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Originally Posted by LeeH

I really WANT to like Audi products. Reading some of the nightmare stories here and on other boards has kept me away.

A couple of days ago I came across this:
Consumer Reports Annual Auto Reliability Rankings: Japanese Dominance Cracks as Audi, Volvo & GMC Secure Spots in Top 10 - MarketWatch

Audi finished 4th in reliability, behind Lexus, Toyota, and Acura.

There aren't a lot of details about what years are included. Is a 2006 A6 going to be reasonably reliable?

Well, for what it's worth, my 06'A4 has been just ok. Nothing serious:

Coil packs have gone
Coolant thermostat went

In addition, the electronics are acting up a bit... Bluetooth drops without warning (maybe it's my phone?), rear view mirror doesn't automagically tilt back up after reversing

Aside from that, it's been a great car, but it's soon to be replaced. I'd buy another Audi based on my experience, but I'm leaning toward a Lexus GS due to the marque's staggeringly high reliability ratings.