2001 Audi A4 Sport review from North America

A hose connected to the turbo has been replaced. It was a simple repair- took less than 30 minutes, and had no effect on the vehicles performance.

The airbag light has turned on twice, and I am awaiting a new driver side curtain airbag (one of 10 in the vehicle).

The lock on the trunk lid will be replaced as the key no long goes in it.

The automatic climate control unit has been replaced after the fan grew noisy. The replacement unit seems to be making the same sound so I might just be too picky.

The driver side mirror has been replaced after the auto-dim feature started going randomly on vacation.

All in all, nothing serious or even crucial to the operation or safety of the car has malfunctioned.

I bought this car used with 19K miles. The warranty is good through 100k miles and maintenance is covered through 50k miles. Buying from the dealer is a great value.

The tires/wheels have been a bit of a headache- but its my 80 mile round trip commute on Michigan freeways. I think any vehicle with 17" wheels and low-profile Michelin Pilot Sport tires would experience the same deterioration in performance.

The car is an unbeatable value. Interior materials are top-notch, especially in the $30,000 range. The red and white gages are easy to see day and night. Acceleration could be better, but maintaining and maneuvering at high speeds is effortless. Seating is comfortable (in the front seat) and mice and toasty during the coldest weather (thank you heated seats). The power sliding sunroof is a must have- makes the car feel much bigger inside than it is. Coming from a Dodge Neon, which while slightly smaller in overall dimension had offered a much roomier cabin, having the sunroof in my A4 kept me from noticing that my head was so close to the ceiling.