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5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Vehicle

jb1170, 09/18/2004
2004 Audi A4 1.8T Fwd 2dr Cabriolet (1.8L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
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I have owned this vehicle for a year now. It performs beautifully, and gets great mileage. Fun to drive around town, performs great on the highway, and is extremely quick for a 4 cyl with the tip-tronic transmission. If you can push a button, then you know how to use the top. Comes standard with numerous comfort options. If you are interested in a convertable in this category then I highly recommend looking at this vehicle. You wont be disappointed.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Very nice, but could use more oomph

blicero, 10/04/2004
2004 Audi A4 1.8T quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
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I find the 1.8t A4 quattro to be a very comfortable and fun car to drive. While not a complete dog, the 1.8 liter four is a little underpowered for this car's weight. The six-speed shifts nicely and helps keep things more lively, but there is no substitute for more grunt. The interior finish is impeccable, the controls work well, and the quattro system helps in the corners. I am concerned about the long- term reliability. My car has just over 1000 miles and is rattling in the back ... I hope it will not be problematic.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Former Jetta owner

VFG/Dahlgren, 10/06/2004
2004 Audi A4 1.8T quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
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Glad I got the 6 speedM. Very Fun to drive, great fit/finish, great looking especially the interior. Drags a bit in the low end but keeping it reved up helps and on the highway great acceleration and excellent road handling. Quiet and stereo sounds great. Get the XM sat. especially if you take longer road trips. Best invention since...the Wheel?..well almost. Good storage w convenient rear split. On the bad side..just quibbles really......the cup holders...come on Audi everything else so "german" and sensible. Cupholders in armrest are universally acknowledged/useless M version/dash cupholder should have a red flag warning as cups and bottles leap out!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Ultra-Sport is a must

dancape, 11/05/2004
2004 Audi A4 1.8T quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
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I love this car. It's beautiful on the inside and the outside. I've had many compliments on it.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

all in all satisfied but not perfect

mpteke, 11/11/2004
2004 Audi A4 1.8T quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
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I've driven a dolphin grey quatro A4 for about 7 months which now has 14,000 miles. The only car I measured it up to before purchase was a BMW 325. All in all I am very satisfied about my purchase however the driver side window sometimes rolls back down on its own when I push it to roll up. Other than that no problems worth noting. I feel very safe in this car for me and my family.

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5 out of 5 stars

Perfect Car

neverfollow, 01/26/2005
2004 Audi A4 1.8T quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
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Traded in my 2001 Audi A4 quattro 5 speed for a 2004 A4 1.8T quattro 6 speed. I didn't opt for the sport package that was on my 2001 model. This made for a softer smoother ride which is nice since most driving is done sensibly and not pushing the limits (though that is amazingly fun in this car too). The 6 speed transmission is a must, it keeps the RPM's down at highway speeds. I never had any troubles with my 2001 model and have not experienced any so far with my 2004. It is fun to drive, a better value than BMW, and sportier then Mercedez-Benz. This is the perfect car!

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5 out of 5 stars

Best Car I've Ever Driven

Kylieholt, 03/14/2005
2004 Audi A4 1.8T quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
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The Audi A4 is the most underestimated car on the market. I have always been drawn to its understated elegance, but in the past 3 years, Audi has really stepped up and started grabbing the attention of people who want luxury cars, but don't want to clone every other "wannabe" in that market. I have the A4 1.8T Quattro, Ultra Sport edition of the car. I have every possible option avaliable. It is the best car I have ever driven to be honest and I know I will be an Audi owner for life!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Even better than I expected

Dan, 06/18/2005
2004 Audi A4 3.0 quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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We liked many things about the A4, but the seat comfort that sealed the deal. Had to order an unloaded model to keep cost under $30K. I worried about reliability issues, but with 18K miles the only issue has been an improperly installed headrest. We go 5 hours non stop & our 55 year old bodies have nary a complaint. Power is adequate at under 2,500 rpms, more than adequate over 2,500 - passes with ease. Biggest surprise is gas mileage (relatively conservative driving habits). 33-36 mpg on highway & 26-28 in urban driving. Great balance between ride & cornering, feels heavy & a bit mushy in a fast, tight turns, but great & no complaints for daily driving. CVT very smooth & slick.

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2.38 out of 5 stars

Don't Buy an Audi

kelbelle37, 04/14/2006
2004 Audi A4 1.8T quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
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My Audi has serious electrical problems (every headlight, tail light, turn signal and now the regulator which controls my power window - $350 to replace - has been replaced at least once) and Audi USA and the dealer don't seem to care. I get "it happens to every car" - not any that I owned in the past (Japanese). They're great looking cars and fun to drive, but need too much up-keep for the price. Think of something else before purchasing unless you don't mind dishing out hundreds of $$$ every couple months on things that should never go wrong let alone within the first couple months of owning a brand new, showroom floor car.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

I'd buy it again

Gadumah, 12/13/2006
2004 Audi A4 3.0 quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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I took ownership of this car almost three years ago and it's been trouble free the whole time. I love everything from the design to performance. Even though I have the 3.0 model I wish it had a little more power. Other than that it's almost perfect!

