1997 Audi A4 review from North America
"Not sure how I feel about this car."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I have a 1997 Audi a4 with 83k miles on it. timing belt suggested maintenance interval- 90k. my timing belt broke at 83k. cost of engine damage- $6300.
I've done my research- know there is a known issue, know there was a class action law suit, know there are thousands of people who have similar experiences yet have had their repairs paid in full.
Audi is giving me the cold shoulder. I would like any information regarding your experiences, any advice you could give me, or any other complaints regarding the timing belt. I am not letting this get swept under the rug.
Other problems unrelated to the timing belt include: master and slave cylinder had to be replaced at 70k miles, interior leather starting to wear/peel off, coolant tube replaced at 65k miles, keyless entry and alarm no longer work, center display console doesn't work.
Thanks!
Unhappywithaudi@hotmail.com.
Recommended Reviews:
  | Dependable if maintained regularly, and a pleasure to drive! |
| Buy if you can do your own repairs; Lease otherwise |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model Year | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8T Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 2/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 50000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 83000 miles |
| Previous car | Isuzu Rodeo |
| Date of Entry | 27th August, 2007 |