1996 Audi A4 Base Model 1.6 review from UK and Ireland
"Understated, under-rated image enhancer!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Offside lower front suspension arm needed replacing - probably due to being kerbed excessively by previous owner. Other than that, nothing!
General comments?
Very comfortable, spacious and reliable car.
It handles very well although I have aftermarket 17inch alloys on which exaggerates the body roll. I intend to fit lowering springs which should sort this.
Excellent refinement for a 6 year old 1600 engine - incredibly quiet with good, smooth power delivery.
Having fitted aftermarket alloys, the car gets a lot of comments, being in bright solid red it stands out. A lot of people ask how I can afford it - not realizing that it's an N reg (private plate) and isn't too expensive to run!
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  | Just a fantastic car. Will never drive anything, but Audi again |
| Gorgeous car let down by high mileage unreliability |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 34000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 38200 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Fiesta |
| Date of Entry | 29th January, 2003 |