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2 out of 5 stars

AUDI has not yet learned to build reliable cars !

Ernie Almond, 03/27/2016
updated 10/10/2017
2004 Audi A4 1.8T Fwd 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
16 of 22 people found this review helpful

Plastic parts used throughout the engine compartment get old, brittle, fall apart under normal engine heat. Need to take many things apart under the engine compartment to service. Plastic fuel lines kink easily and cause fuel pump failure. Exhaust system falls apart after 6 years. Glove compartment easily breaks off. New parts cost more than the car itself. Audi Stealership (TOWNE AUDI of Englewood NJ) out to rape people overcharging $140/hr. like it was a new car. Stay away from used AUDI's and buy a used Lexus, Infinity or Accura if you want a reliable used car. Sold the car as of March 2016 and bought a wonderful SUBARU FORESTER.

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3 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars
Performance
2 out of 5 stars
Interior
2 out of 5 stars
Comfort
3 out of 5 stars
Reliability
1 out of 5 stars
Value
1 out of 5 stars
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3.38 out of 5 stars

Fun to drive at a price

iamme1979, 12/06/2012
2004 Audi A4 3.0 Avant quattro AWD 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful

I have now owned my 2004 audi a4 3.0L with ultrasport package for a bit over 4 years. This car is a blast to drive, and living in Minnesota, it is the best vehicle I have ever driven in the snow. Having said that I have been most definitely disappointed with the reliability. It seems every 4-6 months I have a major repair, not including the little things that I take care of myself. New tires every 1-2 years (15,000 miles/yr)Timing belt at 75,000, new radiator fan, new clutch and flywheel. I have spent $4000 in repairs on it this year alone. So beware and know that it may be cheaper than some, has great style, and is a lot of fun, but you may be better off with something more durable.

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2.88 out of 5 stars

THINK TWICE BEFORE BUYING!

lenti, 03/29/2012
2004 Audi A4 3.0 Fwd 2dr Cabriolet (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
26 of 38 people found this review helpful

Bought the A4 convertible new. I only used it as a second car and have driven 32,000 miles now. When it still was under warranty a warning light come on and I was told it is nothing serious and AUDI service made it go away. The light came on and off several times in the last year. Recently the car was hesitating when accelerating. AUDI now quoted $2,200 for repair of the transmission control box. When it was in repair they told me they have found problems with the transmission and the repair would be $7,000!! Can anyone imagine that on a car for $50,000 with only 32,000 miles.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

attn: door slammers

mortimer, 03/13/2004
2004 Audi A4 3.0 quattro AWD 2dr Cabriolet (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful

Great car love the handling. It's fun to take a 40-50 mph turn on a city block without fishtailing. Only bad comment, you have to keep reminding friends to close the doors gently. The doors are light and close with little effort. So people tend to always slam them..followed by "sorry"

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5 out of 5 stars

quality

AEMLAJ, 08/18/2003
2004 Audi A4 3.0 Fwd 2dr Cabriolet (3.0L 6cyl CVT)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful

THE CAR IS EXTREMELY WELL DONE. The experience i have had thus far is just the incredible handling and extremely sophisticated convertible top, which gives me a sedan like db on the interior. Audi even placed carpet under the wheel well.

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