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1999 Audi A4 not communicating with computer (can't get code)
Written by: rhinocerosb on Feb 29, 2012 1:47:50 PM
When I press on the gas, it revs up and dies. Can anyone help with this diagnosis, The check engine light is ON but the scanner cannot communicate with the computer and get a code.
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Re: Buying a 1999 A4?? yes,no? [Mr_Shiftright]
Written by: rogersgr on Oct 29, 2011 6:20:14 AM
My son has a 1996 Audi A4 Quattro - 2.8L V-6 with over 160K on the clock. He bought it thinking that is was a solid car and still had several miles left in it. Wrong decision - it has been a money pit. Anything with much over 100K on it is prone to be a maintenance nightmare. Audi's are difficult for the typical DIY's and parts on the older models ... Read More
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Re: Buying a 1999 A4?? yes,no? ([theone4u])[Mr_Shiftright] [hpmctorque]
Written by: Mr_Shiftright on Oct 7, 2011 8:32:13 AM
Well the residual values are set by leasing companies and are sometimes set high in order to push cars out of the showroom. My feeling/intuition is that once out of warranty, the resale value of Audis does not match that of its competitors, BMW and Benz, but I haven't thoroughly researched this pricing pattern. Perhaps other have and can contribute? Interesting you mentioned this...I just saw a very clean, but very ... Read More
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Re: Buying a 1999 A4?? yes,no? [theone4u]
Written by: Mr_Shiftright on Oct 5, 2011 7:51:41 AM
An old Audi A4 you can't see in person? I already don't like the sound of this one.
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Buying a 1999 A4?? yes,no?
Written by: theone4u on Oct 5, 2011 4:25:29 AM
hi guys, i need some advice before buying an old Audi A4 B5 1999 with 163,683kms what are the issues am i going to face or already facing? what sort of problems would it have at most with the year of the and considering the kms over the 12yrs? the car is going for $6800, obviously i will negotiate on that. one other problem is the car is interstate atm, so ... Read More
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Re: 1999 Audi A4 V6 Quattro engine noise [davida2]
Written by: Mr_Shiftright on Sep 27, 2010 1:24:29 PM
Did you change your oil recently and did you use a non-Audi oil filter or some budget quick-change filter? If so, this can be a problem with the V-6 engine and induce valve noise. Just an outside chance---it has happened. That is correct---there are no adjustments to the valves, so it's possible you have defective lifter or lifters, or a worn camshaft. Please check your oil level and if you're due ... Read More
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1999 Audi A4 V6 Quattro engine noise
Written by: davida2 on Sep 27, 2010 1:08:20 PM
Back with another issue with my audi. I have been noticing increasing valve chatter coming from the engine area, to the point that when I drove home one day, my wife thought she heard a diesel engine in the car. I was told that it could be the valves and they need to be redone. As I understand it, there's no adjustment on these, only replacement of some parts. Is this ... Read More
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stuck ignition key
Written by: wilner on Nov 12, 2009 8:06:40 PM
1999 audi a4 6v 2.8l quattro with a 118, 000 mileage. my ignition key is stuck. what is the problem? what is the solution? thank you.
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Re: Audi A4 1.8T Quatro 1999, Transmission problem?? [jkuebler]
Written by: vwdawg on Sep 21, 2009 9:34:10 AM
Hello, jkuebler The reply from gdb20 suggests a wheel bearing, which I would tend to agree with. However, I'm not a big fan of dealerships, even though some of them perform good work. What I DON'T like is that you never know which tech is going to work on your car. Also, they will charge you at least $125 to even put your A4 up on the hoist, and the labor ... Read More
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Audi A4 1.8T Quatro 1999, Transmission problem??
