Pre-Purchase InspectionsQuestionCommunity Starter 2021 Audi A6 Prestige, about 61,500 miles. Inspection found several real maintenance items but nothing catastrophic. I still like the car. Do you treat the shop estimate as a dollar-for-dollar negoti…
ColdStartLearner641Community StarterJun 10, 20262021 Audi A6 PrestigeFlorida1 reply0 helpful Cars & Parts MarketplacePurchase deal checkCommunity Starter Private seller says several people are interested and asks for an electronic deposit to hold the car before I can see it. The listing is not obviously fake, but the request makes me uncomfortable. I…
UsedCarMilesCommunity StarterMay 31, 20262021 Audi A6 PrestigeLos Angeles1 reply0 helpful Rattles, Squeaks & NoisesDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter 2021 Audi A6 Prestige, about 78,000 miles. There is a light buzz from the dash at one narrow RPM range. It disappears above and below that speed. Any good method for locating trim resonance without r…
ApexTunerCommunity StarterMay 19, 20262021 Audi A6 PrestigeOrange County3 replies0 helpful Warranty, TSBs & Dealer ServiceDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter I have brought the car in twice for the same intermittent warning and both visits ended with could-not-reproduce. I have video and timestamps. What is the best way to build a useful paper trail?
SunBeltMilesCommunity StarterMay 4, 20262021 Audi A6 PrestigeSacramento32 replies0 helpful Buying Used & CPOBuying adviceCommunity Starter The online price looks competitive, but I am trying to judge the entire deal rather than the headline number. What should I compare besides mileage, history, condition and a PPI before deciding what…
HighwayRoadieCommunity StarterMay 2, 20262021 Audi A6 PrestigeWestchester1 reply0 helpful Track Days & HPDEQuestionCommunity Starter 2021 Audi A6 Prestige, about 62,000 miles. After several laps the transmission temp rises enough that shifting behavior changes. Car cools down and works normally again. Looking for data points on co…
TrailHunter77Community StarterApr 19, 20262021 Audi A6 PrestigeUpstate New York1 reply0 helpful Steering & SuspensionQuestionCommunity Starter 2021 Audi A6 Prestige, about 17,500 miles. Alignment printout is within spec, but the car still wants to drift right on a flat road. Tire pressures match. Would you cross-rotate tires to check radial…
RustBeltDad777Community StarterApr 13, 20262021 Audi A6 PrestigeLong Island3 replies0 helpful Build Threads & Project CarsBuild journalCommunity Starter Bought a cheap project because the shell was solid, and now the 'small stuff' list is longer than the drivetrain list. How do you guys prioritize safety/reliability, fabrication, cosmetics and power…
PixelMom42Community StarterApr 11, 20262021 Audi A6 PrestigeNYC / Long Island4 replies0 helpful Car CultureBuying adviceCommunity Starter Not asking for magazine picks. Which car you've personally owned was best for long-distance driving once you factor seats, range, noise, cargo, driver assists and fatigue? If I fix it I'll come back…
HybridMom33Community StarterMar 28, 20262021 Audi A6 PrestigePortland8 replies0 helpful BrakesQuestionCommunity Starter 2021 Audi A6 Prestige, about 30,500 miles. Cruising is smooth, but braking from highway speed makes the steering wheel shake.
ApexSeller168Community StarterMar 16, 20262021 Audi A6 PrestigeSacramento5 replies0 helpful I'm considering a mild modification that shouldn't directly affect the part I'm worried about, but I don't want to create a warranty headache. How do you decide which mods are worth waiting on until…
HybridDetailer9Community StarterMar 11, 20262021 Audi A6 PrestigeDMV / Maryland7 replies0 helpful I want smaller winter wheels for more sidewall. Overall tire diameter can stay close, but I am worried about caliper and spoke clearance. What measurements should be checked before ordering? I would…
TorqueBuyer304Community StarterMar 1, 20262021 Audi A6 PrestigeNew York4 replies0 helpful EngineOwner reportCommunity Starter Long-term fuel trims are much more positive at idle than at 2,500 RPM. No obvious misfire.
QuietGeekCommunity StarterFeb 22, 20262021 Audi A6 PrestigeAtlanta3 replies0 helpful Private-Party Buying & SellingPrivate-party saleCommunity Starter 2021 Audi A6 Prestige, about 72,000 miles. A buyer wants to meet Saturday when my bank is closed and use a cashier check. I am not accusing them of anything; I just want a payment method I can actual…
PistonScout650Community StarterFeb 17, 20262021 Audi A6 PrestigeRaleigh2 replies0 helpful Performance & TuningOwner reportCommunity Starter Running a conservative tune and the car feels great. I don't want to judge reliability by seat-of-the-pants though. Which parameters would you log periodically—fuel trims, knock, boost target, temper…
WrenchSeller64Community StarterFeb 14, 20262021 Audi A6 PrestigeNew Jersey12 replies0 helpful Buying Used & CPOBuying adviceCommunity Starter Same money buys an older full-size truck with capability I may never use or a newer compact truck with better fuel economy and warranty. Anyone make this switch and regret the smaller truck? If I fix…
JDMWrench75Community StarterJan 30, 20262021 Audi A6 PrestigeFlorida6 replies0 helpful Cars & Parts MarketplaceBuying adviceCommunity Starter Comparing two older enthusiast cars: one has lower mileage but thin history, the other has higher mileage with years of invoices and owner notes. Assuming both inspect well, how much value do you put…
SmoothTuner59Community StarterJan 17, 20262021 Audi A6 PrestigeCalifornia1 reply0 helpful Wireless CarPlay is solid almost everywhere but drops at one intersection consistently. Is this likely RF interference, or are there settings/firmware things worth checking first? If I fix it I'll co…
RoadMiles27Community StarterJan 11, 20262021 Audi A6 PrestigeOrange County28 replies0 helpful 2021 Audi A6 Prestige, about 14,500 miles. Mocking up an engine/transmission in a chassis with very tight steering and footwell clearance. I can offset it slightly, but I don't want to create driveli…
SmoothWeekend20Community StarterJan 7, 20262021 Audi A6 PrestigeSouth Florida6 replies0 helpful 2021 Audi A6 Prestige, about 98,500 miles. Fluid looks clear in the reservoir but has been in the car for several years. Would you change based on time/moisture rather than appearance? I am in San An…
ShopHunterCommunity StarterDec 31, 20252021 Audi A6 PrestigeSan Antonio1 reply0 helpful