2004 Audi A4 Review

Name: 2004 Audi A4 Review
Brand: Audi
Price: 490 USD
Rating: 4.7 (330 reviews)

Price Estimate: $490 - $793

2003 Audi A4 3.0 Fwd 2dr Convertible Shown

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Edmunds' Expert Review

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Pros

Classy, well-constructed interiors, sharp handling, precise steering, available CVT transmission and all-wheel drive.

Cons

Price goes up quickly with options, engines short on low-end torque, sport package makes for a choppy ride.

What’s new

The Cabriolet is now available with all-wheel drive, while all A4s now come standard with a tire-pressure monitoring system, revised steering wheels and two-stage airbags. The 1.8T models have been upgraded with 16-inch aluminum wheels and now offer a six-speed manual transmission as an option.

Edmunds says

The A4 is luxurious, sporty, winterproof and a few grand cheaper than BMW's 3 Series. As such, it's one of our favorite entry-luxury cars.

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2004 Audi A4
3.0 quattro Sedan
$8,900
- 59,588 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
- 16 City / 24 Hwy MPG, Manual
- Warrenton Toyota (26 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Leather Seats
- Power Driver Seat
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
- Multi-Zone Climate C...
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Located in Warrenton, VA
Discover the timeless elegance and exhilarating performance of the 2004 Audi A4 3.0 Quattro, a masterpiece of German engineering that continues to cap...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
19 Combined MPG (16 City/24 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: WAULT68E54A254176
Stock: W250262B
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 06-01-2025
2004 Audi A4
1.8T quattro Sedan
$5,675
- 63,268 miles
- No accidents, 3 owners, personal use only
- 18 City / 26 Hwy MPG
- Jan Auto Sales LLC (208 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
- Multi-Zone Climate C...
- Auto Climate Control
- Alarm
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Located in Parsippany, NJ
Looks runs great, very low miles. 3 months warranty with the asking price
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
21 Combined MPG (18 City/26 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: WAULC68E94A249207
Stock: 249207
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 07-25-2024

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Audi A4 Owner Reviews

4.7

330 reviews

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Beautiful Disaster

missy_lee, 08/10/2012

2004 Audi A4 1.8T quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5A)

I have a previously owned a4, with the ultra sport package. This car has every possible added feature. When my car was working, it was a pleasure to drive. The performance alone, is outstanding. You could drive at 100mph and it felt like you were going 50mph. The AWD was fantastic for snow and rain, I had no problems with traction. I do know that they are EXTREMELY expensive to maintain …

Love and hate, go hand in hand for this car.

Matt B, 07/12/2015

2004 Audi A4 1.8T Avant quattro AWD 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5A)

You really have to be passionate about owning this car. Like, to a point where fixing it as almost your priority. There is something constantly wrong with this car. Sunroof leak... ruins the headliner... also to a point where water will ruin the amp.... suspension issues with the control arm bushings not lasting, J-plug cracking and leaking coolant... and putting plastic just where it …

I love it, but I hate it too.

lagdh, 05/16/2015

2004 Audi A4 1.8T quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5A)

This car is fantastic... When it works. For all the two years I've had it, I don't think it has worked properly for more than two months of that time. There's always some problem which is hard to diagnose, the problem which then ends up being expensive. This is not to say that it isn't a great car, it certainly is. The Quattro AWD is spectacular in the snow and sticks to the road in …

Fun to drive, but a steep investment in repairs.

chash1982, 04/12/2012

2004 Audi A4 1.8T quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5A)

I've had an opportunity to drive all kinds of cars, from BMWs to Volvos, to high end japanese vehicles and NOTHING has handled and performed like my Audi. This car feels like you are going 60 miles an hour at 100. You can barely feel the body roll as you effortlessly carve through corners at high speeds, and no automaker has a better interior. On the downside, prepare to set aside about …

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2004 A4 Highlights

Type:

Convertible

Trim:

1.8T

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$35,250
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	23 MPG
Cost to Drive	$210/month
Seating	4 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	10.2 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

Key safety features on the A4 include:

Alarm
Tire Pressure Warning
Stability Control

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver4 / 5
Passenger4 / 5
Side Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver5 / 5
Passenger4 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
Rollover
RolloverNot Rated
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Not Tested
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Poor

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