Written by: jkuebler on Sep 19, 2009 1:20:22 PM
HI, I bought my Audi in March of 09 with 112k its a auto with manual auto, so far the car has been great. I'm up to 115k now and I'm having some minor issues with it. I don't know much about cars, I bought my Audi because its AWD and I've heard good things about German made cars as opposed to American made. Anyhow, my Audi is shifting sluggishly, occasionally ... Read More
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1999 audi A4 stalling
Written by: davida2 on May 28, 2009 10:14:09 AM
Hello, I have a 99 A4 quattro V6 sports package. Lately, it wants to stall when I come to a stop and sometimes it does turn off. Can anyone help as to what might be the cuase. Thanks. d
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Re: 1999 A4 airbag question [greg96]
Written by: tgai69 on May 24, 2009 4:47:55 AM
A4 has a "bigillion" airbags...culprit could be as simple as loose contacts (under the seat) to bad sensors(in the bumper).Audi dealers(ripoffs) have the right VGA tools to decode the fault....and hopefully free estimates! ;)
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+++Possible Engine or Electrical Problem+++
Written by: tcelik on Apr 5, 2009 3:01:54 PM
Car Specs: 1999 AUDI A4 QUATTRO ~135,000 Miles Lately the car has been giving a few problems. A couple days ago white smoke came out of the exhaust for a while (5-10 minutes). The car itself drains a lot of oil and leaks a little, I brought it to a mechanic and he said it might be the head gasket or just simple the car may be burning oil. Yesterday I ... Read More
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power locks
Written by: wilner on Oct 4, 2008 6:01:27 PM
i already post my problem about the central locking system or the power locks. i did follow the message from rowlandi and still won't work. in the manual, i just checked all the fuses and they're all working and there's no more instructions how to fix a failure central locking system or the power locks. i already replaced the battery of the remote. this is a 1999 audi a4 quattro 6v ... Read More
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A4 1.8 TURBO ISSUE
Written by: melmaca4 on Sep 14, 2007 12:40:36 PM
hI i JUST HUNG UP WITH MY AUDI DEALER IN THE CITY I LIVE IN. i AM ABOUT TO SREAM. LET ME GIVE YOU THE DETAILS. MY CAR IS A A4 1.8 TURBO 1999 WITH 33,000 MILES. I BROUGHT THE CAR BRAND NEW 8 YEARS AGO, I DONT DRIVE THE CAR HARD. mY ENGINE IS CLEAN!! ON START UP I HAVE BEEN HAVING A BLUE SMOKE ISSUE, AFTER IT WARMS UP ... Read More
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Re: 1999 Audi A4 Quattro stutter & shake [davida2]
Written by: davida2 on Aug 17, 2007 9:36:05 AM
So yesterday, my mechanic replaced only the spark plug wires and wa lah, it's fixed. He told me that the valve cover is leaking oil on one side onto one of the spark plug wires. The oil had damaged the wire causing resistance and therefore misfiring. So i'm having him replace both valve covers and hopefully this will be behind me. Hope this helps everyone out there in the expensive AUDI ... Read More
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Re: 1999 Audi A4 Quattro stutter & shake [benjamin5599]
Written by: davida2 on Aug 16, 2007 9:37:42 AM
Ben, So my mechanic told me to replace all the spark plug wires and one of the injectors. Seems to me it should be either/or, but I will take the wires as a tune up. I'll let you know how it turns out. David
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Re: 1999 Audi A4 Quattro stutter & shake [davida2]
Written by: benjamin5599 on Aug 15, 2007 3:10:27 PM
I think that must be the same icon I got. I had the guy switch one in from another car, but he said it would need to be replaced. the light went off for about 4 days and now its on again. that only cost about 100 bucks, but to have the entire thing replaced, Im guessing will be a bit more. Sounds like I should have this looked at pretty ... Read More
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Re: 1999 Audi A4 Quattro stutter & shake [benjamin5599]
Written by: davida2 on Aug 15, 2007 2:06:22 PM
It was the yellow light with the figure of an engine, I guess it looks like a fuel cap. Did you get it replaced and did it fix the problem? Cost? I am afraid with these cars, if there's problem with fuel or air, the Oxygen sensors will burn out and then there goes the catalytic convertor. Expensive. David
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Re: 1999 Audi A4 Quattro stutter & shake [davida2]
Written by: benjamin5599 on Aug 15, 2007 11:17:44 AM
was it the yellow light on the dashboard that looks like a fuel cap? Thats the same light that was on with mine and they said I needed to get the fuel injector/air mass flow replaced?
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1999 Audi A4 Quattro stutter & shake
Written by: davida2 on Aug 15, 2007 10:35:53 AM
Hey Audi people, I bought a 1999 Audi A4 Quattro about two years ago with 100k miles. Haven't had a problem with it until recently, the engine light came on. The codes read were transmission and some other stuff. Then the car started to stutter as if losing power. It is subtle at idle, but when I drive around 30-40 mph, it really shakes, then when I drive faster, it goes ... Read More
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HELP - Check Engine Light, Car Shakes.
Written by: shevis_audi on Jun 27, 2006 1:59:16 PM
Hi everyone, I first posted a message here a few months ago - when i first got my 1999 Audi A4 1.8T Quattro. It was doing fine then...aside from the front bumpber just slightly beginning to come loose (which was Face down, almost totally off as i was parking out in of my workplace,and this lady stopped walking and turned around to look at it - i was horrified once i ... Read More
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Re: timing belt or timing chain for 1999 audi a4 2.8q v6 [wilner]
Written by: a43311 on Jun 24, 2006 5:30:34 PM
You'll likely have to get ahold of a dealer and either find out the number that way or have it reset at the dealer. Good luck.
