2005 Audi A4 Review

Still Love This Car...

Written by: mll on 09/11/2009

Vehicle

2005 Audi A4 3.0 quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)

Review

This is the best car I have owned; granted it is my first Audi. After 4 years, I still love driving this car. It has great pick-up, is excellent on snow (we also own a 4WD SUV and the AWD A4 is much better) and has been extremely reliable. It still looks like new and I still get compliments on the look of it (I like the exterior design more than today's model). I don't know what I'll do when it's time to replace it!

Favorite Features

It is so much fun to drive - it hugs the road - is extremely responsive and very fast. I have to really pay attention to my speed - it's easy to be way over the limit.

Suggested Improvements

Could use more room in the backseat - but it's plenty for my little guy who rides back there most often.

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Nice car but get extended warranty

Written by: peaceandloveca on 08/30/2009

Vehicle

2005 Audi A4 3.0 Fwd 2dr Cabriolet (3.0L 6cyl CVT)

Review

I have a 2005 Audi A4 Convertible 3.0. I LOVE MY CAR! The only thing is that when you have issues, it's EXPENSIVE! I bought my Audi with 60K miles on it in 2008. Yes, quite a bit of miles on it already, but it looked brand new. I paid $23K out which incl a 4 year/100K mi warranty. I had to replace the transmission computer but that was covered under Audi warranty (just for CA I was told). No coverage - looking at almost $2K! There are too many electrical "gadgets" on this car NOT to have an extended warranty unless you buy new. Other then a blown fuse that controlled the top and trunk (only $2.99 for a pack of fuses) and the start of a coolant leak (yikes) no issues. I currently have 77K mi.

Favorite Features

At night, the red lights on dash, middle console and doors illuminate. It's GORGEOUS. Seat warmers for the front seats (a must for convertibles), roomy trunk (when top is up you can expand trunk space), sports driving mode and manual mode options when you want some added pickup.

Suggested Improvements

Cup holders in arm rest are USELESS! You have to keep the lid of the armrest up when using cup holders which gets in the way. Emergency break is under arm rest. Not all that roomy for backseat passengers, but still ok. Audi Symphony sound system is "decent". Get the Bose option if you can.

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Disappointed of Audi

Written by: Ronny L. on 08/02/2009

Vehicle

2005 Audi A4 3.0 quattro Special Ed. AWD 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)

Review

Loved my VW Golf build in Germany. My Audi, is a not a total disaster but fighting with Audi NA about quality issues. My headlights were a rain forest. Audi won't fix nor address this issue. I did my own fix to it. If you buy an Audi, make sure you find an independent shop that works on your car for about 40% to 60% less than an Audi dealer otherwise your are paying too much. I will not buy an Audi again. It is a super fun car to drive in rain and snow. This is not comparable to any other cars I ever had. Also, make sure you grease the wiper transmission, this is also an Audi quality issue. Make sure you get a Certified Pre-owned (CPO) if you buy a used Audi.

Favorite Features

Suspension, interior, build, handling on wet surface and snow,

Suggested Improvements

leg room, quality, customer service by Audi NA,

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Nightmare

Written by: dan on 05/17/2009

Vehicle

2005 Audi A4 1.8T Fwd 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)

Review

Coils, electrical system, various gaskets. The engine light on our car has been on constantly since we bought it. We put a lot of miles on our cars and my sense is that the Audi models just aren't built for the mileage. We bought extended warranty thankfully and our local dealership repair shop has been great to deal with, but sitting in the Audi repair shop is not my favorite pastime. We'll never buy an Audi again. Ever.

Favorite Features

Great looking car fun to drive and comfortable.

Suggested Improvements

Need to address reliability.

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Audi is worth it

Written by: ryaninohio on 04/24/2009

Vehicle

2005 Audi A4 1.8T quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6M)

Review

My in-laws leased this car new and we bought out their lease after 3 years for a great price. I have owned 3 Hondas and a BMW 3 series previously, and this A4 is my favorite. Steering and handling are precise, AWD has been top notch in even heavy snow and the turbo 4-cyl provides plenty of power when you need it, but good fuel economy the rest of the time. My in- laws did have the transmission replaced under warranty, and I've had a coolant flange and a window regulator replaced under warranty. German cars can be like that, but the dealer/repair experience is first rate and makes up for the inconvenience. Both times I had the car back the same day. Cost/benefit is totally worth it.

Favorite Features

Safety, AWD, sound system, turbo, exhaust note, high quality materials, European driving feel, understated luxury, generous warranty/CPO program, dealership/repair experiences

Suggested Improvements

More head/leg room, quicker responding shiftronic, better cup holders for American market. In Germany, driving while sipping a drink is frowned upon and is illegal at high Autobahn speeds. I get it, but in America we like our cup holders! Let me go 140mph and I'll pull over for a sip!

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