1998 Audi A4 Avant review from North America
"I enjoyed every mile driving the car in for service"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
6 instrument panels
4 batteries
Alternator
Engine computer
Climate control computer
Steering rack
Cam shaft tensioner seals
Stereo
2 speakers
Tiptronic switch
Cruise control switch
Turn signal flasher
Coolant reservoir
Coolant temperature sensor
Fuel guage sending unit
Sunroof switch
2 passenger-side CV boots
Passenger seat bushings
EGR secondary return pipe
Catalytic converter
Knock sensor.
General comments?
The best handling, best driving car I ever had. Audi was worthless in dealing with the problems and basically told me, in writing, that the car was out of warranty and to go screw myself. They then asked if I would be buying another Audi. I bought a Lexus.
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  | Great performance, fit and finish, but prepare for very high maintenance costs |
| Piece of junk |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 0/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 0/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 49000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Celica |
| Date of Entry | 13th July, 2003 |