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Re: timing belt or timing chain for 1999 audi a4 2.8q v6 [wilner]
Written by: wilner on Jun 17, 2006 11:56:06 PM
done replacing on the timing belt. we reconnect the battery and the radio is in the safe mode and i don't have the code because we bought this car used from a dealer and they don't bother to give the code of the radio. what will be the best thing to do now?
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Re: timing belt or timing chain for 1999 audi a4 2.8q v6 [a43311]
Written by: wilner on Jun 10, 2006 3:14:59 PM
thanks, am working on it together with my friend mechanic, that's why i even bought a special tool to replace the timing belt to hold the camshaft and the crankshaft.
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Re: timing belt or timing chain for 1999 audi a4 2.8q v6 [wilner]
Written by: a43311 on Jun 9, 2006 2:33:40 PM
Oh, sorry man. Yes change the water pump at the same time.
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Re: timing belt or timing chain for 1999 audi a4 2.8q v6 [a43311]
Written by: wilner on Jun 3, 2006 2:04:59 PM
yes, what? change the water pump too? thanks!
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Re: timing belt or timing chain for 1999 audi a4 2.8q v6 [wilner]
Written by: a43311 on Jun 3, 2006 11:42:40 AM
Yes.
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Re: timing belt or timing chain for 1999 audi a4 2.8q v6 [a43311]
Written by: wilner on May 30, 2006 6:01:15 PM
thanks, when you replace the timing belt did you replace the water pump as well. i ask this because mostly asian cars, when they replace the timing belt they replace the water pump too, but this one(audi) is european made. thnks again!
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Re: timing belt or timing chain for 1999 audi a4 2.8q v6 [wilner]
Written by: a43311 on May 28, 2006 3:34:48 PM
I have the same car and I'm at about 103k miles right now. Like you I bought my car used, at the time it had 94k miles on it. I got lucky though, it had a new engine put in at 63k and all the timing done then, so I didn't have to worry about it. If you don't know for sure that it's been done, "I'm not sure how many ... Read More
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timing belt or timing chain for 1999 audi a4 2.8q v6
Written by: wilner on May 28, 2006 12:29:56 PM
i had a 1999 audi a4 2.8q v6 purchased as a used in 2002, right now i had a 98,000 mileage. am not sure if the engine has a timing chain or timing belt and do i need to change it now. how many mileage before i change the timing belt?
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NEW TO AUDI - I have an A4 1.8T Q - Any tips??
Written by: shevis_audi on Apr 4, 2006 10:41:53 AM
Hi everyone, I just bought an Audi yesterday. Its a 1999 Audi A4 1.8T Quattro Automatic (thats a mouthful) which i got by trading in my 2003 Hyundai which had ran very well(owed $6k on it, dealer gave me $2k for it..so $4k + $7.5k Audi + tax, etc=$12k loan), and i only had maybe 2 or 3 problems with, which were covered by the warranty. I usually wouldnt, but as ... Read More
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1999 a4 2.8l quattro, oil pressure warning
Written by: wilner on Apr 2, 2006 8:47:03 PM
i bought this car a 1999 audi a4 2.8 quattro with a 50,500 mileage, after reaching 75000 miles i observed that the oil pressure warning light will light when the engine is already hot and i was slowing down or the engine is in idle. so i turned off the engine then checked the oil and it's in normal even the temperature it's in normal. i checked the dealer and i ... Read More
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Re: The wonders of dealing with Audo of America [bcgilligan]
Written by: doye on Jun 10, 2005 4:15:25 PM
I am having trouble with Audi. My daughter took her 1999 Audi A4 in for service and they changed her timing belt and all components associated with it. They said it was a "recall". She had 44,000 miles on this well kept Audi. Charge was $1400. Of course, recalls are paid for by the mfg. I called Audi and was told they call it a "service action" and you can imagine ... Read More
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The wonders of dealing with Audo of America
Written by: bcgilligan on Jun 5, 2005 4:56:29 AM
Where to start .... ? My 1999 front drive, std transmission, 1.8l A4 has experienced many of the well-documented problems and disappointments plastered all over this forum. 1. All plastic trim under the doors came loose, since the metal clips rusted out. This was not considered a warranty issue, so I purchased new trim and installed it myself. 2. Right front wheel bearing failed at 60-70K miles 3. I was fortunate ... Read More
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Re: 60K mile service for my 1999 A4 2.8 quattro - PLEASE ADVISE! [watzizneh
Written by: simple2 on May 19, 2005 8:45:44 PM
watziznehm- I done 60K service on my A4.My mechanik simply went by the AUDI service book + small other thinks which he spotted.. like belts. I think it does not matter if you do it all in 1 hit or simply do a total check up between the servises. Regardles AUDI reccommendation to service it every 15K as per on-board computer, i do oil and filter change in beetveen 2 service ... Read More
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60K mile service for my 1999 A4 2.8 quattro - PLEASE ADVISE!
