2000 Audi S4 Avant review from North America
"Beautiful and fast, but not built to high quality"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Crankshaft main seal failed soaking the clutch with oil. Required clutch replacement. Repaired under warranty.
Rear hatch misaligned from factory. Repaired under warranty.
Alignment required adjustment on delivery of vehicle. Repaired under warranty.
Headlight washer pump failed. Repaired under warranty.
Handbrake handle fell off, 3 times. Repaired under warranty, 3 times. Currently broken again.
Driver's seat rocks back and forth. Dealer claims this is "normal".
Warped front brake rotors. Replaced under warranty.
Rattle in dashboard. Dealer has repeatedly attempted to repair. Still rattling.
General comments?
Highlights:
The car is beautiful inside and out.
The engine has wonderful torque and power.
All-wheel-drive grip is phenomenal.
Steering feedback is excellent.
Safe and secure.
Driven at 8/10ths the car provides absolutely effortless speed.
Lowlights:
Dealer service is awful.
Long term quality is horrible.
Suspension is soft and squishy. The car wallows and bounces. Understeer is terrible.
Transmission shifter throw is about as long as a bus, and less precise.
Brakes are overboosted, grabby, and soft.
Seats are too wide and not securely mounted.
The car is very heavy, and feels like it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.7T Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 6/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 35000 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan 240SX |
| Date of Entry | 5th October, 2004 |