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3.5 out of 5 stars

Turbo Lag

a4, 01/04/2007
2004 Audi A4 1.8T Fwd 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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Turbo lag, turbo lag, turbo lag The problems I have had with this car start with the fuel pump humming noise. The dealer replaced it twice. As of now no more noise. AC turns off when it feels like it. I live in florida & it get hot here so AC is a must but the A4 AC seems to have a mind of its own. I had a 1996 A4 with the same problem. Now to my biggest complaint. The 1.8t's turbo lag. Say you are in the middle of the intersection waiting for an opening. In the Audi don't even think about creeping in. You better have a big opening by the time you step on the gas and the car reacts its too late.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Fantastic Vehicle

Brian L., 06/09/2007
2004 Audi A4 3.0 quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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Purchased the car certified pre-owned about 6 months ago. I wanted something a bit more mature with more options. Opted for this car and don't regret a thing.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

A4 even better than expected

204mecca, 07/07/2007
2004 Audi A4 1.8T Fwd 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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My wife wanted this car more than I did. Not only did she love the design, her bad back loved the seats. I wanted a smaller, less expensive car, something like an Acura TSX or Mazda3, By special ordering a low optioned FWD version, we kept the cost down. It has provided us with 38000 miles of trouble free, comfortable, low operating costs driving. I am sure that the other choices would not have been as comfortable for long trips nor gotten as a better MPG. I am more than glad we got the A4!

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Poor A4 reliability and dealer support

Arnold Thornton, 08/13/2007
2004 Audi A4 1.8T quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
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In less than 3 years and 26000 miles, we have spent $2600 on repairs to our Audi, $1000 for a door that distorted, $1600 for a clutch that failed. We also have a broken catch on a glove compartment unfixed so far. Despite the car having a 50,000 mile 4-year warranty, the dealership has steadfastly refused to fix anything under warranty. From what we can gather, this policy seems to be driven by Audi of America. We will NEVER buy an Audi again.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Probably the best car I have owned

Bill, 08/26/2007
2004 Audi A4 1.8T quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
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Over the 3 and 1/2 years I have owned this car, it has been nearly flawless. One repair under warrantee to replace the catalytic converter. The 1.8 has sufficient power and delivers excellent gas mileage for an AWD vehicle. The AWD really delivers in heavy rain and is adequate in snow providing you drive sanely.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Drop the 3 and the C, go for an A!

Gato, 08/20/2007
2004 Audi A4 1.8T Fwd 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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I bought my A4 Ultrasport used with about 36000 miles, and since June I've added another 2500. I drive all over the the Southeast and I love it, good gas mileage balanced with good performance. I do agree though it lacks in low end torque, nothing a light ecu upgrade can't solve. I want to design cars, so I'm pretty critical when it comes to automobiles. After driving a E320 for a while, I joined the Audi revolution. In my search, I drove 3 series models, IS 300, C320/230 K, and the T5 Volvo S40. In the end I found the Audi was the best. Cheaper upkeep than the other Germans, and better build quality than Volvo and Lexus. Join The AUDI revolution!

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3.75 out of 5 stars

Good car but totally unreliable

SilverA4, 10/07/2007
2004 Audi A4 1.8T Fwd 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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I really like my 2004 A4 but it has been in the shop too many times. It had problems with the turbo charger at about 37k miles, then a leaking oil gasket at 45k, ignition coils replaced at 48k and the entire 2nd cylinder head was replaced shortly after that. Luckily this was done under warranty but I'm thinking of selling it now before anything else can go wrong.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Buying 2 more

AudiLover, 03/16/2008
2004 Audi A4 1.8T Fwd 2dr Cabriolet (1.8L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
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I cannot tell you how much I love this car. Coming from a previous Chevy Tahoe, this car is ridiculously built better and the mpg I get is 30 in town and around 35 on hwy. I love the top, mine's white body with blue top. I was warned about the maintenance and labor cost for German cars, they're not any higher than a Tahoe to maintain and you save on gas too. I have 64k on mine and it's never given me one complaint, just oil changes and regular service. My husband's also getting one to get rid on the truck 15mpg.

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3.5 out of 5 stars

Good car, expensive to keep

Bryan, 09/22/2008
2004 Audi A4 3.0 quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful

The A4 quattro is great however the cost to repair and keep the car is pretty expensive. The windshield wiper arms and control were replaced for 500+ dollars, 4000 dollars worth of repair after rear end collision, torque converter failure at 67000 miles, dead battery after 4 years (134 dollars non Audi battery) I liked the car in the beginning but it got costly to keep especially with premium gas at 4.30+/gal. Also the car was never the same after the accident.