Written by: watziznehm on May 19, 2005 1:34:44 PM
Hello everyone, I had made a posting earlier asking for recommendations on auto shops in Chicagoland. I'm writing now to get any advice you may have on the actual 60k mile service itself. The Audi maintenace schedule recommends the following: - Replace spark plugs - Replace brake fluid - Replace engine filter, dust/pollen filter - Engine oil change - Check fluid levels, coolant level and battery - Clean and lubricate sliding ... Read More
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Re: 60K mile service for my 1999 A4 2.8 quattro - PLEASE ADVISE! [watziznehm]
Written by: hydrocarbon on Apr 27, 2005 8:52:18 AM
I take my A4 to Hessen Auto and I highly recommend them. They're out by O'hare airport. Just Google them. They are not the cheapest place you will find, but they are exceptionally professional and do not do any unnecessary work. Oil changes run around $30. The air and pollen filters are pretty easy to replace and I would suggest doing it yourself by getting the filters at Wal-mart( A lot ... Read More
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Re: 60K mile service for my 1999 A4 2.8 quattro - PLEASE ADVISE! [watzizneh
Written by: rowlandj on Apr 27, 2005 3:21:06 AM
Find a good independent shop in your area that specializes in Audi (and possibly other German makes). Then have them do the items that are called for in the manual for that service only, they can also give the car a 'look over' for potential problems. Depending on where you live there should be several shops like this. There are also Audi tuner shops throughout the country that all do regular ... Read More
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60K mile service for my 1999 A4 2.8 quattro - PLEASE ADVISE!
Written by: watziznehm on Apr 26, 2005 6:10:36 PM
My 1999 A4 2.8 quattro is due for its 60,000 mile service. I live in Chicago, IL and the two dealers I contacted in the area quoted $775 and $600 for the service which would include replacing spark plugs, replacing air and pollen filters, checking brakes, coolant, etc., and a so-called 50-point inspection. The amount struck me as very high and I'm sure I can get it done for a much ... Read More
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Re: 1999 Audi A4 1.8T- gas mileage 16.5mpg - help? [hudson232]
Written by: audifreak21 on Nov 16, 2004 12:11:24 PM
Yeah, that's the best you are going to get out of the B5 A4. These engines need lots of TLC and if you spoil them (good oil on a regular basis) they will perform very well for their time. I was just amazed that my new 2005 1.8t is getting almost 26mpg in the city; even with the extra horsepower and torque. I guess it's a function of the same size ... Read More
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Re: 1999 Audi A4 1.8T- gas mileage 16.5mpg - help? [audifreak21]
Written by: hudson232 on Nov 16, 2004 5:55:51 AM
Thanks. I had the oil changed last week (synthetic) and they checked the tire pressure and now i am up to 20mpg around town. If i factor in the stop and go, this isn't to far off from your 22mpg, so i feel a little better. I have also begun using 93 octane per the manufacturer specs. I was used to getting 24mpg on my 4cyl Mercedes Kompressor, but i can ... Read More
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Re: 1999 Audi A4 1.8T- gas mileage 16.5mpg - help? [hudson232]
Written by: audifreak21 on Nov 15, 2004 2:44:52 PM
Check your tire pressure. It could be the tires. Also check the oil, if the car needs a change it could be bogging down. Other than that I had my 1999 A4 1.8t Quattro for six years and averaged 22.3mpg over the life of the car. Do you do a lot of stop and go?
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1999 Audi A4 1.8T- gas mileage 16.5mpg - help?
Written by: hudson232 on Nov 12, 2004 2:39:33 PM
Last month, I bought a 1999 Audi A4 quattro with the 1.8 turbo. The car has 35,000 original miles and is in great shape. I like the car for the ride, handling, looks, etc, except for one thing...The Gas Mileage Is Horrible! I have measured it now for six full fill-ups, highway and city (50/50) and the best I am doing is 16.5 MPG. (last weekend i drove from NY to ... Read More
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Well, you know me, I'll. . .
