By chash1982 on 04/12/12 12:16 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2004 Audi A4 1.8T quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
Review
I've had an opportunity to drive all kinds of cars, from BMWs to Volvos, to high end japanese vehicles and NOTHING has handled and performed like my Audi. This car feels like you are going 60 miles an hour at 100. You can barely feel the body roll as you effortlessly carve through corners at high speeds, and no automaker has a better interior.
On the downside, prepare to set aside about 3000$ a year for repair and maintenance! Even oil changes will run you 100$, and when your fuel pump dies (and it probably will!) You can expect to spend 1000$ at the dealer if it's out of warranty. This is a driving enthusiasts car that's also a comfortable commuter. I love my Audi, expensive or not!
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By lenti on 03/29/12 12:02 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2004 Audi A4 3.0 Fwd 2dr Cabriolet (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
Review
Bought the A4 convertible new. I only used it as a second car and have driven 32,000 miles now. When it still was under warranty a warning light come on and I was told it is nothing serious and AUDI service made it go away. The light came on and off several times in the last year. Recently the car was hesitating when accelerating. AUDI now quoted $2,200 for repair of the transmission control box. When it was in repair they told me they have found problems with the transmission and the repair would be $7,000!! Can anyone imagine that on a car for $50,000 with only 32,000 miles.
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3 of 3 people found this review helpful
By gabenerica1019 on 12/17/11 14:18 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2004 Audi A4 3.0 quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
Love the layout and the raw power of the Quat!!! Very fun to drive and take for the long hauls...so comfy...
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By hadalotofcars on 07/26/11 13:59 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2004 Audi A4 1.8T Fwd 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
Review
This was by far my favorite Audi.
An 04 Ultrasport.
Fantastic handling.
Good thing I had an extended warranty - the car broke a lot - always something - the only way I would consider driving another Audi product at this time would be if I could have this car back - after repairing it month after month I sold it to buy a new Audi.
I traded that within a month of buying it.
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By jenna1095 on 06/25/11 11:45 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2004 Audi A4 1.8T Fwd 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
Review
Bought this car in
10/08 1st repair 12/31/08 coil packs $363 (I had to have these done 2 more times between then and now) 2nd repair 2/25/10 Clutch $1677 3rd repair 2/4/11 Crank Case $242 4th repair 4/6/11 PCV Valve $254 5th repair 4/7/11 (Yes it broke down on the way home from the shop) Fuel Pump $595 I am missing one recipt for a valve cover gasket if I remember right around 12/10 $200 When Picking up from getting fuel pump installed was informed it needs a CAT Quoted $1500 Fathers day 2011 Had complete Brake failure barely missed a car hopped a curb flew over a ditch and hit a telephone pole (from what I understand this is a common problem) DO NOT BUY THIS CAR IT IS NOT SAFE!!!!
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By tkite721 on 05/18/11 12:25 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2004 Audi A4 1.8T Fwd 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
Review
Ok so i feel like the only people that write reviews are the people that have problems...... Really you are switching from a Nice loaded sports car to a cheapo Economy car with cloths seats?????? I myself have never had any problems and several of my buddies have never had any problems only on EDMUNDS do people have problems.....
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By driver98 on 05/15/11 08:57 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2004 Audi A4 1.8T Fwd 2dr Cabriolet (1.8L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
Review
Bought an A4 2004 with extended warranty. Made a maintanence checkup with Keys Audi in Los Angeles. Told me i had to wait 2 weeks. i origanlly had a bad vibration problem to seek the appt anyway. 2 weeks latwer at 103,000 mile son car they would not honor the 100,00 warranty. AND would not honor the extended warranty. I called Audi America and bitc$$! Made them honor the extended warranty. Only got an oil change and tire rotation( SCREWED) OK THEN i asked them what was the vibration,THEY TOLD ME...Motor Mounts. Wanted 2k from the dealer to fix. I went to local mech for $800. Replaced them vibration was still there. 3 days later ENGINE BLEW! Due to timing chain fail.Called them,did nothing
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By popeyes on 04/07/11 08:44 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2004 Audi A4 3.0 quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
Original owner of this 3.0 A4 since new. Right off the lot, negotiated 5% down. Now 7 yrs experience with it with 81K kms traveled. Quality, stability, stance, control, performance are all above great with decent gas mileage of 7.9l/100km highway 9-10l/100km city with quattro using synthetic. Audi maintenance covers everything during 3 yr warr and dealer's have provided exceptional service. They replaced all my brake disc's, pads and spark plugs all under warranty. Burnt bulbs, lighter socket, wiper lever seized from salt also replaced /w warr.
Coils replaced under recall, but never problems just glithces with electronic in window controls, sunroof, and resets of A/C.
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By pjs2011 on 04/05/11 12:00 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2004 Audi A4 3.0 Fwd 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
Review
Pros:
When running properly, the performance of this car is impressive.
It was built for the Autobahn and is fun to drive fast, but we're not in Germany.
Cons: I've had many mechanical and computer issues.
Driver side electric window mechanism replaced, catalytic converter replaced, speakers go in and out on the front driver side, ignition coils replaced, uses a lot of oil, check engine light on more often than not.
At least a $1000 everytime I have to take it to the shop.
The interior design isn't practical.
The second cup holder is in the middle console but it's very cumbersome to access.
I'm shopping for a new car and it won't be an Audi.
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By uknowhu on 03/24/11 17:08 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2004 Audi A4 3.0 quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
Review
It's great when it everything is in running order.
I bought the car new and have since run it to 188k miles.
At 115k, the engine died on me.
Something came loose that ruined one of the cylinders. Fortunately, I have a friend who's a mechanic that was able to procure me a used engine with 60k on it. After that, the bushings had to be replaced and then the fuel pump.
I love my car and still have it, but I don't think I'll buy Audi again. Too much money for maintenance and gas.
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