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Audi A4 Maintenance and Repair
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Re: Buying a 1999 A4?? yes,no? [Mr_Shiftright]
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]
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]
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?
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]
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
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
Audi A4 Prices Paid and Buying Experience
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2011 Audi A4 Prestige S-Line
Curious on how much people are getting for the 2011 Audi A4 Prestige S-Line. Sweet looking care. I'm still driving my car that I bought new back in November 1999 (141k 2000 Mitsu Eclipse). Time to upgrade!
Audi A4 Lease Questions
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How's this deal?!?
My finance lease is up July first so were looking for a car. We were thinking about the VW CC but I think I may have found a decent Audi Lease. The details: 2010 A4 2.0 Quattro (Premium package, heated seats, automatic) Sale price: $35,500 10k miles/yr Money down: $2999 (first month, acq fee and $1999) + sales tax (8.75%) $379/month for 42 months If I skip the $1999 they want ... Read More
Audi A4 Maintenance and Repair
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Re: +++Possible Engine or Electrical Problem+++ [tcelik]
Hi there! I have a 1999 Audi A4 Quattro 1.8L and it just started doing this SAME problem today. I couldn't get my car to go over 10mph and it was stalling. Did you ever find out why your Audi was doing this? Please help.
Audi Caught on Fire :( Please Advise
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Audi Caught on Fire :( Please Advise
My 1999 Audi A4 Avant Quattro's exhaust pipe caught on fire while driving it to the repair shop! It all seemed to happen really fast. My check engine light came on on the way to a local Starbucks, and by the time I was driving it back it was stalling and not accelerating very well. As soon as I got home I called a local repair shop to see if I ... Read More
Audi A4 Maintenance and Repair
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stuck ignition key
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]
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??
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
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]
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+++
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
Audi A4 Lease Questions
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Deal over the weekend
Thought I would post the deal I finally locked in on: A4 Quattro 2.0T Ibis White / Black Interior Premium Plus trim Audi Care - free 12K/36 months 488.25 payments 1999 upfront. No bank/doc fees/registration/dmv etcc. Taxes and 1st month upfront. (could be in another order, either way its was ~2K) Started with a $530/m quote. Haggled with multiple dealers during the week, but all were very willing to come down. ... Read More
Audi A4 Maintenance and Repair
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power locks
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
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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
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
Entry Level Luxury Performance Sedans
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Re: BMW 3xi vs. Lexus IS 250 & Audi A4 - my two cents [das107]
I've driven them all recently; 1st the BMW - everyone claims it is unequaled in handling. Who am I to argue. The steering is very weighty, possibly too much at low speeds for some. It does manage to feel very tight and extremely smooth all at once. Definitely the driver's car but if you're on city streets the whole time you might never notice. Lousy cupholders & average interior layout, but ... Read More
Audi A4 Maintenance and Repair
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Audi A4 evaporator repair cost???
Audi service dept tells me they want $2700.00 to replace my broken air conditioning evaporator and an associated switch. I undertsand this is a "big job" -- but the car is a 1999 A4 2.8 Quattro in good shape ...but only worth 8K Bluebook in a trade. Seems like a rip-off for an 8 year old car with below avearge mileage. Does this sound right to anyone who knows? Is this ... Read More
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Re: ABS warning light [wilner]
i found the fault in this 1999 Audi A4 2.8L V6 Quattro. Electrical Connection between ABS and Instrument Cluster - No Signal - Intermittent. pls. share your know how, how to correct this problem. thanks.
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My check engine light is back
Hi Im kinda new to my Audi so i dont know what im getting into I have about 111,000 miles on my 1999 a4 1.8t. My check engine light comes on and the car loses power so I figured it was the coils and the shop said that I had a misfire in cyl 3 so i replaced the spark plugs and the coils but no luck it still shakes abruptly ... Read More
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fuel filter
1999 audi a4 quatro 2.8L, am trying to locate the fuel filter. is there anybody knows where can i locate the fuel filter? thanks!
