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4.63 out of 5 stars

5 Years and Still Loving it

keiths66, 07/23/2003
1998 Audi A4 1.8T quattro 4dr Sedan AWD
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After a few frustrating episodes with the dealer on service issues, I still love this car. I've got 65k miles and it looks and rides like brand new! Just took a 1,000 mile trip and averaged 30mpg while averaging 75mph!

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2.38 out of 5 stars

Stay Away!

LauraZV, 07/28/2003
1998 Audi A4 2.8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Bought this car in '98, thought I was buying the ultimate car. All the seals leaked, problems with exhaust. Tie rods went, radiator developed a leak, as well as water pump. Wheel bearings went in two wheels, all with less than 50 K miles in 5 years! Noise in rear of car that two car dealers could not find, then told that rear suspension needed replacing. Traded in for a Honda, very happy now, but experience with Audi, who did not compensate me for my expenses and agony, was miserable. Audi is a four letter word to me now. Don't buy an Audi.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

You'll love driving this car

compcond, 09/21/2002
1998 Audi A4 2.8 Avant 4dr Wagon
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Back to the dealer for service... lots of it. Mine was purchased new and has 48,000 miles on it. I've replaced the computer, catalytic converter, cam tensioner seals, 5 instrument panels, 3 batteries, coolant reservoir, coolant temperature sensor, fuel guage sending unit, stereo, 2 speakers, and the alternator. Over $4,000 in billable repairs since the 3 year warranty ran out not including maintenance items.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

1998 A4 Avant

Mudbone, 08/05/2003
1998 Audi A4 2.8 Avant 4dr Wagon
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

The ride is solid, road feel is excellent and it looks great. I purchased it used with 37k miles at the end of the original 4 year warranty period. I purchased an extended warranty from a local Audi dealership which has paid for itself in service cost savings. The warranty covered the instrument cluster, an oil gasket leak, a cv boot and a power window switch. My dealer has given me excellent service and the car has held up well under daily commutes in the Arizona heat. The cost of wear and tear maintenance is high. Find a mechanic other than the dealer for the regular maintenance items.

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3.25 out of 5 stars

Audi A4 needs a lot of repairs

Sacramento owner, 08/16/2003
1998 Audi A4 2.8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD
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This car is really fun to drive but has needed a LOT of repairs. In a little over 2 years it has needed 6500 worth of repairs. I spoke to the extended warranty company (thank goodness I bought that) and he said they are losing their shirt on Audis. It is still a blast to drive, but beware of repairs.

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