Worst Car I've ever owned!
In my 30+ years of driving, I've owned Corvairs and AMC products that would be considered "problem cars", but nothing matches the unreliability of an Audi. I purchased both a 2001 and 2002 A4 and have become very familiar with the local wrecker companies. The 2002 is now having it's 4th engine installed (after only 50,000 miles). The stereo system has been replaced three times. We traded in the 2001 at a loss after being towed three times for coil issues. Stay away from Audi! This is the worst car I've ever owned, including the 1964 Corvair I paid $100 for in 1974!
A Great Package
This car is extremely capable. It looks good and feels great. Its handling is tight. Its power is good but, with a 2.7T, it could raise the driver's response from "fun" to "overwhelming." The seats are comfortable, and highly adjustable. The Bose radio upgrade is spectacular. At its price point, the 1.8T's appearance, comfort, handling, and finish make this car tough to beat.
- 3.0 quattro SedanMSRP: $5,820150 mi away
- 3.0 Avant quattro WagonMSRP: $4,900963 mi away
- 1.8T Avant quattro WagonMSRP: $5,9951,586 mi away
Quattro. Love it and love my car.
I bought this car after looking at a new 325, a used M3, and a Lexus IS300. I've put 16,000 miles on this car and the only issues I've had came from the coil-pack problem that seemed to plague some of the 2002's. Both times, the dealer did whatever they could to get the car fixed. Besides that, this car has been a blast to drive! It looks and drives great! The 1.8T could use a little more low- end power, but I love the great gas mileage I get (avg. 29.5/mpg). By far, the best car I've owned. I would like a little more power, but I guess I'll have to save up and place an order for the new S4.