1998 Audi A4 User Reviews

10yr Old Audi A4 2.8 30v Quattro Saloon — Eats all normal cars even sporty turbo diesils, with ease. The only problem is a squeak in one seat, nothing else has gone wrong. Good looking to most people. 27.7 mpg is good for a permanent 4wd 200bhp car. understeer is the only thing that lets this heavy beast down, but it makes for a safe, fast and smooth journey.

Audi A4 2.7tq — Anyone who knows me, knows that cars are my passion. You wont find a more perfect blend of performance and handling for New England Weather. 335hp. All wheel drive. 6-speed. 0-60 in 5 seconds. Top speed over 160mph. All this capability, as well as being capable of getting 26mpg on the highway(if you can stay out of boost). I have built it like I want it...but the interior and body are still relatively the same.

Clear — AWD is the bomb. this car is a dream to take in to a corner at twice the recommended speed limit. great power all over the rpm range, and the manual is the greatest feature besides the leather, bose sound system, heated seats , and sunroof, its just a sweet ride.

Benchmark Mid Luxury Sedan — Fantastic car. Fast, quiet, great looking, amazing winter car, decent mpg, total luxuty... The interior was incomparable at the time, beautiful leather, heated seats, quiet as a vault, great radio. And it came with heated seats, headlight washers, heated mirrirs. Awesome. nothing to complain about except it was pearl white. I liked it so much I got another one.

Great Car! High Maintenance Though. —

This has by far been the most capable, most satisfying, and most technologically advanced vehicle I have ever owned. It is solid, well thought out and very well built. However, keeping it in top condition is not cheap. This is a maintenance intensive car, and while most parts are reasonable in price, the overall cost of frequent maintenance and service can be quite expensive. The 1.8 Turbo engine has been troublesome to Audi. The original timing belt change interval was reduced from 90,000 miles, to 60,000 miles by Audi after numerous belt failures resulted in destroyed engines. Unfortunately, mine was part of that number. Thankfully I had a good warranty and a VERY good dealership (Carousel Audi in Minneapolis). This car is a blast to drive. Very solid on the road. And with the AWD, the car has excellent grip in rain and snow (it's outstanding in snow), and it even resists pulling out of the lane when the wheels on only one side of the car hit water puddles. Overall I would recommend Audi and the A4. Just be aware of the cost of ownership and if you own a car with the 1.8 Turbo engine... have your timing belt changed regularly without fail!