Used 2001 Audi A4 1.8T Quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M) Consumer Reviews
Used A4 for sale
A rebadged VW w/ nothing to offer
Roger, 07/05/2008
Audi A4 1.8T Quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car a few months ago due to my new job where I needed to drive daily, since prior to this I've had 2 sports cars (350z, mr2 turbo). I needed something comfortable with that didn't look old and was cheap. I've always love the red color scheme of Audi interiors so I picked up this car. To be honest if you're looking to buy an A4, save yourself the money and go buy a VW jetta/passat. Aside from the quattro there really isn't much of a difference between them, the cars options are all kind of crappy, and this car is not as luxurious as my old Lexus ES, and definitely wasn't as fun as my 350z, plus it's horribly unreliable, and the little problems that come up tear away at you.
audi = german for lemon
smokymtnA4, 09/04/2002
Audi A4 1.8T Quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Although this car is loads of fun, it spends more time at the shop than on the road. The first 25k miles went great, but since then: (1) faulty drive chain tensioner (could have bent valves and destroyed engine if i hadn't noticed it), (2) front main oil seal leak (at 26k miles absurd), (3)turn signal switch failed, and (4) oxygen sensor failed (car shut down on the road. If i had been on the interstate instead of secondary road i could have been rear ended by semi.) All covered by warranty, but you can bet I'll dump this car as soon as warranty ends. This car is like marrying a supermodel that hates sex. Looks great but doesn't perform.
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snoweater, 04/30/2008
Audi A4 1.8T Quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought the car with 56k miles on it with warranty. I knew what I was getting myself into. But it was totally worth it! When the time comes it will be hard to let go. Warranty more than paid for itself. Keep critical elements maintained and the car drives itself. Namely timing belt/tensioner and oil changes. I don't have much sympathy for those who buy a German car and then are shocked when all they do is change the oil every 10k miles and expect nothing to go wrong. Go buy a Honda or Toyota and have fun driving around in your tin can! It's a driver's car, therefore it does deserve some much needed attention. Be ready to replace control arms, ignition coils, wheel bearings, t-belt.
Great Car!
Ben, 08/17/2008
Audi A4 1.8T Quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I get about 25 mpg altogether, which isn't bad. I love the feeling of acceleration you get when you step on it in second or third, as well as the nice whistling whoosh from the engine at about 3,000 rpm.Seats are comfortable, climate control is superb, and despite many other Audi owners, I have had no problems with this car, aside from a bent rim and an intake leak.
Luck of the Draw
Scott, 08/07/2008
Audi A4 1.8T Quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought "used certified" with 30K miles which may explain why it's been farily reliable (86K now), though we did bring it back a few times while under warranty. If you're looking for a truly long term reliable car, skip this one. However, I don't regret (yet) the purchase because the value was great. We bought this car for less than a new Mazda3. And driving a sport luxury car rather than an econo-box was a choice I can live with every day.