2001 Audi A4 quattro review from North America
"Avoid unless you love to do your own work AND have a lot of money to burn"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Driver side auto dimming mirror at 15k.
Rear oil seal at 20k.
Vacuum seal at 35k.
Water pump at 50k.
Airbag sending unit at 55k.
Rear view auto dimming mirror at 60k.
Driver side auto dimming mirror at 70k again.
Center console vinyl trim peeled off at 75k.
Loose connection on locking control unit at 95k.
General comments?
This car is fun to drive, but is one of the most unreliable I have ever driven. I have had every service done at an Audi dealer at the recommended interval to make sure I was getting the best service possible. The big repairs, such as timing belt/water pump I do myself. Basically I use a dealer to find problems and then fix them myself. The comment about recommended oil change interval has me somewhat concerned, because I have always done the manufacturer's recommended interval, which is 10k. I am over 100k now, so if I have done any damage it is too late now.
Besides the outrageously expensive failures such as the water pump and airbag unit the small failures are very irksome. Leak here, bad mirror there, trim peeling off of the center console all adds up to what feels like a cheap car, not a luxury automobile.
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| This car is good and I like it |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8T Semi-Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 2/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 13000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 102000 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Bonneville |
| Date of Entry | 13th June, 2007 |