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Used 1996 Audi A4 Consumer Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars
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4.75 out of 5 stars

Generally a great car

Blues listener, 01/31/2004
1996 Audi A4 2.8 4dr Sedan
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Love the car. I'm the third owner. I have had to replace the air conditioner, and recently, the transmission. That means I will be keeping it for at least a couple more years to recover those costs. It is in excellent shape and drives like a dream, so I have no problems with that. Warning: all problems should be addressed early when they show up.

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3.63 out of 5 stars

ENTER YOUR OWN RISK!!!

Laz, 04/14/2002
1996 Audi A4 2.8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD
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Never think of buying a 96 Audi A4.I have spent 10K for repairs of this car until now.Thanks God mostly paid off by extended warranty(feel sorry about them).Transmission/clutch very poor (replaced-still uncomfortable)Tie rod ends replaced and many other mechanical problems occured.Just the biggest pain I ever had in my entire life.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

fun

diana, 06/28/2002
1996 Audi A4 2.8 4dr Sedan
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This has been a great car to drive. Very comfortable and great handling. It did not loose anything even after 2 front-end wrecks. I agree the cup holders are a joke. If you make a fast turn, big cups tip. Dashboard layout is easy to use. I have not had any significant mechanical problems other than a fuelpump that faltered in the first year. It was cheerfully replaced while I drove a loaner.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Reliability and Maintenance are Problems

JuliusG, 09/22/2002
1996 Audi A4 2.8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD
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It's true -- after the initial warranty comes off, things start going wrong! I have sunk over $7k in this car since 1998. I was going to give it to my daughter. No way I'll do that no. Car is good looking and drives great but I have lost confidence in Audi reliability. Wasn't that their problem in the 80's? CV boot, air bag, rack and oinion steering, engine seals, body parts, and now the air conditioning! Even "normal maintenance" is expensive - over $700 for brake pads, etc. Dealer labor is expensive. Forgetaboutit! Buy Japanese. German is prestigeous and snobby but expensive and finicky all around. Kind of like paying to be snobbish.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

RECOMMENDED

96A45SPEED, 02/11/2004
1996 Audi A4 2.8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD
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I purchased a 96 A4 Quattro with a 5- Speed Trans. I LOVE this car. It is fast enough, yet has the ride you'd expect from a $30000 car. It handles great, accelerates well, and also turns heads. The thing to Remember with Audis is this: TAKE CARE OF THEM, AND THEYLL TAKE CARE OF YOU. If you want a car that you dont have to think about, buy a Honda. But, if you like to do maintanence, or just remember to keep up with maintenence, you'll have no problems. The Audi's one car that once you drive, you may never buy another Kind of car again.

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