Audi A4 Prices Paid and Buying Experience
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Re: 1999 Audi A4 Quattro 1.8T 4D Sedan AWD [adamsclasps]
Audi maintenance costs are VERY high and Audis definitely have maintenance issues. The 1.8 engine is a good engine but it is not a fast engine with the automatic. Thus your experience with high revving is probably normal. The manual seems to be a much better performer. Lexus are impregnable and 100K is nothing for a Lexus. But it still has 100k so there may some problems but probably nothing too ... Read More
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1999 Audi A4 Quattro 1.8T 4D Sedan AWD
I am thinking of getting a used 1999 A4 1.8T at a local Carmax in Nashville, TN. I test drove it and it felt okay but when I tried to join the hiway traffic, it felt very sluggish with high rev noise as I tried to gain upto 60-70mph. Is this normal for this kind of car? The mileage is (Valumax) 83K. I used to drive a V6 SUV. Could this ... Read More
Audi A4 Avant vs. Audi A3 vs. Subaru Outback
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Re: AWD car needed: Audi A4 Avant vs. Audi A3 vs. Subaru Outback [mamadadapaige]
My nod goes to the A4. I own two A4's (2001 1.8T Frontrak and 2006 2.0T Avant). They are outstanding cars. Previously I did own a 1999 Subaru Outback, which was a fine car. Didn't drive it long enough to advise on the long term reliability. While Subaru's have an excellent reoutation, I had a friend with a late model Legacy Outback and the clutch failed early on and he had ... Read More
Audi A4 Maintenance and Repair
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HELP - Check Engine Light, Car Shakes.
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
Yes.
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Re: timing belt or timing chain for 1999 audi a4 2.8q v6 [a43311]
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]
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
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??
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
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
Audi A4 3.2 quattro vs. Infiniti G35x vs. Volvo S60R (AWD-geartronic)
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Re: Audi A4 3.2 quattro vs. Infinity G35x vs. Volvo S60R (AWD-geartronic) [agsastar]
If you are concerned with reliability and durability,after the warranty, do not buy a German AWD car. I own a 1999 A4 Quattro and it is has not been reliable or durable. In less than 60K miles I'v had to replace both left and right front control arms (Audi recall), and at my expense both rear wheel bearings. In 50 years of car ownership, I have never replaced a wheel bearing, ... Read More
Audi A4 Lease Questions
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A4 Lease change
Hi Car Man, (or anyone)!!! At last my Audi A4 has arrived! But everything has changed. The MSRP is $39,235,selling price $37,587. Could you please tell me what the money factor and residual should be on a 24 mth lease, mileage per year of 12,000 or 15,000 i'm not quite sure on yet. Also what would the monthly payments should be after out of pocket by $2200, the salesman said about ... Read More
Audi A4 Maintenance and Repair
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Re: Steering for Audi 1999 A4 Turbo 1.8 [lappy63]
Hi recently experienced a similar problem with my Audi A4 Quattro 1.8T 2002 that you have met before. The steering wheel vibrates at certain RPM 1200 - 1400. Above of below this range is fine. I just wonder how did you solve the problem. Any shave will be very appreciated.
Audi A4 Lease Questions
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Re: Lease Question [Car_man]
Hi Car man, I spoke with the car salesman today! He told me the car will be here in February. When i signed for the car it was $36,987(buying price) A4 white,sunroof pckg Quattro,tiptronic,tech + bluetooth and nav. Out of pocket $2200 put down in order to get monthly payment down to $433 incl 7% tax (FL.)At the time the MF was 1.39,residual 75%, 12,000 miles per year but thinking about ... Read More
Audi A4 Prices Paid and Buying Experience
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In 1999, my wife and I were looking for a new sedan. We walked into Paul Miller Audi to look at an A4. After being ignored until all other customers were gone, we were treated rudely by a saleswoman (really pissed off my wife). She called us back several weeks later with a different attitude - long after we had bought a different car. Last month we were car shopping again ... Read More
Audi A4 Maintenance and Repair
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Re: 1999 Audi A4 1.8T Engine Problems Please Help! [daget1]
:( I purchased An 99 A4 1.8T a short while ago. I changed the oil every 3k. OIl light comes on. Car looses power on freeway; engine smokes, exhaust too; car dies on side of road. No oil pressure. I just heard theres an extra extended warranty being issued for this particular prob.someone in the field told me it has something to do w/ the turbo and the bearings; and the ... Read More
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2006 A4 2.0T causing me pain in my neck
I just bought a 2006 Audi 2.0T premium pckg, sunroof, cold weather. First things first I think the car looks great and drives well. However I have experienced some neck pain from the turbo ride. Is this something I will get used to or is something wrong with my Audi Anybody have any thoughts? I used to drive a 1999 323CI BMW.
