Used 2003 Audi A4 1.8T quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M) Consumer Reviews
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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."
A very reliable car in all conditions
moshulu, 01/27/2004
Audi A4 1.8T quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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Feel so happy whenever I drive my A4. Handling is incredible, and you can certainly feel the tight grip that quattro gives you in all weather conditions. Interior is stunning, with all it's features right at the place where they should be. Also.. WOW, what a look! Nicely done by Audi.
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My beloved mechanical trainwreck
ironlion49, 03/07/2008
Audi A4 1.8T quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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I love this car. I also hate this car. Bought it with 43,000 miles on it, and 5k later had to replace the clutch (of course not under warranty). Since then, traction control cpu has failed (dealership fails repeatedly to fix it), THREE ignition coils have failed (one on vacation)... the list goes on. I cringe when the car so much as shudders now- it feels as though the thing's just waiting for the worst possible moment to break. Styling is great, fuel economy is decent, interior comfort and design is stellar. Turbo lag is ridiculous- the power delay is embarrassingly pronounced. The mechanical issues are too much. This has soured my opinion of Audi- my next car will not be an Audi.
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.
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.