Written by: markcincinnati on Jan 24, 2004 8:46:48 AM
. . .still remind you to get the manual tranny the next time. Apparently even the new 6spd tip can be made to mimic turbo lag. Although I must say that despite the problems I have had with Audi's automatic transmissions, I did enjoy my 1997 A8, 1999 A6 2.8, 2000 A6 4.2, 2001 A6 4.2 and 2003 allroad. Only the allroad of this group of Audis that has been parked ... Read More
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99 Audi Quattro 2.8 deal?
Written by: jgronberg on Jul 14, 2003 1:00:22 PM
Here is what the guy is offering: 1999 AUDI A4 Quattro, 82k mi, black, 5 spd, V6, pw, pdl, sunroof, 6 disc CD changer, ABS, immac in/out, $15,000 I Carfaxed it and it checks out. Has the leatherette interior. Anything to look out for? I'm going to look at it tomorrow. I also think probably more like $14000-14200. Thanks for any info.
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Exposre question. . .
Written by: markcincinnati on Mar 23, 2003 6:39:01 PM
At the risk of whatever, I would like some follow up, please. The cost of the Audi extended warranty -- the amount of the check I would have to write to make my Audi have the extra warranty (2 years or 100,000 miles) beyond the factory warranty is about $1,000. If one had purchased a 3 year old Audi that had 50,000 miles on it, it would be "worth" around 45% ... Read More
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Advice on purchase
Written by: usedaudi on Feb 2, 2003 7:23:04 PM
I am thinking about buying a 1999 1.8T Q with automatic transmission. Off lease and has 33000 miles. After test drive noticed: 1)front tires significantly less tread than rear. Outside tire treads worn more than inside on both front tires. Tires are goodyear eagles 2)Road noise is noticeably loud for this type of car on highway. 3)Little scratches all over. (car wash?) 4)At start of test drive, heard brakes make a ... Read More
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How can dealer afford this? 1999 a4 2.8 quattro for $4k under book
Written by: u2fan4688 on Jan 22, 2003 4:52:25 PM
Question, ... how can the dealers afford this? Using edmunds and doing some homework I was able to get a 1999 A4 2.8 quattro with only 33,000 miles on it and Audi Certified. It also came with the cold weather package, Bose cd change and sport package, heated leather seats, moonroof, etc. for only $20k.. Yup! $20k exactly. $4k below edmunds TMV for this particular certfied audi. Substantiably less than other ... Read More
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What to get...1998 or 1999 A4
Written by: mtofan on Nov 16, 2002 1:06:02 PM
I'm thinking of getting a 1998 or 1999 Audi A4 Quattro (2.8L). Does one have less problems than the other. Do these cars last long. Should I pay a couple thousand dollars more for lower mileage or is an A4 with 60 000 miles ok.
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Should I buy a used low mileage A4?
Written by: white951 on Aug 6, 2002 9:48:26 AM
Hi everyone, I am new to Edmunds townhall and never owned an Audi. I have found a local independant dealer with off lease A4's directly from Audi. Here is an example. early 1999 A4 1.8 Q, 5 speed, Leather, loaded, sport wheels, 36k miles, $17,900!!! Price seems very good. I would have a pre purchase inspection and he is OK with that. I have heard about the control arm issues and ... Read More
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new car
Written by: steven39 on May 30, 2002 6:55:08 PM
hi andy, i was refering to a guy who found 1999 audi a4 turbo with 37000 miles for 21000 dollars it simply doesnt make sense to spend that kind' of money when u can buy a brand spanken new car with warranty
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Not in the US
Written by: markcincinnati on Feb 21, 2002 7:09:33 AM
The A4 1.8T -- elsewhere, but NOT in the US -- can be had with leather, sat nav, power seats, and other amenities (aka options) that for some reason are deselected by AoA. I would think that allowing all possible options (for a given family, e.g., A4, A6, etc) would increase sales, increase market share, etc. Let me tell you about something I did last night: I went on-line to the ... Read More
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Mark From the Audi Web Site
Written by: mbnut1 on Feb 20, 2002 3:42:32 PM
Mark I was asking if you were refering to the engine described on the Audi Web site below which isn't currently available in NA cars. I asked because in the description below it isn't turbocharged. Note that it says that it has a balancer shaft for "excellent refinement". This is a additional shaft that is increasing being placed in engine configurations that aren't inhernetly balanced such as inline fours and v-6's. ... Read More
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1996 A4
Written by: vince217 on Jan 7, 2002 7:06:35 PM
Thanks for the advice, markcincinnati. I have considered the Jetta, but found that the style of older Jettas doesnt appeal to me. I do agree though, that i could probably find a newer year VW (or other brand) for the amount of money that im willing to spend (and am currently looking for a 1999 and newer Jetta now... tough luck to me finding one at my price range though). Btw, ... Read More
