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Part of the issue is deciding whether you want a "transportation appliance" or something with a bit more character. Traditionally, cars with more character require more maintenance where a transportation appliance emphasizes reliability. Neither is better; just find the right tool for what you have in mind. (Usually, the more character--the more maintenance up to scary proportions...)
Had a '99 A6. Nice car. Never anything other than routine maintenance. Excellent highway car. Didn't care for the tiptronic, though.
After one or two other cars, got a CPO 2012 A6. First year for the C7 model. Got the Premium Plus (intentionally) so it had somewhat fewer gadgets that could go bad over the years. This may be the best all-round car I've ever owned and shares Nothing with the '99 other than the model designation. Routinely gets 30mpg+ on the highway. No issues yet (but it's a young car).
Even this one has enough sensors (not made by Audi) that I bet one or more will go bad during the time I own the car. And therein lies the crux is--a lot of what gets repaired on the cars originally came from suppliers rather than the company itself.
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James
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