Used 2000 Audi A4 1.8T quattro 4dr Sedan AWD Consumer Reviews
Performance, style, comfort and value
The 1.8T is very responsive and eager to be worked hard. Although the 1.8T doesn't have stellar 0-60 times, full torque is available anywhere between 1800 and 5500 rpms. This makes the car far more powerful in real world situations than the 0-60 times suggest because the engine is virtually always producing full torque. Handling is very nimble and it holds the road with tenacious grip. Yet the ride comfort is as good as comfort-oriented cars that don't handle nearly as well as the A4. The quattro is truly amazing and I pass 4x4 SUV's with ease on snowy roads. The A4 is a true driver-oriented sport sedan at a bargain price.
quattro 4 life
This car has been great..its fun and with a chip very fast. It drives like its on rails and is a well made car
- 1.8T quattro SedanMSRP: $8,99755 mi away
Like Mike
I agree with Mike S. While I love the performance of the car, I've had to take the car into the shop for miscellaneous problems every 6-8 weeks for the last 18 months. It's never anything terribly serious but it's always something. Dash electronics, water pump, thermostat, speaker, more dash electronics, another thermostat, and EVERYTHING RATTLES. Not quite enough trouble to qualify for a lemon but too much for a two year old car with low miles. I've complained to the dealership and they pay lip service to helping me - but nothing ever changes. I really do love the car, but who has time to have their car in the shop that often? I'm disappointed.
Lease ONLY-Major Problems
When I was car shopping I thought I was buying a high end car. As nice as it looks, don't be persuaded by that. I have had my car for a little over a year and I have had nothing by problems. I had to have the brakes redone right after buying it, 3 seals have broke, the fuel pump needed to be replaced, the air sensor thing is not working. My check engine light has been on 4 times in 12 months and now the blinkers do not work. And, I have replaced about the headlights 4 times. Repairs are overpriced and it's hard to locate a dealer. Looks are definitely deceiving on the A4.
Mistake
I will start by saying I love the design and performance. But....I have never had a car in the shop more. Yes, because of the good warrenty, it hasn't cost me anything other than time. I have replaced more headlights than I care to remember. The car has been towed once, had a brake rotar replaced, conciquental gagets not working properly, and other misc. problems. The shop I deal with has been a horror and Audi has not done anything to address my concerns. My lease ends in January and I can't wait to get out.