2009-2010 Audi A6 3.0T, Anybody Have Any Experience?

"Horkin' Up Dangle Hams" (erob599) 01/23/2014 at 12:45 • Filed to: Audi, Advice

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A friend is interested in buying a 2009-2010 Audi A6 3.0T, but asked me to look into any problems the models has. So help me out here by letting me know if you have any experience with these cars. For those who don't, feel free to mention any information on problems that these models are apt to have. If this guy buys the car I get to drive it, so for god's sake help me people!

Edit: I'm seeing issues with the water pump and xenon headlamps, anything else?

Mailbox Cancer > Horkin' Up Dangle Hams 01/23/2014 at 13:01

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Google Danielson Tanibonné Audi Blog . His shop has owned 3 or 4 2009–2011 A6es with the 3.0T, buying them off of customers who are looking to move onto something else, working on them (to flip for profit), etc. – but has detailed all his findings about the mechanical issues these cars face.

Victorious Secret > Horkin' Up Dangle Hams 01/23/2014 at 13:05

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LED rears like to fail every now and then.

Engine needs carbon cleaning.

God help you if MMI breaks.

Horkin' Up Dangle Hams > Mailbox Cancer 01/23/2014 at 13:08

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Thank you!

Horkin' Up Dangle Hams > Victorious Secret 01/23/2014 at 13:10

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Thanks for the info! I'm sure an MMI failure would wreck his kid's college fund.

Horkin' Up Dangle Hams > Mailbox Cancer 01/23/2014 at 13:12

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Can't seem to find it, could you provide a link?

Victorious Secret > Horkin' Up Dangle Hams 01/23/2014 at 13:15

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You can upgrade MMI for around 2.5k to the modern one and be less concerned.

If you can get a CPO copy, even better. At least your major areas will be covered.

The transmission is foolproof more or less.

Textured Soy Protein > Horkin' Up Dangle Hams 01/23/2014 at 13:23

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Sounds like he should get one from CarMax .

Horkin' Up Dangle Hams > Textured Soy Protein 01/23/2014 at 13:57

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Doug has taught us the wonders of CarMax luxury car ownership. I'll make sure he keeps an open mind.

gabdere > Horkin' Up Dangle Hams 01/23/2014 at 16:29

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My dad has a 07 3.2. Never had a xenon problem, no bulb went out in over 3 years (on my GTI bulbs are around $250 lol) and MMI never failed. I wouldn't be worried with a more recent MMI, never heard of any failure. All around, the car has been really reliable. The interior is very nice at night, and the car is so comfortable on the highway. Go for it