1997 Audi A4
| MSRP: | $22,990 - $29,030 |
| Invoice: | $20,246 - $25,709 |
| Total: | 36 reviews |
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| Excellent | 19 reviews | |
| Very Good | 10 reviews | |
| Average | 6 reviews | |
| Poor | 0 reviews | |
| Terrible | 1 reviews |
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In 1997, the Audi A4 gets a new engine choice, a 1.8-liter, 4-cylinder, turbo that hits 150-hp. This is meant to be a more affordable car than the 2.8 V6, which later in 1997 gets an upgrade from 172 to 190-horsepower. Both engine types are available as four-wheel drive or the AWD quattro, coupled with a standard 5-speed manual transmission. Other changes in the 1997 A4 include a restyled rear on the 2.8, plus new interior fabrics. In the midyear engine upgrade in the 2.8, traction control and side airbags come standard.
The 1.8, though billed as the budget model, still does not skimp on creature comforts and comes standard with most of the same features as the 2.8, including ABS brakes, cruise control, and power windows and locks. A Sports Package, offered with both the 1.8 and 2.8 adds a lower suspension, bigger performance tires, sports-tuned shocks, and more supportive seats. An All-Weather Package gives you heated seats (a highlight for owners) and heated locks and mirrors. Leather seats and sunroof are optional.
The 1997 Audi A4 is Audi's compact car, but its rounded roofline and loads of glass make it feel bigger than it really is. With lots of legroom up front (sorry, backseat riders suffer from minimal legroom) and cargo room in the trunk that can be expanded with the 60/40 split-fold rear seat, the 1997 A4 is a family sedan that is both practial and luxurious. As always, the Audi A4 hugs the road, safe and solid, yet agile to drive, with little shudder or body roll. One driver admitted they purposely drive in the snow because of the quattro's great handling. Other high points include the heated seats and Audi's sleek styling inside and out. Low points include a weak acceleration, shoddy cupholders that spill more than they hold, a cramped backseat, and, as always, costly costly costly repairs.
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| Excellent | 19 reviews | |
| Very Good | 10 reviews | |
| Average | 6 reviews | |
| Poor | 0 reviews | |
| Terrible | 1 reviews |
“A4 Is A Blast To Drive”
Just bought the car, used with 170k miles. It has thus far been very exciting to drive. The AWD system handles the corners amazingly. The 1.8l turbo is quick but not a race winner. The cost for repair... More
“The Four Rings Rulez!”
where to begin, the worst exp. relates mostly to the maintenance issues..can be quite expensive to maintain and the it's a bit of a guzzler eventhough it's a 1.8 NA. Anhow, love the solid interior, ta... More
“Great Family Performance Car”
Great car, awesome for following the rally in. Amazing road handling and family safety More
“Advice To Everyone: It's A Perfecrt Vehicle!”
Just tuned it with new HID Projector Angel Eyes Headlights and LED Chrome Taillights which are doing a perfect job for me.Have bidded new Audi 17' Wheels which make me much more stable on the road and... More
“B5 Gen A4 True German Engineering.”
Ive had this car for a couple years. Ive avoided maitnance. I enjoy working on cars only for fun not when needed haha. ive beaten this car up and shes still going strong. I recommend audi to any one f... More
“Smooth Ride Grips The Road Like No Nails Sticks Wood On Wood Lol And The Roar Of The V6”
mine needs work cant do anythin till after my american adventure tho needs rear bumper bootlid exhaust paintjob and new alloys or a quick refurb on the wolfrace ones 2 new tyres cambelt change and dis... More
“My A4”
I had a 5-spd manual. Very solid, quick car with lots of technology for its day. Acceleration was a little better than mediocre, but it braking and handling were superior to any other car in its class... More
“Quattro Fun”
Gotta love the Quattro! Drives great. It really needs some more pep but luckily I have friends in the business. It gets decent gas mileage, better than what I was getting in a truck. And it is fun to ... More
“Audi A4 1.8t Qtms”
First year of the 1.8turbo, so it only has 150 horsepower. BUT there is so much aftermarket support for this car so making more is easy. It's all stock except for a lowering kit and 18x8 original Audi... More
“Audia41.8tquattro”
Performance - Acceleration is great for a stock car, Braking and handling is great for a stock car. Appearance - Black on Black on Black.... need I say more Cost of ownership gas is good maintenance d... More
1997 Audi A4 Trims
| MSRP: | $22,990 |
| Invoice: | $20,246 |
| MSRP: | $24,590 |
| Invoice: | $21,846 |
| MSRP: | $27,430 |
| Invoice: | $24,109 |
| MSRP: | $29,030 |
| Invoice: | $25,709 |
1997 Audi A4 Articles from Around the Web
- carsurvey.org — Would not buy another so called luxury car... More
- research.cars.com — Cars.com link for the 1997 Audi A4... More
- www.epinions.com — Reliable, great snow car... (12 more reviews at Epinions). More
- autos.msn.com — Beware of the a4! (122 more reviews on MSN Autos). More
- www.edmunds.com — Overview of the 1997 Audi A4 including summary opinions on the car... More
- www.edmunds.com — Individual user reviews of the 1997 Audi A4... More
- www.edmunds.com — Edmunds Editorial Ratings for the 1997 Audi A4... More
- www.edmunds.com — JD Powers quality ratings for the 1997 Audi A4... More
- www.carsurvey.org — http://www.carsurvey.org/modelyear_Audi_A4_1997.html More
- www.edmunds.com — 10 year old car feels like New...16 owner reviews of the 1997 Audi A4 2.8 quattro... More
- autos.msn.com — "luxury, fun to drive, reliable"...47 owner reviews of the 1997 Audi A4 2.8 quattro... More
- autos.msn.com — Features and specs for the 1997 Audi A4 2.8 quattro... More
- www.edmunds.com — Specs and details for the 1997 Audi A4 1.8T quattro... More
- www.edmunds.com — Poor quality car...12 owner reviews of the 1997 Audi A4 1.8T quattro... More
- autos.msn.com — "the best all wheel drive"...47 owner reviews of the 1997 Audi A4 1.8T quattro... More
- www.carsurvey.org — Expensive to maintain not worth it...Individual owner reviews of the 1997 Audi A4 1.8T quattro... More
- www.theautochannel.com — Review and specs for the 1997 Audi A4 2.8 Sedan... More
- autos.msn.com — "The perfect cruiser"...9 owner reviews of the 1997 Audi A4 2.8 Sedan... More
- www.edmunds.com — Great Car...Just take care of it!!...4 owner reviews of the 1997 Audi A4 2.8 Sedan... More
- www.carsurvey.org — "Looks aren't everything"...Individual review of the 1997 Audi A4 1.8T Sedan... More
- autos.msn.com — "Audi's high cost of ownership"...19 owner reviews of the 1997 Audi A4 1.8T Sedan... More
- www.edmunds.com — Details and specs for the 1997 Audi A4 1.8T Sedan... More
- www.edmunds.com — This is German engineering?...14 owner reviews for the 1997 Audi A4 1.8T Sedan... More
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