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3.13 out of 5 stars

Lemonade on Wheel

Lemonade Vendor, 12/06/2008
2003 Audi A4 1.8T Fwd 2dr Convertible (1.8L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful

First of all, this is the worst car I've ever owned. Second of all, the worst car I ever owned...now you got my point. At 57k miles replaced the CVT transmission ($8K), CV boot 4x, headlight every 3-6months, it goes on. Never will ever buy or own an Audi again, worst than Yugo and I'd rather drive a Pacer.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

What a Dream Car

Waregle83, 02/11/2003
2003 Audi A4 3.0 Fwd 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

My new Audi A4 Cabrio is beyond my dreams. I had an A4 sedan on order, but fell in love with this cabrio on the lot, and am so impressed with the vehicle. The engine is powerful, yet quiet. The new CVT transmission is so smooth on acceleration. The top mechanics are typically high quality german design, and makes the vehicle feel like a hard top coupe with the top up. Trunk space is limited with the top down, but not too bad.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Head turner!

VenTTed, 07/07/2003
2003 Audi A4 1.8T Fwd 2dr Convertible (1.8L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Great car (this is our second Audi) and my wife loves it. It will be her dily driver and she's captivated by it. The CVT tranny though results in a VERY slow pick up as you initially accelerate. Once moving, this car is impressive in all areas for a 'cruiser' and a blast to drive. In two weeks, we have 1800 miles on it.

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3.38 out of 5 stars

Beautiful car not worth your time

MikeandMel, 09/15/2005
2003 Audi A4 1.8T Fwd 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

This is one georgeous car. When it runs, it's great. But as the miles add up, flaws start to add up one after another. At 50000 miles, I was told there was an oil leak (no visible drips under the car). The warranty fixed it. Then, my FM radio reception died unless I was within 15 miles of the station (previously the reception was MUCH better). Just prior to the 60000 mile service, the engine quit. Thought it was electrical. It was actually a broken cam shaft! All freeway driving, I baby this thing. Average 36 MPG. How can I break a cam shaft? Dealer says everything looks fine, not abused. Poor manufacturing in my opinion. Looking at a $4000+ bill to get it fixed. Not my idea of reliability.

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3.63 out of 5 stars

Run Far, Far, Far Away

JT, 07/25/2008
2003 Audi A4 1.8T Fwd 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

It's a great car when everything is working. Unfortunately, that is rare. Problems I've encountered in the approximately 35K miles I've owned the car: rear driver side power window fail - $400 rear pass. side power window fail - $400 (I live in mortal fear of operating the power windows now - I'm sure it's only a matter of time before the front ones go) CV joint - $1200 bottomed out and punched a hole in oil pan (ok partly my fault) $800 check engine light - faulty "crankshaft assistor" $1250 bulbs are difficult to replace. Do not buy this car if not under warranty. You will regret it every day you own it

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