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4.88 out of 5 stars

Fun to Drive Sedan

dkowalew, 12/07/2002
1998 Audi A4 2.8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD
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We've had this car for 5.5 years and its been great to us. Fun to drive, great in the snow and ice we get in the north, and very rich in the interior department.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

pure enjoyment

A4fun4me, 12/26/2002
1998 Audi A4 2.8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD
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I do alot of driving and absolutely love my A4 2.8Q. Bought with 50K I now have 140,000+ and expect to get 300K from this car. The Quattro is inspired. The Bose stereo is great for someone infront of it quite a bit. For this car the build quality has been fine with just the suggested maintenance needed to be done. Owning an Audi means you have to join the Quattro club and attend as many events as you can! I am an Audi guy for life!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

It's a keeper

gerardrj, 05/28/2002
1998 Audi A4 1.8T 4dr Sedan
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During the warrany period, my A4 had quite a few little things go wrong: wind shield wiper pump, seatbelt case broke, trip odometer panel went dim (2x), all were repaired/ replaced under warranty. The only things that have gone wrong since the warranty expired where a direct result of abuse (usually by the car wash attendants), or normal wear (the break pads needing to be replaced). After 4 years the car still sounds and runs like the day I drove it off the lot.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Solid as a Rock

Audi in Seattle, 01/07/2003
1998 Audi A4 2.8 4dr Sedan
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I purchased my A4 used with the Audi Assured warranty -- a good bet. After 3 months a cracked tie rod boot only cost me the $50 warranty deductible instead of $400. People mistake the car for brand new even though it has over 50,000 miles on it.

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3.75 out of 5 stars

lemon?

gflos, 01/30/2003
1998 Audi A4 2.8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD
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Inspite of no abuse & dealer maintained on Audi schedule we've had various problems with this car both electrical & mechanical. We've had to replace a drivers window motor, airbag sensor on passenger side, a rear differential while still under warranty. The car is about 5yrs old with 98,000mi & we now learn that the cam seals & cam adjusters need to be replaced. I feel that this is a major mechanical failure for a car like this. Based on our experience we would be hard pressed to buy another Audi. My 3 yr old Dodge Dakota Quad Cab with 71,000 mi has a much better track record than our Audi.

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