Advantages: Style, quality feel, admiring glances, 7 seater option
Disadvantages: Expensive dealer network

...I am now on my second A6 Avant 1.8T so I guess you could say that speaks for itself, but company car policy dictates I drive an Audi. I bought the first one in Germany and imported it and was treated like traitor by Audi (UK). Unfortunately, I had plenty of dealings with them as the car filled up with water inside every time it rained. This in turn found its way into the electrics and all sorts of problems ensued. It took nearly two years to get fixed and in the end I had to drive it back to where I bought it....in Germany. Thanks again Audi UK. I have just taken delivery of a UK spec'd and delivered A6 Avant 1.8T SE that has an unusual extra. 7 seats. I also own an Espace, but I needed something a bit nippier to transport the kids around. No luggage space with the kiddies seats in the boot, but I'm used to that. You can take the last... Read review

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Advantages: Huge amount of space, bomb-proof build quality
Disadvantages: High service costs at main dealer

...I have owned one of these cars for over a year now and every day it has been a pleasure to own. It may not be the most attractive car; but at the same time it is not unattractive to look at. It may also not have the greatest handling or ride qualities but these are not what the car is about. The whole purpose of being for this car is to transport large amounts of people and things, comfortably, safely, and reliably and it is in these areas where this car excels. It is quite apparent from the outside that this is a big car, however, it is when you get in side that you really start to appreciate just how roomy it is. I am 6'5'' and I could quite comfortably sit behind myself with amble leg and headroom front and back. The boot is simply massive with a reasonably low lip. The seats are wide and armchair like; adjustment is easy... Read review

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Advantages: Very comfortable, quick and economical
Disadvantages: Expensive to maintain if things go wrong, most cars left are high mileage

...The final generation Audi 100 was produced from 1991 - 1994 and continued (re-badged as an Audi A6) throught to 1997. For some reason this cars was never as popoular as its BMW and Mercedes rivals, despite it being a fine executive car. Even the latest examples of this model are now 10 years old and being diesel tend to be high mileage. Nonetheless they are testament to Audi's build quality. You can now pick these up for less that £2500, which is a small price for the levels of refinements, luxury, space and safety you get. The example I owned had 142,000 miles on the clock, but ran superbly, was comfortable, easy to drive and very lively. If driven carefully it would regularly return 47mpg (you could probably get more from the 6 speed version) and even if driven spiritedly it would not drop much below 45 mpg. The leather seats... Read review

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