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Used 1997 Audi A4 Consumer Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars
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3.13 out of 5 stars

Should have sold it.

M, 03/24/2010
1997 Audi A4 2.8 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This review is cathartic because who cares about this car anymore. Up until 45-50K it was okay as far as maintenance and repairs are concerned. After that look out. It's like a bad marriage you hope and deceive yourself into believing it will get better..and it doesn't. I could have bought another car with the amount of money spent on repairs. It's not just the cost but the repeated occurrences. The dealerships are horrible and AUDI USA is even worse. I will never again own an Audi unless its given to me, because then the cost of repairs will be like I purchased it. It shouldn't cost me the price of 2 cars to own one.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

My Third Quattro - Highly Recommended

MarkHG, 08/29/2004
1997 Audi A4 2.8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This is my 3rd Audi Quattro (4000Q and 90Q) that I have had for more than 100,000 miles. I have been very happy with every aspect of the car. After 100,000 miles it runs and looks great. The performance and gas mileage have only IMPROVED as the mileage piled up. The Quattro system (and heated leather seats) easily conquers anything a New England winter can throw at me (and I live in the mountains).

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4.75 out of 5 stars

A4 1.8t quattro (97)

CorradoTurbo, 03/03/2004
1997 Audi A4 1.8T quattro 4dr Sedan AWD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Driven 3,500 miles so far not bad on gas on long trips averaged 28 mpg, but around city down around 20-21. Nice ride and awesome in the snow. Car was built very nice and a good price!

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3.75 out of 5 stars

Expensive repairs

spotmaker, 08/13/2010
1997 Audi A4 2.8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Paid about $6200. for the A4 2.8 quattro 6 cylinder. Engine seized about a year later, cost $5,500 to replace with a used 50,000 mile engine. A/C just packed it in, at the tune of $2,200 to fix. Drivers door window falls into door. LED's on stereo are mostly burned out. Very annoying buzz from rear wheels.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

fun little machine

Pickle, 03/03/2005
1997 Audi A4 2.8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I bought my A4 at 3 years old, and have run it up to 116,000 miles. It has been incredibly dependable; but repairs aren't cheap. The car always gives me plenty of (usually audible) signs that something needs attention. I have had to replace the CD player and all the ball joints...other than that, it has been great.

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