Faults:

Wiper motor.

Headlight positioning sensor.

Exhaust recirculation hose.

General Comments:

I wanted the A6 4.2 since it was introduced in 2000, but they were cost prohibitive to buy new, so when the opportunity presented itself to buy, I did. I can honestly say it has become one of my most favorite cars, and I have had a LOT of cars over my lifetime.

It is solid, fast, well appointed... and with the wide body kit exclusive to the 4.2... it is beautiful!

My only gripes would be mileage, which averages only 13 MPG with my lead foot, and the handling, which tends to be more on the soft side, but then again my car does not have the optional sport package, which may have corrected some its propensity to lean in hard corners.

Faults:

Multiple electrical problems including Air Bag light, seat belt light, garage door openers, electric seat - been in the shop more times than I can remember for various electrical issues.

Fit issues - door panels came loose, electric window buttons came out of door.

Problems with vibration during drive. Brought back car multiple times, purchased new rims, new tires, etc. and still have same problem. Spent a lot of $ with no improvement.

Head gasket leak was most recent problem. Car smelled of.

Car seems to be in the shop every eight weeks or so for some issue or another.

This is a car to lease, not own. If you do choose to purchase, make sure to get the extended warranty - saves significant $ in the long run.

Faults:

The brake rotors and pads had to be replaced at 11000 miles. The brakes still have a shake when applying at rapid descent. The tires are giving off a lot of road noise. May be attributable to the low profile nature, but is extremely loud.