Audi A4 Prices Paid and Buying Experience
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Re: Buying a "Stripped" A4 [edwardsf]
Looks like there are some "new" lease deals on the 2006 A4s (as opposed to the deals on the 2005.5 models). Can anyone deduce the selling price (as opposed to the MSRP they list), MF and residual from these deals? On surface, appealing because under $1000 drive off and well under $400 a month before taxes. A4 2.0T FWD lease on audiusa.com It appears the Bay Area Audi dealers don't want ... Read More
Audi A4 Maintenance and Repair
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Strange Experience in the Audi A4
I just spent over $4,000 to keep my 1999 1.8 Turbo on the road (with only 63,000 miles, mind you). Last night I started the car, pulled out of a parking lot and felt the entire car start to shake. My husband was driving and said he felt like it wouldn't shift into higher gear. Then the engine light came on. We stopped the car and restarted it, and it seems ... Read More
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Re: Oil change and timing belt [jenp]
Hi JenP My 1999 A4...timing belt bust at 65,000 miles...still battling with Audi on the matter. I was wondering if any other 2.8 owners with timing belt failures out there if so, whether there's anything happening from Audi to help them. Graci pej 1
Audi A4 2005+
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2006 A4 2.0 Turbo Quattro Dependability
Please let me hear from others regarding your predictions about new Audi dependability. I am a former 1999 A4 owner, currently leasing a 2003 Saab. Lease is due to expire in November and I am trying to decide on a replacement. Considering 2006 A4, 2006 BMW 325i, or Acura TL (or maybe even a TSX). In April 2005, Consumer Reports said they can again recommend the A4 because dependability has improved. ... Read More
Audi A4 Maintenance and Repair
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1999 Audi A4 2.8 tiptronic
HI all. my car is making a whisling noise sounds like it has turbo when accelerating. At cruising speeds this noise is gone. It coming from the passenger front side somewhere from behind the wheel. Also this whistling noise could be sounding like the belt is rubbing on something. Can you please suggest what it could be. Car has 145000km on it and its tiptronic tranny. Could this sound be the ... Read More
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Re: certified warranty question [cccc1]
Not sure if this will help you... but I had my 1999 Audi A4 in for maintenance every 6 months (and sometimes only drove it 1500 miles during that time period). It had small ($2,000) problems that were annoying but nothing major. Now suddenly they tell me it's completely rusted. First the tie rods (?) had to be replaced... which was going to take a while so they let me take ... Read More
Audi A4 Prices Paid and Buying Experience
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Re: Lease Price Increase based on MSRP [opksguy]
Here are the details on the A4 leases, for both the FWD and Quattro versions: http://www.audiusa.com/specialoffers_detail/0,5882,soId-441_,00.html?referringPage=special- Offers&specialoffer=A4Summerleaseoffer It's $1999 down payment but the total due at lease inception is $3200-3300. Plus the monthly figures probably do not include taxes. Now will individual dealers offer better terms than these or will they just stick to what Audi is doing? If you can get the drive-off around $1500 and keep the monthly around ... Read More
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Lease Price Increase based on MSRP
Audi currently has an special lease on the 2005 A4 2.0T quattro Sedan $359 per month 24-month lease Down payment $1999 This is based on a MSRP of $33,170.00. I am looking at an car with MSRP of $35,170. The dealership is saying that the $2000 increase in MSRP implies an increase of $60 / month. Is this typical? Any help will be appreciated.
