Used 2004 Audi A4 1.8T quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6M) Consumer Reviews
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Pretty reliable overall
Wind-n-Water, Milpitas, CA, 02/10/2020
Audi A4 1.8T quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I had car since new. It's pretty reliable so long as you keep up with the maintenance and don't try to modify it for more power. Flashing the ECU with aftermarket program is a common modification that could easily result in more power, popular amongst young adults. But you sacrifice drive-ability and reliability. Aftermarket hackers are never as good as manufacturer design engineers, despite their attempted claims. Thus be very weary when shopping used car for modification history.
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rh, 10/14/2007
Audi A4 1.8T quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Overall, my 4-year experience with the A4 has been a good one. I concur with the turbo lag mentioned in other reviews on standing starts. However, at road speeds the turbo is much more responsive. I have had no mechanical issues with this vehicle that required service. The sports suspension and quattro make this car a pleasure to drive in any weather conditions. Traction in heavy snow has been fabulous. I've heard a lot of negative stories about the Pirelli tires the 2004 model came with (defects, noise, low tread life), but I have 38,000 miles on mine, and have had no issues.
Exceptional Car... Couldn't be happier!
Saundra, 08/10/2005
Audi A4 1.8T quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
The A4 is not only great looking and fuel efficient, but it is FUN to drive. The 170 hp and almost 170 lb feet of torque pack more than enough power. I get compliments on my car quite frequently. I am a reformed BMW driver. I will never go back. Quattro (the AWD system) has given me newfound confidence when I drive.
Worst car ever
john, 11/11/2010
Audi A4 1.8T quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
A week after I bought the car the fuel pump went. Center arm rest broke and so did the glove box. Closed the door one day and the side air bags went off 6000 in repairs for the side airbags but was covered by Audi USA. Thermostat broke twice. The speakers cut in and out. Rear Windows won't work and front ones work when they feel like it. Burns a quart of oil every 1000 miles Audi says this is normal. Had to replace the clutch. And transmission rebuild. Coils always fail leading to misfiring witch overheated my engine blowing the head gasket and cracking the head. There is lots more I'm forgetting I could have bought this car ten times over.
MPG worries?
BigFan, 09/11/2008
Audi A4 1.8T quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I had concerns since most reviews I found mention an average of about 21-25mpg. I have found that reasonable driving habits have given me a combined average of 32.1mpg on regular gas over the last 20,000 miles! Of course if you bought this car to really drive it you won't do so well, but I was so impressed with the design, quality and ride that I got it to enjoy those features (I drive about 30,000 miles per year and don't race, or even speed much). A buddy of mine who does have a lead foot gets about 21mpg on premium in his 2001 A4 2wd.
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