By Nacho on 05/29/02 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1998 Audi A4 1.8T quattro 4dr Sedan AWD
Review
I purchased this car used from a guy in
my neighborhood who took great care of
the car (a 1.8T Quattro.) He only had
20K miles on it when I bought it from
him. So far so good with the car. It
has the chip and is fast, but doesn't
have the best pickup from the line. I
love the car. It is comfortable, looks
great and the build quality is
fantastic! I am still looking for an
Audi club in the Phoenix area, so I can
get some tips from other owners...
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By gerardrj on 05/28/02 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1998 Audi A4 1.8T 4dr Sedan
Review
During the warrany period, my A4
had quite a few little things go wrong:
wind shield wiper pump, seatbelt
case broke, trip odometer panel
went dim (2x), all were repaired/
replaced under warranty.
The only things that have gone
wrong since the warranty expired
where a direct result of abuse
(usually by the car wash attendants),
or normal wear (the break pads
needing to be replaced).
After 4 years the car still sounds and
runs like the day I drove it off the lot.
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By Audi owner-Maryland on 05/19/02 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1998 Audi A4 1.8T 4dr Sedan
Review
All I can really say is that this is
the WORST car I've ever owned. I
bought the vehicle with 38,000 miles
and by 48,000 it needed new rear brake
pads and rotors. But that was just the
beginning. At 60,000 miles, the rear
struts and bearing had gone. At 65,000
the front CV joints has deteriorated to
the point of failure. Now, at 68,000
miles the car is in the shop due to
excessive engine noise and the fact the
engine check light has gone on. I'm
afraid of what the shop is going to
tell me.
In fairness to the car, it performs
fantastic and looks great. But the
reliability problems that have plauged
Audi in the past are well evident in
the newer models as well.
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By Neveragain on 05/14/02 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1998 Audi A4 1.8T quattro 4dr Sedan AWD
Review
Good car and good company until my
servicing dealership performed
unauthorized work on my vehicle. Audi
customer service claimed there was
nothing they could do and I would have
to take it up with the dealership. On
top of that, they didn't even do the
service correctly. They aligned my car
and claimed it was perfectly straight
with the steering wheel cocked to the
left. They requested I take it to
another shop and if they think the
steering wheel isn't straight, then
they will fix it. It took them three
visit and three weeks without my car
and my wheel is still off center.
Believe it or not, the car was in
better condition before I dropped it
off at the dealership.
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By j.boy deluxe on 04/14/02 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1998 Audi A4 2.8 Avant quattro 4dr Wagon AWD
Review
I factory-ordered my A4 Avant with the
works -- Pelican Blue metallic over
beige leather with sunroof, sport
suspension, Bose sound and (most
important) the five-speed manual.
Although I've put only 44,000 miles on
it in four years, I still have to say
that my A4's about as reliable as my
old Acura Integra GS-R. Small problems
arose at the very beginning (jammed CD
changer and balky starter and cruise
control switches) but since then its
been smooth sailing. I foresee putting
many more years and miles on this
vehicle.
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By jonas on 04/02/02 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
1998 Audi A4 1.8T quattro 4dr Sedan AWD
Review
The a4 is a great all around car and excellant in the snow but the 1.8T engine is lacking a little though you can easily get that bumped up to 200 or so by a chip. This car has very few flaws but i have had alot of trouble changing out the sound system. Try to find a bose equppied model to save you time. This is a car i would highly recommend
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By steverino on 04/01/02 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
1998 Audi A4 2.8 Avant 4dr Wagon
Review
Car drives very nicely. After 35k, I have a rattle, and the exhaust system is a problem, but the car handles very well. Not quite as fast as I thought it would be, but pretty fast. The dealer, in Cherry Hill, NJ is terrible. Their services department is too small and unresponsive. They can't figure out problems, and they lie about delays in returning the car. My exhaust has never been right. My hood stinks after short drives. They all know it is an exhaust problem, but they can't fix it. As nice as I have been, they have failed to get it right on three visits.
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By mpt2222 on 03/15/02 17:08 PM (PST)
Vehicle
1998 Audi A4 1.8T 4dr Sedan
Review
I am pleasantly surprised with the quality of this vehicle for the price. Although a but under powered with the 1.8, many chip upgrades are available which will boost the torque to that of the 6 cyl. model. I can use the money saved to invest in modifications which will end up in a car that can compete in many respects with the BMW 3-series.
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By doctorrocket9 on 03/11/02 13:32 PM (PST)
Vehicle
1998 Audi A4 1.8T quattro 4dr Sedan AWD
Review
We bought a pretty pearl white 1.8T with sport package. Two weeks after the warranty expired, the dealer said we needed new brakes, tires, and rear ball bearings, total bill $3000. The car needed endless work during the warranty, but at least we didn't have to pay for it. This was our second and final Audi, both with extensive problems lasting and very high repair costs. Now we drive Hondas.
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By Derek on 03/05/02 15:47 PM (PST)
Vehicle
1998 Audi A4 2.8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD
Review
This is the car I have been waitng for this car for 3 years and it is definitely worth the wait. I got rid of my 1997 850 Volvo and picked up a certified pre-owned 1998 with 25k miles on it. I could not be happier right now. I love my car!! Hopefully I will be saying this in 3 years from now.
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