Audi A4 Maintenance and Repair
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1999 Audi A4 2.8L sedan BURNS UP
My 1999 Audi A4 2.8L was in the shop for the third time because smoke kept coming out of the left front tire well. We had spent $2000 on two different repairs but the problem was still there. While the dealer was test driving it, it caught on fire and was totaled. Has anyone else had a problem similar to this?
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Driving Wheel Vibration
I just got a used A4 1.8T (1999 with 82000 miles). It runs great. However, when I turn on the engine and leave the shift (automatic shift) at D, D3, D2, or R, the driving wheel vibrates. You can feel it when you put your hands on the wheel or dashboard. If I put it at neutral, there is no vibration. Is it a transmission problem? The idle of the engine ... Read More
Entry Level Luxury Performance Sedans
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Re: Why people buy BMWs [cdnpinhead]
Your comments echo my own feelings of seven years ago. Back then I was a happy 1995 VR6 Passat GLX 5-Speed driver and was looking forward to getting a 1999 Passat with the same basic features as my 1995 plus a couple of extra goodies like power memory seats, climate control and automatic wipers. As fortune would have it, the 1998 Passat GLX was equipped exactly as I wanted my next ... Read More
Audi A4 Maintenance and Repair
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Re: The wonders of dealing with Audo of America [bcgilligan]
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
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
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!
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]
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
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!
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
Audi A4 Prices Paid and Buying Experience
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Re: Possible Purchase [twinrotts]
I am currently looking at a new vehicle and I have been offered 7500 for my trade, which is: 1999.5 Audi A4 2.8 Quattro w/80K. I believe it has the Sport package(how do I confirm this?) and it's an auto/tip. It's black/tan leather and the exterior/interior are is excellent condition. If I sold mine privately I would ask 10k. So I guess 7700 for the 1.8T is a little high, but ... Read More
Audi A4 Maintenance and Repair
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Brake squeaking
I have a 2005 (B6), A4, 1.8 6M. I took delivery on Jan 11, 2005, it is now March 10 (only three months) and 3,450 miles and the brakes are starting to squeak like crazy. Even crazier is the fact that I took it to the dealer today for some other reason (ABS and ESP light came on and stayed on), and the service manager told me that this noise is ... Read More
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Steering for Audi 1999 A4 Turbo 1.8
I have a 1999 Audi A4 Turbo 1.8L, and I have started to feel some vibration in the steering wheel and it tugs a bit (slightly) on the wheel at times. If I am driving at a slower speed (20-30 mph) and I let go of the wheel it vibrates and tugs back and forth about 1/4" or so. I can feel the vibrations in the steering wheel and in the ... Read More
Audi A4 2004 and earlier
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Re: 1999 Audi A4 1.8T- gas mileage 16.5mpg - help? [cultured_hick]
Be sure to check your tire pressure as tire pressure has an impact on mileage. Mark Cin-----have you decided on a car for you and your wife yet? Cicero
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Re: 1999 Audi A4 1.8T- gas mileage 16.5mpg - help? [RichardP]
Just to run with that thought, I have have an '03 1.8t Quattro Tip that echoes your dismal gas mileage. I previously lived in Sacramento where I was fortunate to get 18 in the city. I got up to 26 on my drive from Sacramento to Houston, though my speeds were occasionally slightly subsonic. Now in Houston I only get 14-16 despite higher octane premium (93 vs 91 in Ca). I ... Read More
Audi A4 Maintenance and Repair
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Headlight Problems
Well, here is a weird problem. The Passenger Headlight was out, replace it, and now both low beam headlights don't work. Checked the fuses, they are fine, checked the bulbs, they are good. Any idea how both low beams would be out? Is this a computer glitch? The car is a 1999 Audi A4 2.8 Thanks for any help
Audi A4 Prices Paid and Buying Experience
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Re: Lease 2005 A4 1.8 Quattro w/Spec. Ed. Pkg [mcs19]
You can probably get all those answers on the Lease Questions board... But, I doubt the advertised deal is based on a selling price of MSRP... Usually, the advertised Audi deals use a price about $1K under MSRP for the selling price.. And, they don't use an APR.. on leases, it is a money factor.. and, the reason Audi doesn't tell you, is because dealers can and do "mark ... Read More
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Lease 2005 A4 1.8 Quattro w/Spec. Ed. Pkg
I see that Audi is advertising a new lease program for 299/mo. for 24 mos. with 10k/yr. and 1999 d.p. (plus other charges). It appears this is based on a purchase price of MSRP. I'm interested in such a lease for an automatic but with 12k/yr. Has anyone had any experience negotiating this lease and what can I expect in terms of a better lease deal. I've been quoted a purchase ... Read More
Audi A4 2004 and earlier
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Re: 1999 Audi A4 1.8T- gas mileage 16.5mpg - help? [RichardP]
Something's gotta be wrong with your A4. My wife drives an 04 Avant 1.8t Quattro also and she gets about 22mpg with mixed driving. In fact we took a road trip recently and got about 26mpg. I'd take it in and insist that they check into it or threaten to file a lemon law action.