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5 out of 5 stars

awesome

dan-o, 09/06/2003
2004 Audi A4 3.0 quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful

excelent this car is awesome if u are looking for a fast nice luxury vehicle this is the one worth all the money

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4.13 out of 5 stars

My new Audi

abarge, 11/25/2003
2004 Audi A4 3.0 quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful

Chock full of features and power. The 6-speed manual is a blast, but the engine could use more low-end torque; it's a little slow off the line and it hits a noticeable peak at around 4000 RPM, pretty high for a 3.0. A great value, expecially compared to the BMW 3 Series. Interior is downright sexy, except for the cupholders.

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4 out of 5 stars

2004 Audi

Betty Taylor, 02/21/2017
2004 Audi A4 1.8T Fwd 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
0 of 4 people found this review helpful

Made sure that the drivers wheel has everthing on it. Also that it has navigation, bluetooth and the ability to control everything in vehicle on steering wheel.

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5 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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4.88 out of 5 stars

1.8T good solid engine

AUDIence, 09/06/2009
2004 Audi A4 1.8T quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Owned since new. No major engine problems ever with this car. Would recommend good aftermarket warranty after 50K miles. Had to replace both front window regulators and 2 coil packs. I have 93,000 miles on the car and I don't baby it. 4cyl turbo w/6speed manual is a gas saver but lacks in power. Opted for APR Stage 1 program upgrade $499 value worth every penny. Car now has about 230hp and 275ft lb of torque and is much more fun to drive. Worst thing about the car is the useless cup holders. Best looking A4 ever IMO. Careful choosing tires for this car, very susceptible to road noise once tires begin to wear. Pirelli P Zero Rosso were the best. Yokohama's handle great but make a lot of noise.

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2.88 out of 5 stars

Nothing but problems!!

Emmanuel McKinstry, 10/15/2009
2004 Audi A4 1.8T quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Purchased vehicle used with 20k mileage. Ultrasport 1.8T came with APR stage-1 upgrade. Problems with Air bag module. Dealer fixed under warr. Ignition coils went bad cost 500.00 Fuel pump bad along with some type of sensor that regulates the fuel to the engine?? Caused car to dump too much fuel and flood engine. Cost 850.00. Defective coolant seal (Anti Freeze was leaking in the rear of engine) about 1100.00. And of course the famous Timing belt that bent the valves at 85K and defective passenger side window module cost 2300.00 (And that's with my own valve head I received free from a friend). Now the Bank 1 O2 sensor is bad and it's leaking oil like crazy. Dealer said defective oil cap??

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4 out of 5 stars

Never Buy Audi Worst Experience Ever!

Jh27, 07/12/2010
2004 Audi A4 3.0 quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

I had to take my car into the shop 5 times so far this year. First time I had to replace all ignition coils with recall (engine light flashing and car vibrating). 2nd time replaced coil pack for V6 engine light went on. 3rd time they checked engine and had the light off for 2 weeks. Light came on again said it was spark plugs. Didn't replace spark plugs because they charge too much. 5th time came in and said i had to replace spark plugs and fuel injector. charged 195 dollars for labor. They rip people off. Replaced parts with labor was 370 dollars. My car's check engine light is on again now. Least reliable vehicle ever.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

very smooth

T A-G, 08/28/2003
2004 Audi A4 1.8T Fwd 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Awesome car. Looks and feels great.

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5 out of 5 stars

best car!!

audi a4!!!, 09/01/2003
2004 Audi A4 1.8T quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

this has been the best car ever. compared to a the smaller engine bmw which the audi tops that and the 1.8t is all the power you need. its great to drive and fun. and you get the good looks!

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5 out of 5 stars

Amazing

BigMic, 10/13/2003
2004 Audi A4 1.8T quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

I couldn't ask for anything more. The look and feel of this car is amazing and I've had nothing but compliments from all of my friends. I highly recommend this car to all entry level luxury car shoppers.

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5 out of 5 stars

a4 audi wagon

Lori Wikert, 10/22/2003
2004 Audi A4 1.8T Avant quattro AWD 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

This is the best car we have ever owned. We need it for the snowy terrain where we live and it drives like a little sports car

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5 out of 5 stars

It's a German car, not a Lexus

ejad74, 12/28/2004
2004 Audi A4 1.8T quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Can out handle any Jap car. If you love to drive this is a great car. Audi is the car of the future. Audi is not about trendy; it's about the passion of driving. The style blows away BMW. Fit and finish is untouchable. Don't get me wrong Lexus makes a great car for my grandfather or G-Money man.... I just want to drive...

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