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Used 2003 Audi A4 1.8T quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M) Consumer Reviews

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4.75 out of 5 stars

I came back

brianb, 02/04/2003
Audi A4 1.8T quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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My second A4, big improvements over 2000 model. Only wish that I opted for the sport package again, not nearly as good handling, even with the 17" 235/45 tires. Milage is good, 22-27 mixed, winter/summer, 30+ on hwy. Cup holders stinks, still. Miss the auto dimming mirror, too.

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5 out of 5 stars

What a Great Car!

FunGuy90814, 11/23/2002
Audi A4 1.8T quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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This is the best car I've owned, to date. I ordered an Audi A-4 1.8T Quattro with manual transmission from Germany and it was delivered at the end of May 2002. I haven't had one problem with this car, not one. The build quality is superb. It handles like a dream (the Quattro is amazing!) and even the gas mileage is excellent. I've never been happier with a new car. The fact that Audi provides a complete warranty package for the first 4 years or 40,000 miles (which includes oil changes and wiper blades!!!) says something for the way Audi builds quality into their cars.

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5 out of 5 stars

2003 A4... My "December to Remember"

TAP, 12/17/2002
Audi A4 1.8T quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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I drove everything in this category and always came back to the A4 as the best of the bunch. I wanted the 3.0 V6 but couldn't justify the expense. I purchased the 1.8T and am glad I did. In real world driving the 1.8T really is great. It may not have the peak HP of the V6 or IS300 but the torque curve is so flat it just flies up hills with ease.... and more HP is just a chip away. Compared to the IS300 it has a MUCH nicer interior, beautifully executed, with superb gauges, lighting and ergonomics, plus more rear seat room, fold-down seats and 35% larger trunk. Sorry Lexus, the A4 is my "December to Remember."

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3.63 out of 5 stars

Disappointing Audi

Disappointed, 03/31/2007
Audi A4 1.8T quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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My 03 A4 1.8T Quattro (53K miles) is constantly in the shop. The dealership once forgot to change the oil during scheduled maintenance, forcing a breakdown on 95. Another time, the oil pump failed, again forcing a breakdown on 95. Further, separate fuel coils have failed, forcing two additional breakdowns on the highway. Aside from reliability, the A4 1.8T Quattro is a sluggish car (although it handles nicely in bad weather). I previously owned an A4 and had similar issues. While this car looks good inside and out, its reliability is unsatisfactory, to put it mildly. I will never buy an Audi again, and I urge you to exercise caution before purchasing one.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Great car

tom, 09/10/2006
Audi A4 1.8T quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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Bought it brand new 3.5 yrs ago and had only 2 problems. Oil sludge build up at 43K miles which the dealer fixed right away. Fuel pump went out at 57K, warranty had already expired at 50K, but dealer replaced w/50% off. Other than that, its been a great reliable car. Would purchase another Audi in a heartbeat.

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