1999 Audi A4 Review

Good Car Overall

Written by: Kyle P on 07/17/2009

Vehicle

1999 Audi A4 4 Dr Quattro 1.8T 4WD Sedan

Review

I bought the car with 155000, call me crazy but I did. Knock on wood nothing major has happened. Although, I wanted to change my transmission fluid and it’s a huge deal because Audi has once again made it difficult. Seeing past this, it has been fun to drive and everything still works except the triptronic sensor is bad but still shifts fine in "d". This car rewards good driving, if you take it easy, the car will outlast you.

Favorite Features

Quattro is unstoppable in snow, handling, interior, exterior styling

Suggested Improvements

improve durability, and make the car simpler to work on

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Run, Don't Walk

Written by: al on 03/29/2009

Vehicle

1999 Audi A4 4 Dr STD 1.8T Sedan

Review

RUN, don't walk away from this car. 154,000 miles over 10 years have not been easy. Started needing heavy repairs right after the extended warranty ran out, at 60K. Everything that could go wrong did go wrong, to the tune of $15,000 in repairs over the life of the car. Even the seats wore out. Audi software does not work on the computers many foreign car repair places have. Many places can't even do oil changes. All repairs are expensive and then something else crops up. Audi's are NOT for anyone who needs a reliable car and doesn't know much about how they run.

Favorite Features

handling

Suggested Improvements

Build them to last.

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Never by an Audi again

Written by: Steve on 12/27/2008

Vehicle

1999 Audi A4 4 Dr Avant Quattro 1.8T 4WD Wagon

Review

This car was reliable for the first 5 years but since then it has been nothing but a money pit. It has broken down at the side of the road several times and every time it's at least a $700 dollar visit to the garage. The interior quality is bad. Cup holder broke, hatchback interior paneling broke. The engine is underpowered. Like many AWD cars, it goes through tires quickly. It is just not a well built car.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

Better build quality is needed.

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Won't change it for the world

Written by: Andre on 06/05/2008

Vehicle

1999 Audi A4 4 Dr Quattro 2.8 4WD Sedan

Review

I bought her at 95000 miles and so far in almost 3 years I've put about 30000 miles on it. Just changed the timing belt a few months ago. This is a good thing to do when you go over 100000 miles. Of course I've had some problems with the abs module, and control arms that seem to be the common issues with this car. Most of the repairs to the suspension, brakes or rotors can be done by the home mechanic since the car is so well thought and with a set of wrenches you can do a lot. Also look for aftermarket parts since the ones from the dealer have some outrageous prices. Like somebody said "You have to pay to play."

Favorite Features

Quattro, the V6 that came out that year still has no match to this day for that size, tiptronic that after almost 10 years still provides shifting without feeling it.

Suggested Improvements

Stronger control arms.

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Amazing and Costly

Written by: KScrib on 03/16/2008

Vehicle

1999 Audi A4 4 Dr Quattro 2.8 4WD Sedan

Review

The 1999 Audi A4 2.8 Quattro sedan is a great great car. I've never owned a car that is so much fun to drive. It is everything anyone would want. It's comfortable, fast, sporty, luxury, and capable. It's an all around great car and I will always own an Audi. The two draw backs are poor fuel economy and premium fuel only. This is a huge expense and maintenance is really expensive. It is well worth the price. The car is now 8 year old with 110,000 miles and shows no rust, no signs of getting old, and runs like a champ. I tell my friends its a 99 and they say it looks brand new. Great car. A++

Favorite Features

Heated leather seats, Quatttro, and the way it drives.

Suggested Improvements

Better fuel economy.

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