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Fun to drive, costly to own
Original purchaser, just over 5 years with not quite 60k km's/37k mi on it, all easy miles. All maintenance done by Audi per recommended schedule. Great car to drive, but expensive to maintain once OoW. Low oil pressure light/check engine light 1 month out of warranty. Known issue with oil starvation due to sludge requires a complete engine replacement - $12k. Dealer went to bat for me and Audi's covering a portion, but even so, it's more than I spent on my last 2 Ford's with twice the mileage. Clicking noises come from dash when cold due to known issues with actuators. Audi won't cover even though reported under warranty. Even basic service is 2X my Ford/Honda. Costly lesson.
Great choice for my first convertible
Bought a 2006 A4 Cabrio with only 20,000 miles on it early last year - a one-owner vehicle. Not sure why someone would own such a fun car for 10 years and leave it in the garage the whole time. The vehicle was a nightmare the first six months - over $4k in repairs, including a new top, brand new rotors and discs (at 21,000 miles!), four new tires, repaired oil leak, leather door cover separation, glove box broken hinges, battery, and water pump/timing belt. I was about ready to part with it after that initial period. Not a repair since (going on a full year now), and it is such a great everyday vehicle! It’s a lot of fun except on the very hottest days. The acceleration is adequate for a little 1.8l, and the fuel economy is fantastic, nearly 29 mpg combined. The pups love sitting in the back, soaking up the smells on the way to the beach. The technology is fairly outdated for a 2006 model (it actually has a cassette deck lol). But it does have a 6-cd player, all the power options and nice heated leather seats. My wife hated the idea of owning a third vehicle for two of us but now loves tooling around town with me with the top down.
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- 3.2 quattro SedanMSRP: $6,495131 mi away
- 1.8T ConvertibleMSRP: $8,338173 mi away
- 2.0T quattro SedanMSRP: $5,998176 mi away
Be warned....
I purchased my 06 A4 BRAND NEW. Within 6 months it had to be towed...not once but twice for ignition coil failure. One time I was crossing over a large bridge and the car was chugging the second time I was stuck and the car wouldn't start. It was down hill from there. Oil leaks breather valve went, and a host of other issues. Cost me a fortune (high mileage). I don't appreciate ppl saying things about not taking care of the car. My car was beyond taken care of and it was still in service all the time. STAY AWAY. They will NOT help you or admit theres an issue even though they are aware of all these issues. I traded it in for a honda, and can guarantee it will be more reliable!!
Mixed Review
This is the second Audi purchased by my family. The first, an Audi A6 had major brake problems at 20k. We recently purchased a 2006 A4 with a S- Line package. It does have a nice look and ride but we have had major problems with it since the purchase. It has been in and out of the shop for several months with constant rattles, speakers not working, and a major problem with the front end. The car will randomly lock up when turning corners and there is a constant rattle from the the wheel being turned. This is a major dissapointment, because the vehicle is fun to drive and does perform well in poor driving conditions.
Money to blow?
If you have money to blow, and you want a flashy, luxurious, thrilling sports car then you need an Audi A4 Quattro. The car is a rock star. HOWEVER: If you don't have a spare $5000 to blow at all times, this car is not for you. Even if you take obsessive care of it, the car will have problems (I'm quoting the Audi service rep Britney at Audi Chandler, Arizona). My AC blew out, $2500 to fix. She said it happens all the time!!?? I constantly have to replace interior parts like the glove box cover, dash case, and shift knob compartment. Repairs routinely cost over $1200. Combine with $1200 regular maintenence and you have a serious ethical decision to make. Is it worth it? Not for me. Honda!