me] 3. Closest 12V outlet for radar detectors is at the cupholder; would prefer one closer to the dash area

02-24-2007, 02:46 AM	#3
KevinGary AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,657	CD Player in glove box, dash board rattles, inconvenient 12v outlet __________________ Original owner of a 2005 A6 4.2 - Night Blue Pearl Effect, Platinum Voltera Leather and Wood Interior, Navigation, Premium Sound, Sirius Satelite, DVD Player with Screens in Headrests, Heated Front and Rear Seats, Heated Steering Wheel, Ski Sack & Headlight Washers, Advanced key, Hartmann S8 Summer Wheels, Continental DW (Summer), Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 (Winter), Solar Sunroof, Power Rear & Manual Side Sunshades, Rear Side Airbag Supplemental Restraints, Rear Parktronic, Voice Recognition, Tire Pressure Monitoring System, Bi-Xenon Adaptive Headlights, Power Adjustable Steering Column, Auto Dimming and Compass Interior Mirror, Power Folding and Dimming Exterior Mirrors, Memory Seats, Trip Computer, Homelink, Storage Package, H&R Rear Sway Bar, Koni FSD dampers. TSB Library link (Thanks to Dr. Cold for his help in setting this up) http://uberlame.com/a6_tsb/

02-24-2007, 03:56 AM	#4
caf AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 201	Short list First, I like my car! But some tweaks would be great: 1) Better steering feel 2) Not having a hard seam where the outside of my right knee rests against the console. 3) Padding on the left door armrest where my bony elbow rests.

02-24-2007, 04:46 AM	#5
pierreb Cat Herder 2010 Audi A4 My Garage Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NH Posts: 11,251	mine: 1. Steering wheel in s-line or S6 vastly superior over basic hard leather stock. 2. no Mp3 support of any kind (ipod, mp3 via cd, etc.) until Nov. 2006 builds. 3. Quality dealer support is apparently hard to find. __________________ Cause I heard it in the wind And I saw it in the sky And I thought it was the end And I thought it was the 4th of July C.C. 1994 CAR-RELATED: Wheel Scuff Repair \| Tire Size Calculator \|North Atlantic Audi Club \| ACNA Northeast Chapter \| Winter Driving School is fun! \| Her car: 2011 Audi Q5 PP+ w/Nav Quartz/Light Grey 2.0T 19" Previous: 2005 A6 3.2 Tip Stratos Blue/Black OTHER: xbl: pierrebnh \| Bernese Mountain Dog Rescue \| How Not to buy a BMD \| Scaler FAQ & more \| Panasonic Plasma FAQ

02-24-2007, 05:41 AM	#6
hzhao AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 233	CD changer in glove box; useless sunglass holder; little rattle from center vent fitting. __________________ 2006 A6 4.2Q Atlas Gray/Platinum, Tech Pkg, Cold Pkg, Heated Steering

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02-24-2007, 07:19 AM	#7
markcincinnati AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 2,842	Re: What's the 3 most significant gripes you have with your A6? CD changer in glove box. Needs more voice commands. I always forget to open the gas filler door and have to go back to the driver's door -- BMW unlocks fuel filler door when door locks are unlocked. More of a user error, perhaps? Why not a single push on push off button rather than start and stop. Hon mention: would like a DSG transmission.

02-24-2007, 07:51 AM	#8
Johnstay AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 322	Tip-lag (1st gear), trunk reopens when closed sometimes, and that stupid lawyer screen! __________________ 2005 3.2 A6 Quattro Stratos Blue, Platinum Interior Tech, Convenience, NAV, Voice, Advanced key, Things every A6 C6 owner should know: 1.) To reboot your MMI, press the Setup button, the MMI center button (or mouse), and the button to the upper right of the mouse simultaneously for just a second or two. 2.) To unlock a stuck transmission, remove the ashtray to expose a little cover. Remove this little cover and there is an emergency release rocker switch. Press and hold down the switch with a screwdriver or pen. Now you can slide the transmission into neutral. (Don't forget to also depress the button on the shift ****.) 3. The key fob takes a #2032 battery. Replace it every 18 months (or sooner). Don't be afraid to replace it yourself.

02-24-2007, 08:10 AM	#9
Quattrings AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,712	Long nose. Have to purposely leave space every time I park. __________________ 2013 RS5 and some mods... 2012 A7 Quattro 2008 S5 Quattro (4.2 V8 Supercharged) 2005 A6 Quattro 2004 A4 UltraSport 2001 TT 225 Quattro 2000 A4 1.8T 1997 A4 Quattro 1991 90 Quattro 20V

02-24-2007, 08:14 AM	#10
pierreb Cat Herder 2010 Audi A4 My Garage Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NH Posts: 11,251	revision: 1. Needs turbo 2. needs clutch 3. too few aftermarket parts (i.e. brake kits) __________________ Cause I heard it in the wind And I saw it in the sky And I thought it was the end And I thought it was the 4th of July C.C. 1994 CAR-RELATED: Wheel Scuff Repair \| Tire Size Calculator \|North Atlantic Audi Club \| ACNA Northeast Chapter \| Winter Driving School is fun! \| Her car: 2011 Audi Q5 PP+ w/Nav Quartz/Light Grey 2.0T 19" Previous: 2005 A6 3.2 Tip Stratos Blue/Black OTHER: xbl: pierrebnh \| Bernese Mountain Dog Rescue \| How Not to buy a BMD \| Scaler FAQ & more \| Panasonic Plasma FAQ

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