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Re: 1999 Audi A4 1.8T- gas mileage 16.5mpg - help? [hudson232]
I have a '04 Avant w/1.8t Quattro. My gas mileage is horrific and I am considering selling the car for that very reason. Yesterday after I filled up and calculated the mileage, 11.6! I decided that I may as well get a Navigator if I am getting that kind of MPG in a small wagon. Don't get me wrong, I love the fit/finish,looks, handling. but at $2.10 for premium, it aint ... Read More
Audi A4 Maintenance and Repair
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Re: 1999 Audi A4 1.8T- gas mileage 16.5mpg - help? [hudson232]
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]
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]
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?
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
Audi A4 2004 and earlier
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Re: 1999 Audi A4 1.8T- gas mileage 16.5mpg - help? [hudson232]
Congrats on getting the Audi. Sorry for your loss, though. If the A4 wasn't used much while it belonged to your mother (as evidenced by the chipmunk nest), I would check all belts, hoses and seals to make sure there are no cracks and/or leaks. If they are good, then give it some time to get the mileage back up to where it should belong.
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1999 Audi A4 1.8T- gas mileage 16.5mpg - help?
Last month, I bought a 1999 Audi A4 quattro with the 1.8 turbo. The car has 35,000 miles, in great shape and I purchased it from my mothers estate after she passed away suddenly last June. I love the car; ride, handling, looks, etc, except for one thing...The Gas Mileage Is Horrible! I have measured it now for four full fill-ups, highway and city (50/50) and the best I am doing ... Read More
Audi A4 Maintenance and Repair
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Re: A4 '96 Rear Left Humming Problem [keithlutz1 #3]
I own a 1999 Audi A4 Quattro with 80,000 kms and it also has developed a humming sound coming from the rear RHS. AT first I though it might have been a rear brake problem but after having the rear pads and rotors replaced the noise still persisted. I also suspected the bearings but they seem ok. My only guess is the problem lies in the rear differential gear train. Anyone ... Read More
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A4 Airbag Problems
I have a 1999 A4 with a recurring airbag probem too. (Audi must have changed the way the airbag module handles alarms between 1999 and 2001, because my airbag light will stay on after the fault has disappeared. On the '99, you need the communicator to clear the fault code.) Anyway, this has happened several times in the last 8 months, and it's always a "high resistance" value on the passenger's ... Read More
Audi A4 2004 and earlier
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Well, you know me, I'll. . .
. . .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?
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. . .
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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New Audi Family Member
I recently made my first purchase of a Audi vehicle. I purchased 2002 A4 3.0 6sp quattro, Crystal blue met. I traded in a 1999 VW Passat so I had a German feel to that vehicle, but the A4 raised that feel to the next level. I also opted for the xenon lights and bose upgrade and premium package, however no sport package. I have about 1200 miles on the car ... Read More
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